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Pi camera in high humidity? Case? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 3 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm considering a project that would involve locating a camera in a high humidity environment, 90% range. The only waterproof case I've found that's waterproof is the entaniya in the attached pic but that may be overkill and I'm not sure where to source one in the US anyway.

Any suggestions? The pi will be ina different enclosure from the camera.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Probably better off just using a power resistor than worrying about waterproofing, unless you are concerned about it getting submerged.

Like with a telescope outside at night, the first step is to normalize temp over a few hours time, but the next level step is a little resistive heater to keep the moisture at bay. Keeping the temp inside any enclosure a few degrees over ambient should keep humidity forming condensation.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Would a couple desiccant packs in the enclosure work as well?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

Depends on your timeline and if you want to deal with consumables.