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Astronomy => Astrophotography => Topic started by: Tony G on Apr 10, 2006, 23:17:24

Title: modifying a webcam
Post by: Tony G on Apr 10, 2006, 23:17:24
Didn't know if this should be posted here or in the techical section (thinking about it it should go in the techical section),but i've started so i'll finish, in 'The Sky at Night' magazine next month I believe it has a step by step guide on how to modify your webcam to take better images, if anyone was interested (watch out John, we too can have images like yours soon :wink: ).

Tony G
Title: modifying a webcam
Post by: JohnP on Apr 11, 2006, 06:57:26
Great... It'll be interesting to see which webcam they use - Probably the latest Philips 9000N? (or somethink like that) - I'd be suprised if they publish all the steps it would be more suited for an electronics mag not an astronomy mag but we will see.

Cheers,  John.

PS - Tony - If you want to give it a try I can always lend a hand.
Title: modifying a webcam
Post by: Rick on Apr 11, 2006, 08:50:18
The trick with these modifications does seem to be in the fine detail, so I guess they could put the step-by-step stuff on the CD.

(Yeah, moved to "Technical"... No, on second thoughts...)
Title: modifying a webcam
Post by: Tony G on Apr 11, 2006, 12:06:25
My apologies on the spelling of Techical, I mean Technical.

Tony G
Title: modifying a webcam
Post by: Mike on Apr 11, 2006, 12:44:32
Tony - Top right of your post is an EDIT button. It allows you to go back in and correct any errors.