My DIY Allsky Camera Build: The Sky Spy that Never Sleeps

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This is my Allsky Camera build. This camera is located on the corner of my astro observatory and records the night (and day) skies. I often catch meteors, the Milky Way (when the full moon is not overhead) and other neat images.

Here's some info and my parts list if you want to build your own.

Raspberry Pi OS install -    • Raspberry Pi OS Installation Guide:   Inst...  

Allsky Software options

TJ Allsky - https://github.com/AllskyTeam/allsky

Indi Allsky - https://github.com/aaronwmorris/indi-...

My parts list is below, but shop around for better pricing:

Raspberry Pi 5 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CK3L9WD3
Raspberry Pi case with heatsink - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP3MGMTD
Raspberry Pi HQ Camera module - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LHJR3K4
Micro SD card - https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Basics-...
120 degree wide angle lens - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GLYR572
DC 12v to 5v converter - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRVW7N2J
Acrylic Dome - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GLPCG56
Weatherproof enclosure - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PB5PQ2P
Power distribution block - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TBXQ7H6
Wifi smart switch - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CML65L2Q
Fuse link - https://www.amazon.com/Professional-W...
Temperature controller - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VDRGK9F

Vent covers if you want to 3d print them:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folder...

Optional items:
Weatherproof switch - https://www.amazon.com/Toggle-Switche...
Power indicator light - https://www.amazon.com/6MM-LED-Indica...

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro
00:11 Timelapse
00:35 Overview info
00:45 Raspberry Pi 5
01:04 Heatsink
01:13 Camera and lens
01:29 Enclosure
01:52 Camera mount and position
02:03 Powering your Pi 5
02:24 Power distribution block
02:35 Dew heater
03:02 Power relay for dew heater
03:16 Temperature monitor for fan control
03:20 Heat concerns and fan addition
03:48 Vent covers for fan and air intake
04:27 Acrylic Dome info
04:47 Optional light and power switch
05:05 Link info on Raspberry Pi OS install, Allsky software and other resources

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