https://github.com/turiphro/photobooth

Simple python script for UI of photobooth, using OpenCV, Polaroid PoGo printer and MakeyMakey.
https://github.com/turiphro/photobooth

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Simple python script for UI of photobooth, using OpenCV, Polaroid PoGo printer and MakeyMakey.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/turiphro/photobooth
• Owner: turiphro
• Created: 2016-02-18T08:32:23.000Z (over 10 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2017-08-13T21:55:15.000Z (almost 9 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-06-19T09:48:29.990Z (about 1 year ago)
• Topics: makeymakey, opencv, photobooth, polaroid, prototype, webcam
• Language: Python
• Size: 5.55 MB
• Stars: 4
• Watchers: 3
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md

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README

          
This repository contains scripts for a photobooth.

It shows webcam output, allows taking photos with

custom (physical) buttons, and sends the photo

over bluetooth to a Polaroid PoGo photo-printer.

Installation

============

Install all requirements:

    sudo apt-get install bluetooth blueman ussp-push python-bluetooth libbluetooth-dev`

    sudo pip3 install -r requirements.txt

Install OpenCV 3.0+ including Python 3 support. At the moment this requires

compiling from source; for instructions see:

http://www.pyimagesearch.com/2015/07/20/install-opencv-3-0-and-python-3-4-on-ubuntu/

If you're using blueman for file transfers (default; see polaroid.py),

pair your Polaroid PoGo device manually using `blueman-applet`.

If you're using ussp-push, run the setup script:

    cd src

    sudo python setup.py

I've had some problems getting bluetooth transfer to work;

different people are reporting variations in success with

different tools. You might need to experiment a bit, pair

via the various UI's and print some test selfies while

looking annoyed.

Physical installation

=====================

Build a physical photobooth with a screen, webcam, raspberry pi or other

computer, and some control buttons. Attach a Polaroid PoGo photo-printer.

I connected two push buttons to a MakeyMakey, emulating a keyboard's

space (left button, YES) and some other key (right button, NO). You may

need to experiment with different lights as well to get a clear image.

![prototype front image](img/photobooth_front.jpg)

![prototype back image](img/photobooth_back.jpg)

![prototype in operation](img/photobooth_action.jpg)

Running

=======

To run the GUI application, start with:

    python3 main.py

The application starts fullscreen. If it doesn't, hit your favourite

window manager's shortcut (WIN+F for Awesome-WM) once.

Hit the YES key to take a picture and confirm to print or retake to

take a new picture.