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found this on Ebay

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Built in 8GB Flash Memory
Dimensions: 50 x 32 x 10mm
Weight: 19g
Color: Black
Video Format: AVI
Video Resolution: 640x480 @30ftps
Video Record Time: Around 2 hours
Camera Format: JPG
Camera Resolution: 1280x960 (1.3M pixels)
Battery: Built-in 280mAH 3.7V battery
Connectivity: USB 1.1 or 2.0

Does this mean a black tape and launch on most any rocket?
This just maybe Fun, I have one on the way and will test it.

Alway wanted to view fins movement during flight.
For 19.00 shipped I just had too!
 
Yea my Internal Security department is going to love this being on the market.

Looks great as well for rocketry applications.
 
Looks cool!

Who is the brand/manufacturer and whats the Model No.?

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yesrie, Jon if these work this could be fun, just a bit of Black tape and any rocket becomes a video rocket. Start asking to tape it to other peoples rockets or . I will try it on my NSL Thor first on a "F or G" something, if all goes good then a real ride, my Wildman JR on a Warp motor.:dark: , then finally Thor-X on a "K555G". I've seen the inside and the battery is soldered, so no worries about losing power, so let's give this dooda a run for it's money ($19.00):cheers:we shall see!!!

oh and Jon guess where I got the money's for this from!!! hahahahahaha, opps running to bank with check in hand
 
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There is a video system for MMX rockets.

(OK, you might need a cluster)

Those little boogers look fantastic!
 
thanks for giving the heads up about these, i'm going to get one of ebay, but in the UK they at bout £30 or less if i get it shipped from hong kong.
 
just got one off ebay for £16.79 - free shipping, hope to send it up pretty soon -probably the day it arrives in the post.
 
I just picked one up off eBay for 11.5GBP or about $19.20US..Seller was offering free shipping from Hong Kong..Previous purchases from Hong Kong took about a week to get here, so should have it by next Friday to play with! :)
 
I got mine finally. Anyone know how to reset the date/time on the thing? I am running Ubuntu Linux and can see all the .avi files it makes just fine but there isn't anything that indicates how to do this. I have a dual boot machine and can play with it in Windows but I'd rather not. BTW - it did not come with a manual.

It records great and I can't believe how small and light it is. The only draw back is that it does not do well in low-light situations like an average living room with the lights on. Looks like my n/c from a messed up Sreamin' Mimi will work just fine as a camera shroud. I am tempted to build one out of foam.

-Dave
 
mine arrived in the post this morning, have not had chance to play with it yet, hope to use it on my level one attempt next week.
 
Still waiting here:confused2:

hope it come this week, wanted to launch it on a new proto-type I'm finishing.
 
I got mine finally. Anyone know how to reset the date/time on the thing? I am running Ubuntu Linux and can see all the .avi files it makes just fine but there isn't anything that indicates how to do this. I have a dual boot machine and can play with it in Windows but I'd rather not. BTW - it did not come with a manual.


-Dave

mine came with a "manual", or a sheet measuring 6 inch by 2, half in chinese.
to reset the time, you need to load the CD ROM, and follow the instructions, i guess you did not get a CD ROM, i did not either.
Apart from that, i really like it, and the video quality is good, considering the price. hope to strap it to my ECEE thunder and fly it, should be good to get a gliders point of view.
 
I got mine in the mail yesterday, great find!

Now, I need to figure out the best way to mount it. I'm not really a fan of doing surgery on my parts to make it work, yet. I just have this bad feeling of having some unrecoverable problem occur. I know, its only plastic and cardboard, but its MY plastic and cardboard... :D
 
First, I figured out how to set the date and time. You have to add a file to the root directory on the camera called TAG.TXT with the following in the file:

[date]
2009/07/22
12:00:00

There must be a space after [date] and the date itself. Obviously, put in the correct date and time - which I think has to be in military format. Once that is done I think I had to turn the unit off after disconnecting it from the compy and then plug it back in and let it power on by itself. I was sent a .RAR file with instructions and the TAG.TXT file but I don't think I'll need to install the rar file.

As far as mounting it, it is so small I think I am not even going to take it apart. I will use a BT-55 or so NC cut in half lengthwise to cover it and use a single screw to hold it in where the key chain is attached right on the side of the rocket. No mirrors or anything. I believe it is small enough to go right on the side of the rocket looking down. I just have to figure out what to use to keep it from rattling around.

-Dave
 
Thank you Dave!

I've been browsing the random forums (here, Parallax, others from Google searches) and most mention some application with no English text (no thanks, I want to know what I'm doing) or by using a file named "settime.txt". I have had NO luck until trying this one. Good get! :clap:

cp
 
Well mine came today, sitting now and playing.

file don't correct the time, yet
but it does work in a fairly dark room, but the camera is 90 degrees different than want I expected. For the price, I'm very happy, but the real test starts Saturday on the side of a booster.:pop:



I think YODA wrote the instuctions too!
 
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Did you put the TAG.TXT file in the "DCIM" directory? That's where it should be.

Yeah...the instructions are, interesting. Anyways, I attached a copy to this post.

My favorite line is:
Please pay attention to protect environment, not to throw the product optionally
or
Please use it under normal temperature and avoid using under unsuitable body temperature.

:roll:

-Dave

View attachment Carkey.doc
 
Mine was shipped(from Hong Kong) on the 22th:rolleyes: so, taking 15 business days into account for transit, mine hopefully, should be here on the 13th..Just won the auction on a 2nd one yesterday..If these work HALF as well as I have seen I should get some pretty cool flight videos!:cool:

Impatiently awaiting arrival...
 
you got real instruction!!!
mine is a flyer 2" x 6" with only 1/10 of info of yours, i'll have to scan it
they're not the same, I don't have that folder, I also have 8gig built in, no card.

funny how that works:rolleyes:
 
I've just ordered one too, looks like fun for mountain biking videos as well as rockets. Has anyone managed to duck tape one to the side of a rocket yet?

Cheers,
Phil
 
... Has anyone managed to duck tape one to the side of a rocket yet?

Cheers,
Phil

I'm hoping to do that very thing this weekend, as long as it stops raining and I can find a field with little mud.
 
I've just ordered one too, looks like fun for mountain biking videos as well as rockets. Has anyone managed to duck tape one to the side of a rocket yet?

Cheers,
Phil

Saturday's the day for me to try it too!
works great so far, clear video!
 
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