Mini Vid Cam Housing & Test

[FloatDaBoat]

I purchased a Key Chain Style Video Camera from FleaBay that records in 720p X 480p (HD?) format to capture on-board vids.


I constructed a waterproof enclosure using a 1-1/2" PVC slip coupler & cap plug. The window glass (plastic) was from an old microwave oven door, which was attached to the coupler using 3,000 PSI marine (cures under water) epoxy. The base is 1/8" 5 ply plywood, secured with a 10-32 flat head machine screw & 30 minute epoxy. The base has 1/16" thick silicone rubber 'feet' glued on to prevent scratching a hull when taped in place.


Pics & a Test Vid . . . .

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Another attempt . . . .

[Brushless55]

Great idea man!
I have one of thes cameras and need it waterproof
I just have no idea how to get the time code off the lower right corner

[FloatDaBoat]

This is the Ebay link for the camera I purchased.

http://cgi.ebay.com/HD-Key-Chain-Recorder-DVR-Video-Camer-Webcam-30fps-11-/160527201041?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI %26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D4%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clki d%3D8858223352141438593

It states the resolution is 1280 X 720p HD recorded in .MOV format. I converted it to 720p X 480p in .WMV format. If this is the same vid cam you have, I've got the firmware required to delete the date/time stamp (supplied by the seller).

[Brushless55]

that looks like the one!

[FloatDaBoat]

Brushless55

If you want the firmware, PM me with your Email address.