OpenClaw Photobooth Tutorial: Canon Mirrorless to a Chromebook

In this tutorial, you will learn how to build a functional, professional-grade photobooth using a budget-friendly Chromebook and the OpenClaw (formerly Clawbot) AI assistant. This project moves beyond basic setups by integrating a Canon EOS mirrorless camera for high-quality images and an optional Canon SELPHY printer for physical copies. A key part of this build is using OpenClaw to write and debug the Node.js and Express code. You will see the specific prompts used to create a custom touchscreen interface, manage the photo gallery, and fix technical errors in real-time. Whether you are a woman in STEM, a tech mentor, or a DIY builder, this project demonstrates how AI speeds up hardware projects. Hardware Used in this Video: - Refurbished Chromebook (Touchscreen): https://amzn.to/4cE9KvR - 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-C Data Cable - https://amzn.to/4rvFZ4a - 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. Resources: OpenClaw Chromebook Setup: https://youtu.be/IWL1PuP6beU Raspberry Pi Version of this Project: https://youtu.be/MQCvXeLDmnc Timestamps: 0:00 - Photobooth Quick Demo 0:49 - Introduction to the Chromebook Photobooth 1:55 - Hardware Overview: Canon EOS Mirrorless & SELPHY Printer 2:30 - Budget Hardware: The $67 Touchscreen Chromebook 2:02 - Launching OpenClaw via Terminal 2:50 - Using ChatGPT to Generate your OpenClaw Prompt 3:34 - Generating the code with OpenClaw 4:19 - First Test Run & Troubleshooting Camera Issues 5:03 - Prompting OpenClaw for Bug Fixes and UI Changes 5:33 - Camera Settings: Aperture Priority and Focus 5:45 - Final Demo with the Cat! If you found this tutorial helpful, please like and subscribe for more tech, Raspberry Pi, 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. It includes sections on surviving mansplaining and winning the "acronym war." Learn more: https://winningintech.com/ Follow the book: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/winningintech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winning.tech