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(Created page with " Things needed: * DFNEXT * DSLR * Lens * WiFi antenna * Modem + SIM * GPS+GSM antenna * higher gain GSM antenna, if required * battery * power cable: ring terminals -> Ampheno...")
 
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* Modem + SIM
 
* Modem + SIM
 
* GPS+GSM antenna
 
* GPS+GSM antenna
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* 1 hard drive (6TB): do not put more than 1 as this will drain the battery faster
 
* higher gain GSM antenna, if required
 
* higher gain GSM antenna, if required
 
* battery
 
* battery
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= Special forced video recording =
 
= Special forced video recording =
* Martin C's script, parameters...
 
* crontab modification
 
  
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* [[Freeture_forced_frame_save|Forced Freeture recording]]
  
Important: do not move or touch the stand or camera box once the night has started:
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= Tips =
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.
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* Follow [[Camera_Maintenance|instructions]] for setup.
Use WiFi to check on the camera.
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* 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.
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* Close the box and use WiFi or VPN to check on the camera instead of LAN cable once setup.

Revision as of 10:21, 10 November 2020

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



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.