Re: wireless video camera

["Darren Baker" <hobbydarren-at-hotmail.com>]

On my Tamiya 1/16th Scale Tiger I, I have mounted a wireless camera on the 
turret and reduced the turn of it to about 45 degrees either direction. I 
have it currently rigged up so that when the stick is centered so is the 
turret so it is easy to drive as well with it. Mind you I also have a small 
battery operated receiver and a Virtual Reality Visor for mine so you can 
drive as if you are in the tank with sound and video.

VERY COOL

Darren


>From: Joe Sommer <anvilus9-at-adelphia.net>
>Reply-To: tanks-at-rctankcombat.com
>To: tanks-at-rctankcombat.com
>Subject: wireless video camera
>Date: Thu, 05 Jun 2003 22:51:17 -0400
>
>
>Gern,
>
>At 07:35 PM 6/5/2003 -0400, Gern Blanston <gernith-at-yahoo.com> wrote:
>>  > Has anyone tried mounting an on-board wireless video
>>  > camera?  Seems like this could really help the aiming.
>
>I have been using a hull mounted camera inside
>stealth Hetzer #T010.  It is a standard X10 camera
>(from those annoying pop-up ads) connected to
>a Citizen hand-held TV.  Image quality is surprisingly
>good.
>
>In regard to combat effectiveness, my reactions
>are mixed.
>
>This camera is extremely useful for navigating around and
>behind obstacles.  It will be great for urban warfare.
>
>However, the X10 has a very short fixed focal length which
>makes it difficult to target small objects that are far
>away.
>
>In truth, you probably need a camera with longer
>focal length or servo controlled zoom for good targeting.
>
>Secondly, the X10 automatic exposure control tends to
>darken and lighten the image based on the general
>background.  This often obscures small targets
>particularly late in the day.
>
>I will bring the X10 camera to the Battle for Middle
>Maryland and use it for a couple fire fights.  If anyone
>else wants to try it, we can easily attach it to their
>hull or turret with one 1/4-20 screw or double-stick
>Velcro.
>
>Joe "Bring your own Velcro" Sommer
>
>
>
>**********************************************
>Joe Sommer
>2378 Nantucket Circle, State College, PA 16803
>814.234.4773     anvilus9-at-adelphia.net
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>

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