Quantity | Component name | |
1 | × | 50mm lens Make sure it fits the 35mm film camera.. This will be your primary lens . It best approximates human vision and will give best results for general viewing. |
1 | × | Used 35mm film camera These can be purchased on eBay for $10-$20. Try and find one with lenses included. |
1 | × | Battery box for two AA batteries |
1 | × | Night Vision image intensifier/cascade tube. This will be your most expensive purchase. Gen 2 & 3 tubes are not cheap. So purchase wisely.. Be sure your NV tube is guaranteed to work without defect. . In a latter section I will share my sources. |
1 | × | On/Off switch. I used a toggle switch that glows green when circuit is hot. |
1 | × | Eye piece. Jewler's loop or other magnifying lens This will be used to magnify the 'green screen' image on the NV tube. |
1 | × | Paint: PVC primer Priming your PVC before painting is very important . Without it your paint WILL peal. I suggest Krylon brand. |
7 | × | PVC Pipe, flanges, caps, etc. The PVC pipe will need to be wide enough for your NV tube to fit inside. |
1 | × | Dremel. With cutting blade and sanding disks |
1 | × | Paint: Again, I think Krylon brand is best. I used a textured satin black for the exterior and flat black for the interior. |
1 | × | Glue: Epoxy or Guerilla Glue. |
1 | × | Drill and and drill bits. |
1 | × | Screws, nuts and bolts. |
1 | × | Black silicone caulk. |
1 | × | Black drawer pull. 3" to 6" long. This will service as a handle. |
1 | × | Light gage wire. But heavy enough to wire to the battery box. |
1 | × | Battery Box Large enough for two AA batteries. |
1 | × | Solidering gun and electrical solider. |
1 | × | Electrical tape or black vinyl tape |
1 | × | Hand tools: screw drivers, pliers |
1 | × | Gentle touch |