A Raspberry Pi Nature Camera @Raspberry_Pi #PiDay #RaspberryPi
It’s bee easy to see whatever wildlife might be around our homes this past year, since many of us spent a great deal more time at home than ever before. Here are some ideas on how to use Raspberry Pi via the Raspberry Pi Blog:
Equipped with a Raspberry Pi connected to a camera and USB power bank, we are able to spy on the wildlife in our garden. The Raspberry Pi Camera Module V2 is a good option here (it’s less intrusive than the newer High Quality Camera, though that would make a superb critter-cam). It’s important not to disturb wildlife with lighting, so use an infrared module, such as the NoIR Camera Module, if you want to snap evening or night-time wildlife activity. Connect the Camera Module to the Camera port on Raspberry Pi using the cable provided, then gently pull up the edges of the port’s plastic clip and insert the ribbon cable. Push the clip back into place and the Camera Module will remain attached. Try our ‘Getting started with the Raspberry Pi Camera Module‘.
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