# Raspberry Pi Camera in Remote location **URL:** \ **Category:** Raspberry Pi\ **Created:** [27 February 2019 05:59 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/raspberry-pi-camera-in-remote-location/4656 "2019-02-27T05:59:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Paul81502](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/edb3f5/32.png) [@Paul81502](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Paul81502)\ **Post date:** [27 February 2019 05:59 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/raspberry-pi-camera-in-remote-location/4656/1 "2019-02-27T05:59:20Z")
Hi, I am looking to install a Raspberry Pi and camera in a remote location. Does anyone have any experience with setting up one of these? What Pi is best and which cellular transmitter is best? Unfortunately I am out of LoRa / SigFox range so will need maybe a Hologram particle cellular setup, or could I plug a Telstra SIM into a GPy for example? Similar to this: > **[Trail Camera](https://www.hackster.io/cybermah/trail-camera-e1deff)** > > This is a trail camera that will notify you using a cellular network that there has been activity nearby. By Dana Mah. I would only be looking to receive an image once a day to monitor the water level of a trough. Any ideas on best setup would be great. Thanks Paul ---
**Author:** ![Stephen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/stephen/32/1599_2.png) [@Stephen](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Stephen)\ **Post date:** [27 February 2019 22:32 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/raspberry-pi-camera-in-remote-location/4656/2 "2019-02-27T22:32:18Z")
Hi Paul, You could use the exact parts listed in the tutorial if you like. We carry the Hologram Nova shown in the tutorial: > **[Hologram Nova](https://core-electronics.com.au/hologram-nova.html)** > > Cellular IoT for single board computing, made simple For the Pi, you could use a standard Pi Zero, since you would not need the Wifi and Bluetooth offered with the W. For ease of connecting to the board I generally recommend the Pi Zero WH. > **[Raspberry Pi Zero WH (Wireless with Soldered Headers)](https://core-electronics.com.au/raspberry-pi-zero-wh.html)** > > The Raspberry Pi Zero WH model is just like the W, except it has a professionally soldered header and no quantity restrictions! Here is a good kit: > **[Raspberry Pi Zero W Essentials Kit](https://core-electronics.com.au/raspberry-pi-zero-w-essentials-kit.html)** > > We've built this kit for people whom already have Raspberry Pi hardware (power supply, microSD cards, etc) and are experiencing Pi Zero W for the first time. ---
**Author:** ![Paul81502](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/edb3f5/32.png) [@Paul81502](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Paul81502)\ **Post date:** [28 February 2019 01:49 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/raspberry-pi-camera-in-remote-location/4656/3 "2019-02-28T01:49:20Z")
Hi Stephen, Thanks for getting back to me. Just wondering if there are any other options I could go with to use say a Telstra BYO Sim or would this complicate the setup? I have concerns with transmitting photos with the hologram data package ($$$). I could reduce the photo size before sending correct (30kb image would be adequate)? Work Flow example is - Pi Cam take photo @9am —\> Pi reduce file size —\> transmit packet via Cellular / MMS or Email. This can be done? (Sorry I’m a little fresh to this area) Also any recommendations on Power / Sleepy Pi? I would be there once a week so I could change over a power pack to avoid setting up solar. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Stephen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/stephen/32/1599_2.png) [@Stephen](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Stephen)\ **Post date:** [28 February 2019 03:39 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/raspberry-pi-camera-in-remote-location/4656/4 "2019-02-28T03:39:58Z")
Hi Paul, There is not a way to put the Pi into a Sleep Mode that I am aware of. They tend to be kinda power hungry devices as well. You can have an external circuit turn on the device once a day and have your program auto run at startup. I’m not sure about other Cell network connections. Some dongle-types don’t work directly with the Pi, so be sure to do your research first! Cellular devices are very power hungry as well. So you will likely end up needing a pretty hefty battery. Try this: > **[Polymer Lithium Ion Battery (LiPo) 3.7V 4400mAh](https://core-electronics.com.au/polymer-lithium-ion-battery-4400mah.html)** > > This Lithium Polymer Ion based battery is a slim, lightweight battery that is perfect for a portable project! LIPO chemistry is the highest energy density chemistry around and due to that, you get nominal 3.7V at 4400mAh! and this: > **[PowerBoost 1000 Basic - 5V USB Boost @ 1000mA from 1.8V+](https://core-electronics.com.au/powerboost-1000-basic-5v-usb-boost-at-1000ma-from-1-8v.html)** > > PowerBoost is the perfect power supply for your power-hungry portable project! This little DC/DC boost converter module can run from 1.8V batteries or higher, and .. read more The power boost can be switched electrically, which might be helpful. You can get a super low power circuit to switch it on once a day perhaps.