Wearable Camera Project Based on Raspberry Pi Zero

This project is a small wearable video and sound recording device that extracts the camera collection part from a robot car. It draws inspiration from 3D shell printing projects.

Wearable Camera Project Based on Raspberry Pi Zero

It can be hung around the neck with a rope, and a safety pin can be added at the back.

Wearable Camera Project Based on Raspberry Pi Zero

The above image uses the Zero, boost module, and camera.

Wearable Camera Project Based on Raspberry Pi Zero

“This cute camera can be tied to a lanyard or clipped to a pocket or backpack, taking a picture every few seconds. Insert the SD card into the computer to view the day’s activities, or compile all images into a time-lapse animation.This DIY project is realized with the compact and affordable Raspberry Pi Zero, offering excellent configurability and customizability!”

My modification added a microphone pickup. I originally thought I could find a built-in microphone device on the camera but found none with a CSI interface, only USB interfaces. I also found this WM8960 hat.

Wearable Camera Project Based on Raspberry Pi Zero

And this one.

Wearable Camera Project Based on Raspberry Pi Zero

Wearable Camera Project Based on Raspberry Pi Zero

Both use the WM8960 audio codec chip, Wearable Camera Project Based on Raspberry Pi Zero

If there is time and energy, the WM8960 can be integrated into a PCB to retain only the recording function, or a driver-free USB microphone can be used, but the pickup effect will certainly not be as good as that of a matrix microphone.

Finally, I modified the shell to look like this.

Wearable Camera Project Based on Raspberry Pi Zero

Let’s record it first.

Friends who love DIY and are interested in this project can leave comments to discuss together.

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