Tiny and lightweight camera system based on original C1 was in development for a while. It was challenging to squeeze all components even to 6 layer PCB with tight tolerances. After a few design iterations finally, C1 MICRO M12 camera is released and pre-orders are open. Key features Lightweight and small. Camera weight without a […]
Read MoreNew cameras and near future plans
As new amazing cameras are in development and few will be released soon there was a struggle how to name them. Wanted to reflect it’s purpose and have universal coding so there was a big toss between few ideas and finally the decision was made. Kurokesu started camera portfolio with C1 camera in 2014. After […]
Read MoreBig scary laser
Or not. I have been begging Santa for fiber laser for years and this year seems like I behaved myself good enough to deserve it. Crate weight was more than 60kg, pulled my back while carrying it but I don’t complain. Marking It’s quite opposite to 3D printers where material is being deposited. Laser energy […]
Read MoreKurokesu legal status update
It has been almost a month since Kurokesu stepped over individual business license and become UAB (similar to LLC or JSC) company. Also Kurokesu is now VAT registered. So there are some small changes. Base currency is changed to EUR. Two accepted currencies USD and EUR will stay active, prices in USD will be calculated […]
Read MoreMaking best webcam even better
I have been planing to release Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam aluminium unibody rework kit for a while and as soon as I got time, designed and ordered a prototype. After receiving manufactured parts found few minor overlooked issues, but all has been fixed now. Can’t believe how small and slim it is compared to Logitech […]
Read MorePlaying with expensive tools (double checking filter transmission charts)
Double checking and quality control is always a good thing. So few days ago I visited friendly optics lab to inspect if my new batch of filters match expectations. They have this awesome Lambda 1050 spectrophotometer. Slow, clunky, but still it is a top of the shelf precision instrument. New filters will be used in […]
Read MoreC1 camera updates
Finally received firmware configuration tool from Sonix. This enables control over various hidden firmware parameters like denoise, bayer filter, edge enhancement, resolution table, lens shading, dealiasing and many more. While most of these parameters normally should not be touched on general functionality others makes huge sense. Added serial number I can now embed unique serial […]
Read MoreFirst batch of touch probe TPA2 is now available
I would like to announce that first batch of touch probe TPA2 is now available on e-shop. During assembly process I have not noticed anything odd, all probes work as expected. Things that are different from future batches are: Surface finish. CNC house omitted sandblasting step for current batch. It will be fixed in future […]
Read MoreAnnouncing TPA2 touch probe
Finally! Yesterday received remaining parts for new touch probe. Headed straight back home to put all pieces together. I rarely publish my fails in manufacturing, but this time I’d like to share that only two minor mistakes were made. One of them was finish type. It ought to be sandblasted before anodizing process unfortunately this […]
Read MoreNew Raspberry Pi enclosure
This is short announcement about changed Raspberry Pi enclosure revision. Revision was changed from revC to revF. Now it is slimmer, more secure and redesigned for Raspberry Pi 3 in mind while maintaining compatibility with previous versions. Also note few missing revisions – these were custom made ones I can’t publish. What’s the difference? […]
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