Pi spotting camera

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I designed this spotting camera to observe a distant target. The camera utilizes a Pi camera module paired with a distinct lens. This enclosure can also house a raspberry pi Zero, particularly if occasional battery operation is required. All components were printed except for the camera face, which was produced without support structures. Custom-designed support structures were created for the camera face. STL files featuring both supported and unsupported designs are available. After printing, the camera board mount was tapped to ensure secure attachment. A M12x0.5 Tap was used due to concerns about thread quality. The raspberry pi Zero was secured using #4 x 1/4" sheet metal screws. The camera board and Lipo charger were secured with #2 x 1/4" sheet metal screws. In bright sunlight, a filter may be necessary for optimal performance. This design was created in OpenSCAD software. Support structures were directly integrated into the design file instead of relying on slicer-generated support. The frame features additional support over the USB opening and switch aperture.