Intro
Another quick update in the PicoPorch saga. This time I have been wiring up the power box and printing off enough bracketry to make the system functional so I can finally start capturing some video. It is now almost to the deployable stage.
Progress Video
Here is a little video showing what I have been up to:
Discussion
This update seems pretty straight forward but it takes a surprising amount of planning and work to get everything fitting properly and have the wiring all dressed neatly. I didn't have the correct drill for the glands, so making those holes the right size was a bit of a chore - involving a router bit. I am happy that the power chassis is working to keep everything neat and appropriately positioned. Making cables is not my favorite activity, but the bootlace crimps are helping to make it a bit less fiddly and make the connections a little more robust.
The next part of build will be the motor controller.
Links:
- Garden Secrets System
- ComputeCam and PicoPorch - Early Muddling
- PicoPorch and ComputeCam - The Motor System
- PicoPorch - LCD PCB & Bezel
- PicoPorch power wiring
- PicoPorch Motor Controller Demo
- PicoPorch System Demo
- PicoPorch Final Touches
- Deep Dive On Kit Components
- Backyard Secrets 1
- MotionEyeOS Tutorial
- Garden Secrets Project Summary
- Experimenting with Extreme Environments Design Challenge
- Pi 4 Compute Module Datasheet
- Pi 4 Compute Module I/O Board Datasheet
- Midas Display Datasheet
- Enclosure Drawing
- Enclosure Manufacturer Page
- Antenna Datasheet
- Connectors Datasheet
