publiclaboratory ● portfotolio

publiclaboratory: Fwd: [plots-alpha] Re: quick update; searching and nonexistent pages

publiclaboratory: Check for light leaks

publiclaboratory: Cut the DVD piece down to fit in front of the lens, inside the webcam

publiclaboratory: Tape or hot glue it in place and let the outer edge of the disc keep it straight

publiclaboratory: Remove the VHS nubs

publiclaboratory: Take out and straighten your black card paper

publiclaboratory: 2cm from the edge, precisely cut a 1mm wide strip where shown

publiclaboratory: Carefully cut out the narrow strip you've made

publiclaboratory: Remove the strip and discard

publiclaboratory: Your card should now look like this

publiclaboratory: Now cut a corresponding larger opening in the case

publiclaboratory: Affix the card against the matching wall of the case

publiclaboratory: Now snap off the useless half of the webcam

publiclaboratory: Situate it at a ~45 deg angle, lens in line with the slit

publiclaboratory: Now split the DVD-R into 2 layers

publiclaboratory: Cut a rough 0.5cm square with no fingerprints

publiclaboratory: Align it with the webcam so the track lines are vertical

publiclaboratory: Tape/glue it in place firmly - beware, superglue may stain!

publiclaboratory: Now, carefully pry open the webcam

publiclaboratory: Use pliers to unscrew the lens and remove it

publiclaboratory: Using a knife, pry off the infrared filter

publiclaboratory: Replace the lens, refocus it while using a webcam program, and snap the camera back together

publiclaboratory: Fix the camera in the box. Optionally, use Velcro to leave room to adjust.

publiclaboratory: An extra deep notch can hold the USB cable, knotted, for stability

publiclaboratory: Parts & Crafts shelves

publiclaboratory: Nathan using a glove box to prepare oil samples for spectroscopy