I really wanted to take high definition photo's and film using my multi rotor ( the H- copter ) so i decided to swap the FPV gear for a digital camera.
I mounted the camera easily ( and no it isnt anti vibration mounted but it seems OK for now , but if you have any ideas for mounts please post ), but set out to make a button press
My solution is very simple (argueably crude) .
The servo arm was dramatically shortened in order to provide a higher torque "push" . i could have used a larger servo but in order to access the power button a smaller (3.7g) servo was used.
The servo is plugged into the gear/ aux plug , which means no self levelling though (kk2 board used). By adjusting the Travel Adj settings it ensures the shortened servo arms presses the correct amount.
I used tie-wraps as it allows for super easy adjustment before final tightening.
The results were very pleasing :)
Kit used -
3.7gram servo
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__5459__Hobby_King_3_7g_4kg_10sec_Micro_Servo.html
10cm servo extension wire
Samsung St 66
Micro Sd card 8GB
Camera screw
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kaavie-Adapter-Trigger-Microphone-Digital/dp/B004KIVTQ2/ref=pd_sim_ce_1
Total cost around £85 (camera being 70 - nought from Jessops )
or $130 . (mount costing £7 or $11)
Thanks from Eddie - Doctor3
please rate :)
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Urm yepp seeing as i dont feel inclined to be hobbyking biased anymore i found the best places was ebay and amazon.
Stand -
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004LDURVE/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00
Camera -
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001GQ7QZY/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
Screen -
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005Q6JNV0/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00
and various 3 cell lipos ( i would just go for cheap ones as no real current draw)
however the transmitter is up to you really. if you've got a 2.4ghz contoller then dont get a 2.4ghz fpv gear. ebay sells cheap and powerful stuff - depends on your price range. 900mhz , 1.2 ghz are way cheaper and more powerful longer range etc. but are "slightly " illegal
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