piOneer

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Most adventurers who set out to capture an action-packed moment would naturally turn to the GoPro camera system, which boasts impressive recording capabilities packed into a remarkably small package. However, the hefty price tag that comes with it is often a major obstacle for weekend warriors, effectively putting a halt to their plans. The question arises: what if an action camera could be had for less than $50 USD? What if you were empowered to build this camera yourself from scratch? What if this camera featured a fully-functional Linux computer at its core? While it may seem like the stuff of fantasy, these are precisely the hallmarks that define my piOneer slo-mo action camera project. By drawing inspiration from the AstroPi design book, piOneer consists of a 3D-printed case that houses a Raspberry Pi, camera module, user interface, LiPo battery, and substantial microSD card. Adding some LEDs, wire, and fasteners to the mix results in a weekend construction project that can be easily taken on the go and used to capture everything that unfolds at an impressive 90fps. For those who wish to delve into the code for this project, it is readily available from the GitHub site: how2-oh.github.io/piOneer. Furthermore, this project was featured in Issue #50 of The MagPi magazine, which can be downloaded as a FREE PDF from this link: https://raspberrypi.org/magpi-issues/MagPi50.pdf Print Settings: Printer Brand: LulzBot Printer: Mini Rafts: No Supports: Yes Notes: Support structure is required for printing the "enclosure-top" file.