dencam 0.0.3

Code for MiniDencam: Polar bear maternal den observation system.

Overview

This repo contains control code for Mini DenCam, a polar bear maternal den observation device. The project is a collaboration between the Conservation Technology Lab at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and Polar Bears International.

Hardware

The target hardware is a Raspberry Pi 4 Model B single board computer with a Picamera-style camera and the AdaFruit PiTFT screen (2.8" resistive touch model with 4 GPIO-connected buttons) attached. Typically several storage devices are connected via the USB ports on the Pi (e.g. uSD card readers). This hardware is typically integrated into a larger assembly that includes a weatherproof enclosure, batteries, charger controller, and an external solar panels.