# Setting up a camera a-350 **URL:** \ **Category:** Snapmaker 2.0 (3-in-1)\ **Tags:** Accessories\ **Created:** [January 13, 2025, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/setting-up-a-camera-a-350/38734 "2025-01-13T01:45:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MrsHilly](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/mrshilly/32/13548_2.png) [@MrsHilly](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/MrsHilly)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2025, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/setting-up-a-camera-a-350/38734/1 "2025-01-13T01:45:27Z")
Can anyone advise on a camera set up for the a-350 with an enclosure? Ive been looking and researching, but i dont have experience with this sort of thing so i dont want to buy a bunch of unnecessary items. Im looking at a raspberry pi, and an octopi camera, one that recognizes problems. Do i need a power cord? Keyboard? How many gigs does the memory card need, if it needs it? Do i need the starter kit with a fan? Im not looking for exact setups, just general info would be awesome. Is there a better method? Do i need a tri pod? Can i attach to the enclosure? So many variations! ---
**Author:** ![buckfast\_beekeeper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/74df32/32.png) [@buckfast\_beekeeper](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/buckfast_beekeeper)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2025, 6:33am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/setting-up-a-camera-a-350/38734/2 "2025-01-13T06:33:15Z")
RPi 4 with octoprint is enough. As camera I use a Logitech C270. For mounts you can search thingiverse. I have mine mounted on the enclosure. I have the RPi fan mounted. I don’t know that it is mandatory necessary. For the RPi you need a 5V power supply at least 2A. 3A or 4A is better. Then you need a USB cable not 100% sure but I think USB mini on the SM side and USB A male at the RPi side. Baudrate 115200. With the correct marlin commands, RPi can stearing the enclosure lights and fan. I have made a board to stearing 3 power resistor to heat the enclosure, stearing WS2812 led strips and read the enclosure temperature. ---
**Author:** ![Wyphorn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ebca7d/32.png) [@Wyphorn](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Wyphorn)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2025, 6:40am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/setting-up-a-camera-a-350/38734/3 "2025-01-13T06:40:29Z")
Buy the recommended Power supply for your rpi Version. Rpi5 needs 27W in 5V lane which is quiet unusual. The USB cable is part of your snapmaker. I also use a Logitech camera with this rudimentary mount: [Camera Clip for Snapmaker 2.0 Enclosure by ByteSlinger - Thingiverse](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5312254) You do not need any further stuff when you bought a rpi Kit with Power supply, SD Card, Case, and maybe cooler. If you bought Bulk rpi, you need to buy those on your own or just Print a Case 😉 ---
**Author:** ![nweolu](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/nweolu/32/23079_2.png) [@nweolu](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/nweolu)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2025, 10:12am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/setting-up-a-camera-a-350/38734/4 "2025-01-13T10:12:56Z")
Check this one [Mintion | Beagle V2 Camera | 3D Printer Camera | Marlin & Klipper Came](https://www.mintion.net/products/mintion-beagle-v2-3d-printer-camera) People reported here successfull use of beagle cemeras. ---
**Author:** ![MrsHilly](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/mrshilly/32/13548_2.png) [@MrsHilly](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/MrsHilly)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2025, 9:57pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/setting-up-a-camera-a-350/38734/5 "2025-01-13T21:57:36Z")
Thank you so much! I haven’t bought anything yet, because the choices are endless and i don’t know what I’m looking for, but now i have a better idea of it! Rebecca 🌻 ---
**Author:** ![nweolu](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/nweolu/32/23079_2.png) [@nweolu](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/nweolu)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2025, 12:57pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/setting-up-a-camera-a-350/38734/6 "2025-01-14T12:57:58Z")
You are very welcome! Don’t forget to mark the topic as solved, so other people can follow your stepts 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![IronSky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/e9c0ed/32.png) [@IronSky](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/IronSky)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2025, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/setting-up-a-camera-a-350/38734/7 "2025-01-19T20:30:01Z")
I have 3 2.0 series that I use the Blink Mini Pan/Tilt with a fill flood on it. Its USB powered and connected to wifi network. I then monitor if I am not right at machine. I also use a Amazon SmartPlug to remote strat/stop . Works well and the Mini Pan Tilt is heavy which makes it easy to position and stay put. ![Screenshot_2025-01-19_141621](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/6/4/64a71226a0f4e92fc965aa99b759e0780c147303.jpeg) ![20250119_141346](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/0/9/09d3d2c75639aa9cf540c0329db0f5fb76c6cfd2.jpeg) ![20250119_141406](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/8/2/82947557c1bf4b1e06a5b9d8ceba57bf00cf1331.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![MrsHilly](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/mrshilly/32/13548_2.png) [@MrsHilly](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/MrsHilly)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2025, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/setting-up-a-camera-a-350/38734/8 "2025-03-20T19:29:16Z")
Wow!! Thank you so much!! that looks awesome 🙂