Introduction: Ventilated Allsky Camera by ChrisE

Allsky Meteorite Camera - Inspired by the Thomas Jacquin concept

This updated version is result of 1 year experience in all four seasons - combining USB Heating & Adjustable Ventilation to manage a diverse range of possible climates.

Resistant to Dew, Ice, Fog & Humidity maintaining crystal clear vision all year long.

Check out my Allsky Camera Family on Printables.com

Supplies

BIll of Material

Download the 3D Models from the Printables Store

PI HQ Camera:

Ventilated Allsky Dome for Raspberry HQ Camera - Version2 by ChrisE | Download STL model | Printables.com

ZWO Camera:

Allsky Dome for ZWO Camera with Ventilation & Dew Heating by ChrisE | Download STL model | Printables.com


Non Printed Electronics & Bought Material (European Links)

RaspberryPi 4B w/ 4GB - Buyzero Pi Zero Shop

RaspberryPi HQ Camera - Buyzero Pi Zero Shop

3/5V Aux PC Fan - Amazon

USB-C 90deg Adaptor - Amazon

100ohm Ceramic Resistors *Qty4) - Amazon

Jumper Wires w/ Breadboard Connector - Amazon

PowerOverEthernet (POE+) Splitter - Amazon

PowerOverEthernet (POE+) Injector - Amazon

Outdoor Cat5 Junction - Amazon

CS-Mount Lens - 2.5/2.8mm for 150-170deg FOV - AliExpress

Polylite PETG Grey - Amazon

Qty5 M3 Inserts - Amazon

JMX 3.5" Acrylic Dome - Amazon / Amazon NA

M3 screws (Qty 5, Stainless Steal) - Amazon

M2.5 screw & nuts (Qty 2, Fan Assy)

M2 screws (Qty 4, Pi/Camera Assy)

Cable Ties

Old USB Cable (cut)

Step 1: Exploded Assembly - Printed Parts

Printed Parts Assembly

Step 2: Pi Cradle Assembly

Step 3: Dew Heater / Resistor Assembly

Step 4: POE / Network Connection

Step 5: Final Assembly

Step 6: Install

Step 7: Sample