Wirless Mask Cam.

Paintball_4_fun · Paintball_4_fun

I'm planning on making a helmet/Mask cam to video tape my games.
What i was thinking of doing was/is this.
1. I bought a wireless color cam w/ audio the size of a dime.
2. Mount it on the side of my mask or in the mask.
3. Put the receiver in my car and attach a V.C.R. to it and just tape the
game.

The only real question i have is how to mount the cam.
I'm thinking of making a Plexiglas cube and mounting that to the side of my
mask.

Mofaz · Mofaz

Actually the best way to go about doing this--and it's the way I'm going to
do it when I get the cash--is, buy a bullet cam to attach to a MiniDV
camcorder, such as a JVC GR-D90. The camcorder is placed in a padded fanny
pack around your waist. The bullet cam is attached to the A/V In port with
the camcorder set to VCR mode.

This is by far the easiest way to record. The camcorder I suggested above
is a quality camcorder for the buck. It retails for under $500 and it's
compact. If you want smaller, then you'll have to pay more. However, what
you must look for is an A/V In port, not an A/V Out port, and a VCR mode
feature, which essentially turns the camcorder into a mini VCR.

I've been planning on doing this for a few months. I'll probably get this
whole rig by summer of next year if not sooner. Here is a good website I
always refer to to find out what camcorders have an A/V In and VCR mode
feature:
http://shop.viosport.com/resources/i...lity&type=ntsc
Once I've selected the manufacturer I search for the camcorder that has the
needed features, then look for it on eBay or elsewhere for the best price.
Just remember, you want a COMPACT camcorder. One with an LCD screen would
be best so that when you're finished playing you can easily review the tape.

--

Mofaz
"Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake."
- Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)
"Paintball_4_fun" <john@somthing.com> wrote in message
news:8Sasb.1650$9l4.1149625@news2.news.adelphia.ne t...
> I'm planning on making a helmet/Mask cam to video tape my games.
> What i was thinking of doing was/is this.
> 1. I bought a wireless color cam w/ audio the size of a dime.
> 2. Mount it on the side of my mask or in the mask.
> 3. Put the receiver in my car and attach a V.C.R. to it and just tape the
> game.
>
> The only real question i have is how to mount the cam.
> I'm thinking of making a Plexiglas cube and mounting that to the side of
my
> mask.
>

Jason G · Jason G

In article <3fb1482a$0$25260$4c5eba9e@news.getnet.net>, Mofaz says...
>
>Actually the best way to go about doing this--and it's the way I'm going to
>do it when I get the cash--is, buy a bullet cam to attach to a MiniDV
>camcorder, such as a JVC GR-D90. The camcorder is placed in a padded fanny
>pack around your waist. The bullet cam is attached to the A/V In port with
>the camcorder set to VCR mode.

Sounds like a fun project, but I wonder if it would be quite chaotic and
motion-sickness-inducing to watch, considering the erratic movement one's head
does during a game. Wonder if any of the paintball video outfits have tried
something similar?

Hmmm. Maybe if we could gyro-stabilize your head...

--
Jason G
[New sig coming soon. Watch this space.]

DD · DD

"Mofaz" <sixstringbliss@spaminator.getnet.net> wrote in message
news:3fb1482a$0$25260$4c5eba9e@news.getnet.net...
> Actually the best way to go about doing this--and it's the way I'm going
to
> do it when I get the cash--is, buy a bullet cam to attach to a MiniDV
> camcorder, such as a JVC GR-D90. The camcorder is placed in a padded
fanny
> pack around your waist. The bullet cam is attached to the A/V In port
with
> the camcorder set to VCR mode.
>
> This is by far the easiest way to record. The camcorder I suggested above
> is a quality camcorder for the buck. It retails for under $500 and it's
> compact. If you want smaller, then you'll have to pay more. However,
what
> you must look for is an A/V In port, not an A/V Out port, and a VCR mode
> feature, which essentially turns the camcorder into a mini VCR.
>
> I've been planning on doing this for a few months. I'll probably get this
> whole rig by summer of next year if not sooner. Here is a good website I
> always refer to to find out what camcorders have an A/V In and VCR mode
> feature:
> http://shop.viosport.com/resources/i...lity&type=ntsc
> Once I've selected the manufacturer I search for the camcorder that has
the
> needed features, then look for it on eBay or elsewhere for the best price.
> Just remember, you want a COMPACT camcorder. One with an LCD screen would
> be best so that when you're finished playing you can easily review the
tape.
>
> --
>
> Mofaz
> "Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake."
> - Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)
> "Paintball_4_fun" <john@somthing.com> wrote in message
> news:8Sasb.1650$9l4.1149625@news2.news.adelphia.ne t...
> > I'm planning on making a helmet/Mask cam to video tape my games.
> > What i was thinking of doing was/is this.
> > 1. I bought a wireless color cam w/ audio the size of a dime.
> > 2. Mount it on the side of my mask or in the mask.
> > 3. Put the receiver in my car and attach a V.C.R. to it and just tape
the
> > game.
> >
> > The only real question i have is how to mount the cam.
> > I'm thinking of making a Plexiglas cube and mounting that to the side of
> my
> > mask.
> >
>
>

