FlyCamOne2

Flyboone · Mar 06, 2008, 10:23 AM

AA1130 Acme "FlyCamOne2" Micro Video Camera

NEW! Version-2: 3" x 1-1/2" x 1/2" (camera only), 1 oz. V.2 changes include: larger resolution, LCD display, rotating lens, longer battery life, and a thermal activated motion detector. Video camera includes audio, still photos, a voice recorder, USB drive, and a Webcam. Unit is small enough to mount on just about any model airplane, small parkflyers, RC cars, trains, skate boards, or even a kite. Can be remotely activated using an additional servo. Videos are recorded with a resolution of 640x480 for clear playback, complete with sound, and 1280x1024 pixels for still photos. Camera lens rotates 90 degrees so you can take photos or video from multiple angles. Built-in rechargeable 200 mAh Li-Ion battery that charges via the USB port on your computer in about 1 to 1-1/2 hours. For video and audio-recordings, FlyCamOne2 requires a minimum sustained write speed of 9 megabytes (MB) per second and a read speed of 10MB per second (not included). With a 2GB SD card (not included) the video recording time is about 30 minutes. Webcam use requires the included software and USB cable. No software required for all other uses! You can edit and compress the .avi video files using Windows Movie Maker, included with Windows XP SP2 and Windows Vista.

For more information and to watch the video click HERE

Use this thread to discuss any and all things related to FlyCamOne2

mjp · Mar 07, 2008, 10:55 AM

What are you guys using as a connector for remote operation?

Also is the mounting platform substantial enough not to fall off in flight or is there additional mounting needed... seems like the base may separate from the camera

kdemele · Mar 07, 2008, 10:59 AM

Just wanted to let everyone know, this works great in skydiving. the velcro mounting and a little gaffer tape holds it in place like a charm and at 120 mph free fall. Takes great video for training purposes and downloads like a charm to the computer. All my skydiving friends are so hooked they will soon be purchasing. thanks again for a new fun toy.

Flyboone · Mar 07, 2008, 12:09 PM

We haven't seen a cable for the remote activation yet. You could make one up yourself if you like. All you need to do is short pins 1 & 3 to "trigger" the camera. The base holds up well under flight loads. It slides to lock in place on the mount.

Thanks,
Jason Cole

mjp · Mar 07, 2008, 12:17 PM

jason outside pins? I thought I read pin 1 and 3 were to be shorted ??

Please explain the difference in what you said to what is printed ?

Mark

Flyboone · Mar 07, 2008, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjp

jason outside pins? I thought I read pin 1 and 3 were to be shorted ??

Please explain the difference in what you said to what is printed ?

Mark

Yep, my bad. It's 1 & 3. I heard two outside pins when it first came out and it stuck with me for some reason. Thanks for clearing that up.

Jason Cole

Crash One · Mar 09, 2008, 11:43 PM

Jason,
What's the correct format for the SD cards, FAT or FAT32?

Flyboone · Mar 10, 2008, 10:48 AM

I wish I knew, but I have no idea. I believe it takes care of the formating automatically when it sees the drive.

Jason Cole

Flyboone · Mar 10, 2008, 04:26 PM

Hey guys,
The Ezone review just came out. You can see it here http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=800950

Thanks,
Jason Cole
Hobby Lobby

TheBum · Mar 14, 2008, 10:33 PM

Now would be a good time to buy one. Hobby Lobby is throwing one of their once-in-a-blue-moon 20% off sales. Mine has been ordered.

Andy W · Mar 15, 2008, 06:52 AM

There's a good thread on it here:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=749292
..a

Fairmont · Mar 30, 2008, 07:18 PM

Seems like they could do better than 1.3 megapix.

I wish they offered a still photo only model that had better resolution. 1.3 is from the 90s.

tend2it · Apr 03, 2008, 05:20 PM

Has anyone been having problems with Video Endless (UE) mode starting but not turning off? ... it is posing a BIG problem for actually finishing a video capture and writing it to SD (2GB Sandisk Ultra).

Here is the sequence ...
Select UE mode
Press shutter button
Recording start indicated by the running dots
Go fly for 3-5 mins ...
Land and Press the shutter button

The running dots continue ... no way to stop ... have to power off ... doesn't save anything.

Tried to let it run till batt low would auto shut off ... still doesn't save anything.

For short captures < 1.5 mins it seems to works fine. Could it be related to the SD being too slow?

Do I have a faulty unit? ... or do I need a faster performance SD card? I've read that if the SD card is too slow, it will shutoff ... but what about the converse? ... I'm still using the stock firmware and haven't upgraded to the latest yet.

Any inputs would be helpful ...

--Eric--

forrestfrank · Apr 05, 2008, 01:33 PM

Maybe someone can advise. I just got a FCO2 and followed the instructions. However, the LCD display shows "WC" and I can not get it to do anything else. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this problem and resolved it? Maybe I got a lemon or it's just good ole pilot error....

TheBum · Apr 05, 2008, 06:34 PM

Is it doing this when disconnected from your computer and when the power switch is on? It might lock in WC or PC mode if it's connected to your computer.

