You will need the following items
Android smartphone (I used the fine Samsung Galaxy S3 running Android 4.1.2):
Basket:
Borrowed from mum.
Wireless router. You almost certainly have one if you have broadband internet.
Personal computer. I used the venerable Dell Inspiron 1525; I also have a desktop computer I occasionally use.
Old but reliable.
Laparoscopic tools, e.g. grasper, needle holder, pusher, scissors. Ask your operating theatres if you can borrow these; else your friendly Biomedical Engineering department may lend you discontinued equipment.
Practice equipment e.g. pegs and board. (more ideas and photos will follow in the future.)
You will also need some software.
IP Webcam by Pavel Khlebovich. This Android app was designed to be used to make your phone a security camera whose output could be viewed remotely. However I find it fits our requirements extremely well.
VLC Media Player. You should have this player as your only video player already, such is its awesomeness. I’m using version 2.0.8 Twoflower, but any newer version will be even better, I’m sure.
Web browser, e.g. Mozilla Firefox. (I have version 25.)
The next post will show you how to set up the physical parts. The final post will show you how to set up the software.
DIY Laparoscopy 