diff --git a/vitepress/docs/src/custom/theme/index.ts b/vitepress/docs/src/custom/theme/index.ts index 6d3ecd8..9435326 100644 --- a/vitepress/docs/src/custom/theme/index.ts +++ b/vitepress/docs/src/custom/theme/index.ts @@ -53,9 +53,13 @@ const theme = { link: "/how_to_build/creating_your_own_mount", }, { - text: "Preparing XAIO Sense ESP32", + text: "Preparing XIAO Sense ESP32", link: "/how_to_build/preparing_xiao" }, + { + text: "Protecting Cameras", + link: "/how_to_build/protecting_cameras" + }, ], }, { diff --git a/vitepress/docs/src/pages/how_to_build/preparing_xiao.md b/vitepress/docs/src/pages/how_to_build/preparing_xiao.md index e85f64c..8b30032 100644 --- a/vitepress/docs/src/pages/how_to_build/preparing_xiao.md +++ b/vitepress/docs/src/pages/how_to_build/preparing_xiao.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ import { image_settings } from '../../static/image_settings' import { alerts } from '../../static/alerts' -# Preparing a Seeed Studio XIAO Sense ESP32 {.text-[var(--font-accent)]} +# How to prepare a Seeed Studio XIAO Sense ESP32 {.text-[var(--font-accent)]} ## What's in the box @@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ then press firmly until it snaps on. -One connected it should be flat like this: +Once connected it should be flat like this: ## Wired Configuration @@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ Once connected remember to be careful, it is known that these connectors can bre ## Removing the Camera First we need to remove the existing camera from the XIAO and replace it with a higher FOV longer ribbon camera. -Begin by lifing up the grey part of the camera connector gently until it raises up. +Begin by lifting up the grey part of the camera connector gently until it raises up. diff --git a/vitepress/docs/src/pages/how_to_build/protecting_cameras.md b/vitepress/docs/src/pages/how_to_build/protecting_cameras.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..89663cb --- /dev/null +++ b/vitepress/docs/src/pages/how_to_build/protecting_cameras.md @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ + + +# Protecting a Camera Ribbon Cable {.text-[var(--font-accent)]} + +The ribbon cables that these cameras use are notoriously prone to damage rendering them useless. + +By wrapping them in tape such as electrical tape and following best practices covered in the guide, you can significantly reduce the risk of killing a camera. + +## Wraping the Camera Ribbon +First get a roll of electrical tape to wrap the camera ribbon. +It does not strictly need to be electrical tape, but that is what I have found to work good, (and look good too). + + + +Place the camera on the tape so that the entire bottom area including the sensor are covered and that one side of the camera ribbon has slightly more tape (helps make it look good). + + + +Cut the tape from the roll, here I used flat cutters. +Be careful to not cut the camera connector in the process. + + + + +With the tape cut from the roll, lay it down and get out a X-ACTO knife. + + + + + diff --git a/vitepress/docs/src/static/image_settings/index.ts b/vitepress/docs/src/static/image_settings/index.ts index 137bde4..1bfa50a 100644 --- a/vitepress/docs/src/static/image_settings/index.ts +++ b/vitepress/docs/src/static/image_settings/index.ts @@ -1,8 +1,40 @@ const image_settings = { + + + camera_protect5: { + url: "https://i.imgur.com/3WupMrm.png", + alt: "", + caption: "", + max_width: "max-width: 400px;", + }, + camera_protect4: { + url: "https://i.imgur.com/yUminT4.png", + alt: "", + caption: "", + max_width: "max-width: 400px;", + }, + camera_protect3: { + url: "https://i.imgur.com/bU6LnSo.png", + alt: "", + caption: "", + max_width: "max-width: 400px;", + }, + camera_protect2: { + url: "https://i.imgur.com/WnxDMQn.png", + alt: "", + caption: "", + max_width: "max-width: 400px;", + }, + camera_protect1: { + url: "https://i.imgur.com/yw2P7BI.png", + alt: "", + caption: "", + max_width: "max-width: 400px;", + }, xiao13: { url: "https://i.imgur.com/WgcyYGn.png", alt: "'img of xiao esp'",