This page explains the hardware build of an AllSky camera: first the basic setup (to run reliably), then optional sensors to extend it.
| Part | Rolle | Profile | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
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Raspberry Pi 4+ (4 GB RAM) or Raspberry Pi 5 (~€70)
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Recommended | Starter Build • Standard Build | 65.00 € |
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MicroSD card 64–128 GB
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Must-have | Starter Build • Standard Build | 10.00 € |
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Raspberry Pi HQ Camera (M12 or C-mount) (IMPORTANT: ribbon cables differ between RPi 4 and RPi 5!)
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Must-have | Starter Build • Standard Build • Sensor Build • Advanced Build | 60.00 € |
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185° lens F1.85 – F2.7
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Must-have | Starter Build • Standard Build • Sensor Build • Advanced Build | 20.00 € |
| Part | Rolle | Profile | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
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BME280 temperature / humidity / pressure sensor
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Recommended | Sensor Build • Advanced Build | 5.00 € |
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DS18B20 temperature sensor
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Optional | Sensor Build • Advanced Build | 3.00 € |
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4.7 kΩ resistors
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Optional | Sensor Build • Advanced Build | 0.10 € |
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TSL2591 light sensor
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Recommended | Sensor Build • Advanced Build | 5.00 € |
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Collecting lens 20°
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Optional | Sensor Build | 0.10 € |
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MLX90614 IR Temperature Sensor
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Optional | Sensor Build • Advanced Build | 16.50 € |
| Part | Rolle | Profile | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
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PoE HAT (IMPORTANT: Raspberry Pi 5 requires a different PoE HAT!)
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Recommended | Standard Build • Advanced Build | 25.00 € |
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PoE injector 30W (power supply, indoor)
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Optional | Standard Build • Advanced Build | 25.00 € |
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1-channel 5V relay for heater control
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Recommended | Sensor Build • Advanced Build | 3.00 € |
| Part | Rolle | Profile | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
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Dupont jumper wire set
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Required | Sensor Build • Advanced Build | 7.00 € |
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Stranded wire up to 0.25 mm² (black & red)
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Required | Starter Build • Standard Build • Sensor Build • Advanced Build | 8.00 € |
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Cable terminals (2 pieces)
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Optional | Advanced Build | 0.50 € |
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Long Ethernet cable (injector ↔ camera)
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Required | Standard Build • Advanced Build | — |
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Long Ethernet cable (wall outlet ↔ injector)
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Required | Standard Build • Advanced Build | — |
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Waterproof RJ45 Ethernet connector
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Recommended | Standard Build • Advanced Build | 10.00 € |
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GPIO HAT
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Optional | Sensor Build • Advanced Build | 15.00 € |
| Part | Rolle | Profile | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
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Noctua 5V fan
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Optional | Advanced Build | 16.00 € |
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Acrylic dome 100 mm
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Required | Starter Build • Standard Build • Sensor Build • Advanced Build | 16.00 € |
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O-rings Ø120 / 2.4 mm
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Required | Starter Build • Standard Build • Sensor Build • Advanced Build | 5.00 € |
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Heating ring 2.8 W (dewcontrol.com) or 3 cement resistors 5 W 15 Ω (cheaper alternative)
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Recommended | Standard Build • Advanced Build | 25.00 € |
| Part | Rolle | Profile | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
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ASA filament white, 1 kg spool
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Recommended | Standard Build • Advanced Build | 17.00 € |
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ASA filament black, 1 kg spool
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Recommended | Starter Build • Standard Build • Advanced Build | 17.00 € |
| Part | Rolle | Profile | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
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M3 socket head screw set
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Required | Starter Build • Standard Build • Sensor Build • Advanced Build | 6.00 € |
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M3 button head screw set
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Required | Starter Build • Standard Build • Sensor Build • Advanced Build | 6.00 € |
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Adhesive “Kraftprotz” (liquid & gel)
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Optional | Standard Build • Advanced Build | 13.00 € |
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Raspberry Pi hex spacer screw set
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Recommended | Starter Build • Standard Build • Sensor Build • Advanced Build | 10.00 € |
Before putting everything into the housing, build a prototype without the case. This lets you test components, plan wiring, and avoid rework later.
The wiring diagram shows the basic setup for prototyping, heater, fan and sensors. With this setup you can fully test the hardware before installing it into the housing.