Verschenkomat - Interactive Photo Kiosk


An interactive photo booth for sharing donated objects. Users place items in front of the camera, press a button, and the system captures a photo and uploads it to your endpoint.


Verschenkomat photo kiosk in operation
NOTE: Deployed in production at multiple locations. Example: heywop.com/josy

/features

  • User interface
  • Photo capture
  • Automatic uploads to your API endpoint
  • QR code display for easy sharing
  • Unattended operation with auto-recovery

/workflow

  1. User places object in front of camera
  2. Single button press triggers capture
  3. 3-2-1 countdown animation
  4. High-quality photo capture
  5. Automatic upload to your server
  6. QR code displayed for viewing items

/tech

  • Hardware: Raspberry PI, webcam, monitor
  • Software: Bash, ffmpeg, v4l2, git, tor, ssh
  • Network: Internet connection required (WiFi, Ethernet, or 5G)
  • Features: Auto-start, logging, upload redundancy
  • Customizable: UI language, upload endpoint

/use-cases

  • Community sharing initiatives
  • Give-away box automation
  • Second-hand shops
  • Public libraries and community centers
  • Repair cafes and maker spaces

/why

Simple: Single-key operation, no technical knowledge required


Reliable: Runs unattended with automatic recovery and monitoring


Flexible: Upload to any HTTP endpoint, customizable branding and language


INTERESTED? Contact WOP for deployment options and customization.