Posted April 5, 2011 by Chris

Infrared Cameras are great tools for working with electronics. They display heat graphically which gives away short circuits in mili-seconds and can telling you who is blushing. This project shows you how to build your own DIY thermocam for around $100. Given that IR cams cost $1000’s, this is worth a look.

Posted December 17, 2010 by Chris

If you’re interested in using a camera module in any of your projects, this project shows you how to connect an AVR to a camera and get it working. The sample code is posted and the schematic is basic. Luckily most camera modules operate the same so you’ll be able to adapt the code if necessary.

Posted December 6, 2010 by Chris

Here’s a more professional RPV robot from cannibal robotics. Although the source code is lacking, there’s a lot of details about the robot and how it works. The multiple pictures of the robot tell the story of how it works and what is going on where.

Posted December 5, 2010 by Chris

Tele-presence robots are a new idea in DIY circles mostly because they’re better put to use in offices. This project shows you how to turn a netbook into a tele-presence robot. People will see your face and body through a camera and you can act naturally as if you were actually there. Take a look at the build process, its pretty cool.

Posted December 4, 2010 by Chris

The Holio robot was built to take a look down a hole that no man could fit into, basically a search and rescue themed robot. The result was a mobile, camera equipped robot. The project write-up shows you how to build your own and what you’ll need. There’s a lot of pictures to help you out, take a look.

Posted October 29, 2010 by Chris

Ever curious what your cat does all day? The CatCam is your answers. A simple digital camera combined with some automation and a less then comfortable cat collar gives you all the info of where your cat goes throughout the day. Take a look at the project write-up to see how to build it.

Posted September 24, 2010 by Chris

This project shows you have to use the Arduino to pass webcam data as well as control pan and tilt through your network. There are a lot of cool parts in this project but it is still completed on a modest buget.

Posted October 21, 2008 by Chris

The GunBot is basically a remote controlled gun and is a more difficult project as it involves both remote vision and control. Only a high level detail of the hardware & software is provided by that should be enough to get anyone started with a project similar to this one. Take care not to shoot anything that could be harmed!

Posted September 23, 2008 by Chris

This little digital camera mod allows for remote triggering of the camera. Whether by sound, time-delay or even whispers; sensitivity can be calibrated. This seems like a neat tool for time-lapse pictures or surveillance use. Schematics and software are available for download in the project write-up.

Posted August 8, 2008 by Chris

This camera mod had to happen at sometime or another. Take cheap one-time use store bought digital cameras and mod them so you don’t ever have to return them! This type of digital camera is improving in quality as digital parts continue to fall in price. So take a look if you want a digital camera but don’t want to pay $100’s.