About:
Let’s find out what’s the best DIY WebCam we can make under $150, and how does it compare vs offtheshelf consumer webcams.


Timeline:
00:00 Let's make plugnplay USB WebCam
00:30 Build #1 (easiest): UVC Hardware
02:42 Build #2 (cheapest): ShowMeWebCam
03:45 Build #3 (smartest): UVC Software
05:59 Comparison with consumer WebCam
08:30 Pros and Cons of each of the builds
11:13 Final Build: DIY HD Super Cam
12:52 Super Cam in Action


Components:
6mm CS Mount Wide Angle Lens: https://www.arducam.com/product/arduc...
Arducam CSIUSB UVC Adapter: https://www.arducam.com/product/arduc...
Flirc Raspberry Pi Zero Case: https://flirc.tv/products/flircraspb...
FPC Connector: https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/...
MicroSD Card: https://robu.in/product/sandiskmicro...
Raspberry Pi Zero Aluminium Heat Sink: https://www.waveshare.com/zeroheatsi...
Raspberry Pi Camera Module v1.3: https://robu.in/product/raspberrypi...
Raspberry Pi Camera Module v3: https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/...
Raspberry Pi HQ Camera Module: https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/...
Raspberry Pi Zero: https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/...
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W: https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/...


Guides:
NOTE: some may get out of date/obsolete over time, but they're still good learning resources nonetheless
ShowMeWebCam: https://github.com/showmewebcam/showm...
Official Tutorial: https://www.raspberrypi.com/tutorials...
Jeff Geerling's Blogpost: https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/202...
Understanding UVC Gadget: https://docs.kernel.org/usb/gadget_uv...
Understanding the Script: https://developer.ridgerun.com/wiki/i...


Feedback:
If you have a feedback or opinion, please let us know in the comment. This is not just a figure of speech, or to satisfy the "algorithm". I'm genuinely curious about firsthand accord/feedback. Be direct... I have a fairly thick skin, so don't worry about coming off too harsh. It's all good!