Convert Xiaomi NightVision Wireless IP Cam to Door Viewer

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Do you want to stay safe from unwanted callers at your front door? Do you want to interact with them without stepping outside? Do you need extra protection? Are KickStarter projects too pricey or do you hate all the Hipster jargon? Want something completely free and no strings attached? You can now 3D print a housing to attach the Xiaomi IP camera with Night Vision at your front door! The camera itself costs about £20 (or $30), and some technical skills, such as soldering expertise, are necessary. If you're still game for it, keep reading! Here's what you'll need: A Xiaomi NightVision Wireless IP Camera available on http://www.banggood.com/Original-Xiaomi-Xiaoyi-Ants-Night-Vision-720P-Smart-Wireless-Webcam-Security-IP-Camera-p-983655.html 1 Micro USB breakout board. Pay attention to its dimensions, 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 4 8mm, Countersunk Screws M3 1 30mm Socket Cap Screw M3 1 Hexagon Stand-off Spacer 25mm, M3 Almost forgot: one more 3mm screw. Get a flat top to secure it on the spacer. Remember that screws number 4 and 5 will depend on how thick your door is - or even if it's reinforced with steel! Don't Void Warranty Now! To connect the wires, you'll need to widen the microphone hole on the camera casing. Don't be stupid; print this one largest flat side down on your printer bed. Now That I've Got This Together: Flip open and see where power terminals are. I Disassembled This Completely: What's under there? Connect Wiring: You've Gotta Do It Right Here. Extend the microphone, connect it up properly The Camera is Just One Half of This; Where to Install the Mic, I Will Need Some Tweaking Stuff It In the New Casing and Run Wires Out - Not Hard Work at All Be Careful When Connecting Wiring and Keep an Eye On Them So You Can Do This Easily Take care when inserting screws through doors. No Soldering Needed. What You Want is Easy! Twist, wrap up wires so you don't touch the contacts on USB breakout board, thread screws in and get job done! Once this has all been sorted out: cover that little camera housing on the door's surface, take care to ensure everything remains securely in place...and you'll see what needs tightening later! Snap it back on and plug that one power cable - good to go, your project complete!