JIA's IFS Ultra4 build

[Evilsage]

One of the best combo's Ive seen so far, great job!

[Grizzly4x4]

Oh man this this is looking good. I can't wait for more video.

Most RC trucks are too fast for video so plan on slowing down alot of your footage Jason.

[JasonInAugusta]

Originally Posted by Evilsage

One of the best combo's Ive seen so far, great job!

Thanks, man.

Originally Posted by Grizzly4x4

Oh man this this is looking good. I can't wait for more video.

Most RC trucks are too fast for video so plan on slowing down alot of your footage Jason.

Yeah, I'm researching editing software. Looking for something that won't bust the wallet and won't puke when I throw higher frame rates at it.

Got some parts today.



And Chris...speaking of video, I went to Home Depot and got some GoPro parts.

[CarterFab]

You've got me curios on the GOPRO mods. Ready to see this thing buttoned up.


Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose

[frdtrkguy]

Sooo,, the chase rig gonna be a solid axled EXO?

[JasonInAugusta]

Pics and a test video of the first GoPro mount.

Top mount installed. Just a caster wheel, some 8-32 hardware, and some 1/8" MDF to spread the load across the top section of cage.


On the rig


Mounted the pipe and GoPro. Used a long socket on the opposite end - just Duct taped it in place to balance everything. Socket is lighter than the GoPro, just needed to mount it farther from the pivot than the GoPro. Physics and stuff.


Stationary test

from Jason Carter on Vimeo.

[Colby]

That's incredible

[JasonInAugusta]

Originally Posted by Colby

That's incredible

Thanks, dude.

I have to say, I got the idea from magic2002's video.

I posted asking for pics/info, studied the shadows in his video, then used the Google-Fu to see if what I was thinking was going on was correct.

$15 later I had everything to make one.

[frdtrkguy]

huh.. I thought you were building a separate rig for camera duties..

[Grizzly4x4]

Originally Posted by JasonInAugusta

Yeah, I'm researching editing software. Looking for something that won't bust the wallet and won't puke when I throw higher frame rates at it.




And Chris...speaking of video, I went to Home Depot and got some GoPro parts.

I use Cyberlink Powerdirector 8 and it works very well with 60 fps HD video. I have not played with 120fps yet though.
You can download a trial version and I think I paid $60 or so for my full version. That was the best one I could find for under $100 and the review I read on Cnet put it in the top 3 of their list.

Powerdirector 10 is supposed to be even better.
Video Editing Software Review 2012 | Best Video Editor Software | Video Editing - TopTenREVIEWS

I am so impressed with the swivel mount. Holy crap that is cool.

[JasonInAugusta]

Originally Posted by frdtrkguy

huh.. I thought you were building a separate rig for camera duties..

Not yet, I'm not.

Give a dude some time!

I plan to have multiple camera views in the video. While I'm building the rig I'm also thinking about how to mount the cameras to get some cool shots.

So far I have two locations nailed down for sure. The chase rig will get built at some point, need to get a lot closer to getting this wrapped up before I start the chase rig.

Grizz, thanks. I'll look into it.


Action test is uploading.

[doublej]

Mate that is to coolest camera mount I have ever seen.
Wonder if I could drive NWSC with one......Hrmmm

[JasonInAugusta]

Originally Posted by doublej

Mate that is to coolest camera mount I have ever seen.
Wonder if I could drive NWSC with one......Hrmmm

To do that I'd make the counterbalance side shorter than the camera side, but that would increase the weight needed on the counterbalance to balance the mount. If you have two GoPros you could mount them equidistant and be good to go.

[doublej]

Originally Posted by JasonInAugusta

To do that I'd make the counterbalance side shorter than the camera side, but that would increase the weight needed on the counterbalance to balance the mount. If you have two GoPros you could mount them equidistant and be good to go.

STOP MAN STOP! For the love of GOD-STOP!
You are giving me way to many ideas. lol

Wife liked it though - its on!

[JasonInAugusta]

Action test is finally uploaded.

from Jason Carter on Vimeo.

[ohh EPiC FAiL]

that's fantastic! i was having trouble understanding how the mount was going to operate, but that is just awesome!

[CarterFab]

So awesome and so simple. Got to get me a GOPRO.


Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose

[Debonair]

Just finished reading the entire thread. Great work and ideas. Love the swivel camera mount video.

[dirk379]

Wow first time i've seen a swivel mount like that, gonna have to look into it.

Originally Posted by CarterFab

So awesome and so simple. Got to get me a GOPRO.

x2, as soon as rpp gets them in i'll probably pick one up.

[Hittman]

That is really sick.. It gives a whole new perspective of the rig.. Very nice