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
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.
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?
@@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 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 info@deepskydad.com
@@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
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.
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
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.
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?
@@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?
@@DeepSkyDad Thank you for your answer. The outlet itself isnt exposed to rain. But I think the powersupply would be.
@@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 info@deepskydad.com
@@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
Very Nice design, does it need to be so tall, as there seems to be a lot of wasted space in there….?
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.
@@DeepSkyDad ah, ok thanks for the explanation..👍🏻