Super 8 Digital
Super 8 Digital
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Guide

From parts to your first clip, in order.

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    1. What you buildA printed cartridge with a Raspberry Pi inside. It loads like film and records video in your own Super 8 camera.
    2. PartsWhat to buy. The cartridge has seats for these exact parts, so skip the look-alikes.
    3. Fit kitOne small print that checks your printer and your camera before you print the cartridge.
    4. PrintSlicer settings, the compensation to turn off, and which face of each part goes on the bed.
    5. WiringSeven header pins on four nets, the switch and the charging port, then everything into the body.
    6. SoftwareFlash the card, install the code kit and add your camera's profile.
    7. CalibrateMeasure your camera's real motor speed once, so no dark band rolls through the picture.
    8. FilmCharge, switch on, load it like film and shoot. Then get your clips off over WiFi.
    9. TroubleshootingWhat to change when it doesn't fit, doesn't record or doesn't look right.
    10. FAQShort answers to what builders ask most.