Helmet cam on RC?

sheepofblue · 04-12-2005, 1:54 PM

I am thinking of hooking the helmet cam up for Grattan. I like the concept of putting it in a headlight but need to put the actual camera somewhere. Has anyone seen a setup before? Also down the road it will likely get track plastic so I loose the headlight any thoughts?

Thanks,
The Plotting Blue One

ND4SPD · 04-12-2005, 2:17 PM

Red Rider has a pretty sweet setup. I'm sure he can give you some pointers.

Red Rider · 04-12-2005, 2:40 PM

Can't help you with an RC51, but the trunk on my 929 works great for storing the camcorder. I ran the wiring for both front and rear cams, the LANC switch, and the forward/rear selector switch under the fairings to the trunk. The camcorder is protected from vibrations with several layers of foam rubber. The setup works pretty well...

edit: I mounted the forward cam underneath the headlight on the fairing, and the rear cam on top of the rear cowling. Dual-Lok tape works well at holding them in place. Let me know if you have any questions, Sheep.

sheepofblue · 04-12-2005, 2:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Rider

Can't help you with an RC51, but the trunk on my 929 works great for storing the camcorder. I ran the wiring for both front and rear cams, the LANC switch, and the forward/rear selector switch under the fairings to the trunk. The camcorder is protected from vibrations with several layers of foam rubber. The setup works pretty well...

edit: I mounted the forward cam underneath the headlight on the fairing, and the rear cam on top of the rear cowling. Dual-Lok tape works well at holding them in place. Let me know if you have any questions, Sheep.

Thanks I got the huge truck also on the RC and some foam I saved

Any tips on wires around the triples, I assume wire tires and run over center with some slack for turning? I should even be able to do some road time practice by putting it in the bright boot.

Red Rider · 04-12-2005, 2:57 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepofblue

Thanks I got the huge truck also on the RC and some foam I saved

Any tips on wires around the triples, I assume wire tires and run over center with some slack for turning?

I wasn't sure if the RC's trunk was big enough.

Just be careful when you run the wires that they don't get pinched or chafed and you should be fine. I tried to keep everything hidden by routing them behind the plastics and used a lot of zip ties. I'm going to play around with different mounting locations this year to get different POV's for some variety in footage (plus I want to see my suspension in action).

NinerPilot · 04-13-2005, 6:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Rider

I'm going to play around with different mounting locations this year to get different POV's for some variety in footage (plus I want to see my suspension in action).

I shot a run through the Gap with Sheep's cam on my 929 last weekend and had it watching the front wheel... Pretty sweet! Ill post a bit of it up when I get it finished.
Chris

sheepofblue · 04-13-2005, 9:50 PM

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Originally Posted by NinerPilot

I shot a run through the Gap with Sheep's cam on my 929 last weekend and had it watching the front wheel... Pretty sweet! Ill post a bit of it up when I get it finished.
Chris

Does it include the blue lights incident?