Ya I think it wouldn’t be too difficult to extract that part of the model out into a single box with a tripod mount. Might be a bit before that happens though haha
Amazing stuff man. What kind of focal reducer did you use on the v1? Just a random hobby-telescope reducer? And where did you get the 1-inch sensor for the v2?
Ah, probably the IMX 283 right? Maybe for v3 you can consider the m43 sized IMX294. I saw someone get it to work on a pi forum but unfortunately YT won't let me provide the link without deleting the comment. It was noted that a "V4L2 subdevice driver" and a "4-lane MIPI CSI" were required.
Ya the focal reducer is linked in my original pieca camera build documentation on teaandtechtime.com the 1in sensor is the imx283 called the “one inch eye”
A m43 would be cool, no available modules for purchase yet (or maybe ever) I want to keep the build fairly accessible by using things people can buy off the shelf. The pi5 version will be able to swap out different sensors for budget and availability (more modular)
@@teaandtechtimedid you mean you couldn't buy the IMX294 as an individual part? If so that's a shame bc m43 is about the most accessible, adaptable, open-source, and affordable mirrorless mount there is. Bit of a stretch, but maybe there's a way to control the focusing motors on a cheaper modern-ish lenses (for manual focus only). It's focus ring is probably just some potentiometer and another 2 of the metal contacts control the focus-motors' power. But that's just me being optimistic. Your next Peica version sounds super cool. If people can build modular cameras on a budget that would be a game changer. Lens and sensor customization? awesome.
You can get imx294 sensors and there is an open source pcb carrier called fourthirdseye but you need to assemble it yourself which I could probably do but those small parts are a pain to do manually. github.com/will127534/FourThirdsEye
A couple hours usually, but has a physical power button so the standby time is basically as long as the batteries natural discharge rate. Check out the my attiny voltage monitor blog post for more info on power supply
That dial in focus mechanism would be great on any of my HQ camera projects! I hate having to screw and unscrew C-mount extension tubes all the time!
Ya I think it wouldn’t be too difficult to extract that part of the model out into a single box with a tripod mount. Might be a bit before that happens though haha
absolutely incredible.
Thanks!
Amazing stuff man. What kind of focal reducer did you use on the v1? Just a random hobby-telescope reducer? And where did you get the 1-inch sensor for the v2?
Ah, probably the IMX 283 right?
Maybe for v3 you can consider the m43 sized IMX294. I saw someone get it to work on a pi forum but unfortunately YT won't let me provide the link without deleting the comment. It was noted that a "V4L2 subdevice driver" and a "4-lane MIPI CSI" were required.
Ya the focal reducer is linked in my original pieca camera build documentation on teaandtechtime.com the 1in sensor is the imx283 called the “one inch eye”
A m43 would be cool, no available modules for purchase yet (or maybe ever) I want to keep the build fairly accessible by using things people can buy off the shelf. The pi5 version will be able to swap out different sensors for budget and availability (more modular)
@@teaandtechtimedid you mean you couldn't buy the IMX294 as an individual part? If so that's a shame bc m43 is about the most accessible, adaptable, open-source, and affordable mirrorless mount there is. Bit of a stretch, but maybe there's a way to control the focusing motors on a cheaper modern-ish lenses (for manual focus only). It's focus ring is probably just some potentiometer and another 2 of the metal contacts control the focus-motors' power. But that's just me being optimistic.
Your next Peica version sounds super cool. If people can build modular cameras on a budget that would be a game changer. Lens and sensor customization? awesome.
You can get imx294 sensors and there is an open source pcb carrier called fourthirdseye but you need to assemble it yourself which I could probably do but those small parts are a pain to do manually. github.com/will127534/FourThirdsEye
How is the battery life?
A couple hours usually, but has a physical power button so the standby time is basically as long as the batteries natural discharge rate. Check out the my attiny voltage monitor blog post for more info on power supply