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# Electronics

## STEP 1: Set up the camera electronics

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{% tab title="Camera" %}
{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/-7vbrFulfAM>" %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Battery" %}
{% embed url="<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y40hI29fu7o>" %}
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

## STEP 2: Remove the mounting plate from the camera box

{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/lGWbvZeKWfI>" %}

## STEP 3: Decide the layout of the electronics on the mounting board

{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/G_W03L_WEwg>" %}

## STEP 4: Assemble and connect the electronics as per the following wiring video

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{% tab title="Electronics" %}
{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/2NVGhFg4f9w>" %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Add On - Camera Shutter Trigger" %}
{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/SsRflHEZrvA>" %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
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).
{% endhint %}

{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/uqEAzrRYw48>" %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Add On - Grove Pi & Sensors" %}
{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/ijQFlrYl7mY>" %}
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

### Tips to secure different electronic components

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{% tab title="Using Cable Ties" %}
{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/51P9Gw-_ctI>" %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Terminal Block" %}
{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/Uc1e16wN-5Y>" %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="DC-DC Converters" %}
{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/Xb6OEKO9hdE>" %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Raspberry Pi" %}
{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/Jq7zXKaYhYY>" %}

{% hint style="info" %}
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.
{% endhint %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Relay" %}
{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/Uw4f-tQ_o88>" %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="GrovePi+" %}
{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/lAH9e4BI4iY>" %}
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