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Old 11-16-2007 | 11:25 AM
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Default Need help: Using Servo channel to activate FlyCamOne

Hello all,

I am about to order a FlyCamOne (v2) for some aerial photography.

http://www.hobby-lobby.com/video-camera.htm

If you look at the manual, it says it can be activated remotely. It has 4 contacts near the mounting plate, contacts 1 and 2 are used for starting/stopping the recording, and 3 and 4 are for power.

Is it possible to use a servo channel to do this? I'm guessing I'd use the channel for flaps, but I'm not sure.

What would I need to do?

Any help would be appreciated.

TIA

Lyndon
Old 11-16-2007 | 12:27 PM
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Default RE: Need help: Using Servo channel to activate FlyCamOne

Due to the run-time available with the battery, just turn it on before flight, and off after flight.
Then edit the video to suit.
That's how I did these..
http://media.putfile.com/Rc-inflight-video
http://media.putfile.com/Inflight-vi...-lookig-camera
http://media.putfile.com/InflightVid...looking-camera
http://media.putfile.com/Inflight-vi...-twin-electric
Old 11-16-2007 | 01:01 PM
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Default RE: Need help: Using Servo channel to activate FlyCamOne

You'll probably need a switch that activates from a servo input (unless the camera/module has one incorporated). I believe 14c has them. You can just add a switch to the battery wiring, with a servo to click it mechanically on and off.
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Default RE: Need help: Using Servo channel to activate FlyCamOne

How about the r/c switch from RCATS? Cost is about $30 and it works off of a regular receiver channel.

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