After seeing how easily the case was to open I've debated actually removing the case altogether, and making a more RC-friendly case and/or mount for the cam.

Basically, just take the guts out of the plastic shell, maybe do some hardwiring as you mentioned, and also look at a better way to mount the lens/CCD. I don't really plan on using the swivel, and like you said before for our purposes the swivel is more of a hindrance than a help.

I think mounting the lens/CCD separate from the rest of the hardware could solve some vibration issues (or create more? who knows?) Get rid of the flimsy ribbon cable, replace it with some longer wires, and make a nice solid mount for the lens/CCD, and the rest of the cam guts can be stowed away lower on the chassis.

So basically you want a keychain cam? :lol:

It would be worth modifying it in any manner you like, I'm not one to mess with the real intricate stuff. If you're good at that kind of thing then it would be of great advantage to be able to use the lens "pod" by itself, for sure!

And these cams are CMOS, not CCD, I decided I could use a little education on the types myself, found this- http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/question362.htm

CMOS can never be as good as CCD according to some of the AP experts, but technology has a way of proving statements like that wrong...

Ok guys, did a quick test in my Slash. I'm using the supplied microSD card. I didnt get a better one yet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLrkyz7r0sY

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Nice vid, but a stiffer mount is needed. Very shaky lol.

Definitely impressed with the video quality. The hard part will be beating the vibrations. I don't think the mount is the issue as much as the grass. No matter what type of mount is used the surface you run on will dictate how much vibrations you get. I'm hoping running a TC on indoor track will provide some pretty smooth video.

Yep. I rebuilt the mount after that run and made it stiffer. Darkness fell and I couldn't get another run in. I'm setting this up for racing on our carpet track, smooth with 3-5 bumps depending on configuration.

I'll do some street running tomorrow if it doesn't rain...

Nice boat, beefcake!

Found some good info on the keychain cams- http://www.chucklohr.com/808/

nitro that video was useless :lol:

E for effort.. but made the video look like gahbage. Amusing however:cry:

Get a chance to try again?

Sure did, on the indoor carpet track. Its smoothhhh now. Much better. Less vibrations.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2DXEGS25d8

After watching it over again, I need to remount this camera in a better spot and in the right side position.

This was taken in a race tonight with a RC Hero camera mounted in a Slash.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LozNBL_WZ4

Onboard looked great, mixed in with some normal footage you could end up with an awesome vid!

I will. Our races are getting slower since people are becoming more involved in other things. It will pick back up in the beginning of the year. I'll definitely get some then.

Looks good nitro. I wonder why you have the cam rotated 90* though? I think the cam mounted upright, and just a few degrees down would help. The less light differential these cams have to deal with, the better.

The flourescent lights would appear a little less overexposed I'm thinking, but that may just be the nature of the beast. Other than that the mount seems solid enough and the difference in the GoPro may or may not be worth the extra $ to most people. And I think the GoPro would be less 1/10 scale-friendly as far as mounting options. The race OBV was great, wanna see more of that :yes:

Yep, I need to rework my mount and mount the camera correctly. I got a good idea from my friend with the GoPro camera and i think i will follow his lead. He basically replaced the battery hold down with a metal plate that the GoPro is mounted to. Its really sturdy and provides a nice view.

There will defintiely be more on board race video. I hope to get more this Thursday.

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...dProduct=10093

They are back in stock!