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# Electronics

## STEP 1: Set up the camera electronics

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Camera" %}
{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/-7vbrFulfAM>" %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Battery" %}
{% embed url="<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y40hI29fu7o>" %}
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

## STEP 2: Remove the mounting plate from the camera box

{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/lGWbvZeKWfI>" %}

## STEP 3: Decide the layout of the electronics on the mounting board

{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/G_W03L_WEwg>" %}

## STEP 4: Assemble and connect the electronics as per the following wiring video

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Electronics" %}
{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/2NVGhFg4f9w>" %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Camera Shutter Trigger" %}
{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/SsRflHEZrvA>" %}
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

### Tips to secure different electronic components

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{% tab title="Using Cable Ties" %}
{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/51P9Gw-_ctI>" %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Terminal Block" %}
{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/Uc1e16wN-5Y>" %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="DC-DC Converters" %}
{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/Xb6OEKO9hdE>" %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Raspberry Pi" %}
{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/Jq7zXKaYhYY>" %}

{% hint style="info" %}
The MicroSD card will later be installed with Ubuntu and the PANOPTES software (POCS). Make sure the MicroSD card is accessible and easy to take out while securing the Raspberry Pi.
{% endhint %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Relay" %}
{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/Uw4f-tQ_o88>" %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="GrovePi+" %}
{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/lAH9e4BI4iY>" %}
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}