Wireless camera for viewing the score

[RvdB]

A Time ago there was an article on this site from a guy that built a wireless cam to view the target.

But i can't find it anymore, does someone knows where it is ?

tnx


sorry for bad englisch

 

[quackgr]

I got two of them, my brother made them. It uses a home security cam transmitter and receiver, he built the ant. and I supply the video cam, works great out to 1000 yids.
Gerald

 

[rustycj8]

RvdB, If you are like me and not too electronically proficient
you might want to look at either remote control airplane sites
or video baby monitors. I'm not sure at what distance you are
looking to view from but they may have something that would work for you. I'm looking at a few right now as I have an old Sharp
video camera with a 4" screen that I'm going to try and use for this very purpose. Good luck. Dave

 

[cwood3]

You guys ever see that movie with Tom Selleck "Quigley Down Under"...? I think it's great we have all this technology nowadays. I'm in the process of deciding on optics for my 6mm BR and it gets so frustrating that I often lean back and sigh and think "what would old Quigley do?"

In all reality, I'd like to rig up something that has enough portability to take to several places to set up.

Thanks,

CW

 

[jwax]

Where exactly is the camera located? How is it protected from bullets?

 

[flatlander]

It looks like Forest's system would be a great solution to the need for seeing hits at 1000yds. What I'd really like to be able to find is a program that would recognize & record each bullet hole with its shot number visible on screen. Having to run the remote camera's feed through a laptop to the larger display would be a very small price to pay in order to have the ability to shoot a complete LR prone match without the need for pit service. Not only would it allow you to shoot matches w/o pits, but think of the meaningful amount of feedback you'd get on your wind doping skill. I googled for such a program, but so far, all I've found were complete electronic target systems - I assume that's something like what they set up in Atlanta a few years ago. That's far more expensive than what I'm interested in for use on my own 1000yd. range.

 

[Forum Boss]

Dennis,

The two electronic target systems that I know of,there may be more) both come from Europe. One system is built by Norway’s Kongsberg Mikroelektronikk AS, and the other by Sius Ascor of Switzerland.

There are links to videos showing both systems in this bulletin item:

http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/2008/09/19/high-tech-target-system-score-shots-automatically/

Both set-ups are quite expensive.

I think it might be possible for someone to invent a program that would take a video image and plot the scores based on a software template. But, of course the target image would have to be a set size, or the ring diameters would have to be calibrated each time you turned on the camera. I don't know anyone who has done this yet.

 

[memilanuk]

Just an observation from looking at the pictures of Forrest's setup... it doesn't look like it uses directional high-gain antennae. Almost every setup that I've looked into,and I looked into a fair number of receiver/transmitter arrangements) that did not use high-gain antenna but had enough power to transmit the distances we are talking about,600-1000yd+) crossed the line into the realm where an FCC Amateur Radio Licences,ARL) would be required to meet the letter of the law. Anybody know for sure whether his setup is under or over the limit?

 

[Taildrag15X]

We've been running about the same system for almost 3 years, theres no mention of a ARL need to purchase or use the system. The short range system,300-400 Yds.) transmitts on UHF 14 or cable 52, we've never had any complaints while at the range using either system. Since I use a 12 volt 9" TV for a monitor, I mark my hits with a grease pencil on the picture, with my long distance set up I use a 15" TV/VCR set and also record the hits on tape and mark the screen as I go.

 

[wal]

Are these wireless cameras for viewing shots being used in competition.,IBS 1000 yard)

wal

 

[memilanuk]

Taildrag,

Not having said ARL, my understanding of the requirements are not complete... that said, I believe there is nothing stopping you from purchasing or using said components... sometimes there may be a,very) small blurb from the vendor mentioning ARL requirements, but they tend to be vague and leave it up to you to figure out whether you really need one. As for enforcement... probably just waiting for someone to complain about interference enough to cause a stink. If your range is in a relatively remote area, doubtful. Mine is right next to a residential area, which continues to encroach around it constantly, hence my concern.

Monte

 

[Taildrag15X]

We have the same problem with homes and also the Range is set in the middle of a year round campground. With two houseing projects going up with in a quater mile of the firing line, and more year round campsites being built. My friend and I looked high and low to find out what is truly LEGAL for us to use, the only Trans/Receivers that we saw that needed an FCC or ARL was the 1+ mile systems that cost way more than I would spend. I have talked to my brother who has been involved in HAM since the 50's to see if he could find out any info for me. I'll post after I hear back from him.

 

[jwax]

The manufacturer of any transmitting system must reveal the need for a licensed amateur radio operator if it is broadcasting in the amateur bands. Pirate transmitters exist, and are subject to fines from the FCC.
Here's an example of a legal system that's affordable too:
http://www.supercircuits.com/Wireless-Devices/Receivers/GS-1
John