Comment on page

Electronics

How to configure the electronics inside the camera box.

STEP 1: Set up the camera electronics
Camera
Battery
STEP 2: Remove the mounting plate from the camera box
STEP 3: Decide the layout of the electronics on the mounting board
STEP 4: Assemble and connect the electronics as per the following wiring video
Electronics
Add On - Camera Shutter Trigger
Add On - Grove Pi & Sensors
The image shown in the center at the end of the above video is for reference on how the wires are soldered. When soldering those individual wires to the transistor, make sure to use a heat shrink to cover each solder connection. A bigger heat shrink can then be used over the entire part to secure the connections (image on right at the end of the video).
Tips to secure different electronic components
Using Cable Ties
Terminal Block
DC-DC Converters
Raspberry Pi
Relay
GrovePi+
The MicroSD card will later be installed with Ubuntu and the PANOPTES software (POCS). Make sure the MicroSD card is accessible and easy to take out while securing the Raspberry Pi.

Camera Setup

Hardware and Assembly

Last modified 7mo ago