Week 9 updates (10/19 ~ 10/26)

Printed the redesigned frame. Planning to fix the joints with screws and install the device onto the beehive for our firstdata collection!

Week 8 updates (10/12 ~ 10/19)

Researched the theoretical maximum fps (60) and image resolution (1080p) our current camera module can achieve. Prepare to test the practical fps and resolution for the camera module once the redesigned frame is ready.

Week 7 updates (10/5 ~ 10/12)

Redesigned the joints and added threads for the holes. Also started the research on the possibility of adding fisheye lens to enlarge the view of camera.

Info For Newcomers

Hello, I’m Charles and I am the lead for the camera project. Excited to work with you guys. Although I will go through this with you in person, I’ll still leave this here as a reminder. I’ll divide this group into a software subgroup and hardware subgroup. Please let me know which subgroup you guys… Continue reading Info For Newcomers

Week 4 update (9/14 ~ 9/21)

Tasks done this week: Successfully 3D printed all parts for the frame (only prototype) Successfully assembled all parts together Plans for the upcoming week: Prepare for ERF, making sure everything works Photos for the joints and all parts: P.S. Joint A and D perform well. Joint C can be improved. Joint B’s performance is bad.

Week 3 update (9/7 ~ 9/14)

Task Done this week: Measured the focal distance of camera Finished the 3d model for the frame used to maintain the focal distance. Plan for next week: Finish 3D printing the frame Finish assembling the frame