--- title: "A Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W -based DIY digital camera" url: https://daily.dev/posts/a-raspberry-pi-zero-2-w--based-diy-digital-camera-j51affzqy source_url: https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/06/22/optocam-zero-a-raspberry-pi-zero-2-w-based-diy-digital-camera type: article source: "CNX Software" author: "CNXSoft" published: 2026-06-22T14:45:39.690Z updated: 2026-06-23T11:00:41.465Z tags: ["python", "raspberry-pi"] reading_time: 3 upvotes: 0 comments: 0 language: en --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://daily.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # A Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W -based DIY digital camera **[CNX Software](https://daily.dev/sources/cnx-software)** · [@cnxsoft](https://daily.dev/cnxsoft) · 3 min read · 0 upvotes · 0 comments ## Summary The Optocam Zero is a DIY digital camera built around the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W SBC, inspired by toy cameras like the Kodak Charmera. It combines a Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3, a 1.3-inch 240x240 LCD, a 14500 Li-Ion battery with USB-C charging, and a fully 3D-printed PETG case. Key features include autofocus, eight photo filters, GIF recording, image transfer via a custom hotspot, and 70–80 minutes of battery life. The total build cost is approximately $100–$120, and all hardware files (BOM, STL, CAD, build guide) plus the Python-based camera software installer are available on GitHub. The Python code was developed with Anthropic Claude's assistance. ## Full article daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. Read it at the original source: ## Similar posts on daily.dev - [The Optocam Zero is a Raspberry Pi Zero camera you can make with store-bought parts](https://daily.dev/posts/the-optocam-zero-is-a-raspberry-pi-zero-camera-you-can-make-with-store-bought-parts-draxmb2bo) · XDA Developers · 1 upvotes · 0 comments - [This open-source camera turns your Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W into an 80s-styled delight](https://daily.dev/posts/this-open-source-camera-turns-your-raspberry-pi-zero-2-w-into-an-80s-styled-delight-ynbo1ygov) · XDA Developers · 0 upvotes · 0 comments - [The PiShot Is Ready For Your Snaps](https://daily.dev/posts/the-pishot-is-ready-for-your-snaps-eouz6b5z8) · Hackaday · 0 upvotes · 0 comments --- Tags: [#python](https://daily.dev/tags/python), [#raspberry-pi](https://daily.dev/tags/raspberry-pi) [View this post on daily.dev](https://daily.dev/posts/a-raspberry-pi-zero-2-w--based-diy-digital-camera-j51affzqy)