SMRTR TechJun 22, 2026Hacker News

Optocam Zero: a Pi Zero based digital camera made using off the shelf components

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Optocam Zero is a compact, pocket-sized digital camera built around a Raspberry Pi Zero using easily available off-the-shelf components and a fully 3D-printed case. Inspired by playful toy cameras like the Kodak Charmera, it features autofocus, eight photo filters, GIF recording, and easy image transfer via a custom hotspot. It captures 2592x2592px images and runs 70–80 minutes per charge.

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