Build Instructions

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  Before You Start

  Welcome to the Optocam Zero build guide!

  Make sure you have all the required parts, tools and 3D printed components ready before you begin. 

  Read through all the steps before starting. Some steps have a specific order that can't be reversed easily.

  This build requires basic soldering and desoldering. If you haven't soldered before, it's worth practicing on some scrap components first.

  Take your time, especially with the ribbon cable (order extras to be safe) and the header pin soldering/desoldering. These are the most delicate parts of the build and mistakes here are difficult to undo. Be patient with it. 

  The 3D print files and software can be found at: 

  github.com/dorukkumkumoglu/optocamzero/

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  Modify The LCD HAT

  Desolder 3 buttons on the right side of the LCD HAT.
  

  Cut two pieces of thin wire, around 4 cm each (I'm using 0.3mm enameled wire here). Bend the pins of one of the buttons inwards and carefully solder the wires to the pins.

  Solder the other ends of the wires to the topmost key pads on the LCD HAT.

  The soldered button will act as the shutter button. The remaining buttons will not be needed.

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  Make The Power Cable

  Prepare the power cable using 24 AWG cable and a Micro JST 1.25 Pitch 2 Pin connector as shown in the photo. Estimate the required length from the ruler in the photo.

  This cable is for the connection between the battery HAT and the battery.

  The connector allows for easy disassembly. If you'd rather skip the connector, just cut two 15–20 cm pieces of cable and use those for the connection.

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