This maybe FUN

[dlb]

found this on Ebay

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!

 

[AKPilot]

Yea my Internal Security department is going to love this being on the market.

Looks great as well for rocketry applications.

 

[InFlight]

Looks cool!

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

.

 

[sylvie369]

Extensive discussion here:

https://forums.parallax.com/forums/default.aspx?f=15&m=378648

There are apparently several different types, with important variations. I've got one coming that should be here anyday, with the intention of putting it on the side of a rocket.

 

[Pantherjon]

VERY kewl! Am bidding on one right now! Knock on wood I win!..LOL..

Check out the video quality in the clip I found! WOW!:eyepop:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zde3DduyEWw

 

[dlb]

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)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

 

[powderburner]

There is a video system for MMX rockets.

(OK, you might need a cluster)

Those little boogers look fantastic!

 

[DAllen]

Linky?

Where can I buy one of these new? As in, not on ebay?

-Dave

 

[Pantherjon]

Linky?

Where can I buy one of these new? As in, not on ebay?

-Dave

Here...but they want only 8x what my max bid is for one on eBay:y:

 

[DAllen]

Yikes - that's a bit salty. Ebay it is then.

-Dave

 

[Gillard]

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.

 

[Gillard]

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.

 

[Pantherjon]

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!

 

[DAllen]

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

 

[Gillard]

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.

 

[dlb]

Still waiting here:confused2:

hope it come this week, wanted to launch it on a new proto-type I'm finishing.

 

[Pantherjon]

Still waiting on mine as well...

 

[Gillard]

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.

 

[chuckpo]

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...

 

[DAllen]

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

 

[chuckpo]

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

 

[dlb]

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.op:



I think YODA wrote the instuctions too!

 

[DAllen]

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

 

[Pantherjon]

Mine was shipped(from Hong Kong) on the 22th 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!

Impatiently awaiting arrival...

 

[dlb]

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

 

[Boosterdude]

Wow, that's cool, scary in a way, but very cool.

 

[WiK]

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

 

[chuckpo]

... 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.

 

[dlb]

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!

 

[Pantherjon]

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

Make sure you post a video Don! Launch one and have a cold one for me in my absence!