I recently came across a fake video showing a DIY Bluetooth camera embedded in an earbud. It got me thinking—what if we could actually make something like that using a glasses form factor instead? I'm involved in dog training and often record my sessions, so hands-free recording would be super useful. The problem is that devices like Meta Smart Glasses only offer 3 minutes of recording time, while I really need around 2-3 hours. I understand that battery drain will be a big challenge, but I could potentially tackle that by using multiple batteries on each temple of the glasses. However, I'm wondering if the size of the battery might be a deal breaker, and if I have to resort to a wired setup, how could I find the specifications for the camera module from the phone I use?
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Have you thought about going with existing action cameras? If your goal is just the DIY experience, that’s cool, but keep in mind you'll face challenges with battery size, weight, and maybe even overheating. Plus, you might want to check out the LibreFly S01 cam module available online; it’s affordable and could attach to your glasses with some creativity.
Using a 3-minute limit on recording should definitely give you pause. Video digitization is super demanding on computing power, so just doubling your batteries might not get you the 2-3 hours you're aiming for. A body cam or a chest-mounted action camera with larger batteries could be a better option. And remember, Bluetooth connections have limited bandwidth, so consider using a USB cable to offload your recordings.
If you're thinking of making video camera glasses, are you doing it just for the fun of DIY electronics? There are already tons of video camera glasses out there, plus action cams like GoPros that would fit your needs. I’d suggest looking into those as a starting point instead of building from scratch.