T265 outdoor use
Hi,
Is there a protective casing for the T265 similar to the ones for the D400 Series? We are planning to use this camera in agricultural environment and as far as I know the camera is not IP rated. Therefore it probably needs some kind of protection against dust and water.
In case there is no such case around, how big of a problem is dust for this camera? Would it be sufficient to protect it against water droplets to be able to safely use it outdoors, at least for testing purposes?
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Having said that .. I have never heard of an IP rated (dust / water proof) protective case for the T265 or a pre-made instantly purchasable solution. There is a 3D printing blueprint for a cover on the Thingiverse model site though.
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3490808
The T265 can be used outdoors though, and has been used both for ground robots and flying drones, so it is likely to be able to stand up to a moderate amount of rain and dust.
If you find that you have any need for a RealSense depth camera that needs robust water and dust protection, the vision company FRAMOS produce an own-brand variant of the RealSense D435 called the FRAMOS D435e that is IP66 rated, so it is dust-proof and can be dropped into water without a protective casing. It can also operate at 55 degrees C, compared to a maximum recommended temperature of 35 degrees C for the RealSense 400 Series cameras. Because it is an industrial camera, it has a price premium compared to the RealSense D435 though. And although FRAMOS is an Intel partner company, FRAMOS are responsible for the D435e's technical support and not Intel.
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