Building and testing my 3D camera module
[Jump to Gallery] As part of my embryonic GNU/Linux digital camera project, I recently built a 3D camera module. Basically its a ELP board, in an aluminium 1590A type stomp box with a short internal USB3 extension lead. This is a small collection of processed images I created while I was testing my 3D camera module. I have also included some images of its construction.
The die-cast “stomp box” is a compact and robust enclosure, 92 mm x 38 mm x 31 mm and weighs around 90 grams. These enclosures are literally a few quid, available from a variety of Chinese suppliers. I replaced the default M3 Phillips screws used to retain the lid with some rather nice hex head stainless steel ones. You will also notice the 38 mm x 38 mm arca plate. Ironically this arca place cost more than the aluminium box. Its ¼”-20 UNC screw is one of two non-metric fittings on this device. In fact I tapped ¼”-20 UNC threads on what became the top and the bottom of the enclosure for compatibility with tripods and ‘cold-shoe’ mounts.
The camera module is branded “ELP”, though similar devices are available. It is tiny, just 80 mm x 16.5 mm and weighs just 16 grams including lens caps. There is a link at the end of this article if you are interested in purchasing one yourself. The only component that proved tricky to source was the 100mm USB C type internal extension lead. This was needed because the socket on the board is in a most inconvenient place.
Sample and construction gallery
This gallery shows a collection of stereo pairs, modified slightly using a shell script I published earlier so the left and right images are crossed over and alignment dots to assist the viewer have been included. Later in the set you can also find some early attempts at creating anaglyphs using the shell script I published here. Then finally, a few snaps of the device, under construction.
Links
- ELP Camera module
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007554551092.html - USB 10 CM extension internal lead
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005372667998.html
Credits
With many thanks to my friend and model Estella Rose for dressing up in her “Dorothy Gale” costume and posing for these sample images.