What model/make of bullet cam have you been looking at?

Thanks
DD

Mofaz · Mofaz

Any color bullet cam is fine.

--

Mofaz
"Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake."
- Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)
"DD" <ddeering@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:4mesb.3228$IK2.320375@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
>
> "Mofaz" <sixstringbliss@spaminator.getnet.net> wrote in message
> news:3fb1482a$0$25260$4c5eba9e@news.getnet.net...
> > Actually the best way to go about doing this--and it's the way I'm going
> to
> > do it when I get the cash--is, buy a bullet cam to attach to a MiniDV
> > camcorder, such as a JVC GR-D90. The camcorder is placed in a padded
> fanny
> > pack around your waist. The bullet cam is attached to the A/V In port
> with
> > the camcorder set to VCR mode.
> >
> > This is by far the easiest way to record. The camcorder I suggested
above
> > is a quality camcorder for the buck. It retails for under $500 and it's
> > compact. If you want smaller, then you'll have to pay more. However,
> what
> > you must look for is an A/V In port, not an A/V Out port, and a VCR mode
> > feature, which essentially turns the camcorder into a mini VCR.
> >
> > I've been planning on doing this for a few months. I'll probably get
this
> > whole rig by summer of next year if not sooner. Here is a good website
I
> > always refer to to find out what camcorders have an A/V In and VCR mode
> > feature:
> >
http://shop.viosport.com/resources/i...lity&type=ntsc
> > Once I've selected the manufacturer I search for the camcorder that has
> the
> > needed features, then look for it on eBay or elsewhere for the best
price.
> > Just remember, you want a COMPACT camcorder. One with an LCD screen
would
> > be best so that when you're finished playing you can easily review the
> tape.
> >
> > --
> >
> > Mofaz
> > "Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake."
> > - Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)
> > "Paintball_4_fun" <john@somthing.com> wrote in message
> > news:8Sasb.1650$9l4.1149625@news2.news.adelphia.ne t...
> > > I'm planning on making a helmet/Mask cam to video tape my games.
> > > What i was thinking of doing was/is this.
> > > 1. I bought a wireless color cam w/ audio the size of a dime.
> > > 2. Mount it on the side of my mask or in the mask.
> > > 3. Put the receiver in my car and attach a V.C.R. to it and just tape
> the
> > > game.
> > >
> > > The only real question i have is how to mount the cam.
> > > I'm thinking of making a Plexiglas cube and mounting that to the side
of
> > my
> > > mask.
> > >
> >
> >
>
> What model/make of bullet cam have you been looking at?
>
> Thanks
> DD
>
>

jose · jose

"Paintball_4_fun" <john@somthing.com> wrote in message
news:8Sasb.1650$9l4.1149625@news2.news.adelphia.ne t...
> I'm planning on making a helmet/Mask cam to video tape my games.
> What i was thinking of doing was/is this.
> 1. I bought a wireless color cam w/ audio the size of a dime.
> 2. Mount it on the side of my mask or in the mask.
> 3. Put the receiver in my car and attach a V.C.R. to it and just tape the
> game.
>
> The only real question i have is how to mount the cam.
> I'm thinking of making a Plexiglas cube and mounting that to the side of
my
> mask.
>

Hmmmmmm.......

Thinking about it ... forming an idea ... ok, got it.

