SMRTR TechNov 4, 2025TechSpot

Hobbyist builds lo-fi camera using a disassembled optical mouse

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A Reddit user transformed an old computer mouse into a functional digital camera by repurposing its optical sensor, which captures 30x30 pixel images in grayscale. The custom-built device features multiple shooting modes, stores 48 photos, and took 65 hours to complete.

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