Leevonk writes – “Here’s how to change your webcam so it can see in the dark. The CCDs of all digital cameras are responsive to infrared light (IR) as well as visible light. However, most webcams come with a filter installed to block out IR light. This makes the image less washed out but it […]
Tom writes – “Check out Greyhoundmans process for using a jewel case, some PVC pipe and inexpensive polyester stage lighting filters to make an assortment of filters for your large format camera lenses at a fraction of the cost of regular filters.” – Link. Related: More filter’s – Link.
MAKE Flickr photo pool member Jonny McPicsnstuff posted up his first pinhole camera project along with some really nice photos – “Made out of a sponge bob squarepants tin I had laying around (I think a watch? came in it…no idea). The design was inspired by the Matchbox Pinhole Camera. Very Fun! I calculated with […]
Andreq has a great Instructable servo project – “Have you ever dreamed to have an orbitcam or any other Pan/Tilt webcam control? Here it is! With this made from scratch Servo Pod, you can now control your webcam (or wifi antenna ?) by the palm of your hand or even remotly with a web server.” […]
Rob writes – “I started out with a Minolta from 94′ or so that had a busted something or other. I also had a QuickCam express usb camera that would give us our ccd. After dissembling the quickcam with one screw and cutting the shutter from the Minolta we had done most of the work. […]
MAKE pal Steve sent in this amazing realtime 3D pixel video (and source) for making your own, he writes – “I’ve been digging into processing the past month or so. I’m starting to assemble my army of programs, but check out a video capture movie of the newest thing I built.” – Link.
The Exploratorium has a simple how to on making a telescope using reading glasses – “You’re about to make a telescope. One lens of the reading glasses will serve as the objective lens of the telescope–the lens that gathers light from stars or other objects. The magnifying glass will be the eyepiece. This telescope won’t […]
