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Sketch of The Accordion Camera Obscura designed by team Girl Scout Cookies


Abstract

The purpose of this project is to create a camera obscura for the students of Zane Middle School.The Accordion Camera Obscura will serve as an educational tool to teach students about perspectives in art and also allow students, who have difficulty drawing, the ability to trace images. The Accordion Camera Obscura was designed by students of Humboldt State University's Engineering 215 class.

Background

The Spring 2017 engineering design class was commissioned by Zane Middle School to design a camera obscura that was portable and maintained a vintage aesthetic to it. The camera will not only display images onto a viewing class but also allow students, who have a hard time drawing, to trace those images.

Problem statement and criteria

The specifications that were given will be used in the design process. The camera must be a reflex box design. Within that, the display area for the project must be large enough for students to trace over the image that is projected onto the viewing area.

Criteria Constraint
Functionality Middle school student is able to use
Mobility Can be moved by a single middle school student
Durability Can survive a fall off a desk
Educational Meets common core standards
Safety No sharp edges
Aesthetics More interesting than a plain box
Cost Less than $400
Wow Factor Far greater than that of a textbook
Environmental Impact Greater than of a commercial product


Description of final project

Photos and descriptions. Use gallery.

Include a how to use and maintain section. See the how to template below.


Costs

Quantity Material Source Cost ($) Total ($)
1 Glass Pane (9"x8.5"x0.25") Humboldt Glass 10.00 10.00
1 Mirror (9"x11.33") Humboldt Glass 10.00 10.00
1 Camera Lens Amazon.com 15.00 15.00
00 Birch Wood Donated 0.00 0.00
00 Brass screws Donated 0.00 0.00
1 Fabric Scrap Humboldt 10.60 10.60
1 Can of Wood Stain Donated 0.00 0.00
Total Cost $45.60

Testing Results

How to build

Use Template:How_to


How to make the enclosing box
How to make the Bellows

Maintenance

The accordion camera obscuara needs little maintenance, but the little care it needs will keep it creating clear images for years.


Instructions

To maintain the camera obscura it is important to clean the lens and viewing window with a clean and soft cloth. Make sure to close viewing window and to keep the camera closed while being stored and not in use.

Troubleshooting

Problem Suggestion
Any issue Contact Luke Pascasio at lap558@humboldt.edu

Discussion and next steps

Suggestions for future changes

This is where to lay out suggestions for how to make the project function better in the future.

References

See Help:Footnotes for more. Template:Reflist

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