All-Sky Camera Enclosure: Test Report, Kit Overview, and Assembly Demonstration

[@matadorbeagles1120]

Very nice and efficient.

[@chrisoriordan6975]

How do you access the images, are they stored locally or do you also need network cable etc ? Is there a particular camera you would recommend ? Thanks

[@DeepSkyDad]

Camera is accessible in the local network, so images are stored on server, running AllSkEye. You can also check one of the previous videos for the details of my setup. I would recommend Player One color cameras like for example Mars-C, Neptune-C.

[@dm1787]

for my home built setup i use a Mele quiter 3c unit with windows and Allskeye software, inside a sealed box. Can this be adapted to support a mele pc unit instead of raspberry card. i have one standard power cable going into my current unit andi have a little adapter that converts standard power to 5 V DC USB c. I do not currently have heater setup. So something like yours would be nice.

[@DeepSkyDad]

if your camera is supported by allskeye, it would work. But we would have to sort out mounting of the PC inside the enclosure. Please send us an email to [e-mail] and we can discuss custom adaptation details :)

[@robhopper5729]

What is the heater element made from?

[@DeepSkyDad]

@@robhopper5729 its heating element encased in silicon

[@Astro_Shed]

Very Nice design, does it need to be so tall, as there seems to be a lot of wasted space in there….?

[@DeepSkyDad]

It depends on the type of mini PC, camera/lens length, port orientation, cable type... For example, raspberry pi has USB ports facing upwards, so beside raspberry pi length, you have to take into the account USB-B cable connector length (which is also relatively long), camera length under the mounting plate and a little extra space so cables are not all twisted. If combination of components would be different, it could be lower.

[@Astro_Shed]

@@DeepSkyDad ah, ok thanks for the explanation..👍🏻

[@blayzer8871]

Looks really good. I'm thinking of buying one. But I have a question. The All Sky camera will obviously be placed outside in rain, snow, and so on. You need to attach a 12V cable at the bottom. Isn't there a risk of water getting into the 12V port? Also, where should I put the 12V power supply? I plan to place the camera on my balcony with a clear view of the sky. I have an outdoor power outlet, but I'm not sure where to put the power supply so it won't be damaged by rain, snow, or heat. Do you have any suggestions?

[@DeepSkyDad]

@@blayzer8871 i had mine in thunderstorms in path month and half and no water entered the port. If you wish, we can add additional shroud for connector so it protects the port better. As for the outlet, is it exposed to direct rain?

[@blayzer8871]

@@DeepSkyDad Thank you for your answer. The outlet itself isnt exposed to rain. But I think the powersupply would be.

[@DeepSkyDad]

@@blayzer8871 in theory we could prepare a simple enclosure for the power supply too. Or maybe extend the enclosure so it is hidden under the circuit lid. Drop me an email to [e-mail]

[@blayzer8871]

@@DeepSkyDad thx for your suggestions. Its a plan for the future. First i neeed a new mount and one of your rotators. I will reach out to you when that is done

[@jbreezy3146]

Is the enclosure 3d printed? what material is that looks 3d printed

[@DeepSkyDad]

Yes, PETG