We recommend to buy the cheapest webcam you can find. Most likely a similar model to Eminent iCAM Webcamera or LogiLink Webcam USB with LED. It is sold all around the world with different brands, but the internal electronics are the same.
Also, make sure you have enough 3mm material to cut the design from.
| No | Amount | Description | Supplier NL | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Webcam | Conrad | 9.11 |
| 2 | 2 | M3 16mm bolts | Bevestigingsmateriaal.nl | |
| 3 | 1 | M3 10 mm bolt | Bevestigingsmateriaal.nl | |
| 4 | 3 | M3 nut | Bevestigingsmateriaal.nl | |
| 5 | 1 | 5mm White LEDs | iPrototype, EOO, Hackerstore | 0.18 |
| 6 | 4 | 3mm White LEDs | Farnell | 0.45 |
| 7 | 5 | 220 ohm resistors | Hackerstore, Farnell, iPrototype, EOO | 0.02 |
It terms of controlling the LEDs or streaming the video footage there are multiple options. The simplest solution is to use an Arduino or similar microcontroller. A more advanced option is to use a Raspberry Pi to not just control the LEDs via the GPIO pins, but also stream the video footage over wifi. A guide on how to configure a Raspberry Pi Zero W for video stream can be found here Raspberry Pi Zero W video streaming guide.
| No | Amount | Description | Supplier NL | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Arduino | Hackerstore | 9.95 |
| No | Amount | Description | Supplier NL | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Raspberry Pi Zero W | Kiwi | 11.00 |
| 2 | 1 | Micro USB power adapter | Mini In The Box | 4.50 |
| 3 | 1 | Micro-USB OTG cable | AlleKabels | 2.95 |
| 4 | 1 | 8 GB micro SD card | Reichelt | 3,56 |
You will also need:
- Some wood glue
- Maybe some tape
- Screw driver