If you don't want to actually machine anything you could look for something
pre-made (maybe a flashlight) and figure out a way to bastardize the thing
to work for your application. It's a tube, it's cheap, it's availible in
lots of different sizes, it already has a clear lens that will protect the
camera and if you get an aluminum unit, it will be really durable and
totally water proof. The other option would be to make an aluminum tube
with a threaded end cap and have some plexi cut to make a lens (or you could
again borrow a flashlight lens). With either design, fit the camera in the
tube with space all around and spray some foam insulation in there to
protect the camera from direct hits.

Jose I. Sanchez
Airsmith
Electric Iguana Paintball
http://www.electriciguanapaintball.com

Mofaz · Mofaz

I also forgot to mention that you'll need a VCR to record to. So, you'll be
spending up to if not over $1000 for a portable VCR to which you can hook up
the receiver. Yes, I've seen them as much as that. You buy them at spy
shops. In addition to all of this you'll need a power source for the VCR.

The point I'm making here is, your idea is a good idea, but it has many
holes. I encountered this when looking for a way to create a goggle cam
without spending a lot of money on equipment. You can easily put together a
goggle cam buy purchasing a color bullet cam and a camcorder like the one I
suggested in my previous post. So, if you created a goggle cam that way,
you'd have spent close to $700. That includes the fanny pack, bullet cam,
camcorder and cassette tapes. That's actually a good price.

--

Mofaz
"Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake."
- Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)
"Paintball_4_fun" <john@somthing.com> wrote in message
news:8Sasb.1650$9l4.1149625@news2.news.adelphia.ne t...
> I'm planning on making a helmet/Mask cam to video tape my games.
> What i was thinking of doing was/is this.
> 1. I bought a wireless color cam w/ audio the size of a dime.
> 2. Mount it on the side of my mask or in the mask.
> 3. Put the receiver in my car and attach a V.C.R. to it and just tape the
> game.
>
> The only real question i have is how to mount the cam.
> I'm thinking of making a Plexiglas cube and mounting that to the side of
my
> mask.
>

Paintball_4_fun · Paintball_4_fun

I think i will go with the flash light idea (Thats great )
As for the vcr i will let my girl friend stand on the side lines with her cam
corder. and plug the wirless unit in to it.
total cost so far 30 bucks on e-bay for the wirles nany cam.

In article <3fb1c74c$0$25280$4c5eba9e@news.getnet.net>, "Mofaz"
<sixstringbliss@spaminator.getnet.net> wrote:
>I also forgot to mention that you'll need a VCR to record to. So, you'll be
>spending up to if not over $1000 for a portable VCR to which you can hook up
>the receiver. Yes, I've seen them as much as that. You buy them at spy
>shops. In addition to all of this you'll need a power source for the VCR.
>
>The point I'm making here is, your idea is a good idea, but it has many
>holes. I encountered this when looking for a way to create a goggle cam
>without spending a lot of money on equipment. You can easily put together a
>goggle cam buy purchasing a color bullet cam and a camcorder like the one I
>suggested in my previous post. So, if you created a goggle cam that way,
>you'd have spent close to $700. That includes the fanny pack, bullet cam,
>camcorder and cassette tapes. That's actually a good price.
>

Paintball_4_fun · Paintball_4_fun

oh my god! you you have any idea how much work you saved me?
That flash light idea is freaking Genius. I will post picks tomarrow when it
is done.

In article <vr3b0g8cavkr8e@corp.supernews.com>, "jose" <asdfasdf@asdfasdf.com>
wrote:
>"Paintball_4_fun" <john@somthing.com> wrote in message
>news:8Sasb.1650$9l4.1149625@news2.news.adelphia.n et...
>> I'm planning on making a helmet/Mask cam to video tape my games.
>> What i was thinking of doing was/is this.
>> 1. I bought a wireless color cam w/ audio the size of a dime.
>> 2. Mount it on the side of my mask or in the mask.
>> 3. Put the receiver in my car and attach a V.C.R. to it and just tape the
>> game.
>>
>> The only real question i have is how to mount the cam.
>> I'm thinking of making a Plexiglas cube and mounting that to the side of
>my
>> mask.
>>
>
>Hmmmmmm.......
>
>Thinking about it ... forming an idea ... ok, got it.
>
>If you don't want to actually machine anything you could look for something
>pre-made (maybe a flashlight) and figure out a way to bastardize the thing
>to work for your application. It's a tube, it's cheap, it's availible in
>lots of different sizes, it already has a clear lens that will protect the
>camera and if you get an aluminum unit, it will be really durable and
>totally water proof. The other option would be to make an aluminum tube
>with a threaded end cap and have some plexi cut to make a lens (or you could
>again borrow a flashlight lens). With either design, fit the camera in the
>tube with space all around and spray some foam insulation in there to
>protect the camera from direct hits.
>
>
>Jose I. Sanchez
>Airsmith
>Electric Iguana Paintball
>http://www.electriciguanapaintball.com
>
>

Jeff Goslin · Jeff Goslin

I think something tougher than plexiglass would be in order. Lexan would be
my choice.

