Homebrew Solargraph Can Camera Refinement
The classic beer can solargraph camera is easy to make - as you can see from Justin Quinnell's video . Justin's design is simple and safe for kiddies. Unlike this one , although it has the advantage of being significantly more waterproof. But what if there was a better way? A way to get near-complete waterproofing (except for the pinhole), and still have the build be kiddie-safe? Enter a construction and roofing repair product called Flashing Tape - this is heavy-duty tape with an aluminium backing - making it completely light-proof. The adhesive is thick and conformal, meaning that you can get a complete seal with it. This means that you can use Justin's tin-opening method (which leaves no sharp edges), and still get a complete water-and-lightproof seal. I use two strips of 50mm tape at right angles to ensure a complete seal, but you could also use a single strip of the 75mm tape. The only down-side is that you will need to use a knife to cut the foil off when y...