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Intel Realsense D400 series waterproof and outdoor usage

TPlan1
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Are the D400 series cameras waterproof?

Can they be used outdoors when there is rain or will rain harm the cameras?

Thank you!

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MartyG
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The data sheet document for the 400 Series states in its camera cleaning section that water should not be used on the camera lens. Also, on the D415 and D435 models, the grille on the casing would be an obvious means for water to penetrate to the inside. So using the 400 Series unprotected in the wet is likely not a good idea. Apart from that, the cameras otherwise work very well outdoors.

However, RealSense cameras have been used underwater with protective housings. Answers 3 and 4 on the discussion linked to below provide information about using RealSense underwater.

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MartyG
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The data sheet document for the 400 Series states in its camera cleaning section that water should not be used on the camera lens. Also, on the D415 and D435 models, the grille on the casing would be an obvious means for water to penetrate to the inside. So using the 400 Series unprotected in the wet is likely not a good idea. Apart from that, the cameras otherwise work very well outdoors.

However, RealSense cameras have been used underwater with protective housings. Answers 3 and 4 on the discussion linked to below provide information about using RealSense underwater.

BChen59
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Are there any protective housings one could buy / 3D print for the 400 series? We would need some sort of light rain protection.

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MartyG
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Intel sell a pre-made housing for the caseless RealSense R200 camera board in the drone section of their online store that has additional space in it for a single-board computer (intended for the Intel Aero controller board). I'm hesitant to recommend it though as the front cover plate likely would not line up with the camera lens positions on the 400 Series, even if a 400 Series board could be made to fit the housing.

https://click.intel.com/intel-aero-platform-for-uavs-enclosure.html Intel® Aero Platform for UAVs Enclosure

If you have the ability to 3D-print, the official CAD file models for the 400 Series may be of more use to you.

https://realsense.intel.com/intel-realsense-downloads/# cad Intel® RealSense™ Downloads, Documents and Tools

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BPalm
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If you 3D print a housing since nobody is currently offering a standalone housing you may want to consider a clear filament or clear acrylic for the cover and you will have to address sealing the two halves together with a suitable rtv silcione or find a gasket that you can print the case to fit and/or consider making a custom gasket from neoprene rubber. The other issue would be wire extension through housing where another seal or sealant will need to be used to resist moisture. You can look up the form 2 3D printed camera lense blog for additional ideas for approaching a printed housing and which materials to use. I hope this helps. I did a search to find a premade housing, obviously for time constraints it would be easier however this is your option. I'm not familiar with the drone housing but it may be that you could use it if you printed a custom fitted lense cover. If you complete a housing be sure and add to thingverse and we will do the same once our printer is reassembled after doing some upgrades. Please post any stl file links if someone addresses this first..

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