This is a really inspiring project and exactly the type of content I'm looking for on Hacker News.
A bit surprising that so many people in the comments would rather see links to cheap temu polaroid knockoffs.
huhtenberg 3 minutes ago [-]
Looking at all ready-made options on Amazon and elsewhere - anyone who will roll out an adult-oriented well-made single-button camera that takes in standard thermal paper rolls will make a fortune. This is such a great thing to have for get-togethers and parties. But it's essential to not being bound by $2/shot proprietary cartridges and be able to shoot and snap without thinking. Mementos for everyone!
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.
voidUpdate 35 minutes ago [-]
Polaroid film costs about 1 euro for them, and a thermal image costs about 1 cent. After enough photos, it cancels out
numberwhun 16 minutes ago [-]
Sure, but what about other costs. You can pick up a poloroid for about $50-75 on ebay. With this one, you will need to buy things like a 3D printer (and the necessary accessories, like filament), the rasperry pi, battery pack, printer, etc. Yes, the thermal paper is cheaper over all, but the cost will be a lot more up front, even if it work out over time.
Don't get me wrong, this is a cool toy, but the title is definitely a bit off.
y-curious 13 minutes ago [-]
While I did just buy a 3D printer, I want to enlighten the community: many public libraries now have maker spaces. I recommend checking those out if you want to do one off stuff
IsTom 14 minutes ago [-]
There's plenty of services that 3D print for you.
voidUpdate 1 minutes ago [-]
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ashdnazg 3 hours 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.
h2zizzle 25 minutes ago [-]
Hey, I enjoyed reading about the spausdintuvu and power banko.
thih9 1 hours ago [-]
Note that this is an existing product category, usually cheap too.
One should know that thermopaper contains Bisphenol A aka BPA.
mwidell 3 hours ago [-]
You can buy phenol-free thermopaper if you are concerned
echoangle 2 minutes ago [-]
Is there a way to actually verify that? I still don't trust that just because it says it on the label.
ivanvoid 4 hours ago [-]
this is a great idea and wonderful execution, inspiring others(me) to build one!
qwertox 3 hours ago [-]
The use of thermal paper was surprising. Great idea, indeed.
qsera 1 hours ago [-]
This is already available on online shops.
mwidell 3 hours 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.
detritus 2 hours 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.
sen 1 hours ago [-]
One of my kids just got a $13 “smart watch” which has a touch screen, camera with filters/editor, microSD storage, plays MP3s, records voice memos, has games, and more I’m probably forgetting.
It absolutely blows my mind how cheap tech is these days.
2 hours ago [-]
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A bit surprising that so many people in the comments would rather see links to cheap temu polaroid knockoffs.
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.
Note to website owner - it could be nice to have a permalink to the English version.
Lots of examples here: https://thermalprintcameras.wordpress.com
Of course one can still want to hack something like this yourself for fun or other reasons.
It absolutely blows my mind how cheap tech is these days.