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The Camera

this excellent video

That red circle is the infrared filter

The lens with IR filter carved out

IR bandpass filters

Magnetic tape after several attempt to cut a filter

PS3Eye lens enclosure with visible light filter added

Next Page: Building the cabinet and installing the computer and projector

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