Compact @SeedSigner acrylic + zip tie v2 "case"!
This mini camera is $8 more than the standard one but is nice and compact.
I sandwiched the build with this $5 acrylic protector. But the screws are too short once you stuff the camera underneath it so had to resort to zip ties.
I loose-fit the back piece in place and marked the camera position with a sharpie.
The acrylic was easy enough to drill through.
I love how compact this build is!
About $47 in parts, ignoring shipping. But I'm really liking this for us sad plebs that don't have a 3d printer to make a case!
Anyone with a drill should be able to do this.
I used a 5/16" bit. Put a sacrificial scrap piece of wood under the acrylic when drilling to prevent chip out on the back side.
Don't need a drill press, but does make it easier & safer.
Bottom unit has a couple of minor changes:
* 7/16" drill bit so the rear acrylic panel can sit more flush against the board. Meh. Smaller hole looks better.
* Mounted the panel "upside down" to cover the soldered pins.
* Adafruit (top) vs Amazon cam. No practical diff.
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