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Electronics

STEP 1: Remove the mounting plate from the control box

STEP 2: Decide the layout of the electronics on the mounting board

The 12V battery is not shown in the video below. Remember to leave space near the MeanWell PSU for the battery.

STEP 3: Assemble and connect the electronics as per the following wiring video

MicroSD card to be inserted in Raspberry Pi after PANOPTES software installation is not shown in the video above.

  • Open the screw terminal on the AC/DC converter (MeanWell) using a screwdriver.

  • Insert the bare end of each of the wires into their appropriate terminals, one at a time.

  • Close the terminal with the screwdriver, clamping the bare wire into the terminal.

Tips to secure different electronic components

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.

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