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WeatherBox For Raspberry Pi Camera User Guide

Rev. 04, January, 2021

Contents

Parts List ........................................................................................................................ 2

Required and Recommended Equipment ................................................................... 2

Assembly ....................................................................................................................... 2

Cleaning and Maintenance ........................................................................................... 6

Questions? .................................................................................................................... 6

Summary of content (6 pages)

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In Nature Robotics Ltd. www.innaturerobotics.com WeatherBox For Raspberry Pi Camera User Guide Rev. 04, January, 2021 Contents Parts List ........................................................................................................................ 2 Required and Recommended Equipment ................................................................... 2 Assembly .......................................................................................................................
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In Nature Robotics Ltd. www.innaturerobotics.com The WeatherBox is a plastic weatherproof housing for the Raspberry Pi version 2 (v2) camera module. It is intended for use on Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs), but could be used in any application where there is a need to take pictures outdoors with the Raspberry Pi camera and a need to connect the camera to other electronics such as a Raspberry Pi computer in a separate enclosure. Parts List 1.
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In Nature Robotics Ltd. www.innaturerobotics.com 3.
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In Nature Robotics Ltd. www.innaturerobotics.com 4. With the O-ring in place, place the octagonal plexiglass plate over top of it, so that it is centered over the opening: 5. Screw the 89 mm locking collar securely over the plexiglass window in the direction shown until some resistance is felt.
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In Nature Robotics Ltd. www.innaturerobotics.com 6. Prepare the electronics housing for the Raspberry Pi or other microprocessor equipment by drilling a circular hole about 35 mm wide (it needs to be just slightly wider than the outer thread diameter on the stem of the WeatherBox). Ensure that any burrs or other irregularities are removed after drilling. 7. Slide the smaller (35 mm x 3.5 mm) O-ring over the threaded stem of the WeatherBox.
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In Nature Robotics Ltd. www.innaturerobotics.com Cleaning and Maintenance 1. To clean the plexiglass window, use a soft cloth with either clean water or rubbing alcohol. 2. To prevent the O-rings from becoming dry or cracked, a small amount of silicone grease should be applied to them prior to installation. Questions? Contact In Nature Robotics Ltd: Email: murray@innaturerobotics.com Tel: 506-457-8365 Web: www.innaturerobotics.