DFNEXT temporary station

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Things needed:

  • DFNEXT
  • DSLR
  • Lens
  • WiFi antenna
  • Modem + SIM
  • GPS+GSM antenna
  • 1 hard drive (6TB): do not put more than 1 as this will drain the battery faster
  • higher gain GSM antenna, if required
  • battery
  • power cable: ring terminals -> Amphenol
  • camera stand (2 types, see below)



Special staggered still triggering mode

  • Martin T's script, parameters...
  • crontab modification


Special forced video recording

Tips

  • Follow instructions for setup.
  • Important: do not move or touch the stand or camera box once the night has started: Astrometric calibration images for both video and still are going to be recorded in the early part of the night when the moon is not up.
  • Close the box and use WiFi or VPN to check on the camera instead of LAN cable once setup.


Camera stand options

using L-bracket weighted down by battery

A short ring-terminals -> Amphenol cable can be used for this setup (save long cables for other setups).

L bracket temporary stand assembly.jpg

L bracket temporary stand.jpg

using Fireball imaging stand

  • Place battery and shovel gravel/rocks on the foot of the stand.
  • Use ratchet straps to tension the stand (or fencing wire, the usual method).

DSD 2872 1200 Gabyon camera from back.jpg

using FireOpal imaging stand

Place battery and shovel gravel/rocks on the foot of the stand.

need picture...