Stunning Star Time Lapse Videos with a Raspberry Pi Camera and AllSky

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In this RU-vid video, I share my journey in creating a mesmerizing Raspberry Pi sky time-lapse project inspired by an article on IEEE Spectrum. Using the Raspberry Pi HQ camera and the open-source program AllSky, I document the process from hardware setup to 3D printing a custom housing. Despite encountering a challenge with the OS update, the active contributor community and my decision to revert to an older Pi OS ensured success. The video covers the configuration of AllSky, the 3D printing of the housing, and the assembly of the components. I address design decisions, such as incorporating a fan to prevent fogging and securing a watertight bulkhead connector for power supply. The installation is showcased on a structure previously built for a weather station, providing an unobstructed view of the sky. I highlight the stunning nighttime and daytime time-lapse videos uploaded to my NAS, showcasing the beauty of stars, clouds, and even planes in the landing approach zone. The video concludes with my overall satisfaction and the daily joy of watching the captivating time-lapse videos.
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Raspberry Pi 4B: www.amazon.com/Raspberry-Mode...
Raspberry Pi HQ Camera: www.amazon.com/Raspberry-Pi-C...
Arducam 120 Degree Ultra Wide Angle CS Lens: www.amazon.com/Arducam-Degree...
GeeekPi Raspberry Pi 4 Fan: www.amazon.com/dp/B07C9C99RM?...
Clear Acrylic Flange Plastic Hemisphere: www.amazon.com/dp/B07L6FBMXF?...
Panel Mount 13mm Waterproof Power Connector: www.amazon.com/dp/B07C4KQLPD?...
3 in. x 2 ft. PVC DWV Sch. 40 Pipe: www.homedepot.com/p/Charlotte...
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Adrift Among Infinite Stars by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au
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@JevoUK 21 день назад

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.

@johnbuildsthings 18 дней назад

Yes I find both the day and not time lapses fun to watch. Thanks for watching!

@TapticDigital 7 месяцев назад

That's incredible! Time lapses look great, and your video itself is really well done!

@johnbuildsthings 7 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@davidcappello 7 месяцев назад

Informative video - I need to build one.

@johnbuildsthings 7 месяцев назад

Glad I could inspire you!

@lafekafe1 7 месяцев назад

Very nice.

@johnbuildsthings 7 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@jdib 7 месяцев назад

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. 👀

@johnbuildsthings 7 месяцев назад

Good idea! Maybe I’ll put up a live stream on my site

@MarkDahmke 7 месяцев назад

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.

@johnbuildsthings 7 месяцев назад

Thanks! Did you find a good replacement dome?

@MarkDahmke 7 месяцев назад

@@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.

@AntonioPena1 5 месяцев назад

John thanks for sharing this project, you did a great job, are you planning to share the 3D printed file? Thanks

@johnbuildsthings 4 месяца назад

Thank you! I have them posted on Printables: www.printables.com/model/651419-allsky-camera-housing

@wjlambert 3 месяца назад

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?

@johnbuildsthings 18 дней назад

My ladder doesn't go that high and I'd get in trouble with my wife! Thanks for watching!

@SpaceTonight Месяц назад

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.

@johnbuildsthings 18 дней назад

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!

@adandylife329 Месяц назад

I am going to try this. How do you think the plastic dome is holding up?

@johnbuildsthings 18 дней назад

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!

@MarioMaresch 7 месяцев назад

very cool project. Do you think a zero w would also work? The pi4 seems to be a bit overpowered for that project.

@johnbuildsthings 7 месяцев назад

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.

@MarioMaresch 7 месяцев назад

@@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

@johnbuildsthings 7 месяцев назад

@@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.

@MikeMcRoberts 3 месяца назад

How are you getting on with your camera 4 months on?

@johnbuildsthings 18 дней назад

Loving it! The case is holding up well and I still love the vides. Thanks for watching!

@HaightNetwork 4 месяца назад

Please share the STL files. Thank you. Heck, I'll be willing to buy them off cura.

@johnbuildsthings 4 месяца назад

Absolutely! I have them posted on Printables: www.printables.com/model/651419-allsky-camera-housing . Thanks for watching!

@HaightNetwork 4 месяца назад

@@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.