This is a short script to capture and save timelapse images using the raspberry pi zero. The camera will be located on a sailboat at the top of the mast. Files will be saved locally, then uploaded when wifi is avaliable.
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Download and install Stretch Lite Raspbian 2017 (source below) http://77.161.176.191/domoticx/diskimages/raspberry_pi_raspbian/?sort_by=mod&sort_as=asc&dir=
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Create an empty file and save file as 'ssh'. Dump file into boot partition of microSD card.
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Create another new file and save as 'wpa_supplicant.conf'. Add the following, save and dump file into boot partition again.
country=US
ctrl_interface=DIR=/var/run/wpa_supplicant GROUP=netdev
update_config=1
network={
ssid="your_real_wifi_ssid"
scan_ssid=1
psk="your_real_password"
key_mgmt=WPA-PSK
}
- Find IP address of pi zero by logging into wifi hub as admin. The pi zero will be a device connected over 2.4hz.
- Remote access pi zero using ssh
ssh pi@[IP address] pwd: raspberry - After successful login, change default password
passwd