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  • A Raspberry Pi (Zero W, Zero 2 W, Pi 1, Pi 3, Pi 4, Pi 5)
  • A Raspberry Pi camera
  • A suitable camera cable
    (Pi Zero W, Pi Zero 2 W and Pi 5 have the small CSI-2 camera port, requiring a special cable which is usually not shipped with the camera)
  • A microSD card
  • A suitable power supply
    For Pi Zero W or Pi Zero 2 W, a normal mobile phone charger is sufficient as long as it has a Micro-USB connector
  • Optionally, a case for the specific model may ease handling.
    For Pi Zero W or Zero 2 W, offerings for the official case (e.g. here) should include a special short (38 mm) camera cable.
    The cover for the camera is fine for camera models 1 and 2. For camera model 3, some handwork is necessary to enlarge the hole to a square for the camera body.
    Alternatively, there are various 3D printable variants, e.g. Case for Raspberry Pi Zero Models with Camera.
  • A Wifi network with internet access and known access credentials (SSID, password)
  • A PC or Mac with network access and (micro)SD card reader

The setup description, assumes a completely autonomous or 'headless' setup, where the Raspberry Pi requires nothing but a power supply cable without any necessity to ever connect it to a display, keyboard or mouse.

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Official Pi Zero Case with Camera módel 2 3D-printed case suitable for tripod-mounting