A wildlife camera, also known as a trail camera, is operated by a remote-triggered motion sensor. Typically, these cameras are used by game hunters to scout a potential trail. But they can also be used for surveillance, or by nature photographers looking to photograph wildlife. Although you can buy good trail cameras, some photographers prefer to make their own.
Instructions
1. Create a circuit between the diode, the camera and a toggle switch by connecting a shutter release from the camera to the diode with electrically conductive wire and wiring glue. Wire to the diode and the electrical connection on the toggle with electrical wiring glue. Connect the toggle to the camera's shutter release.
2. Attach the diode to the motion detector's sensor board by attaching wire with bonding glue to the diode and soldering the other end to the integrated circuits on the sensor board. Attach a second wire to the board at the spot where the battery connects.
3. Create a circuit between the motion sensor board and a 9-volt battery by connecting the battery, the motion sensor board and a toggle switch by connecting the three with wire. Attach the wire at each contact point using wire glue.
4. Create a final circuit by connecting the LED to the circuit board and the toggle switch that is connected to the camera. Attach all wires using wiring glue.
5. Line the ammunition box with closed cell foam, and place your camera in it. Mark the locations for the flash, lens and motion sensor.
6. Cut holes for the flash, lens and motion sensor using a spade bit. Cut matching holes in the closed cell foam using a utility knife. Place the camera back in the housing, and include a package of desiccant (a substance that promotes drying) to prevent moisture leaks.
7. Set the camera and attach the box with the housing to a tree with a bungee cord.
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