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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.
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Used 35mm film camera
These can be purchased on eBay for $10-$20. Try and find one with lenses included.
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Battery box for two AA batteries
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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.
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On/Off switch. I used a toggle switch that glows green when circuit is hot.
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Eye piece. Jewler's loop or other magnifying lens
This will be used to magnify the 'green screen' image on the NV tube.
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Paint: PVC primer
Priming your PVC before painting is very important . Without it your paint WILL peal. I suggest Krylon brand.
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PVC Pipe, flanges, caps, etc.
The PVC pipe will need to be wide enough for your NV tube to fit inside.
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Dremel. With cutting blade and sanding disks
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Paint: Again, I think Krylon brand is best. I used a textured satin black for the exterior and flat black for the interior.
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Glue: Epoxy or Guerilla Glue.
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Drill and and drill bits.
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Screws, nuts and bolts.
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Black silicone caulk.
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Black drawer pull. 3" to 6" long.
This will service as a handle.
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Light gage wire.
But heavy enough to wire to the battery box.
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Battery Box
Large enough for two AA batteries.
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Solidering gun and electrical solider.
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Electrical tape or black vinyl tape
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Hand tools: screw drivers, pliers
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Gentle touch
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