Modding the Kodak Reels 8mm Film Digitizer (Firmware Hack)

[omega]

Can anyone tell me how to remove the lens cap? I thought it was snapped on, but I can't. I would like to check if the focus is OK.

 

[Mac84]

Can anyone tell me how to remove the lens cap? I thought it was snapped on, but I can't. I would like to check if the focus is OK.

The original Kodak lens has a dab of string glue on it. I removed mine with a hot air gun set to low, unsure if a hair dryer may work. You want to be careful not to melt anything.

Once removed the lens is on a spiral mount, so you can rotate it one way or the other to get better focus. At least one of the units I had from the factory wasn't focused well, while the other was perfect.

 

[omega]

Oh the translator. I wanted to know how to remove the cover to get to the lens.

 

[Mac84]

Oh the translator. I wanted to know how to remove the cover to get to the lens.

Although it's likely possible to remove the plastic hood for the camera without taking apart the whole unit... it's way easier to do it once the device has been taken apart. As the piece is very firmly in place, in my experience.

Be careful, there's a lot of small ribbon cables in the device that can be easily damaged.

Here's a rough guide of how to open the unit. Please follow the instructions carefully to avoid damage.

 

[omega]

I just want to make sure we're both talking about the same cover.

 

[Umba67]

Thanks for the revised 3D model. Can you please share it by attaching it to a post here?

I'd like to see if it solves the issue I have of things not being in focus on the left side of things.

Hello Mac84, what do I have to do? Sorry I don't understand what do you mean. Thank you

 

[Mac84]

Hello Mac84, what do I have to do? Sorry I don't understand what do you mean. Thank you

You posted a photo of the 3D model you modified to fit the camera mount. Can you please upload the 3D model printable file (STL, Step, etc) that you created so I may print it and use it on my Kodak digitizer too?

You can attach the 3D print file to a reply post to upload it.

Thanks

 

[Umba67]

You posted a photo of the 3D model you modified to fit the camera mount. Can you please upload the 3D model printable file (STL, Step, etc) that you created so I may print it and use it on my Kodak digitizer too?

You can attach the 3D print file to a reply post to upload it.

Thanks

I'm not very good with the dynamics of these posts, I answered in the other thread you posted. Sorry