Next, clip the camera into place on the top cover and then close up the case to check that it all fits correctly. There are small pegs on the case which align with the screw holes on the Pi and the ports should all be aligned with the cutouts on the side of the case. Next open up the case and push the Pi into the back of the case. Now do the same on the connector on the Raspberry Pi to connect the camera module to the Pi. Then push the black clip back into place to grip the ribbon cable once it is seated correctly in the connector. Make sure that the black clip is pulled away from the connector to open it. The ribbon cable just slides into the connector with the contacts facing towards the board. Once you’ve done that, you’ll need to connect the camera to the Pi.

If your Pi Zero came with a heat-sink, attach it to the board using the adhesive tape on the heat-sink. Let’s start by assembling the components into the Raspberry Pi Zero case. The W version has built-in WiFi, so there’s no need for an external WiFi or Ethernet adaptor to connect it to your home network. You can set up a couple of cameras around your home for less than $100.

I’ve used a Raspberry Pi Zero W for this project because they’re relatively cheap and compact, making them perfect to mount discretely around your home. Pi Zero W Kit (Includes Pi Zero W, Case, SD Card, Power Supply & Camera Ribbon Cable) – Buy HereĪssembling The Raspberry Pi Zero WiFi Security Camera.Optional Alternative (You’ll still need to buy the camera): Raspberry Pi Zero Case & Ribbon Cable – Buy Here.

Raspberry pi zero w camera setup