raspberry pi outdoor webcam

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This is a project that requires a Raspberry Pi Zero W and a Raspberry Pi Camera v2.1. I use it as an outdoor webcam that automatically captures images and uploads them to the internet at regular intervals. The design is water-resistant, so I can leave it outside in the rain without worrying about damage. To make it even more resistant, I glued a transparent plastic window with a diameter of 35 mm onto the top cover piece. Instructions: - Attach the window to the top cover - Assemble the inner case and top carrier by gluing them together - Insert three M3 bolts into the bottom carrier - Use waterproof double-sided adhesive to attach the bottom carrier to a flat surface - Place the Raspberry Pi Zero and camera inside the inner case - Position the top carrier - inner case assembly onto the bottom carrier and secure it with M3 nuts. If the camera is not level, place washers under the top carrier for stability. - Connect the micro USB cable to the Raspberry Pi - Place the top cover over the inner case and fasten it with short M3 bolts - Run your preferred webcam software or create something yourself Additional information can be found at: http://www.muellerr.ch/raspberry-pi-webcam/ Update May 8th, 2020: During extended periods of rain, I experienced issues with water vapor inside the case. This caused the window to fog up frequently. To address this problem, I created new versions (v3) of the inner case and top cover with improved ventilation slots.