After the breakfast, which they waited for his mother to wake up, Viktor walked to his workshop.
In the table, the blueprint that had consumed his time over the past month before returning home was summoned from the system inventory.
What might appear strange to others was that the paper was worn around the edges, evidence of the countless hours he had spent poring over every detail while his workshop seemed so clean without any mess, apart from this, there were also parts, and half-assembled gadgets, all centered around a singular goal: building the world's first 1080p camera.
This made the whole room become a source of confusion.
Viktor couldn't help but sigh at the result of his work, although to others, it might seem that his work is good, he is creating something revolutionary, but Viktor didn't feel that much, you have to know how much time he spent in this project, then how much time did he have to spend if he wants to create a virtual reality game like in his dream, is it even possible to succeed one day?
This is the reason that's keeping him on the ground, not making him arrogant with his extraordinary intelligence after being reborn or after receiving the system, because realistically speaking, he is just beginning and has many things to achieve.
Viktor shook his head, shaking that philosophical thought in his head; now isn't the time.
He recalled all the process he did in the past month in his research because he needs to enter that working state.
He then moved to his workbench, where he placed the prototype camera sitting here quietly.
Truly speaking, there's nothing to look at yet; it's just a jumble of wires and circuits for the layman while the professional could see the potential.
After all, his work over the past month wasn't in vain; he spent much time on this project preparing for his PhD and it's satisfying to see the results showing.
Viktor's look focused on the power system; all his work today will be on this, although he didn't think it would cause him trouble.
The 1080p resolution required more processing power and more processing power meant more energy.
He has already tried this in the past, it may seem that everything was easy since he received the blueprint but it wasn't the case because just with this power system, there's a risk of overheating, this was what happened with the two of his earlier prototypes, they were fried, today he is going to make sure it didn't happen.
He carefully removed the small, cylindrical battery from its housing, setting it aside. The problem wasn't the battery itself—it was the way the camera managed power.
He'd already gone through half a dozen iterations of the power distribution system, each one a little better than the last, but none quite right.
Viktor has to admire those people and inventors in his past life, he already has a blueprint, a rough idea of anything but it's causing him so much trouble while others started from scratch, you have to know he is considered a genius, those people make everything looks so easy while it wasn't the case.
He grabbed his notebook, where he was recording the results of his past research; he flipped through pages of diagrams and notes until he found what he was looking for: it was a rough sketch of a new cooling system he'd thought about before coming to France.
"I hope this will work, now, this must work.", he muttered to himself, grabbing a few components from the cluttered shelves around him.
He started assembling the system, his hands moving with practiced precision. A small heat sink, a custom-built fan, and a few heat-resistant wires—each piece played a role in keeping the camera from overheating.
When he started concentrating on his work, Viktor's ADHD kicked in.
He became a little distracted and started thinking about the past, his mind began to wander, jumping from one thought to another.
Memories of his past life that he thought he would forget with time started resurfacing.
It was those times when even the simplest task became a monumental challenge.
It was frustrating; he was learning his lesson when his mind would start wondering about anime he watched, like, what if this character did this or did that?
Although this made him have incredible creativity because all the time, his time was spent thinking about all possible scenarios, even the most ridiculous ones, it's frustrating not to be able to concentrate on one thing.
It was the reason that caused him to come to like music; it helped him channel that scattered energy to use it as fuel for his creativity, making him have one of the best, if not the best, creativity in the world.
He had already decided, after finishing creating the camera, that his next invention would be wireless headphones, something that he was inseparable from in his last life.
He then took a deep breath to force himself to refocus; now wasn't the time to let his mind drift; he was close to a breakthrough.
He adjusted the cooling system, carefully soldering the connections, his movements slow and deliberate. The components came together like pieces of a puzzle, each one falling into place with a satisfying click.
Finally, after what felt like hours, he stepped back and surveyed his work. The cooling system was complete and integrated seamlessly into the camera's power management unit. If his calculations were correct—and he'd double-checked them countless times—this should prevent any further overheating.
With a mix of anticipation and anxiety, Viktor reassembled the prototype, connecting the battery and the power system. He hesitated for a moment, his finger hovering over the power button. This was it—the moment of truth.
"Please work," he whispered, pressing the button.
The camera hummed to life, the small fan inside whirring softly. Viktor's eyes were glued to the screen as it flickered on, displaying a crisp, clear image. He held his breath, waiting for any sign of trouble, any indication that something had gone wrong.
The image displayed was very clear, sharper than anything he'd seen from this prototype before.
What's overjoying Viktor is the fact that the camera stayed cool, even as he pushed it to its limit.
He couldn't help but sigh: "Finally."
This was progress, real progress. The cooling system was working, the image was stable, it's the first time in the past month.
Viktor felt like he was moving forward rather than spinning in circles. But this was just one step in a much longer journey. He still had months of work ahead of him—refining the design, testing under different conditions, and figuring out how to bring it all together in a final product.