SUPERSPORT

Are all of the ccd cameras 12 volts? If so how do you use this in a plane? The ccd camera is the one better than a cmos correct?

reznikvova-RCU

Supersport,
Yes the CCD camera is better. To use it in a small plane you would have to use a small voltage regulator that kicks the voltage up to 12 volts. Ive seen them at 1.50 at radioshack.

Luap

The Panasonic CX-161 Color CCD camera runs on 5v .
You can buy ithere

reznikvova-RCU

Ive heard that is the only camera that runs on that low of voltage.

SUPERSPORT

Yes I looked at that. $85! Is the picture that much better?

reznikvova, I am still a little confused on your systems. The 2000mw is the one I was ready to buy until you told me 12 volts. Is that just the camera or the transmitter also. I don't want to "build" a 12volt batt. that takes hours to charge. I like the whole 9volt idea. I can buy a case of them and be set.

You did change your site to say a 9volt would work but is it really supposed to use 12 volts?

reznikvova-RCU

9 volts will work on all transmitters. But I do not know how much range reduction you will get on the 1000mw, and 2000mw TX. The 400mw TX was designed for 9 volts.

But the CCD camera needs 12 volts or the picture will be black & red.

I dont think it will take hours to charge a 12 volt batter if its nicd or nimh. but if its a 3s lipoly, then it takes 2 hours.

Are you going to be using these in a airplane, or in-home?

Vova R

SUPERSPORT

Airplane. I didn't know the 1000mw system was 12 volts also. I was going to settle with that.

Luap

Here's some footage of my Panasonic CCD which is pretty close to the original quality recorded on a camcorder (just cropped down). And I don't think I'm doing any credit to the camera.
http://members.freemail.ch/paulg/hi.mpg
I used a CMOS camera before which lost focus when the light intensity varied.
So videos would turn out slightly blurred and under or over exposed as soon as you turned in different directions.

Reznikvova, do you have any video sample of yours, preferably not too high up?

reznikvova-RCU

Luap,
No videos as of yet. I sold all my electric RC stuff

reznikvova-RCU

But I can say the quality looks the same as in the video you posted.

SUPERSPORT

I am lost again. Is the 1000mw Transmitter 12volts or 9volts? I don't want one that says 12volts and I'm only going to put in 9 because it will work.

reznikvova-RCU

1000mw is made for 12v 500ma. But it functions with 9 volts.

closetflyer

But I can say the quality looks the same as in the video you posted.

You talk about your CCD camera, right?

Keep in mind Luap shoots video from helicopter that sits in palm of hand, something not possible I think with your CCD equipment. I just clarify for people who think they will fly your equipment on tiny parkflyers or helicopters.

Can users of Vova systems post what airplanes they fly on? Would be good to hear what planes carry equipment ok.

Also nice to see example videos from Vova systems, not systems "like" his stuff, but stuff really bought from him.

Happy flying,
David

reznikvova-RCU

closetflyer,
Yes I was referring to my CCD camera. The quality is great, but maybe not for tiny parkflyers. I JUST wired a 400mw/Cmos camera using no RCA jacks. Weight- 1/12 oz. It works off of a 9 volt battery.

I am bringing the above system to the flying field. A few buddies are going to put it in their airplanes and hopefully get some nice videos .

I know some other people that bought sets from me are working on videos as well. I just dont know when they will "release" them.

closetflyer

Thank you for the fast reply...1/12 of ounce is less wieght than piece of paper... not sure if typed right?



I look forward to seeing results.

Happy Flying,
David

reznikvova-RCU

I meant 1.5oz, or 1 1/2oz.

Skycam41

OK guys, can any one make this really simple for simple me
So if I have a 12V CCD camera what is the simplest & cheapest way of powering it?

Cheers

Mike

SUPERSPORT

That is what I am trying to find out.

W4UAV

It depends on the plane you intend on using. I am using (2) 6 volt 2000 mah NIMH pack 4/5 cell (big ones) in series from Tower Hobbies.(catalog # LXLX50) The pack together weighs 11.8 ounces, alot of weight but Im using it in a 80.5" wingspan airplane that hauls it fine. I made five 15 minute video flights today and it is now spent and on the Triton charger. But it powers a 1000mw video transmitter, GPS overlay board and CCD camera all running on 12 volts.

If youre looking for something smaller in size and weight, consider the 5 volt camera and transmitter from Blackwidow AV.com, it runs off a 4 cell pack fine and is lightweight and the camera is a great CCD camera.

Hope that helps!

Fubar-One

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I power my 12v 900mhz camera system using a 10 cell 1100mAh AA nicad pack built from cells purchased from Mr. Nicad. We know from experience that a Kadet Senior and a Great Planes PT40 will carry the packs and video equipment with ease.
If you want something lighter, you might go for a Li-Poly 4 cell pack and a 12v voltage regulator.

Side note:
I am FULLY LICENSED by the FCC to operate my ABSOLUTELY LEGAL 900mhz camera system.
So there.

aeroview

I use a preassembled 3 cell Lipo pack available here . The pack weighs approx 2 ounces and is 1020mAh. When fully charged it is 12.6 volts and will drop to about 11v when it needs to be recharged. The video equiptment will just stop working before you can damage the batteries so it is a good way to know when you need to recharge it. Almost all 12v cameras and transmitters operate between 11 and 13v. I have been using this pack for months and it works great. Its a HUGE improvement over the 10 cell NiCad and NiMh batteries that it replaced as it lasts twice as long and is much lighter.