skymoo 0 #1 July 10, 2006 Well a few of you out there are using the HC3, and from what I have read, to your satisfaction. I will buy a camera (from your comments, I will go with the HC3). What helmets and casings are you using for this camera and how have the worked for you? Details such as if you need to screw it in each time, constant aming point are appreciated.http://www.childrenofthesky.com Freefly! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattM 0 #2 July 11, 2006 I'm using a HEAVILY modified TRV-70 box. Not perfect... but gets the job done. Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mysky 1 #3 July 20, 2006 TRV 70 box on what helmet? Bonehead xxxxxxx? There are 3 kinds of people in this world, those that know how to count, and those who don't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedKite 1 #5 July 20, 2006 This is mine! Red Kite Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skysurfcam 0 #6 August 8, 2006 I had the following requirements for the box. It had to accomidate and enclose the Giottos .45 wideangle I'd settled on. It needed to allow for a lanc attachment. I was happy to lose the strap and front connector cover. It had to seal, and allow a filter over the lens. It had to allow access to the on off switch, but protect the zoom, backlight and focus buttons. The camera had to slide in and out without the need for a mounting screw, but allways have the same aiming point. The camera (Cable side) http://www.adrenalens.com/hc3box/hc3cableside_2.jpg The Camera (Screen/button side) http://www.adrenalens.com/hc3box/hc3screeenside_2.jpg The old way to bulid a camera box: Go to the shed, measure measure measure, build a blank, build a mould, sand and bog, sand and bog, sand and bog, fiddle with resin and glass. Eventually you end up with a fiberglass or cf box. :( The new way to build a camera box. Go to the office. Measure, measure, measure. Fire up your laptop. Make sure you've got a copy of this. Build a virtual blank. Build a virtual box. Make sure you've got one of these. Hit print. Wait a while. Voila. No mess, no fuss. The Stratasys machine is basically a three dimensional printer capable of producing objects made from PVC. It builds the box up in tiny layers like an ink jet printer oozing toothpaste. There's no need to paint it, you just rub it with some acetonetill it shines, which smooths the outer surface, and helps buils strength. It's strong, lightweight and precise. The box. http://www.adrenalens.com/hc3box/front45_2.jpg This particular box was built as narrow as possible across the main body of the box. The curved runner hanging from the ceiling of the box holds the camera in place with a perfect interference fit, but avoids touching the backlight and focus buttons. The ceiling is high enough to alow clearance over the zoom toggle. Rear view http://www.adrenalens.com/hc3box/rear_2.jpg Interior http://www.adrenalens.com/hc3box/boxinterior_2.jpg There's a hole in the bottem for a lanc, with a plug that fills the hole when mounted to allow precise location of the lanc cable. The base has three recessed nutserts allowing mounting from below. The hinge fits into slots in the walls, and is glued in place. The door is held closed by a press clip and socket. The bungy hooks in place in case i forget to shut the door. The barrell is just long enough to encase the lens, then has a 52-55mm step screwed and glued in place, with a replaceable 55mm filter to protect the lens. http://www.adrenalens.com/hc3box/longside_2.jpg The body and door are just long enough to hold the camera and also has a spot to store the lens cap. The hinge and pivot poin of the door allows access to the on off toggle with the door open. http://www.adrenalens.com/hc3box/backopen_2.jpg In short, it's as good as we could make it. It fits perfectly where my PC101 used to live, and is lower profile. http://www.adrenalens.com/hc3box/onhelmet2_2.jpg http://www.adrenalens.com/hc3box/onhelmet1_2.jpg It's very handy having a teammate who sells and instructs CAD/CAM and rapid prototyping machines. I think that by the time we finished, Rob's patience in putting up with my "Is there any way we could make it do blah blah blah" questions was wearing thin, but it's a credit to him that he ended up with such a great product. Who'd have thought you'd be able to make a box like this: http://www.adrenalens.com/hc3box/cadcam.jpg Thanks Rob! Brother Wayward's rule of the day... "Never ever ever go skydiving without going parachuting immediately afterwards." 100% PURE ADRENALENS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 256 #7 August 8, 2006 Wow - thats some clever stuff!!! I'm guessing none of that stuff comes cheap....???!Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skysurfcam 0 #8 August 8, 2006 I did figure out the cost recovery, but it's pretty scary. Factor in the software, the printer, the materials, and the programming time, suddenly, it's about 1/2 the cost of the camera. It's way too much for JoeFreeflyer to invest in a camera box. I could imagine Hollywood buying them to protect crash camera's, but otherwise they're probably priceless. Bonehead and Cookie et al need not worry. My teammate made it for me. There isn't a price. We don't give each other bill's, we just know that if it needs to be done, it will be. Gotta love skydiving. Brother Wayward's rule of the day... "Never ever ever go skydiving without going parachuting immediately afterwards." 