Allsky Camera Housing | V2 | Pi HQ Sensor | RaspberryPi | Ventilation & Dew Heating

Allsky Meteorite Camera 

Inspired by the Thomas Jacquin concept.  This updated version is result of 2 years' experience in all four seasons - combining USB Heating & Adjustable Ventilation to manage a diverse range of possible climates. Resistant to Dew, Ice, Fog & Humidity maintaining crystal clear vision all year long.

Examples of Allsky Images taken through long exposures and to generate nightly timelapse videos:

The Allsky Camera range available through my printables store: recently expanded with the AllskyGo portable design.

Check out these highlights from the 12months 

The new PI HQ design remains compatible with the original tub and base to limit print time. 

100% Designed for 3D Printing 

Additional Tubs and Bases included to facilitate custom power, connectivity and mounting options:

TUBS - with and without side port

BASES - for Custom Power and Mounting Options

Looking for Pole mounting? My suggestion is to print the plain base with high % of infill and drill directly the mounting bracket required. Custom holes can also be added in Slicer to the plain base. New 50mm Pole Adaptor now available in my store HERE

Exploded View of General Assembly

Update Log

Nov 24 - Camera Cone

Added alternative Cone without focus screw passthrough.  Improves sealing between Dome & Tub. Screw can be omitted, or installed post assembly.  Additionally Closed the camera mounting holes to avoid possibility of reflections with clean surface.

Jun25 - Raspberry Pi4 & Pi5 Cradle Support added design for Pi5 with Integrated Cooling Module. 

Aug25 - User & Assembly Manual v2 Released

Example Startrails & Single Exposures with Pi HQ 12MP Sensor

A busy clear night in March 2025

Lightning Storm

Shopping List

Included in this package are all the printable STL Models for latest PiHQ Version2 Allsky Dome Assembly & the extended range of housings with mulitple power and mounting options.

Required to complete your full AllSky Camera (full details in the provided PDF):

• PETG & TPU Filament

• RaspberryPi 4B w/ 4GB    

• RaspberryPi HQ Camera

• CS-Mount Lens - 2.5/2.8mm for 150-170deg FOV 

• 3.5" Acrylic Dome (JMX Optical) 

• 3/5V Aux PC Fan 

• 100ohm Resistors (Qty4)

• Jumper Wires w/ Breadboard Connector 

• PowerOverEthernet (POE+) Splitter

• USB-C 90deg Adaptor 

• Outdoor Cat5 Junction 

• M3 Inserts 

• Misc Hardware (M2, M2.5 & M3)

• Old USB Power Cable (cut)

Important Note: 3.5” ACYRLIC DOME by JMX Optical 

Some regional amazon sites do not directly list the Dome from JMX Optical. Purchasing through Amazon.com (USA) and selecting delivery to your region can work around this limitation of some Amazon Listings (i.e. Amazon.de)  Links to try:  Amazon.it // Amazon.com