The EyeWriter

Step 2 Tool and Parts List

The following part and materials list details the components and tools we used to make a solderless EyeWriter:

Parts:

1x IR sensitive Camera (without auto-iris)
-- PS3 Eye. $39.95 US (using this camera system removes the need for an additional video capture card)

1x camera-lens mount
-- you can use the lens mount that comes with the PS3, but it is glue together and difficult to separate
-- Lens holder, M12x0.5, 15.5, centered $6.00
this is the cheap one, but it requires some modification to match PS3 through-hole footprint
-- more expensive $20.00

1x cheap glasses
-- really any cheap sunglasses will do... or try these. ~$5.00

aluminum wire
-- 9-gauge wire $7.99

3x alligator clips
-- Radio Shack $7.00

a pack of wire-ties
-- Radio Shack $2.49

2x IR LEDs
-- Radio Shack $1.99
tape

1x 8mm camera lens
-- Fixed IRIS Lens Set for Webcams and Security/CCTV Cameras (6-Lens Pack) $14.91

IR wratten
-- infrared filter gel $26.99
Cheaper DIY version of IR filter include cutting a piece of film out of a floppy disk or using unexposed and developed photographic film

battery holder
-- Radio Shack AAA holder $1.99

Tools:

small screw driver set
-- 7ps set $14.95

scissors
--steal them from a kindergarten

some other optional parts and tools if you want to get fancy:
electrical junction connectors
screws
drill
soldering iron, solder, flux,
shrink tube
tap and tap handle
perforated circuit board
dremal
a video capture card (if not using a PS3 Eye)
-- we have successfully used the Pinnacle Dazzle DVD recorder (it does require a serial code on the mac)