The RP-CUTR

The RP-CUTR

You can get them from UMM-USA and while you’re at it, look at their UMM Scrober-01 (http://umm-usa.com/onlinestore/product_info.php?cPath=21_105&products_id=474)

That Ratcheting Sound

That Ratcheting Sound

When you open the flap of a TNG, Voyager Tricorder, the unmistakable ratchet sound is there. But there is no such sound on the real props because they added in the sound effect during post-production. Still, that did not stop a lot of people from adding the sound into their Tricorders. If you are going […]

20220717 The Webcam Setup

20220717 The Webcam Setup

Now is the chance for me to try out the new varifocal lens and the PVC frame. The PCB frame is collapsible and so, I can bring it about if I want to. Months ago, I chose the cheaper the varifocal lens (2.8-12mm) hoping it would give me the results I need. What is more […]

12072022 The Webcam part 02

12072022 The Webcam part 02

So, about one month later, the varifocal lens is here! And it is actually quite light, making me self-doubt my decision not to get the much bigger (but more expensive) lens. Initial testing on the Works PC looks good but the focusing is very tight, just like those CCTV cameras. If you turn the lens […]