Poor Man's Polaroid

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40 points | by ZacnyLos 4 hours ago

6 comments

  • baxtr 23 minutes ago
    Nice project!

    But this is definitely NOT for a poor man. Poor people buy a $20 camera on Amazon.

    A time-rich person can afford this camera.

  • ashdnazg 1 hour ago
    If you're using mobile, there's an "English" button in the menu.

    Note to website owner - it could be nice to have a permalink to the English version.

  • reconnecting 6 minutes ago
    ASCII filter is missing.
  • slysnuk 1 hour ago
    One should know that thermopaper contains Bisphenol A aka BPA.
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    • mwidell 1 hour ago
      You can buy phenol-free thermopaper if you are concerned
  • mwidell 1 hour ago
    Fun project. But if you just want the end result, you can buy one of these thermopaper toy cameras on Amazon for like $20.
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    • detritus 42 minutes ago
      I bought such a thing for my daughter and it's great fun but this old codger will never cease to be amazed at how much tech is available for such a small amount of money - the digital camera functions normally, takes video too, the system has basic games and a vivid LCD screen and there's a thermal printer - all in a cute moulded package. £25 ours cost.
  • ivanvoid 1 hour ago
    this is a great idea and wonderful execution, inspiring others(me) to build one!
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    • qwertox 1 hour ago
      The use of thermal paper was surprising. Great idea, indeed.