Webcam Controller

A ideia deste projecto surgiu-me quando um dia estava a aceder remotamente ao meu PC para consultar uns trabalhos e imaginei que desta forma e ligando uma webcam poderia ver o que os meus gatos andariam a fazer quando sozinhos. No entanto precisava de algo mais pois a webcam pousada no topo do monitor não iría dar uma visão geral da divisão. Foi nessa altura que me lembrei de construir um circuito que permitisse movimentar a webcam em várias direcções.

The idea for this project came when one day I was working with my PC remotely to access some project’s and I realized that I could connect my webcam and see what my cats where doing when left alone in the house. However I needed more because with the webcam placed on top of my monitor staying still wasn’t giving me the entire picture of that room. At that time I thought about designing a circuit that would allow me to change the camera angle.

O circuito inclui um microcontrolador 16F88 com cristal de 20Mhz e um max232 para ligação ao PC.

Tem 3 saidas sendo duas para controlar dois servos ( rotação e inclinação ) e uma outra que pode controlar um dispositivo externo.

Como dispositivo externo liguei o meu candeeiro led para iluminar a área caso seja preciso.

The circuit includes a 16F88 microcontroller running with a 20Mhz oscillator and a max232 for communicating with the PC.

It has 3 outputs where two of them are for controlling 2 servos ( pan and tilt ) and other for controlling an external device.

For the external device I’m using my led lamp that will be very useful to illuminate the room when needed.

A placa de circuito impresso foi construida na minha CNC caseira.

The printed circuit board was made using my homemade CNC.

 

 


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Ibrar Ayyub

I am an experienced technical writer holding a Master's degree in computer science from BZU Multan, Pakistan University. With a background spanning various industries, particularly in home automation and engineering, I have honed my skills in crafting clear and concise content. Proficient in leveraging infographics and diagrams, I strive to simplify complex concepts for readers. My strength lies in thorough research and presenting information in a structured and logical format.

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