Darky Night Vision PL-1 DIY

⚠️ SAFETY WARNING – INFRARED RADIATION HAZARD

• This project uses a high-power 5W infrared emitter.
• Do not look directly into the emitter or optical system.
• Infrared radiation may be invisible and can cause eye injury without immediate pain or warning.
• Do not point toward eyes, people, animals, reflective surfaces, or vehicles.
• Adult supervision required.
• Use appropriate protective eyewear designed for the emitter wavelength.
• Builder assumes responsibility for safe assembly and operation.
• For experimental / educational use only.

                                                                                          ⚠️ LEGAL NOTICE
Before building, or using this project, users are responsible for checking and complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and restrictions in their country or region. Requirements related to infrared devices, electronic equipment, privacy, and use in public areas may vary by jurisdiction.

Educational & Experimental Project:
This project serves as a hands-on educational demonstration of infrared light and digital imaging technology. It provides an opportunity to explore how invisible infrared illumination can be used for low-light vision systems and to better understand the behavior of light in practical electronics projects.
 

I am pleased to present my DIY night vision project based on ESP-32 CAM modules. I designed the housing for the cameras and screens entirely myself using Fusion 360.

The image in the thumbnail was generated in AI by editing a real night vision photo to grab your attention.

This is my first project on the MakerWorld website. Any comments or suggestions are welcome.

I am attaching a PDF manual for assembling the night vision device and a file for the Arduino IDE. The manual includes a list of items you need to purchase to assemble this night vision device.

If you have any questions or concerns about the submission process, I'd be happy to help on my Discord link: https://discord.com/invite/X2mK4jSxFp.

The instructions may be incomplete, as I wrote them after the device was already assembled. Please let me know if you find any such issues, and I’ll be happy to help :)