Convert Xiaomi NightVision Wireless IP Cam to Door Viewer

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Do you want to avoid answering callers at your front door? Do you want to interact with them remotely? Do you want extra security? Are Kickstarter projects too expensive? Too much Hipster BS? Want something free? (CC-Attribution) Well, you can 3D print a housing to mount the Xiaomi IP camera with Night Vision (Xiaomi Ants) at your front door! The camera itself costs roughly £20 (US$30?), and you do need some basic electronics skills, mainly just soldering skills. You'll also require extra parts. Undaunted? Read on! Bill of Materials: 1) Xiaomi NightVision Wireless IP Camera http://www.banggood.com/Original-Xiaomi-Xiaoyi-Ants-Night-Vision-720P-Smart-Wireless-Webcam-Security-IP-Camera-p-983655.html 2) Micro USB Breakout Board, a specific one with dimensions that matter! NB: The board is 15x13x1.7mm http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10PCS-Female-MICRO-USB-to-DIP-5-Pin-Pinboard-2-54mm-micro-USB-type-/141689511537?hash=item20fd5a5e71 3) 4 x 8mm, Countersunk Screws, M3 4) 1 x 30mm, Socket Cap Screw, M3 5) 1x 25mm, Hexagon Stand-off Spacer, M3 6) Almost forgot, 1 x 3mm, M3 screw, preferably with a flat top to secure the hexagon spacer in place Item 4 and 5 will depend on your door thickness... e.g. steel reinforced meth lab. Void Warranty Section You have to enlarge the original Mic opening on the camera to allow wiring. Don't be a dummy! Flip and print the largest flat surface down on the print bed! How I Designed This: Where are the power terminals? Unmodified disassembly, add wiring, enlarge Mic hole, extend Mic wiring. Replace camera housing, stuff it into 3D printed housing. Note where the Mic is positioned. Thread wiring through the housing, screw in back cover. Note: Left equals Negative terminal, Right equals Positive terminal, access hole for Camera Reset. Put some blu-tak around the back to aid mounting on door and prevent slipping when adjusting and tightening in position. Front of door and its back, access is from the original peep hole opening... No soldering required! Simply twist and loop securely the striped ends of wires, insert the long 30mm screw and tighten. Stuff the excess wiring back into the door peep hole cavity... Snap the cover on, plug-in the USB power. That's it, job done!