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== Utilities ==
== Utilities ==
Valid USA Passport photos can be taken in the booth. The [https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/photos.html US Department of State] maintains strict requirements on the size of the photograph and the dimension constraints for the face. Take four pictures, each one with a slightly different distance from the camera. Use the screen viewfinder as a reference.
Print them out with the [[Epson stylus pro 4880]] using the referenced instructions. Use glossy photo paper. Cut the photos with the straight edge table knife in the textile area. Measure the results with a ruler and a plastic cutting mat. Here's an example of a run of passport photos.

Revision as of 18:30, 31 May 2017

Noisebridge has a professional photobooth. It was originally created for the Ordibooth project, which debuted at Maker Fair 2017. The rendering and printing pipeline of the Ordibooth is modular, so it can be used for many purposes.

Specifications

  • Dimensions: L x W x H
  • Lighting: 100W LED panel x 2. x feet by y feet
  • Camera: 14 megapixel F 2.8 - 5.? ?mm lens
  • Camera controller: 7in capacitive touch screen fronting raspberry pi 3 B+ with chdkptp remote control software
  • Power requirements: Camera 4.3V @ .800 amps. Rpi 5V at 1.5 amps.
  • Output computer: MacMini with Darktable image processing software

Utilities

Valid USA Passport photos can be taken in the booth. The US Department of State maintains strict requirements on the size of the photograph and the dimension constraints for the face. Take four pictures, each one with a slightly different distance from the camera. Use the screen viewfinder as a reference.

Print them out with the Epson stylus pro 4880 using the referenced instructions. Use glossy photo paper. Cut the photos with the straight edge table knife in the textile area. Measure the results with a ruler and a plastic cutting mat. Here's an example of a run of passport photos.