Power Generator
Imaging Lens
Image Sensor
Polyoptic Wheel
Viewfinder, Eye
LED Flash
LCD Display
Electronics
Image Processing

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Introduction

We know from the previous sections that Bigshot uses mechanical components (such as gears) to generate power, optical components (such as lenses) to form an image, and a display (LCD) to show captured photos to the user. However, to measure, compress and store images, as well as provide visual and auditory feedback to the user, Bigshot relies on a set of electronic components. These components are mounted on a green printed circuit board (PCB) [1], as shown in Figure 1. The PCB has built-in wiring that connects the various components and allows them to communicate with each other. Let's take a closer look at some of Bigshot's main electronic parts.

Figure 1: Printed Circuit Board
Figure 1: Bigshot's printed circuit board (PCB)
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ReferenceReferences

[1] "Printed Circuit Board," Oct 2, 2009. [Online]. Available: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Printed_circuit_board. [Accessed: Oct 4, 2009].