We at TQ have covered the incredible minicomputer known as the Raspberry Pi which was created by an UK Not-For-Profit in order to propagate a passion for computer programming skills and knowledge at the most affordable price point possible. The devices, which retail for approximately $33 US features a 700 MHz processor, 256 megabytes of RAM, Ethernet, HDMI, USB as well as an audio jack and runs on four AA batteries.
The most amazing thing about the device however might be the ability to integrate it into other devices to create computer-based functionality in those devices. David Hunt, a known hacker and photography enthusiast has successfully integrated the single board Pi into a DSLR camera.
Hunt was able to take an old camera battery grip and modified it in order to fit the entire Raspberry Pi into it. In order to maximize the design, holes were left in the grip case to allow easy access to the Pi’s USB and other various ports.
Thanks to the single board computer’s Linux Operating System, possible functions for the computer DSLR based on Hunt’s blog include:
– Wireless photography tethering – using an attached WiFi dongle to transmit photos to a PC or tablet while shooting
– Backup images to an attached USB flash drive
– Remote control the camera from virtually anywhere in the world via a WiFi connection
– The addition of a small LCD display to allow status displays and user input via buttons
Although some work remains on maximizing the software, the camera is working as is the wireless photograph transferring feature mentioned above. We are excited by the potential of this Pi powered camera as well as other potential uses the powerhouse device allows for.
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