Building a Windows 10 SLS Camera – Part 1 (The Parts and Items).
We had some requirements we want to make sure we built into our rig.
1) We didn’t want anything mounted permanently. Every major component needed to be able to be swapped out. This eliminated us from doing this like gluing things like the Kinect or battery packs down.
2) Batteries needed to be rechargeable.
3) Be as “Self contained” as possible. We didn’t want to have to do things like setup another camera to record the screen.
4) Work for at least 2 – 3 hours with everything running (Kinect, Tablet, screen recording, Kinect software ect).
5) Be adjustable. We wanted to be able to adjust the viewing angle of the tablet. We also wanted to be able to use the Kinect’s own built in motor to adjust the Kinect’s angles.
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Many of the items listed here can be purchased used/refurbished/ect., from sites like EBay.
First the Kinect, we used an Xbox 360 Kinect we had sitting in our basement. You can find them readily available on sites like EBay. Both the XBox 360 and XBox One Kinect devices have the same power requirements.
Note XBox One Kinect software required for building an SLS camera has been removed from the Microsoft App Store. If you do not already have it, it you will have write your own software to do this build.
Battery Power: We went with the TalentCell 12v 6000mAh battery pack. This provides a barrel connector that outputs 12v and 1.2A and should be able to power the Kinect for a few hours.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ME3ZH7C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
We got these DC power Pigtails https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VPVC5DC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And XBox 360 Kinect power adapter since we didn’t want cut the original one which came with the Kinect.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HFNQRWT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
We got this 10″ tablet Tripod mount
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B088FBQ6YF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This rotating Tripod Mount Adapter
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XKW7V14/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This Dual Tripod Bracket
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PTQXS79/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This Fusion 5 Tablet
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07W6QYX8G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This battery pack to provide ongoing power to the tablet
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YPY31FL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
These “Small Rig” Tripod extensions
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0084MTJ0I/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
These Pistol Grip Tripods
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WPHKFWW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
2 of these 8″ x 10″ lexan sheets which we glued together.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/LEXAN-0-093-in-T-x-8-in-W-x-10-in-L-Clear-Polycarbonate-Sheet/3143465
Cable Matters 90 degree Left and Right USB adapters:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L6RW9RT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
INIU Portable Charger, LED Display 20000mAh Dual 3A High-speed Ports with USB C Input Flashlight Power Bank, External Phone Battery Pack.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YPY31FL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
See Part 2 Some Assembly required.