tiny wireless video camera?

[jas_Qfix]

Have seen that camera around for quite some time and I have not find good enough reason for me to shell out $329 for it.
My 2.4Ghz Tx/Rx with CCD camera system seems to be performing quite well. Have you seen my videos yet? Check out my site.
http://www.geocities.com/ctan060301/index.html
Enjoy,
Charles

[Duke58]

Q,
I've been playing with one for several months now and I'd say the range with the suggested reciever is lacking for aircraft use.The reciever is very sensitive to tune , as you have to turn a pot to tune in the signal . The unit does not like to be moved arround either, it would seem that the 2.4 GHZ models have the advantage off of the shelf. I've ran mine of the 10 cell motor pack and it worked the same as the 9 volt battery. I'm going to try some higher gain reciever antennas but that will mean getting somewhat directional.

Earl

[rcrick]

Q, Supercircuits reccomends the AVX900t4 transmitter for RC use. It is 900mhz fm and it weighs about .75 ounce. I have the AVX900T4 moddel witch is the same but larger. It works really well and I have got clear pictures from over 1500 ft. This with just a short vert. antenna on the receiver and transmitter. The receiver is freq. locked so there is no drift or any tuning.
You need a Ham tech class license but it is very easy to get now days.

[Q]

Anyone using the AVX-900-S5 wireless color video camera that SuperCircuits.Com sells?
http://64.132.25.173/servlet/cat/product/AVX900S5.html

Does it have pretty good image quality, etc....?
It says that it runs off a standard 9V battery, I'm trying to figure out if a lighter battery could be found to work with it, or even run it off the flight battery if possible.

Or does anyone have any other suggestions for a camera thats under 2oz approx.?

Thanks

[jas_Qfix]

rcrick,

So how heavy is the 1500' range Tx model AVX900T4. Do you know if it is AM or FM?

Thanks,
Charles

[yb2normal]

Description from supercircuits site:

"The new 900 megahertz AVX 900 T-4 video/audio transmitter is a tiny 1" wide X 1.95" high X a very slim .33" thick and weight is only 3/4 ounce. Power requirement is 12 volts at 250 milliamps. Transmits crystal clear video and audio. Standard RCA jacks are compatible with any of our plug and play cameras. Power output is a very strong 500 milliwatts for range of up to 1 mile with standard rubber whip antennas! Even longer ranges are attainable with the optional Yagi receiver antenna."

[jas_Qfix]

Here is a list to enlighten everyone interested in doing wireless video.
Quick description: LS kit wts 136gm $40. Add Radio and 15min Battery 217gm $170. Add xcam2 camera, X10-Tx and 15 min Battery 280gm and $300. Swap a better CCD camera, 284gm $410. Adding X-Y swivel camera control hardware, 303gm $480.

You can stop anywhere on the list that you feel comfortable.

That assumes you have Tx radio and charger, etc. When ready, I will post this on my web with pictures.

Have fun,
Charles
http://www.geocities.com/ctan060301/index.html

[jas_Qfix]

I just tried a newer CCD DSP brightness self-adjust camera and it works great. Run off 4.5-6v. Glass lens and real cheap.

Have fun,
Charles

[yb2normal]

Now Charles, you can't go teasing us with information but not giving us the details http://www.ezonemag.com/disc/smile.gif

Is it one of the panasonic units?

I just posted my first video from my new CCD camera that I got from supercircuits (model pc103xs)

See video number five on my site:
http://www.geocities.com/flyingvids/

[jas_Qfix]

ybnormal,

I have not post any of the newer cheaper CCD color cam yet. Most of what you have seen so far is from the Pana cam CX16153P.
The Pixera cam is heavier and bigger but $60 cheaper. Is that enough detail? http://www.ezonemag.com/disc/smile.gif

Enjoy,
Charles

[yb2normal]

Yes, that is enough detail http://www.ezonemag.com/disc/smile.gif

I can't wait to see the results.

Have fun,
Bill

[jas_Qfix]

yb2normal,

The video quality is just as good as the pana cam. The PCboard increased size is annoying. The DSP on board does a good job in white balancing or exposure control. The focus is much sharper than the Pana cam.

This is a keeper,
Charles

[rtideas]

Which Pixera cam, and where did you buy it from? How much did it cost?

rt

[jas_Qfix]

I got the Pixera from Halted store locally here( PXG-200 ) for $50. It has a dc-dc convertor built-in. If it is 9-12v I mightbe able to get rid of my Pt5041N.

Have fun,
Charles

[Troy]

Originally posted by rcrick:
Q, Supercircuits reccomends the AVX900t4 transmitter for RC use. It is 900mhz fm and it weighs about .75 ounce. I have the AVX900T4 moddel witch is the same but larger. It works really well and I have got clear pictures from over 1500 ft. This with just a short vert. antenna on the receiver and transmitter. The receiver is freq. locked so there is no drift or any tuning.
You need a Ham tech class license but it is very easy to get now days.

I checked out getting a Ham license. I take it that all we need nowadays for using 900mhz is the Technician?

[yb2normal]

Yup, that's my understanding.

A bit of irony for you here... The FCC "short" form for a technician class license runs 28 pages long http://www.ezonemag.com/disc/rolleyes.gif

Now to clarify, that's mostly instructions and rules for every permutation of radio installation on air, land and sea.

** rcrick, do you have any online video of your flights? I'm interested in the the 900mhz transmitter from supercircuit.

[This message has been edited by yb2normal (edited 07-06-2001).]

[rcrick]

I have a couple of videos posted at this site. They are using a 434mhz am transmitter. I have found the range to be about the same and the video with the 900mhz fm from Supercircuits is slightly better. http://www.squid-ink.com/hpn/rc-photos/index.htm

[jas_Qfix]

The bigger PC board camera flew well without inducing too much drag. This camera is a keeper.

Check out " 30 - Another Head-on Zagi fly-by ".

Enjoy,
Charles

My home page:

http://www.geocities.com/ctan060301/index.html

[Mighty Mik]

Originally posted by jas_Qfix:
I got the Pixera from Halted store locally here( PXG-200 ) for $50. It has a dc-dc convertor built-in. If it is 9-12v I mightbe able to get rid of my Pt5041N.

Have fun,
Charles

It's not on their web site... http://www.ezonemag.com/disc/frown.gif .

[jas_Qfix]

Here is Pixera site.
Charles http://www.pixera.com/PixeraCatalog/PXG-200ND-ST/pxg-200ND-st.htm