CVS Camcorder download alpha - not disposable anymore
hackaday.com has the best review of the hack for the CVS disposable camcorder. MAKE: has an overview of the chronology of the hack. The sourcecode for the software can be found on sourceforge.net.
I bought one of the camcorders last week to take to a concert with me. One of the things I'll say is that the general video quality is pretty good. The audio from the concert didn't pick up so well though. I think the best use for this camcorder will be to use as an emergency camcorder, for use at parties when you want to get small groups of people together, or to give to children to play with.
Keep in mind these camcorders only work with the light that is available. I tried to record my trip home one night and it didn't record so well. The video from the concert that I took of the ladies walking around came out pretty good. It'll be fun to put together a cable and reuse these camcorders.
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MAKE has updated their site with the step by step tutorial.
I bought one of the camcorders last week to take to a concert with me. One of the things I'll say is that the general video quality is pretty good. The audio from the concert didn't pick up so well though. I think the best use for this camcorder will be to use as an emergency camcorder, for use at parties when you want to get small groups of people together, or to give to children to play with.
Keep in mind these camcorders only work with the light that is available. I tried to record my trip home one night and it didn't record so well. The video from the concert that I took of the ladies walking around came out pretty good. It'll be fun to put together a cable and reuse these camcorders.
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MAKE has updated their site with the step by step tutorial.
