Ever thought that kids get much better looking gadgets, or toys look more fun that their real versions? Me too! So we’re going to build a Lego camera into a fully working telephoto camera using a RaspberryPi and the High Quality Camera with 16mm telephoto lens. Can I make a pretend camera into a real working camera that is actually worth using? Let's find out!
Supplemental Content:
- GitHub link for the code, wiring guide and lego designs
- Link to the building instructions, Camera is book 2
Bill of Material:
| Product Name | Manufacturer | Quantity | Buy Kit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ | RASPBERRY-PI | 1 | Buy Now |
| RPI-HQ-CAMERA | RASPBERRY-PI | 1 | Buy Now |
| RPI-16MM-LENS | RASPBERRY-PI | 1 | Buy Now |
| PIM185 - SHIM LiPo/Li Ion Battery Power Supply Interface Board For Raspberry Pi | Pimoroni | 1 | Buy Now |
| 1578 - Rechargeable Battery, 3.7 V, Lithium Polymer, 500 mAh | Adafruit | 1 | Buy Now |
| TL1107AF180WQ - SWITCH, TACTILE, SPST, 50mA, 12VDC | E-SWITCH | 1 | Buy Now |
| Tactile Switch, FSMJ Series, Top Actuated, Through Hole, Round Button, 160 gf, 50mA at 24VDC | ALCOSWITCH - TE CONNECTIVITY | 1 | Buy Now |
Additional Parts:
| Product Name |
|---|
| Lego Set 41346 |
| Extra Lego Bricks, List on Github |
Lego Raspberry Pi HQ Camera
Top Comments
Genial the idea of gluing the bricks together and then drill them. A good alternative to 3D printing
A nice project combining two great ideas. The Lego abuse with MEK (Kraggle) and Dremel was a bit painful though!
Good build and honest appraisal of the result.
As an engineer I would say you were functionally successful.
DAB
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