Nest Box Pi Camera

• *19 NOV 2019**

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I've begun my project to create anestbox with a camera that provides

images and videos of the box's occupants. The core of the setup is a

Raspberry Pi Zero W. I purchased an IR sensative camera to provide better

images in lowlight conditions. My plan is to hook up a motion sensor so

that the camera isn't running all the time and using power.

Let's talk about power. The location of the nest box will be in thr forest

near my home. I don't have a feasible, pretty way to run power out there.

I'm going to have to rely on a remote power source. A solar charging

battery system seems like the most feasible. The cost of the project is

important. I'm looking at a 25,000maH usb chargers with a built in,

foldable solar array. My hope is that I can keep the Pi's current draw at

a lower level than the battery can recharge.

I'm worried about water intrusion as an issue and will probably use a

small waterproof case to hold the Pi and possibly the camera. I'll have to

put holes in the case for at least power input if not the camera cable as

well.

I'm hoping to have this up and running by early spring to catch a nest of

chicadees or titmice.