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The Open Pill Mini Enclosure
The "Open Pill Mini" is simply a smaller version of the original "Open Pill" that is designed to incorporate a more compact camera specifically designed for the Raspberry Pi Zero -- this enclosure is just about as small as a SeedSigner can conceivably get. It is pictured below, alongside the original Open Pill enclosure.
Characterisics:
- Supported Camera? "ZeroCam" designed specifically for RPi Zero
- Supported HAT? Waveshare 240x240 pixel LCD display + controls
- Recommended printing process? FDM
- Recommended printing materials? PLA
- Secondary Hardware Required? No
- Data-enabled USB Port accessible? Yes
- Mini-HDMI port accessible? Yes
- Removeable Memory Card? Yes
- Comfortable controls? No (see note below)
Assembly Demonstration:
(assembly is very similar to the original Open Pill assembly, depicted below) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIIc2DiZYcI
Comfortable Controls Optional Upgrade:
The bare joystick on an open pill or open pill mini design can be uncomfortable for some thumbs. Twitter user @Vulcan21com developed a DIY solution to add comfort to the exposed joystick using a M2.5 knurled nut standardized under DIN 466, widely available at many hardware stores. The joystick itself has no threading, but it is possible to screw the M2.5 nut onto the joystick with a bit of precision and patience. While screwing it on for the first time it will cut a light thread into the plastic. Be gentle as to not transfer too much torque into the joystick. The result will look like this:
(image displayed is Open Pill, not Open Pill Mini)