A common problem for people who record aquatic and winter sports is to find footage unusable because of water droplets on the lens.
By applying a voltage between a droplet and an underlying electrode the pinning force of the water droplet can be modified. By leveraging this phenomena in combination with an array of transparent electrodes, the droplet can be displaced through coordinated activation of the electrodes. Transparent sub-surface electrodes have in recent years become more affordable due to their widespread use in capacitive touch screens.
By tightening the knob on the back a compressive force is created that enables water tight sealing around the lens.
The final product enables higher quality footage in rain and sunshine, through a design that is both portable and durable.
More information about the project can be found here: https://dedesigned.com/droplet-removing-action-camera-accessory/
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Shutter – GoPro Accessory
Shutter is a GoPro accessory that removes water droplets from the lens by using alternating magnetic fields. This functionality makes the product perfect for people who use action cameras to record aquatic and winter sports.
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