{"product_id":"kit-wildlife-camera-trap-kit-v17","title":"Wildlife Camera Trap Kit v17","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWildlife Camera Trap Kit v17: Pi 5 Night Vision Trail Camera\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"value-summary\"\u003eEvery part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-strip\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-6 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-21\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wildlife monitoring with computer vision\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCapture nocturnal wildlife in crisp detail with a motion-activated camera trap you build yourself. At its core is a Raspberry Pi 5 paired with a Camera Module 3 and a ring light for night vision. But what truly sets this kit apart is a vision-guided assembly system: during the build, the same Pi camera checks your resistor placements and wiring, lighting specific LEDs to confirm correct connections. You deploy a camera trap that helps you build itself — and then quietly waits for the foxes, jackals, or jungle cats that roam after dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA portable, night-vision trail camera that stores images on a fast 128GB NVMe SSD. The Pi 5 runs a computer vision pipeline that detects motion, triggers the ring light, and snaps photos or video clips. The 8 status LEDs provide real-time feedback on system state. Powered via USB-C, the camera trap can run on a power bank in a forest hide or your backyard, delivering thousands of wildlife observations without touching an SD card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMotion detection and image capture using OpenCV on a Raspberry Pi 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWiring LEDs with current-limiting resistors and programming status indicators\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfiguring a Pi Camera Module 3 and synchronizing a ring light for low-light photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAttaching an M.2 NVMe SSD via the Pi 5 HAT+ for high-speed, reliable image storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVision-guided calibration: the camera verifies resistor placement and connectivity during assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaspberry Pi 5 4GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePi Camera Module 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED Assorted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220Ω Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRing Light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNVMe SSD 128GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePi 5 M.2 HAT+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-C PSU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM-M Wires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFactor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSourcing Separately\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompoden Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility checks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYou verify every part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-tested as a system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuild support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForums and scattered tutorials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI companion trained on this exact project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime to first working build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDays of debugging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHours, with step-by-step guidance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping coordination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple sellers, multiple delays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Kit Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis intermediate project is designed for CBSE Class 11-12 students exploring AI electives, B.Tech ECE\/EEE\/CS undergraduates developing prototypes for Smart India Hackathon, and ATL Tinkering Lab mentors looking for a real-world computer vision challenge. Wildlife clubs at IIT, NIT, VIT, and BITS campuses will also find it a compact alternative to commercial trail cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt and Backed by Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I get stuck during the build?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe AI companion guides you step by step, and you can reach our support team on WhatsApp for a quick reply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does the vision-guided assembly actually work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter you place resistors, power the Pi and run a verification script. The camera scans the breadboard area; green LEDs blink for correct resistors, red for any misplaced ones — no external screen needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I deploy this camera trap outdoors in all weather?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit provides the electronics; we recommend enclosing them in a waterproof housing (not included). USB-C power lets you use a portable power bank for field deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow many images fit on the 128GB SSD?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt full HD resolution, you can store several thousand still images. 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