The finished photo booth - handcrafted wooden cabinet with custom electronics and LED lighting system
This project became so popular that I wrote an extensive 8-part tutorial series covering every single detail - from initial concept and electronics to software development and deployment day. Whether you’re a complete beginner or experienced maker, the tutorials guide you through each step with detailed photos, code samples, and troubleshooting tips.
The tutorials cover hardware selection, custom PCB design, Python programming, GPIO control, image processing, cloud integration, and even wedding day deployment tips. Plus, all code and designs are open source on GitHub.
Key Features
🔧 Custom Hardware
Hand-wired electronics, wooden enclosure, LED lighting, and arcade button interface
🐍 Python Automation
Cross-platform photo booth app with GPIO control and post-processing pipeline
📖 Documentation
Comprehensive 8-part tutorial series covering every aspect from concept to deployment
☁️ Cloud Integration
Automated image processing, GIF creation, and Dropbox backup system
Technical Implementation
Hardware: Raspberry Pi with custom PCB, LED lighting, arcade buttons, and wooden cabinet construction
Software: Python with PiCamera, GPIO control, ImageMagick processing, and Dropbox integration
Deployment: Autostart configuration, SSH management, and unattended 8+ hour operation
Workflow: Real-time preview, automated processing, GIF generation, and cloud backup
Impact & Results
🎉 Event Success
Successfully deployed at wedding with 100+ guests
📰 Publications
Featured in DIYODE Magazine and The MagPi
🌐 Community
Open source project with active builder community
📚 Education
Comprehensive tutorial teaching full project lifecycle
