January 2004
Intermediate to advanced
348 pages
13h 33m
English
Content preview from Hardware Hacking Projects for Geeks
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Part I: Basic Hacks, Tools, and Techniques
Project Overview
When I began this hack, I looked at a number of inexpensive color video
cameras. One of the first I experimented with was the X-10 wired color
video camera, which has been advertised extensively on the Web.
I purchased one of these cameras and connected it to see the image quality
it produced. After connecting the camera to a small LCD television, I was
immediately disappointed with the results. The images had little color and
would often break up if the lighting levels changed even slightly. It was clear
that I needed a better solution.
A quick search in the DigiKey catalog yielded the answer: a small color
video camera made by Panasonic. After a quick test of image quality, this
camera looked right for the project.
You will assemble this camera and mounting hardware in a few simple
steps. The camera will be connected to a small LCD monitor that you will
install inside the car for viewing the video images. The camera will be pro-
tected inside of a Pactec plastic case.
Hardware Assembly Instructions
For this project, you will need to know how to solder and how to read a
schematic diagram.
1. Assemble the camera housing
To begin, you will need the Pactec plastic
housing, the Panasonic color video camera,
two 2-56 screws (1 inch long) and nuts, and
a small piece of clear Lucite. ...
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