Pi Microcam

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Update, 2019-06-12: I redesigned the wall mount. Six new configurations are available now. The first change is that it uses larger and more convenient #6 or #8 American flat head screws (metric M3 or M4) instead of tiny #4 screws previously used. I had to relocate mine several times, getting those tiny screws in and out was frustrating. The second change is that there's only one screw fastening the mount to the surface now. There's no real need for a second one, and once you attach the body of the thing to the mount, you can't access the second mounting screw anyway. --- The Pi Microcam is an all-in-one webcam with a compact design. It includes a camera, PC, and web server (running on the PC). At its core is the Raspberry Pi Zero W and its associated "spy cam". All it needs is a wireless network and a micro USB power supply. This is the most compact Pi Zero W-based design released to the public domain as of this posting. Existing designs typically use the older, full-size Raspberry Pi camera, which is much larger and has a longer ribbon cable than the "spy cam". The back piece has two versions: one with the hinge on the short side opposite the SD card, and one on the long side opposite the USB/HDMI ports. The wall mount has three versions with different arm lengths. The photos show the case with the hinge on the short side, and the shortest wall mount. Design highlights: * Case dimensions of 84 x 34 x 12 mm (excluding mounting brackets) * Access to SD card, USB ports, and HDMI port without opening the case * Integrated strain relief clip on the wall mount prevents accidental disconnection and damage to the USB port * Two mounting options provided with easy angular adjustment both vertically and horizontally Items needed: * Raspberry Pi Zero W - Must be the "W" version for onboard wifi * Pi Zero W Spycam - https://www.adafruit.com/product/3508 * Micro SD card of at least 8 GB * (6) M2.5x10 mm socket-head cap screws and hex nuts * (2) #4 wood screws, at least 1" long - OR - (2) M3 wood screws, at least 25 mm long * Drill bit between 2.5 and 3.0 mm diameter to drill out the four counterbored holes at the corners of the front and back pieces * Micro USB power connection * Wireless internet (wifi) NOTE: This design is NOT waterproof and should not be mounted outdoors unless it's well-protected - under the eaves of a roof, for example. I may design a follow-up version that is water-resistant. NOTE 2: This post will be followed up with instructions on how to install the required software on your Pi to run the webcam. In the meantime, do some googling; it has been done many times before.