--
Jeff Goslin - MCSD - www.goslin.info
It's not a god complex when you're always right

"jose" <asdfasdf@asdfasdf.com> wrote in message
news:vr3b0g8cavkr8e@corp.supernews.com...
> "Paintball_4_fun" <john@somthing.com> wrote in message
> news:8Sasb.1650$9l4.1149625@news2.news.adelphia.ne t...
> > I'm planning on making a helmet/Mask cam to video tape my games.
> > What i was thinking of doing was/is this.
> > 1. I bought a wireless color cam w/ audio the size of a dime.
> > 2. Mount it on the side of my mask or in the mask.
> > 3. Put the receiver in my car and attach a V.C.R. to it and just tape
the
> > game.
> >
> > The only real question i have is how to mount the cam.
> > I'm thinking of making a Plexiglas cube and mounting that to the side of
> my
> > mask.
> >
>
> Hmmmmmm.......
>
> Thinking about it ... forming an idea ... ok, got it.
>
> If you don't want to actually machine anything you could look for
something
> pre-made (maybe a flashlight) and figure out a way to bastardize the thing
> to work for your application. It's a tube, it's cheap, it's availible in
> lots of different sizes, it already has a clear lens that will protect the
> camera and if you get an aluminum unit, it will be really durable and
> totally water proof. The other option would be to make an aluminum tube
> with a threaded end cap and have some plexi cut to make a lens (or you
could
> again borrow a flashlight lens). With either design, fit the camera in
the
> tube with space all around and spray some foam insulation in there to
> protect the camera from direct hits.
>
>
> Jose I. Sanchez
> Airsmith
> Electric Iguana Paintball
> http://www.electriciguanapaintball.com
>
>

