Very nice! I built an allsky cam several years ago using a Pi but with a different camera module. I used the same plastic hemisphere from Amazon. Unfortunately the dome lasted less than a year before it turned yellow from UV and eventually developed a crack. The heat output from the Pi and the camera were sufficient to prevent fogging and condensation inside the dome. I used a PoE adapter to power the Pi over a wired network connection and mounted it on the roof next to my weather station.
good project, for my time lapse videos I prefer a shorter interval between shots seeing clouds curl and fold into themselves is fascinating. Must admit I've never done night time time lapse.
This is cool. You should do something with the resulting timelapses. Make them viewable online in some cool way. Android widgit showing last night’s Timelapse maybe? Put it on a nest display? Not sure, but a part 2 could be cool. 👀
I'm grateful that this project exists. I have owned BloomSky cameras in the past, but the project has all but disappeared. I am curious as to why you did not mount this atop the peak of your roof so as to avoid the overhang and the streetlight glow? Or is it just inconvenient / difficult to reach?
Really well! We've had some heavy rains since I installed it and range of temperatures going from the teens up to direct sunlight hitting it on a 95 degree day. Thanks for watching!
Nice Video. I have a question I would like to place my Allsky camera in a place with a dark sky, where there will be connecting to the internet, but what would I have to do to be able to have access to the Allsky set from home? It is known elsewhere to be connected to another WiFi network.
You would either need some sort of wifi connection nearby or you could look at some sort of GSM modem solution www.adafruit.com/search?q=gsm. Thanks for watching!
@@johnbuildsthings Thanks for the follow up. Just an fyi, the write up on your website has a link for the files on the sidebar but clicking on it redirects back to the write up page.
Thank you! The Zero might be a bit underpowered actually. The web portal and software behind it handles a lot in terms of image capture, enhancement, and management. I think the best bet instead of a 4 is an old 3 model. Also there'd probably be problems with the Zero and cameras. The ribbon connector is different and I recall having USB power issues with Zeros in the past.
@@johnbuildsthings I have build a birdhouse with an infrared camera and a livestream and motion detection to send a notification over Telegram (I used the motion software for that) and it was running pretty well on a zero w, including the web interface. Maybe I'll give it a try next year
@@MarioMaresch Absolutely! I'd love to hear how it works out. I used the Zero with a rocketry project a few years ago. It's such a useful little machine.
I also do watch these videos in the morning, with my coffee... Happy to hear I'm not the only one!
That's incredible! Time lapses look great, and your video itself is really well done!
Thanks!
Very nice! I built an allsky cam several years ago using a Pi but with a different camera module. I used the same plastic hemisphere from Amazon. Unfortunately the dome lasted less than a year before it turned yellow from UV and eventually developed a crack. The heat output from the Pi and the camera were sufficient to prevent fogging and condensation inside the dome. I used a PoE adapter to power the Pi over a wired network connection and mounted it on the roof next to my weather station.
Thanks! Did you find a good replacement dome?
@@johnbuildsthings Not yet.. I had other projects in the queue and haven't had time to get back to it. When I do, I'll also switch to an Arducam.
Very nice.
Thank you!
good project, for my time lapse videos I prefer a shorter interval between shots seeing clouds curl and fold into themselves is fascinating. Must admit I've never done night time time lapse.
Yes I find both the day and not time lapses fun to watch. Thanks for watching!
Informative video - I need to build one.
Glad I could inspire you!
John thanks for sharing this project, you did a great job, are you planning to share the 3D printed file? Thanks
Thank you! I have them posted on Printables: www.printables.com/model/651419-allsky-camera-housing
This is cool. You should do something with the resulting timelapses. Make them viewable online in some cool way. Android widgit showing last night’s Timelapse maybe? Put it on a nest display? Not sure, but a part 2 could be cool. 👀
Good idea! Maybe I’ll put up a live stream on my site
I'm grateful that this project exists. I have owned BloomSky cameras in the past, but the project has all but disappeared.
I am curious as to why you did not mount this atop the peak of your roof so as to avoid the overhang and the streetlight glow? Or is it just inconvenient / difficult to reach?
My ladder doesn't go that high and I'd get in trouble with my wife! Thanks for watching!
I am going to try this. How do you think the plastic dome is holding up?
Really well! We've had some heavy rains since I installed it and range of temperatures going from the teens up to direct sunlight hitting it on a 95 degree day. Thanks for watching!
Nice Video. I have a question I would like to place my Allsky camera in a place with a dark sky, where there will be connecting to the internet, but what would I have to do to be able to have access to the Allsky set from home? It is known elsewhere to be connected to another WiFi network.
You would either need some sort of wifi connection nearby or you could look at some sort of GSM modem solution www.adafruit.com/search?q=gsm. Thanks for watching!
How are you getting on with your camera 4 months on?
Loving it! The case is holding up well and I still love the vides. Thanks for watching!
How big is a file for 24 hours?
Only about 30-35mb. Thanks for watching!
Please share the STL files. Thank you. Heck, I'll be willing to buy them off cura.
Absolutely! I have them posted on Printables: www.printables.com/model/651419-allsky-camera-housing . Thanks for watching!
@@johnbuildsthings Thanks for the follow up. Just an fyi, the write up on your website has a link for the files on the sidebar but clicking on it redirects back to the write up page.
very cool project. Do you think a zero w would also work? The pi4 seems to be a bit overpowered for that project.
Thank you! The Zero might be a bit underpowered actually. The web portal and software behind it handles a lot in terms of image capture, enhancement, and management. I think the best bet instead of a 4 is an old 3 model. Also there'd probably be problems with the Zero and cameras. The ribbon connector is different and I recall having USB power issues with Zeros in the past.
@@johnbuildsthings I have build a birdhouse with an infrared camera and a livestream and motion detection to send a notification over Telegram (I used the motion software for that) and it was running pretty well on a zero w, including the web interface. Maybe I'll give it a try next year
@@MarioMaresch Absolutely! I'd love to hear how it works out. I used the Zero with a rocketry project a few years ago. It's such a useful little machine.
Please dial down the obnoxious background music. It drowns out your voice and makes the video a less than positive experience.
Thanks for feedback!