100% PURE ADRENALENS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 0 #9 August 8, 2006 QuoteI did figure out the cost recovery, but it's pretty scary. Factor in the software, the printer, the materials, and the programming time, suddenly, it's about 1/2 the cost of the camera. I don't know much about that RP technique (we do a lot of SLA demo parts where I work), but I'd assume in general the things you list (hardware, software, labor) it would be infinitely more expensive than a camera to purchase all those things. If you didn't have access to all those things already, you MIGHT be able to find a smaller firm who could build you one for several hundred dollars, but like you said, not really worth it even at that.www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cj1150gs 0 #10 August 8, 2006 Nice project! Thanks for sharing. Carlos Martins Portugal www.cj.smugmug.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikki_ZH 0 #11 August 11, 2006 I'm using the Bonehead Goldmember quick release plate.Michi (#1068) hsbc/gba/sba www.swissbaseassociation.ch www.michibase.ch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xavenger 0 #12 August 28, 2006 Hope Jason at Cookie Composites doesn't mind me posting this here .. But I've just received an email from him saying their HC3 proto-type is complete and they are currently building molds. They envisage about 8-10 weeks before they have stock ..! Thinking of getting a full helmet system from them, any one else gone the whole hog and done this with any other camera? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #13 August 28, 2006 will it be top mount? I would like to side mount mine if possible.Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsaxton 0 #14 September 1, 2006 that is just too badass Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peckerhead 0 #15 September 2, 2006 I assume you made that your self....Would you consider making one to sell? I like the roll cage idea, it protects the camera but still gives you acsess to all the buttons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xavenger 0 #16 September 5, 2006 The Cookie Composites unit for the HC3 is, according to the guys there - going to be top mount. They feel it's too wide for side. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #17 September 28, 2006 Can someone post a pic of the HC3 box made by bonehead? ThanksLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peckerhead 0 #18 September 29, 2006 QuoteCan someone post a pic of the HC3 box made by bonehead? Thanks Do they make one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #19 September 29, 2006 Yes, they do. So I guess that means you don't have a picture of one? JKLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #20 September 30, 2006 My HC3 box from bonehead should be in next week. I will post pics and reviews. Le RoyLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mysky 1 #21 October 2, 2006 QuoteWell a few of you out there are using the HC3, and from what I have read, to your satisfaction. I will buy a camera (from your comments, I will go with the HC3). What helmets and casings are you using for this camera and how have the worked for you? Details such as if you need to screw it in each time, constant aming point are appreciated. I just got mine from Bonehead and it's a top mount absolutely perfect d-box. I will post pics beginning of the week once it's mounted. There are 3 kinds of people in this world, those that know how to count, and those who don't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #22 October 3, 2006 thanksLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #23 October 5, 2006 With the NP-FP590 (longest lasting battery) that it won't fit or close properly unless the box is extended to a little more than verticle with the eyepiece. With a shorter battery it fits "like OJ's glove." I'd reccomend to extend the box 1/4" to accomodate the larger battery that most will be using. see pic "IMG_0001_1.jpg "Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peckerhead 0 #24 October 6, 2006 I hope cookie cutter comes up with something better. I thought bonehead could do better than that.... I think I will wait. No offense but that looks like crap. Maybe its just the photo...Could you post a pic with the camera in it? And a wide angle lens attached? Mounted on a helmet maybe? $180 ??? for that? I assume that is a prototype and the finished version will be "ahem" more professional looking? Redkite still has the best so far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikki_ZH 0 #25 October 6, 2006 I contacted cookie and he told me that his case will be ready in aprox 6 weeks. Like you, after seeing the Bonehead box, I will wait another 6 weeks...Michi (#1068) hsbc/gba/sba www.swissbaseassociation.ch www.michibase.ch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
