SATURNIX is a fully DIY digital camera I designed and built from the ground up. It runs on a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W with a 16MP autofocus sensor, a 2" LCD viewfinder, and a built-in film simulation engine that processes photos on-device — RAW+JPG with cinematic color profiles like Kodak Gold and a custom anime-inspired preset.
I modeled the case myself. The buttons are mechanical keyboard switches — I wanted that satisfying tactile click you get from a real instrument, not a mushy smartphone tap. I'm obsessed with 80s–90s industrial design and the tech aesthetics from the Alien films — chunky, tactile, purpose-built hardware that looks like it belongs on a space station. That's the vibe I was going for.
The OS and UI are also custom-built with the same retro-futuristic design language.
The whole project is open-source. I'll be publishing all the build files, 3D models, and source code soon. GitHub is already up with project description and photos.
GitHub: Yutani140x
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