Overview¶
Disclaimer
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The following instructions will show you how to build the Full Setup of the Insect Detect DIY camera trap for automated insect monitoring (version 2024).
Required Tools
- Printer
- Scissors
- Adhesive Tape
- Nail/Screw & Hammer
- Pointed Tool (e.g. from multi-tool knife)
- Rubber Hammer
- Drilling Machine
- Drill Press (recommended if available)
- Bench Vise (recommended if available)
- Metal Step Drill Bit (with 20 mm step) - for M20 Cable Glands
- Forstner Bit or similar (19 mm) - for LED Button
- Metal Drill Bit (4 mm + 6 mm) - for Enclosures, HPL Sheets and Aluminium Square Tube
- Metal Drill Bit (8 mm) - if holes in Steel L-profile are smaller than 8 mm
- Wood Drill Bit (3 mm + 4 mm) - for Mounting Plates
- Metal Saw (if Steel L-profile needs to be cut to 50 cm length)
- Allen Keys (3 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm)
- Crosshead Screwdrivers (small for M2.5 screws + large for enclosure screws)
- Flathead Screwdriver (to open electronics enclosure lid)
- Pliers
- Microfiber Cloth
- Soldering Iron (+ Solder)
- Mounting Putty (e.g. patafix or Blu Tack)
- Wire Stripper Tool (or scissors if not available)
Tools & Components per section¶
Preparing the Enclosures¶
Required Tools & Components
Tools
- Printer
- Scissors
- Adhesive Tape
- Nail/Screw & Hammer
- Pointed Tool (e.g. from multi-tool knife)
- Drilling Machine
- Drill Press (recommended if available)
- Bench Vise (recommended if available)
- Metal Step Drill Bit (with 20 mm step) - for M20 Cable Glands
- Forstner Bit or similar (19 mm) - for LED Button
- Metal Drill Bit (4 mm + 6 mm) - for Enclosures, HPL Sheets and Aluminium Square Tube
- Wood Drill Bit (3 mm + 4 mm) - for Mounting Plates
- Allen Key (3 mm)
- Pliers
- Microfiber Cloth
Components
- Bocube Enclosure B 221309 PC-V0 (= Electronics Enclosure)
- Euromas Enclosure M 215 G (= Camera Enclosure)
- 2x Bocube Mounting Plate B M 2213
- Euromas Mounting Plate M 215
- HPL Sheet, 3 mm (10x20 cm)
- HPL Sheet, 3 mm (12x24 cm)
- Alu Square Tube, 13.5 mm (120 mm)
- 6x Screw M4, internal hexagon (16 mm)
- 2x Screw M4, internal hexagon (30 mm)
- 16x Hex Nut M4, flat
- 8x Washer (4.3x15x1 mm)
- Screen Protector (~7x9 cm)
Integrating the Hardware¶
Required Tools & Components
Tools
- Soldering Iron (+ Solder)
- Mounting Putty (e.g. patafix or Blu Tack)
- Crosshead Screwdrivers (small for M2.5 screws + large for enclosure screws)
- Flathead Screwdriver (to open electronics enclosure lid)
- Pliers
- Scissors
- Wire Stripper Tool (or scissors if not available)
Components
- Electronics Enclosure (with drilled holes)
- 2x Mounting Plate Electronics Enclosure (with drilled holes)
- 2x Mounting Plate Screw Set B M-SHR
- Raspberry Pi Zero 2 WH
- Raspberry Pi CPU Heatsink
- Raspberry Pi Stacking GPIO Header
- Micro-USB to USB-A Adapter
- Witty Pi 4 L3V7
- Single Row Pin Header, angled (7 pins)
- 4x Standoff M2.5, female-male (5 mm)
- 4x Standoff M2.5, female-female (11-12 mm)
- 8x Screw M2.5 (5 mm)
- Li-Ion Battery Pack 3.7V (4400mAh)
- Voltaic V75 USB Battery Pack + USB-C Cable
- 8x Cable Tie, 3.6 mm (length: 250+ mm)
- 2x Binding Wire (e.g. from OAK/Voltaic USB cables)
- 2x Silica Gel Pack (5 g)
- 4x Jumper Wire, 1-2 female ends (20 cm)
- 4x WAGO Inline Splicing Connector
- LED Push Button (3V) + Socket
- 2x Cable Gland MBF 20-RJ45
- 2x Cable Gland Counter Nut M20
- 2x Cable Gland Sealing Ring M20
- 2x Ventilation Plug M6
- Cable Gland M20
- Cable Gland Counter Nut M20
- Cable Gland Sealing Ring M20
- Voltaic 3.5x1.1mm USB-C Adapter
- Voltaic 3.5x1.1mm Cable (30 cm)
- Camera Enclosure (with drilled holes)
- Mounting Plate Camera Enclosure (with drilled holes)
- OAK-1 (Auto-Focus) + USB-C Cable
- 2x Screw M4, internal hexagon (16 mm)
- 2x Hex Nut M4, flat
Mounting Setup¶
Required Tools & Components
Tools
- Rubber Hammer
- Allen Keys (3 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm)
- Crosshead Screwdriver
- Drilling Machine + 8 mm Metal Drill Bit (if holes in Steel L-profile are smaller than 8 mm)
- Metal Saw (if Steel L-profile needs to be cut to 50 cm length)
Components
- Insect Detect 2024 Aluminium Mount (multiple parts)
- Steel L-profile (50 cm)
- Electronics Enclosure (with integrated hardware and attached to HPL sheet)
- Camera Enclosure (with integrated OAK camera and attached to HPL sheet)
- Voltaic Solar Panel 5 Watt 6 Volt
- Voltaic Solar Panel Bracket - Medium
- Voltaic ETFE Panel Screws & Washers
- 5x Screw M4, internal hexagon (16 mm)
- 2x Screw M8, internal hexagon (16 mm)
- 5x Washer (4.3x15x1 mm)
- 2x Washer (8.4x24x2 mm)
- 2x Alu Square Tube, 13.5 mm (250 mm)
- 5x Alu Square Tube, 13.5 mm (120 mm)
- 4x Connector, 13.5 mm (right angle)
- 2x Connector, 13.5 mm (+ outlet)
- HPL Sheet, green (14x14 cm)
- ~720 mm Magnetic Tape, <13.5 mm
- Components for Platform Design
Field Deployment¶
Required Tools & Components
Tools
- Spade
- Allen Keys (3 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm)
Components
- Insect Detect 2024 Mount (fully assembled)
- Electronics & Camera Enclosures (with integrated hardware)
- Voltaic Solar Panel 5 Watt 6 Volt (attached to solar panel bracket)
- Platform Frame + Platform
- 5x Screw M4, internal hexagon (16 mm)
- 5x Washer (4.3x15x1 mm)
- 2x Hex Nut M4, flat