Pixless Camera mk I Feautures:
Overview
The Pixless Camera Mk I is the latest iteration of our project.
It's built with a custom pcb, featuring an ESP32-S3 as the cpu
and an OV5640 sensor with a 35mm full-frame equivalent focal length
and an aperture of F1.2
Technical Specs:
🎨 Pixel-Art Photography, for Real
Capture the world in 256 × 128 pixels — every photo is pure pixel art, not a filter.
No smoothing, no noise reduction. Just raw digital texture.
⚙️ Real-Time Pixel Engine
Inside, a custom algorithm remaps each pixel line-by-line.
Images are expanded ×8 to stay crisp on any screen.
The result: smooth workflow, tiny files, and big nostalgia.
📡 Wi-Fi Built Right In
Connect directly from your phone — no app needed.
Access a clean web interface for live view, remote shutter, and file transfer.
Upload new palettes or download your shots instantly.
🟦 Custom Palettes & Dithering
Import your own color palettes from SD.
Choose between smooth gradients or sharp pixel blocks with adjustable dithering.
Every photo becomes a canvas.
On board menu
🕹️ Minimal Interface, Maximum Control
No touchscreen. No clutter. Just you and two buttons.
Everything — from exposure to palettes — is handled through a clean pixelated menu, all controlled from a the shutter button
⚡ Intuitive Navigation
Hold the shutter to open the menu.
Tap to move, hold to confirm — that’s it.
Every option is exactly where you expect it, designed for muscle memory.
🎚️ Essential Controls Only
Adjust exposure, toggle Wi-Fi, choose palette,
Each menu is one screen — no scrolling, no deep trees.
You spend more time shooting, less time navigating.
🔋 Battery & Core Hardware
Powered by an 820 mAh battery — up to 6 hours of live view.
Smart TI battery management keeps it safe and monitored.
🧱 Crafted, Not Molded
Shells are PA12 nylon, 3D-printed and pressure-dyed for strength and texture.
Two buttons. One screen. Infinite simplicity.
A 1-inch OLED viewfinder gives just what you need — and nothing more.
🧩 Repairable & Open
Every part can be replaced or customized: PCB, shell, battery, screen.
Future-ready for mods and 3D-printed accessories.
Built to last, and to be yours.