Any tips on removing IR filter on PS3 camera?

[jimmyjam]

I have cracked the glass on IR filter trying to remove...

[No_85_Gramps]

Lots of videos showing how to do that if you search google. There are two different versions of the PS3 eye cam, one is a little easier to modify. It's been a few years since I did mine, but IIRC, I ended up cracking the IR filter and removing the cracked pieces. Some people have reported that it will still work w/o removing the IR filter, just put the darkening filter (piece of exposed film/old floppy) over the outside of the lens.

Edited February 19, 2019 by No_85_Gramps

[356thFS_Melonfish]

I got a cheap one and annihilated it trying to get the filter off, there are two versions, the earlier one was easier but the later one is mostly on the market now.

you're probably best if you're unsure buying one already done:

https://trackhat.org/product/tracking-camera/

 

yes it costs a little more than getting one off say, ebay, but it's done for you, and I'll be honest i did this and haven't regretted it.

Pete

 

[PossumHueCity1968]

I am under the impression that the later PS3 cams (with the flat front lens) had such a weak IR filter that removing it was unnecessary.

 

My source for this was this video  (scroll to 5:00 minutes):

 

I acquired one and added a 720nm IR filter to the front of it and (after adjusting the software) was able to see the 3 clearly defined pinpoints of light in the software interface on a black background.  Again--I haven't actually used it yet, but I was seeing the 3 clearly defined points of IR light without removing the filter.  UPDATE 2/24/19:  My "bad version" PS3 Eye Cam works 100% with ZERO modding and a 720NM  IR filter attached in front of the lens.

 

This is the make/model 720NM filter I used:

 

https://www.amazon.com/ZoMei-25MM-Glass-Infrared-Filter/dp/B00XU8SCVS/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1J1DFWA3PC7HA&keywords=25mm+ir+filter&qid=1550585495&s=gateway&sprefix=25mm+ir%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-3

 

 

Note that the video recommends an 850NM IR filter (scroll 5:50 minutes).

 

I actually tried to buy the 850 NM filter from Amazon at the link provided, and ordered in the 25mm size, but when it arrived the package specs said that it was a 725 NM filter:

 

https://www.amazon.com/ZoMei-25MM-Glass-Infrared-Filter/dp/B00MHRVHLU/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=ZoMei+25MM+IR+850&qid=1550586984&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull

 

I went the lazy route and bought a TrackClip Pro for $40 rather than making one.

 

 

 

Edited February 25, 2019 by PossumHueCity1968
added source material, and an update on my unit

[jimmyjam]

I worked out I have the bad version and destroyed it... looks like I might need to source one overseas??? Or can anyone confirm the bad version is useable without modification? I am in quiet a dark room really... 

[jimmyjam]

I just bought another bad one and it picks up the IR when i tested camera... Hmm.... 

[LukeFF]

You can pick up one at https://delanengineering.com/shop/.

Edited February 24, 2019 by LukeFF

[PossumHueCity1968]

On 2/23/2019 at 8:35 PM, jimmyjam said:

I just bought another bad one and it picks up the IR when i tested camera... Hmm.... 

 

As I said above, jimmyjam--with a proper IR filter placed in front of the lens,  my "Bad version" PS3 Eye isolates/identifies my Trackclip Pro diodes beautifully,  no mods required.

 

Model # (from the camera base) is SLEH-00448, serial number is C90 231***

 

Manufactured by Zastron for Sony.

 

I used it last night, and there hasn't been a hitch.

 

I followed the instructions in this fine thread to set it up:

 

 

All the best.

Edited February 25, 2019 by PossumHueCity1968
Inserted model number and manufacturer

[jimmyjam]

Thank you so much Possum. You have helped me a lot! Ordering filter tonight.