Is your webcam running? (better go catch it!)

Hi everyone! Sorry we haven't been updating much lately. Since the last post, we've managed to break a webcam, break a computer, and get our infrared camera working! I've posted spooky picture of our groupmate Peter and the ghost in my attic, Mr. Brighteyes (actually, it's a Wii sensor bar). Enjoy!

IR WEBCAM -- Setup

We found a webcam that we were able to remove the IR filter and replace it with a small layer of developed film. We have yet to test it, so hopefully this will work. Pictures will be uploaded later.

Part(s):
Logicam QuickCam Express
developed film

Tool(s):
scissors
screwdriver set

Webcam FAIL!

Attempt #2 to modify our webcam was a failure. This time the camera we were trying to fix didn't have a separate IR filter that we could take out. So, we're going to shop around a little more to see if we can find one that will work.

On the plus side, we are all going to have webcams to play with.

Getting Started

Last week we bought acryllic and aluminum 'c' pieces so we could get started. We'll need to figure out exactly how our measurements work before buying the wood.