DIY AI Photobooth: Raspberry Pi 5 + OpenClaw Tutorial + Canon Mirrorless + Printer

In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to build a functional, professional-grade photobooth using a Raspberry Pi 5 and the OpenClaw (formerly Clawbot) AI assistant. This project goes beyond a simple webcam setup—we are integrating a Canon EOS mirrorless camera for high-quality shots and a Canon SELPHY printer for instant physical prints. One of the coolest parts of this build is using Open Claw to write and debug the Python code for us. You’ll see exactly how I prompted the AI to create a custom UI, handle the countdown, manage the photo gallery, and even troubleshoot pesky script errors in real-time. Whether you are a woman in STEM, a tech mentor, or a DIY enthusiast, this project is a perfect way to see how AI can accelerate your hardware builds. Hardware Used in this Video: - Raspberry Pi 5 - https://amzn.to/4swDrDK - Raspberry Pi AI Hat - https://amzn.to/40koFnJ - Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera - https://amzn.to/4sEfN8e - AC Adapter (Dummy Battery) for the Canon camera - https://amzn.to/4s1f4OE - Canon SELPHY Printer - https://amzn.to/3NuvXSV - USB-C to USB-A Data Cable - https://amzn.to/3P2Fotf - Book: "A Woman's Guide to Winning in Tech" - https://amzn.to/3YxHVO7 The links provided are affiliate links in which I may make a small commission but doesn't affect the price that you pay. This helps to keep my channel going to produce content for you. Prerequisites: Raspberry Pi with AI Hat Setup: https://youtu.be/GEtjKo96Kp4 Raspberry Pi 4/5 Setup: https://youtu.be/rvCaN1PSKY0 Open Claw Pi Setup: https://youtu.be/GigyMZVLQO4 Timestamps: 0:00 - Photobooth Quick Demo 0:22 - Introduction to the Raspberry Pi Photobooth 1:51 - Hardware Overview: Pi 5, Canon R50, and SELPHY Printer 2:06 - Power Management (Why you need a dummy battery) 2:25 - Desktop Interface & Using ChatGPT to write your prompt for OpenClaw 4:09 - Prompting OpenClaw 2:58 - Understanding API Call Limits and Usage 5:28 - Initial Code Delivery & File Structure 6:15 - First Run & Troubleshooting Python Errors 6:50 - Rebooting and Second Run 7:39 - Set Camera to Aperture Priority 7:53 - Success 8:12 - Checking codex usage 8:32 - Final Demo and Wrap-up If you found this tutorial helpful, please like and subscribe for more Raspberry Pi, tech, and travel content! 📘 A Woman’s Guide to Winning in Tech A Woman’s Guide to Winning in Tech blends sharp humor with practical career strategies to help women navigate tech on their own terms—without changing who they are. Available on Amazon, Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble, and IngramSpark Learn more: https://winningintech.com/ Follow the book: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/winningintech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winning.tech