Infrared Webcam Hack
Thanks to the helpful instructions here and here, I now have my very own infrared webcam. Viewing the world in infrared is a bit different than visible light. Here’s some comparison shots.
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Couple pairs of headphones sitting on my printer. Note the whitness of the ear pads in infrared. (Also note my live webcam in the corner) | |
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My monitor. It was on for both pictures. | |
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More assorted junk. Note the headphone ear pads again, plus the CD booklet and the handle of the scissors. | |
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The view outside my window. | |
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The back of a ten-dollar bill. |