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Jun 27, 2001, 07:16 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Santa Clara, CA, USA
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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 |
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Jun 27, 2001, 07:47 PM
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Swine Flew? Who Knew!
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Hayward, CA
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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 |
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Jun 27, 2001, 09:16 PM
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rcrick
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Prentiss, Ms.
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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. |
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Jun 28, 2001, 12:10 AM
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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 |
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Jun 28, 2001, 11:05 AM
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Location: Broomfield, CO, USA
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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." |
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Jun 30, 2001, 01:46 AM
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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 |
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Jul 03, 2001, 06:13 PM
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Location: Broomfield, CO, USA
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Now Charles, you can't go teasing us with information but not giving us the details
 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/ |
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Jul 03, 2001, 08:09 PM
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Location: Santa Clara, CA, USA
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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? Enjoy, Charles |
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Jul 05, 2001, 05:22 PM
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Location: Santa Clara, CA, USA
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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 |
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Jul 06, 2001, 12:17 AM
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Never slow down never grow old
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Oceanslide, CA
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I checked out getting a Ham license. I take it that all we need nowadays for using 900mhz is the Technician? |
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