Bring back MiniDV with this Raspberry Pi FireWire HAT

· Jeff Geerling · March 27, 2026, 2:11 p.m.
Summary
This blog post by Jeff Geerling discusses using a FireWire HAT with a Raspberry Pi and a PiSugar3 Plus battery to create a portable Memory Recording Unit (MRU) for older FireWire cameras, providing a cost-effective alternative to expensive used MRUs.
AUTHOR
Sponsored
Zulip logo Zulip
Organized team chat for people who take work seriously. Topic-based threading keeps conversations focused.
Try Zulip
Become a sponsor →
BLOG POST FEATURED ON

Add this plugin to your blog