Mounting Camera on Rig

[Ramination]

Hey all! I know some of you mount GoPro or similar cameras to your rigs, and for you I have a question! Are you mounting your cameras directly to the frame?

I have a ContourHD camera, and I have made a couple of short videos, testing out how it works. My camera is mounted on the drivers side of the body, and I have pretty soft springs so the camera really weighs the rig down to that side, and I am getting a lot of vibration from spinning the tires on rocks, or when I go with any speed on dirt. Like I said, I mounted the camera to the body for the time being, and I think that is adding to the vibration issue. I thought about mounting it inside the body, and cutting a hole in the windshield but I am not sure on that yet. Looking for ideas!

Can I see some pics of cameras mounted on your rig?

Heres a few of mine:

[MikeyBike]

I use the GoPro and I made a couple different mounts for it. Sadly, with the weight of the cameras you are going to have issues no mater where you mount it. I have used it on my Super class truck and it is a bit better, mind you it is a huge super truck so there is lots of options. No mater where I have tried to mount it, the weight throws off the balance of the truck. I only mount mine when I want to make a short video, comping with the camer on is NOT an option for me. I have mounted it in my Slash inside the body with a hole in the windsheild with a bit better success.

[SmokeScream]

i am going to try and mount my gopro to front somehow. maybe off of servo. i have it mounted on top but it makes it so top heavy.

[Harley]

Here is how I did mine in my comp rig. You can check all my videos on YouTube. I have a bunch of on board stuff.

Originally Posted by Harley0706

Just finishing up the camera mount now.

Originally Posted by Harley0706

Originally Posted by Harley0706

On-Board with

[Harley]

Here is what I did with my scale rig that had the camera controlled off of a servo.

Originally Posted by Harley0706

Camera System

The point of what I want to accomplish with this rig is to take realistic scale on-board video. I plan on installing a full dash and whatever else may be in the camera's view. The outward appearance will get lots of attention as well but I may not be as picky as I normally would be.

The camera won't just be mounted in the rig however. It will be mounted on a base that is attached to a Futaba servo. Using the the Futaba 4PK I will be able to control the camera independantly or mix it with the steering. I will post a video of how the radio will function as well

Originally Posted by Harley0706

Just some quick shots of the camera mount. Going to fire up the CNC tonight still, my neighbors are too old to hear anyway

Originally Posted by Harley0706

Part 2 - Camera System Fabrication

I ran through the fabrication last night so that I could get it to Jerry today. The plate that mounts the servo to the frame is not final. I will mill a final piece on the CNC that moves the servo in 1/8" closer to the motor. One thing I did want was SOME bounce to the mount. So that it looks like your head is getting thrown around in rough terrain. Get it?

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Originally Posted by Harley0706

Part 2.1 - Camera System Test Video

A quick clip of the camera control and view from the cab.

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Originally Posted by Harley0706

Here's the video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFssjsUEx-8

Originally Posted by Harley0706

Alright video number 2 is up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpTDDqp67Js

[Ramination]

Nice work Harley!

I am not into comps, so that isn't really an issue for me, all my driving is just for fun! So I don't mind the weight bais being thrown off that much, it just makes some obsticles harder than they should be.

I was thinking of making a removable mount that would mount the camera remotely from the rig and point it back towards the rig, but I fear that will throw the weight off too much. Maybe someday. Anyone else use the Contour like me? lol

[beauregard]

You might like this video..

[beauregard]

Here is his setup in use..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvncu...eature=channel

[beauregard]

And actual info on setup..


http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?u=152354

[beauregard]

Just watched your videos.. Awesome time lapse.. You need to set that up as an FPV

[Harley]

Originally Posted by beauregard

just watched your videos.. Awesome time lapse.. You need to set that up as an fpv

fpv?

[Ramination]

Wow, this is some really great information guys, thanks for your responses.

[2brokefor1:1]

A buddy of mine got some of these for 1.25 a piece....Pretty amazing quality for the price. Tiny too.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT

here is the vid he shot with them:

http://sykesweb.smugmug.com/Hobbies/...811_XHoYE-A-LB

[noogles]

Originally Posted by 2brokefor1:1

A buddy of mine got some of these for 1.25 a piece....Pretty amazing quality for the price. Tiny too.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT

here is the vid he shot with them:

http://sykesweb.smugmug.com/Hobbies/...811_XHoYE-A-LB

that's so amazing