The Kaleido Cam is a device that lets people see and interact with a kaleidoscope. The idea was sparked when I discovered a beautiful kaleidoscope in Fujikawaguchiko. This project allows multiple people to enjoy it simultaneously over the internet.
It boils down to simple components:
Software, schematics and CAD files are available on GitHub.
The kaleidoscope was created by Chaihana Glass. The artist is not affiliated with this project. I appreciate their work very much, and you can find more of their art here: