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The Cyclist the Camera and the Carriage Clock
I'm the kind of person who loves making solutions to problems which
don't really exist. Hence one day I wondered if I could attach my digi-cam to my bike in such a way to avoid smashing my camera to bits when I stack (I stack - lots) in order to take short video clips that would probably be of interest to no-one but myself and a couple of weirdos who frequent this group (alright Shaun!). I wanted to make something that would protect the camera whilst still allowing quick access to the controls, and also something that could detatch in the case of a direct impact to try and reduce the damage. Carriage clock-cam was born http://steve-t.fotopic.net/c588680.html Total cost was =A31.80 - =A31 for the clock, 20p for a sheet of stainless steel and 50p for four bolts the same spec as a tripod mount. I also used a piece of mouse mat on the base for cushioning and a cork place mat to hold the bold captive and provide grip for the camera. Originally I hoped (rather naively I now realise) that the 'case' would attach to the stainless steel 'mount' through velco, thus allowing it to detatch easily. Let me tell you, velco is sh1t, and trying to glue velco to ss is also near impossible. The hi-tech solution involved elastic bands. These worked fine but more would be better... If anyones still reading this by now, good for you, I've uploaded a sample vid of the results here (6.5mb) http://savefile.com/filehost/files.php?fid=3D1030819 Steve. |
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spademan o---[) * wrote:
I'm the kind of person who loves making solutions to problems which don't really exist. Hence one day I wondered if I could attach my digi-cam to my bike in such a way to avoid smashing my camera to bits when I stack (I stack - lots) in order to take short video clips that would probably be of interest to no-one but myself and a couple of weirdos who frequent this group (alright Shaun!). I wanted to make something that would protect the camera whilst still allowing quick access to the controls, and also something that could detatch in the case of a direct impact to try and reduce the damage. Carriage clock-cam was born http://steve-t.fotopic.net/c588680.html Total cost was £1.80 - £1 for the clock, 20p for a sheet of stainless steel and 50p for four bolts the same spec as a tripod mount. I also used a piece of mouse mat on the base for cushioning and a cork place mat to hold the bold captive and provide grip for the camera. Originally I hoped (rather naively I now realise) that the 'case' would attach to the stainless steel 'mount' through velco, thus allowing it to detatch easily. Let me tell you, velco is sh1t, and trying to glue velco to ss is also near impossible. The hi-tech solution involved elastic bands. These worked fine but more would be better... If anyones still reading this by now, good for you, I've uploaded a sample vid of the results here (6.5mb) http://savefile.com/filehost/files.php?fid=1030819 Steve. OMFG! You are a looney! But, I've got to admit it was entertaining. ARe you bunny hopping or are there jumps I'm not seeing. You hear the sound stop and then bam it's going again. Now, you have to build some shock absorbtion into the box. Also, you must have some long ass fingers or giant hands. Maybe it's the angle but your brake levers look like they are miles from the grips. -- o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-o www.schnauzers.ws |
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"Ride-A-Lot" wrote in message ... spademan o---[) * wrote: I'm the kind of person who loves making solutions to problems which don't really exist. Hence one day I wondered if I could attach my digi-cam to my bike in such a way to avoid smashing my camera to bits when I stack (I stack - lots) in order to take short video clips that would probably be of interest to no-one but myself and a couple of weirdos who frequent this group (alright Shaun!). I wanted to make something that would protect the camera whilst still allowing quick access to the controls, and also something that could detatch in the case of a direct impact to try and reduce the damage. Carriage clock-cam was born http://steve-t.fotopic.net/c588680.html Total cost was £1.80 - £1 for the clock, 20p for a sheet of stainless steel and 50p for four bolts the same spec as a tripod mount. I also used a piece of mouse mat on the base for cushioning and a cork place mat to hold the bold captive and provide grip for the camera. Originally I hoped (rather naively I now realise) that the 'case' would attach to the stainless steel 'mount' through velco, thus allowing it to detatch easily. Let me tell you, velco is sh1t, and trying to glue velco to ss is also near impossible. The hi-tech solution involved elastic bands. These worked fine but more would be better... If anyones still reading this by now, good for you, I've uploaded a sample vid of the results here (6.5mb) http://savefile.com/filehost/files.php?fid=1030819 Steve. OMFG! You are a looney! But, I've got to admit it was entertaining. ARe you bunny hopping or are there jumps I'm not seeing. There's some great jumps, gaps etc. - hard to see because of the speed, shaking and lighting. You hear the sound stop and then bam it's going again. Now, you have to build some shock absorbtion into the box. Also, you must have some long ass fingers or giant hands. Maybe it's the angle but your brake levers look like they are miles from the grips. He's part spider monkey - leave him alone. Shaun aRe |
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Ride-A-Lot wrote:
OMFG! You are a looney! But, I've got to admit it was entertaining. ah excellent, job done. ARe you bunny hopping or are there jumps I'm not seeing. Small jumps, they blend in with the ground quite well... You hear the sound stop and then bam it's going again. Now, you have to build some shock absorbtion into the box. I think its always going to be a problem with the camera mounted on the bike, more elastic bands holding the camera steady would help. Also, you must have some long ass fingers or giant hands. Maybe it's the angle but your brake levers look like they are miles from the grips. Probably the angle, I'm running gripshift so have to have the levers inboard quite a lot. Steve. |
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"spademan o---[) *" wrote in message ups.com... I'm the kind of person who loves making solutions to problems which don't really exist. ____ Me too ut I have more fun inventing problems for solutions that don't exist. Hence one day I wondered if I could attach my digi-cam to my bike in such a way to avoid smashing my camera to bits when I stack (I stack - lots) in order to take short video clips that would probably be of interest to no-one but myself and a couple of weirdos who frequent this group (alright Shaun!). ________ Indeed I am both of them. I wanted to make something that would protect the camera whilst still allowing quick access to the controls, and also something that could detatch in the case of a direct impact to try and reduce the damage. Carriage clock-cam was born http://steve-t.fotopic.net/c588680.html Total cost was £1.80 - £1 for the clock, 20p for a sheet of stainless steel and 50p for four bolts the same spec as a tripod mount. I also used a piece of mouse mat on the base for cushioning and a cork place mat to hold the bold captive and provide grip for the camera. ________ You shoulda oughta maybe prolly used a Donegal place mat, but ne'er mind mate... Originally I hoped (rather naively I now realise) that the 'case' would attach to the stainless steel 'mount' through velco, thus allowing it to detatch easily. Let me tell you, velco is sh1t, and trying to glue velco to ss is also near impossible. The hi-tech solution involved elastic bands. These worked fine but more would be better... __________ You need industrial strength self adhesive velcro, and industrial strength superglue... and industrial strength peristance... If anyones still reading this by now, good for you, I've uploaded a sample vid of the results here (6.5mb) http://savefile.com/filehost/files.php?fid=1030819 Steve. ________ I enjoyed it! Cool little s/t run with jumps in a nice forest - awww! ',;~}~ Cheers Steve! Shaun aRe -- Whenever I talk in circles, all the squares go elsewhere. |
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Me too ut I have more fun inventing problems for solutions that don't exist.
If you've come up with the problem the solution can't be far behind, necessity being the mother of invention and all that. In any case I've seen you're bike and it's covered in practical solutions to problems no-one else has... cork place mat to hold the bold captive and provide grip for the camera. You shoulda oughta maybe prolly used a Donegal place mat, but ne'er mind mate... ahh but I've never been to Donegal, I have been to Cork though. You need industrial strength self adhesive velcro, and industrial strength superglue... and industrial strength peristance... Is there actually a thing as 'Indusrial strength' anything? or is it from the 'acme industrial strength glue' company? I enjoyed it! Cool little s/t run with jumps in a nice forest - awww! Yep its nice, some rad dood showed it to me one day. Steve. |
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"spademan o---[) *" wrote in message oups.com... Me too but I have more fun inventing problems for solutions that don't exist. If you've come up with the problem the solution can't be far behind, necessity being the mother of invention and all that. way to steal my point DoOoD, heheheheh... In any case I've seen you're bike and it's covered in practical solutions to problems no-one else has... Shillbut! They're just putting up with the problems is all. cork place mat to hold the bold captive and provide grip for the camera. You shoulda oughta maybe prolly used a Donegal place mat, but ne'er mind mate... ahh but I've never been to Donegal, I have been to Cork though. Exactly - woulda given you a chance for another trip. You need industrial strength self adhesive velcro, and industrial strength superglue... and industrial strength peristance... Is there actually a thing as 'Indusrial strength' anything? or is it from the 'acme industrial strength glue' company? Heheheheh, it's a phrase well used by supliers of 'stuff' to 'the industry' - sometimes it may be truthful, mostly it's just marketing ',;~}~ Our industrial strength super glue, is just, well, superglue in 'industrial' looking and sized packaging... I enjoyed it! Cool little s/t run with jumps in a nice forest - awww! Yep its nice, some rad dood showed it to me one day. Woah, like, who /was/ that DoOoD, and ****?!? Shaun aRe |
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"spademan o---[) *" wrote in message ups.com... I'm the kind of person who loves making solutions to problems which don't really exist. Gee. I love making problems with no solutions. Hence one day I wondered if I could attach my digi-cam to my bike in such a way to avoid smashing my camera to bits when I stack (I stack - lots) in order to take short video clips that would probably be of interest to no-one but myself and a couple of weirdos who frequent this group (alright Shaun!). I wanted to make something that would protect the camera whilst still allowing quick access to the controls, and also something that could detatch in the case of a direct impact to try and reduce the damage. Carriage clock-cam was born http://steve-t.fotopic.net/c588680.html Neat. I've thought of making some sort of helmet cam. -- 'Tire spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime'-rush |
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spademan o---[) * wrote:
snip If anyones still reading this by now, good for you, I've uploaded a sample vid of the results here (6.5mb) http://savefile.com/filehost/files.php?fid=1030819 Steve. I think I saw the Blair Witch! |
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spademan o---[) * wrote {post snippage}:
If anyones still reading this by now, good for you, I've uploaded a sample vid of the results here (6.5mb) http://savefile.com/filehost/files.php?fid=1030819 Your ground looks all funny -- kinda smooth and dark, with fluffy green stuff spread about and big black pointy things shooting straight up. Bizarre! Bill "there's 60 seconds of life I'll never retrieve" S. |
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