SketchCam Maker Kit (Files & Parts)

Description

Update December 5th: the final 2 products are now on offer. Contact me if you want one and stock has run out.

SketchCam Maker Kit – Build your own instant sketch camera

The SketchCam Maker Kit lets you build a camera that takes a picture and turns it into a physical line drawing within minutes. Powered by a Raspberry Pi and simple servos, it’s a hybrid of photography, robotics, and art.

What’s inside

• All essential electronic components
• 3D printed parts (STL files included)
• Full source code and assembly guide video
• Flexible mounting straps and wiring
• Raspberry Pi, Micro SD card, Camera module, PWM driver, and USB power cable

What you’ll need

• Basic maker tools (long small philips screwdriver & soldering iron)
• Compatible powerbank (5V, 4.5A, but lower should probably work too. I use the Iniu B61)
• Pen (fine liner or low friction ball point) and paper

How it works

1. The camera captures a photo.
2. The onboard processor converts it into clean vector lines.
3. The servos trace those lines on paper, stroke by stroke.

The result? A unique hand-drawn sketch of your scene, made by a machine you built yourself.

For who
Perfect for hobbyists, educators, and anyone who enjoys combining code, motion, and creativity. Whether you want a weekend build or a new showpiece for your maker desk, the SketchCam Kit is an experience that turns pixels into pen lines.

Build time: 2–3 hours
Drawing time: ~3 minutes per sketch

Join the Discord server: https://discord.gg/85z87eR9wz

Assembly Guide Video:

https://youtu.be/qBUeB_fJQGg