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This Camera Sends You on a Side Quest Every Time You Turn It On

PetaPixel·@MattGrowcoot·2 months ago
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A designer has built a fun camera that gets people outside and exploring the world around them. Paul Lagier explains that every time the QuestCam is turned on, it gives out random quests like “find something tiny” or “photograph a hidden face”. Lagier built the QuestCam out of a “few electronic components,” including a small controller board with a camera, a battery, a small display, a button, and a simple power switch. As seen in the YouTube video above, Lagier then sets about assembling the different parts and writes the necessary code. He designs his own casing, which he 3D prints, and then stuffs all the wiring and parts into the case. As soon as the user hits the power button, the quest immediately appears on the display. Hackster explains that the shutter button performs most functions. Press it once to release the shutter so it can confirm the quest. Double-clicking it activates a 10-second timer so users can quickly move to the front of the camera and get a photo of themselves.…

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