Mar 06, 2008, 10:23 AM	#1
Flyboone https://twitter.com/flyboone Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Nashville,TN Posts: 1,551	FlyCamOne2 AA1130 Acme "FlyCamOne2" Micro Video Camera NEW! Version-2: 3" x 1-1/2" x 1/2" (camera only), 1 oz. V.2 changes include: larger resolution, LCD display, rotating lens, longer battery life, and a thermal activated motion detector. Video camera includes audio, still photos, a voice recorder, USB drive, and a Webcam. Unit is small enough to mount on just about any model airplane, small parkflyers, RC cars, trains, skate boards, or even a kite. Can be remotely activated using an additional servo. Videos are recorded with a resolution of 640x480 for clear playback, complete with sound, and 1280x1024 pixels for still photos. Camera lens rotates 90 degrees so you can take photos or video from multiple angles. Built-in rechargeable 200 mAh Li-Ion battery that charges via the USB port on your computer in about 1 to 1-1/2 hours. For video and audio-recordings, FlyCamOne2 requires a minimum sustained write speed of 9 megabytes (MB) per second and a read speed of 10MB per second (not included). With a 2GB SD card (not included) the video recording time is about 30 minutes. Webcam use requires the included software and USB cable. No software required for all other uses! You can edit and compress the .avi video files using Windows Movie Maker, included with Windows XP SP2 and Windows Vista. For more information and to watch the video click HERE Use this thread to discuss any and all things related to FlyCamOne2 Last edited by Flyboone; Mar 06, 2008 at 03:17 PM.

Mar 07, 2008, 10:59 AM	#3
kdemele Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 1	Using during skydiving Just wanted to let everyone know, this works great in skydiving. the velcro mounting and a little gaffer tape holds it in place like a charm and at 120 mph free fall. Takes great video for training purposes and downloads like a charm to the computer. All my skydiving friends are so hooked they will soon be purchasing. thanks again for a new fun toy.

Mar 07, 2008, 12:09 PM	#4
Flyboone https://twitter.com/flyboone Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Nashville,TN Posts: 1,551	We haven't seen a cable for the remote activation yet. You could make one up yourself if you like. All you need to do is short pins 1 & 3 to "trigger" the camera. The base holds up well under flight loads. It slides to lock in place on the mount. Thanks, Jason Cole Last edited by Flyboone; Mar 07, 2008 at 05:14 PM.

Apr 03, 2008, 05:20 PM	#13
tend2it Wow That's Cool! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 2,214	UE won't turn off!!! Has anyone been having problems with Video Endless (UE) mode starting but not turning off? ... it is posing a BIG problem for actually finishing a video capture and writing it to SD (2GB Sandisk Ultra). Here is the sequence ... Select UE mode Press shutter button Recording start indicated by the running dots Go fly for 3-5 mins ... Land and Press the shutter button The running dots continue ... no way to stop ... have to power off ... doesn't save anything. Tried to let it run till batt low would auto shut off ... still doesn't save anything. For short captures < 1.5 mins it seems to works fine. Could it be related to the SD being too slow? Do I have a faulty unit? ... or do I need a faster performance SD card? I've read that if the SD card is too slow, it will shutoff ... but what about the converse? ... I'm still using the stock firmware and haven't upgraded to the latest yet. Any inputs would be helpful ... --Eric-- Last edited by tend2it; Apr 03, 2008 at 05:43 PM.

Apr 05, 2008, 01:33 PM	#14
forrestfrank Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3	Need Help Please Maybe someone can advise. I just got a FCO2 and followed the instructions. However, the LCD display shows "WC" and I can not get it to do anything else. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this problem and resolved it? Maybe I got a lemon or it's just good ole pilot error....

Mar 07, 2008, 10:55 AM	#2
mjp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 114	What are you guys using as a connector for remote operation? Also is the mounting platform substantial enough not to fall off in flight or is there additional mounting needed... seems like the base may separate from the camera

Mar 07, 2008, 12:17 PM	#5
mjp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 114	jason outside pins? I thought I read pin 1 and 3 were to be shorted ?? Please explain the difference in what you said to what is printed ? Mark

Mar 09, 2008, 11:43 PM	#7
Crash One Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 166	Jason, What's the correct format for the SD cards, FAT or FAT32?

Mar 10, 2008, 10:48 AM	#8
Flyboone https://twitter.com/flyboone Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Nashville,TN Posts: 1,551	I wish I knew, but I have no idea. I believe it takes care of the formating automatically when it sees the drive. Jason Cole

Mar 10, 2008, 04:26 PM	#9
Flyboone https://twitter.com/flyboone Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Nashville,TN Posts: 1,551	Hey guys, The Ezone review just came out. You can see it here http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=800950 Thanks, Jason Cole Hobby Lobby

Mar 14, 2008, 10:33 PM	#10
TheBum Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 949	Now would be a good time to buy one. Hobby Lobby is throwing one of their once-in-a-blue-moon 20% off sales. Mine has been ordered.

Mar 15, 2008, 06:52 AM	#11
Andy W That sickening crunch.. Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 39,777	There's a good thread on it here: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=749292 ..a

Mar 30, 2008, 07:18 PM	#12
Fairmont Darn trees!!! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 427	Seems like they could do better than 1.3 megapix. I wish they offered a still photo only model that had better resolution. 1.3 is from the 90s.

Apr 05, 2008, 06:34 PM	#15
TheBum Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 949	Is it doing this when disconnected from your computer and when the power switch is on? It might lock in WC or PC mode if it's connected to your computer.