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# [Breaking My Camera (to make it better): A hardware hacking story](https://blog.daviddodda.com/breaking-my-camera-to-make-it-better-a-hardware-hacking-story?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

I've been using a hand-me-down Sony a5000 as my webcam for nearly 4 years. There was one massive pain point though: every time I needed to focus, adjust zoom, or simply turn it on, I had to physically lean over my desk like a caveman and touch the ca...

Nov 29, 2024 · 3 min read · blog.daviddodda.com  
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I'm an electronics engineer who's dabbled in a bit of everything, including full stack development and web3 technologies.

Hey there! I'm an electronics engineer who's dabbled in a bit of everything, including full-stack development and web3 technologies. I love building cool stuff and am always looking to connect with other like-minded professionals. When I'm not tinkering with new projects, you can find me scouring the internet for the latest and greatest in tech.

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