Hi All,
I just wanted to share with you my night scope cam setup that only cost me $38. It utilized my existing Gopro that I had lying around, and wirelessly tethers to my iphone for use as a screen.
Here is what I did:-
I just wanted to share with you my night scope cam setup that only cost me $38. It utilized my existing Gopro that I had lying around, and wirelessly tethers to my iphone for use as a screen.
Here is what I did:-
- I purchased a 12mm IR pass lens for my Gopro (the stock lens just unscrews and the new lens screws straight in) for $2.45 - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/F2-0-12mm-CS-Lens-Fixed-IRIS-Surveillance-CCTV-Camera-SH-A3T8-/252869626899?hash=item3ae0344c13:g:bwgAAOSwvihY8or5
- I purchased a 40mm flexible plumbing coupling for $6.60 - https://www.bunnings.com.au/deks-industries-40mm-pvc-to-pvc-jenco-connector_p4730099
- I purchased an Infrared illuminator for $26 - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/322353086776?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&var=511271407054&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT - I would not recommend buying this particular one as it is not bright enough - definitely not as advertised.
- I purchased a Gopro filter adapter ring for centering the Gopro lens - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/161499910621?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
- I used a 1inch length of 40mm copper pipe to connect the Gopro adapter ring to the flexible coupling.
- I assembled the rest as per the photo and tethered the Gopro to my phone that I mounted to the scope using a clamp that I had lying around.
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This setup works great and was so easy to put together - literally took about 30mins once I had all the parts. I just need to purchase a better IR flashlight and it will be perfect. It is so light and free of wires and external batteries. To my surprise after trawling the web I have not seen anyone else doing this..
It also records video at 240fps - I haven't yet slowed down the footage to see if you can see the pellet but i hope it will work..