"What makes this particular project compelling is how it transforms the familiar Etch A Sketch into something that feels both futuristic and wonderfully analog. A creative maker has built a system that combines a custom Raspberry Pi camera with an automated drawing machine, creating a setup that can photograph the world and translate those images into continuous-line Etch A Sketch drawings."
"The system consists of two main components that work together seamlessly. The Tekk Cam uses a Raspberry Pi camera module housed in a custom enclosure, while the Tekk Sketch serves as the automated drawing machine with an e-paper display. The camera deliberately lacks a screen, mimicking old-school photography where you never knew if your shot worked until you developed the film."
"This screenless approach adds a delightful element of surprise to the entire experience. When you snap a photo, you have no idea whether you framed it properly or captured something interesting until you watch the Etch A Sketch slowly draw your image. The anticipation builds as the machine traces each line, gradually revealing whether your photograph translated into recognizable art."
Designer Tekavou built an automated system that photographs scenes and translates them into continuous-line Etch A Sketch drawings. The setup has two components: the Tekk Cam, a Raspberry Pi camera module in a custom enclosure without a viewfinder, and the Tekk Sketch, an automated drawing machine with an e-paper display. The screenless camera creates surprise by withholding immediate feedback until the Etch A Sketch completes the drawing. Etch A Sketch constraints require a single continuous line and favor horizontal and vertical moves. Photos are converted into cross-hatched line art and sequenced for uninterrupted plotting while preserving recognizable detail.
Read at Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
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