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I am looking for a camera thats wireless that I can install in my FG Monster Truck. I want to take some video to make you feel like your in the truck. I have seen some cheap ones but the quality is not so good. Any ideas?? I want a good one that takes good clear video.

hellya

http://cgi.ebay.com/WIRELESS-HIDDEN-...QQcmdZViewItem


Transmits to your TV/vcr for recording

Mike@Accurate

I use a color X-10 Camera. They come with a directional "patch" antenna. You can convert to omni (?) directional. I used a 2.4ghz wireless antenna (from Digi-Key). Search for X-10 helicopter cam (or something like that) for rc conversion instructions. They run on 12v, I use a pack of AA's. Same batteries have lasted years. You get a decent picture and sound. The reciever uses RCA AV outputs so you can watch or record it. Some folks have converted them for kites too. MIKE
PS, I think it is still X10.com

D0G

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I have that pinhole camera that hellya linked to, and in my opinion it will not work for what you want. The transmister has to be like 5 feet or closer, and when you move the camera, the picture gets all distorted. Any pinhole cam that will be of any quality for the purpose you want, will be very pricey. I dont mean to bash it or anything, but I have that exact one. You may be better off trying to find a small video cam and trying to figure out how to mount that either in or on the RC, then trying ot use those cheap pinhole cams. Or, I dont know how well or how far a wireless WebCam goes/works but that may also be an idea.

I saw a SMALL video cam at Best Buy that had an attatchment that you mount on a helmet or hat, looked like a small mic, but it was the actual camera lense. Was made for recording sports N stuff while in action (snowboading, rollerblading) Then you would pack the camera somewhere else on the truck. Pinhole would be your best bet, but you would have to go with a MUCH better quality one.
Just my opinion obviously.

crv

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Try here..."http://parts.rctoys.com/rc-toys-hobbies/Items/390002%20-%20(S)?sck=38273173" I once had one of these and it worked great. The logic is quiet simple: "they are mounted on airplanes, and helis so that should give one an idea of their range and performance..

mike_humphreys

If you go on www.modelracer.com and have a chat with Owen or Steve from www.speedracer.co.uk they'll tell you what they use when they're doing live web casts and alike from the world and european championships.

Mike

badz

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I got a cheapy one cost like $29 it works as good as the $130 one's...I use it on the planes more than the cars...the cars bounce so much it's almost impossible to get a stable picture unless your on the road

D0G

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Not to dig up old Threads, But I was surfin and came accross this.
May be what your searching for.

[link=http://www.hobby-estore.com/24ghzmiwicoc.html]RC Cam[/link]

Dr.ArmoMaxx

Dude just get your digital camera, put it on the truck and drive around and let it take a video...of course it wont be live. But you get nice high quality video

J_D

most peopel want a cheap option (like me) so if something happens and you break it, you haven't broken a $300 camera.


I bought a $50 camera off ebay for my buggy, not wireless, uses an SD card, and has 3 megapixel. not the best thing aorund, but it works, and if i smash it, its no great loss

Dr.ArmoMaxx

well...that why you secure it nicely with bags around it so even if you flip over many times nothing would happen

SELWA

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Just buy a friend a coffee and get him/her to film!!! Ok maybe a bagel or donut too.

kengentry5000

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About 3 months before buying my Firehammer I sold an obsolete Sony analog 8mm camcorder. The tape transport had begun to act flakey and I couldn't trust it anymore for family stuff. I sold it at a garage sale for $15 just to keep from throwing it in the trash.

I could have turned it into a Hammer cam . It weighed about 3 pounds and probably would not have held up long.

wayneuk

i purchased one off e bay for £25 delivered here in the uk it works very well iam impressed with it .i used adeasive velcro strips to secure the cam and 9v battery to my fg st shell its never fell of yet!...yes over rough ground its a little juttery (but still enjoyable to watch) due to the ground your traveling over but on tarmac its awsome i will try and post some videos of it .but rest assured its well worth the £25 inc delivery i payed for it

wayneuk

here u go i will make a better one and post it soon
[link=http://www.putfile.com/wayneuk]video[/link]
The receiver was at my house connected to my pc

How to connect video & sound

Connect the power supply to the camera (suggested to use rechargable battery or link to the power supply of the helicopter or airplane.
Twist the receiver antenna into the receiver.
Connect the power supply to the receiver.
connect the receiver to the monitor with the AV cable. ( use one end connect to the video output of the receiver and the other end to the video input plug in of the monitor/pc/tv/video/etc)
Adjust the tuning knob of the receiver slowly to the best postition to capture the image of the camera

1 x 200mW Wireless Video Transmitter (inside the camera)
1 x Color PAL system Mini Video Camera - (pal)
1 x 1.2G Wireless Receiver
1x Antenna for Wireless Receiver
1 x 9 V battery Clip
1 x AC110 -240 adaptor -
1 x AV cable

spec


Video Camera Parts: 1/3, 1/4 image sensors

System: PAL/CCIR NTSC/ELA

Effective Pixel: PAL:628x582 NTSC:510x492

Image area: PAL:5.78x4.19mm NTSC:4.69x3.45mm

Horizontal definition: 380 Lines

Scanning Frequency: PAL/CCIR:50HZ NTSC/ELA;60HZ

Minimum Illumination: 3Lux

Sensitivity: +18DB-AGL ON-OFF

Output Electrical Level: 50 MW

Output Frequency: 0.9G/1.2G

Transmission Signal: Video

Linear Transmission distance: 50-100 M

Voltage: DC +9V

Current: 300mA

Power Dissipation:<640MW

bigger the better

Not to bad. I thought it would be bumpier then that. Too bad it cuts out so much - Hard to watch. You think its cutting out from vibration or feedback?

wayneuk

it was cutting out as i was quite far away from my house and the receiver was indoors connected to my pc behind many walls ...it works glitch free outside .when the receiver is connected to the lap top in a nice open area ....and v smoothly over tarmac..also my double sided velcro is probly not the best thing to attach it with as it still moves a little (but wont/hasnt came off)