Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
In this video, I build a wooden Raspberry Pi camera from the ground up for use in a dusty woodworking shop. This project goes beyond a simple camera box — it’s a fully functional Raspberry Pi camera setup designed to protect the lens, stay rigid, and quietly do its job without constant babysitting.
The build uses hardwood (cherry and curly maple) with box joints for strength and accuracy. I cut all parts to size, machine the joints with a dado stack, and assemble a solid wooden enclosure that’s square, stable, and built to last. The lid is carefully fit to allow for wood movement while keeping dust out, with internal ledges added for both dust control and removable access.
To protect the camera lens in a shop environment, I add a removable step-up lens and protective glass, along with a leather gasket to help seal out fine dust. The Raspberry Pi camera board is mounted securely inside the enclosure, with clean access for power and adjustments. A solid mounting solution on the bottom keeps the camera steady so images and video stay sharp.
This project combines woodworking techniques, Raspberry Pi electronics, and problem-solving design to turn a tiny Pi camera into a reliable shop tool. If you’re interested in woodworking projects, Raspberry Pi camera builds, DIY camera enclosures, or practical shop solutions, this build shows how to make something functional, durable, and purpose-built.
When the thing you need doesn’t exist, you don’t complain...you build it.
Just Make Things.
All the raspberry pi stuff I used to make this work → amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/38WTMKPY2S8VE?ref_=wl_share
Big thanks to my buddy Dan for video and audio suggestions...I appreciate it buddy!
Check out my other channel! → @makethingswithrob
Become a patron! → patreon.com/makethings ←
Huge thank you to my patrons that keep this thing going!
*MAKER TEAM*
Michelle B
Keith Current
Rich Lightfoot
Tutor the Barbarian
Aubrey G.
Nukebert
Sam W.
Aaron Knows DIY
G. Salazar
David B.
Marc B.
Richard B.
Ben. KBill Patterson
Make Things
#MakeThings #mtbitesize
In this video, I build a wooden Raspberry Pi camera from the ground up for use in a dusty woodworking shop. This project goes beyond a simple camera box — it’s a fully functional Raspberry Pi camera setup designed to protect the lens, stay rigid, and quietly do its job without constant babysitting.
The build uses hardwood (cherry and curly maple) with box joints for strength and accuracy. I cut all parts to size, machine the joints with a dado stack, and assemble a solid wooden enclosure that’s square, stable, and built to last. The lid is carefully fit to allow for wood movement while keeping dust out, with internal ledges added for both dust control and removable access.
To protect the camera lens in a shop environment, I add a removable step-up lens and protective glass, along with a leather gasket to help seal out fine dust. The Raspberry Pi camera board is mounted securely inside the enclosure, with clean access for power and adjustments. A solid mounting solution on the bottom keeps the camera steady so images and video stay sharp.
This project combines woodworking techniques, Raspberry Pi electronics, and problem-solving design to turn a tiny Pi camera into a reliable shop tool. If you’re interested in woodworking projects, Raspberry Pi camera builds, DIY camera enclosures, or practical shop solutions, this build shows how to make something functional, durable, and purpose-built.
When the thing you need doesn’t exist, you don’t complain...you build it.
Just Make Things.
All the raspberry pi stuff I used to make this work → amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/38WTMKPY2S8VE?ref_=wl_share
Big thanks to my buddy Dan for video and audio suggestions...I appreciate it buddy!
Check out my other channel! → @makethingswithrob
Become a patron! → patreon.com/makethings ←
Huge thank you to my patrons that keep this thing going!
*MAKER TEAM*
Michelle B
Keith Current
Rich Lightfoot
Tutor the Barbarian
Aubrey G.
Nukebert
Sam W.
Aaron Knows DIY
G. Salazar
David B.
Marc B.
Richard B.
Ben. KBill Patterson
Make Things
#MakeThings #mtbitesize