Paintball_4_fun	[1] Posted by Paintball_4_fun 11-11-2003, 03:35 PM
Posts: n/a	Quote I'm planning on making a helmet/Mask cam to video tape my games. What i was thinking of doing was/is this. 1. I bought a wireless color cam w/ audio the size of a dime. 2. Mount it on the side of my mask or in the mask. 3. Put the receiver in my car and attach a V.C.R. to it and just tape the game. The only real question i have is how to mount the cam. I'm thinking of making a Plexiglas cube and mounting that to the side of my mask.
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Mofaz	[2] Posted by Mofaz 11-11-2003, 04:36 PM
Posts: n/a	Quote Actually the best way to go about doing this--and it's the way I'm going to do it when I get the cash--is, buy a bullet cam to attach to a MiniDV camcorder, such as a JVC GR-D90. The camcorder is placed in a padded fanny pack around your waist. The bullet cam is attached to the A/V In port with the camcorder set to VCR mode. This is by far the easiest way to record. The camcorder I suggested above is a quality camcorder for the buck. It retails for under $500 and it's compact. If you want smaller, then you'll have to pay more. However, what you must look for is an A/V In port, not an A/V Out port, and a VCR mode feature, which essentially turns the camcorder into a mini VCR. I've been planning on doing this for a few months. I'll probably get this whole rig by summer of next year if not sooner. Here is a good website I always refer to to find out what camcorders have an A/V In and VCR mode feature: http://shop.viosport.com/resources/i...lity&type=ntsc Once I've selected the manufacturer I search for the camcorder that has the needed features, then look for it on eBay or elsewhere for the best price. Just remember, you want a COMPACT camcorder. One with an LCD screen would be best so that when you're finished playing you can easily review the tape. -- Mofaz "Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake." - Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) "Paintball_4_fun" <john@somthing.com> wrote in message news:8Sasb.1650$9l4.1149625@news2.news.adelphia.ne t... > I'm planning on making a helmet/Mask cam to video tape my games. > What i was thinking of doing was/is this. > 1. I bought a wireless color cam w/ audio the size of a dime. > 2. Mount it on the side of my mask or in the mask. > 3. Put the receiver in my car and attach a V.C.R. to it and just tape the > game. > > The only real question i have is how to mount the cam. > I'm thinking of making a Plexiglas cube and mounting that to the side of my > mask. >
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Jason G	[3] Posted by Jason G 11-11-2003, 06:00 PM
Posts: n/a	Quote In article <3fb1482a$0$25260$4c5eba9e@news.getnet.net>, Mofaz says... > >Actually the best way to go about doing this--and it's the way I'm going to >do it when I get the cash--is, buy a bullet cam to attach to a MiniDV >camcorder, such as a JVC GR-D90. The camcorder is placed in a padded fanny >pack around your waist. The bullet cam is attached to the A/V In port with >the camcorder set to VCR mode. Sounds like a fun project, but I wonder if it would be quite chaotic and motion-sickness-inducing to watch, considering the erratic movement one's head does during a game. Wonder if any of the paintball video outfits have tried something similar? Hmmm. Maybe if we could gyro-stabilize your head... -- Jason G [New sig coming soon. Watch this space.]
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DD	[4] Posted by DD 11-11-2003, 07:36 PM
Posts: n/a	Quote "Mofaz" <sixstringbliss@spaminator.getnet.net> wrote in message news:3fb1482a$0$25260$4c5eba9e@news.getnet.net... > Actually the best way to go about doing this--and it's the way I'm going to > do it when I get the cash--is, buy a bullet cam to attach to a MiniDV > camcorder, such as a JVC GR-D90. The camcorder is placed in a padded fanny > pack around your waist. The bullet cam is attached to the A/V In port with > the camcorder set to VCR mode. > > This is by far the easiest way to record. The camcorder I suggested above > is a quality camcorder for the buck. It retails for under $500 and it's > compact. If you want smaller, then you'll have to pay more. However, what > you must look for is an A/V In port, not an A/V Out port, and a VCR mode > feature, which essentially turns the camcorder into a mini VCR. > > I've been planning on doing this for a few months. I'll probably get this > whole rig by summer of next year if not sooner. Here is a good website I > always refer to to find out what camcorders have an A/V In and VCR mode > feature: > http://shop.viosport.com/resources/i...lity&type=ntsc > Once I've selected the manufacturer I search for the camcorder that has the > needed features, then look for it on eBay or elsewhere for the best price. > Just remember, you want a COMPACT camcorder. One with an LCD screen would > be best so that when you're finished playing you can easily review the tape. > > -- > > Mofaz > "Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake." > - Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) > "Paintball_4_fun" <john@somthing.com> wrote in message > news:8Sasb.1650$9l4.1149625@news2.news.adelphia.ne t... > > I'm planning on making a helmet/Mask cam to video tape my games. > > What i was thinking of doing was/is this. > > 1. I bought a wireless color cam w/ audio the size of a dime. > > 2. Mount it on the side of my mask or in the mask. > > 3. Put the receiver in my car and attach a V.C.R. to it and just tape the > > game. > > > > The only real question i have is how to mount the cam. > > I'm thinking of making a Plexiglas cube and mounting that to the side of > my > > mask. > > > > What model/make of bullet cam have you been looking at? Thanks DD
