You'll need the following before you can begin.

Parts

Raspberry Pi, camera, and power!

• 1 x Raspberry Pi Model A
• 1 x Raspberry Pi Camera (Standard | Noir)
• 1 x PiTFT
• 1 x LiPo Charger
• 1 x 1200 mAh LiPo
• 1 x Step-Up DC DC Converter (5v output) - A PowerBoost 500B might work
• 1 x USB A to Mini-B Cable

Storage and a way to get the data off:

• 1 x 8gb Micro SD Card
• 1 x SD Card Adapter

SnapPiCam Laser-Cut Set containing the following:

• 26 x Laser-Cut Parts
• 4 x M3 Microbarb Brass Inserts
• 2 x M2.5 Microbarb Brass Inserts
• 15 x M2 Microbarb Brass Inserts

You'll also need some hardware, available from mcmaster.com and others:

• 4 x M3 45mm Screws
• 2 x M2.5 8mm Nylon Screw
• 4 x M2 12mm Screws
• 4 x M2 8mm Screws
• 7 x M2 4mm Screws
• 1 x 1/4-20 Square Nut
• 2 x M3 4mm Nylon Spacers
• 1 x 3mm x 12mm x 15mm Stick Foam Pad

Some headers:

• 2 x 0.1" Right-Angle Pin Header
• 2 x 0.1" Female Connector
• 2 x 0.1" Single Pin Covers

Switches:

• 1 x SPDT Slide Switch
• 4 x Slim Tactile Button

Optional (but strongly suggested!)

• 1 x Small Raspberry Pi Sticker
• 1 x Wrist Strap

Extras

The SnapPiCam has been designed to use Mobile Phone Magnetic Lenses. The standard size for the magnetic ring which the lenses attach to has a ~13.5mm Outer Diameter (OD) and a ~9.5mm Inner Diameter (ID). There are hundreds of different lenses available, I favour the Fish-Eye Lenses myself.

Tools

Soldering Iron | Screw Drivers | Needle Files | Small Hammer | Hobby Knife | Mini Clamps | Acrylic Glue | Suitable Wire | Heat-Shrink