Building a camera: the plan was simple until it wasn’t

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We built a DIY camera with the Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera using C-mount and CS--mount lenses. The Raspberry Pi is a super tiny computer that is highly programmable. People have used these to program everything from smart mirrors, to portable arcades, to COVID-19 case counters, and even greenhouses. They are tiny boxes that — if you know how to code — can do pretty much anything. Here’s our video showing the challenges for someone without that coding experience. Read more: https://bit.ly/3dTJvzj If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics policy: http://bit.ly/2TQsqjB Here is what Becca used for the build: Jumper wires: https://amzn.to/3gkEEZT Mini push button switch: https://amzn.to/2Zq5UPH 3.5 inch touchscreen: https://amzn.to/3ggSjkG USB-C portable 10,000mAh charger: https://amzn.to/2BrEzol Raspberry Pi 4 Model https://amzn.to/2YLFxEO HQ Camera Mod: https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-high-quality-camera/ Subscribe: http://goo.gl/G5RXGs Subscribe to Verge Science: http://bit.ly/2FqJZMl Community guidelines: http://bit.ly/2D0hlAv Wallpapers from The Verge: https://bit.ly/2xQXYJr