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Mofaz	[5] Posted by Mofaz 11-11-2003, 08:01 PM
Posts: n/a	Quote Any color bullet cam is fine. -- Mofaz "Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake." - Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) "DD" <ddeering@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:4mesb.3228$IK2.320375@news20.bellglobal.com.. . > > "Mofaz" <sixstringbliss@spaminator.getnet.net> wrote in message > news:3fb1482a$0$25260$4c5eba9e@news.getnet.net... > > Actually the best way to go about doing this--and it's the way I'm going > to > > do it when I get the cash--is, buy a bullet cam to attach to a MiniDV > > camcorder, such as a JVC GR-D90. The camcorder is placed in a padded > fanny > > pack around your waist. The bullet cam is attached to the A/V In port > with > > the camcorder set to VCR mode. > > > > This is by far the easiest way to record. The camcorder I suggested above > > is a quality camcorder for the buck. It retails for under $500 and it's > > compact. If you want smaller, then you'll have to pay more. However, > what > > you must look for is an A/V In port, not an A/V Out port, and a VCR mode > > feature, which essentially turns the camcorder into a mini VCR. > > > > I've been planning on doing this for a few months. I'll probably get this > > whole rig by summer of next year if not sooner. Here is a good website I > > always refer to to find out what camcorders have an A/V In and VCR mode > > feature: > > http://shop.viosport.com/resources/i...lity&type=ntsc > > Once I've selected the manufacturer I search for the camcorder that has > the > > needed features, then look for it on eBay or elsewhere for the best price. > > Just remember, you want a COMPACT camcorder. One with an LCD screen would > > be best so that when you're finished playing you can easily review the > tape. > > > > -- > > > > Mofaz > > "Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake." > > - Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) > > "Paintball_4_fun" <john@somthing.com> wrote in message > > news:8Sasb.1650$9l4.1149625@news2.news.adelphia.ne t... > > > I'm planning on making a helmet/Mask cam to video tape my games. > > > What i was thinking of doing was/is this. > > > 1. I bought a wireless color cam w/ audio the size of a dime. > > > 2. Mount it on the side of my mask or in the mask. > > > 3. Put the receiver in my car and attach a V.C.R. to it and just tape > the > > > game. > > > > > > The only real question i have is how to mount the cam. > > > I'm thinking of making a Plexiglas cube and mounting that to the side of > > my > > > mask. > > > > > > > > > What model/make of bullet cam have you been looking at? > > Thanks > DD > >
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jose	[6] Posted by jose 11-11-2003, 11:43 PM
Posts: n/a	Quote "Paintball_4_fun" <john@somthing.com> wrote in message news:8Sasb.1650$9l4.1149625@news2.news.adelphia.ne t... > I'm planning on making a helmet/Mask cam to video tape my games. > What i was thinking of doing was/is this. > 1. I bought a wireless color cam w/ audio the size of a dime. > 2. Mount it on the side of my mask or in the mask. > 3. Put the receiver in my car and attach a V.C.R. to it and just tape the > game. > > The only real question i have is how to mount the cam. > I'm thinking of making a Plexiglas cube and mounting that to the side of my > mask. > Hmmmmmm....... Thinking about it ... forming an idea ... ok, got it. If you don't want to actually machine anything you could look for something pre-made (maybe a flashlight) and figure out a way to bastardize the thing to work for your application. It's a tube, it's cheap, it's availible in lots of different sizes, it already has a clear lens that will protect the camera and if you get an aluminum unit, it will be really durable and totally water proof. The other option would be to make an aluminum tube with a threaded end cap and have some plexi cut to make a lens (or you could again borrow a flashlight lens). With either design, fit the camera in the tube with space all around and spray some foam insulation in there to protect the camera from direct hits. Jose I. Sanchez Airsmith Electric Iguana Paintball http://www.electriciguanapaintball.com
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Mofaz	[7] Posted by Mofaz 11-12-2003, 01:39 AM
Posts: n/a	Quote I also forgot to mention that you'll need a VCR to record to. So, you'll be spending up to if not over $1000 for a portable VCR to which you can hook up the receiver. Yes, I've seen them as much as that. You buy them at spy shops. In addition to all of this you'll need a power source for the VCR. The point I'm making here is, your idea is a good idea, but it has many holes. I encountered this when looking for a way to create a goggle cam without spending a lot of money on equipment. You can easily put together a goggle cam buy purchasing a color bullet cam and a camcorder like the one I suggested in my previous post. So, if you created a goggle cam that way, you'd have spent close to $700. That includes the fanny pack, bullet cam, camcorder and cassette tapes. That's actually a good price. -- Mofaz "Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake." - Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) "Paintball_4_fun" <john@somthing.com> wrote in message news:8Sasb.1650$9l4.1149625@news2.news.adelphia.ne t... > I'm planning on making a helmet/Mask cam to video tape my games. > What i was thinking of doing was/is this. > 1. I bought a wireless color cam w/ audio the size of a dime. > 2. Mount it on the side of my mask or in the mask. > 3. Put the receiver in my car and attach a V.C.R. to it and just tape the > game. > > The only real question i have is how to mount the cam. > I'm thinking of making a Plexiglas cube and mounting that to the side of my > mask. >
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Paintball_4_fun	[8] Posted by Paintball_4_fun 11-12-2003, 03:19 AM
Posts: n/a	Quote I think i will go with the flash light idea (Thats great ) As for the vcr i will let my girl friend stand on the side lines with her cam corder. and plug the wirless unit in to it. total cost so far 30 bucks on e-bay for the wirles nany cam. In article <3fb1c74c$0$25280$4c5eba9e@news.getnet.net>, "Mofaz" <sixstringbliss@spaminator.getnet.net> wrote: >I also forgot to mention that you'll need a VCR to record to. So, you'll be >spending up to if not over $1000 for a portable VCR to which you can hook up >the receiver. Yes, I've seen them as much as that. You buy them at spy >shops. In addition to all of this you'll need a power source for the VCR. > >The point I'm making here is, your idea is a good idea, but it has many >holes. I encountered this when looking for a way to create a goggle cam >without spending a lot of money on equipment. You can easily put together a >goggle cam buy purchasing a color bullet cam and a camcorder like the one I >suggested in my previous post. So, if you created a goggle cam that way, >you'd have spent close to $700. That includes the fanny pack, bullet cam, >camcorder and cassette tapes. That's actually a good price. >
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Paintball_4_fun	[9] Posted by Paintball_4_fun 11-12-2003, 03:24 AM
Posts: n/a	Quote oh my god! you you have any idea how much work you saved me? That flash light idea is freaking Genius. I will post picks tomarrow when it is done. In article <vr3b0g8cavkr8e@corp.supernews.com>, "jose" <asdfasdf@asdfasdf.com> wrote: >"Paintball_4_fun" <john@somthing.com> wrote in message >news:8Sasb.1650$9l4.1149625@news2.news.adelphia.n et... >> I'm planning on making a helmet/Mask cam to video tape my games. >> What i was thinking of doing was/is this. >> 1. I bought a wireless color cam w/ audio the size of a dime. >> 2. Mount it on the side of my mask or in the mask. >> 3. Put the receiver in my car and attach a V.C.R. to it and just tape the >> game. >> >> The only real question i have is how to mount the cam. >> I'm thinking of making a Plexiglas cube and mounting that to the side of >my >> mask. >> > >Hmmmmmm....... > >Thinking about it ... forming an idea ... ok, got it. > >If you don't want to actually machine anything you could look for something >pre-made (maybe a flashlight) and figure out a way to bastardize the thing >to work for your application. It's a tube, it's cheap, it's availible in >lots of different sizes, it already has a clear lens that will protect the >camera and if you get an aluminum unit, it will be really durable and >totally water proof. The other option would be to make an aluminum tube >with a threaded end cap and have some plexi cut to make a lens (or you could >again borrow a flashlight lens). With either design, fit the camera in the >tube with space all around and spray some foam insulation in there to >protect the camera from direct hits. > > >Jose I. Sanchez >Airsmith >Electric Iguana Paintball >http://www.electriciguanapaintball.com > >
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Jeff Goslin	[10] Posted by Jeff Goslin 11-12-2003, 03:39 AM
Posts: n/a	Quote I think something tougher than plexiglass would be in order. Lexan would be my choice. -- Jeff Goslin - MCSD - www.goslin.info It's not a god complex when you're always right "jose" <asdfasdf@asdfasdf.com> wrote in message news:vr3b0g8cavkr8e@corp.supernews.com... > "Paintball_4_fun" <john@somthing.com> wrote in message > news:8Sasb.1650$9l4.1149625@news2.news.adelphia.ne t... > > I'm planning on making a helmet/Mask cam to video tape my games. > > What i was thinking of doing was/is this. > > 1. I bought a wireless color cam w/ audio the size of a dime. > > 2. Mount it on the side of my mask or in the mask. > > 3. Put the receiver in my car and attach a V.C.R. to it and just tape the > > game. > > > > The only real question i have is how to mount the cam. > > I'm thinking of making a Plexiglas cube and mounting that to the side of > my > > mask. > > > > Hmmmmmm....... > > Thinking about it ... forming an idea ... ok, got it. > > If you don't want to actually machine anything you could look for something > pre-made (maybe a flashlight) and figure out a way to bastardize the thing > to work for your application. It's a tube, it's cheap, it's availible in > lots of different sizes, it already has a clear lens that will protect the > camera and if you get an aluminum unit, it will be really durable and > totally water proof. The other option would be to make an aluminum tube > with a threaded end cap and have some plexi cut to make a lens (or you could > again borrow a flashlight lens). With either design, fit the camera in the > tube with space all around and spray some foam insulation in there to > protect the camera from direct hits. > > > Jose I. Sanchez > Airsmith > Electric Iguana Paintball > http://www.electriciguanapaintball.com > >
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