Onboard bullet cam system deal - racer discount

[vrooomr6]

After seeing a lot of interest and receiving a lot of requests for a group buy for the bullet camera systems we have, I've decided to go ahead and offer them at a discount for racers until we run through the current stock we have on these units.
You can use coupon code "racer" in the checkout to subtract $25 from the total making the total price $235 +ship
www.cedigital.com
Thanks!

[lightningforce9]

I have one of these set-ups.

Here is a couple of links to videos from Talladega.

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=28094068

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=28096739

I didn't know this at the time, but the camera was set on medium quality so the video feed could have actually been better

[Executiveone98]

I have one of these set-ups.

Here is a couple of links to videos from Talladega.

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=28094068

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=28096739

I didn't know this at the time, but the camera was set on medium quality so the video feed could have actually been better

thnx for the vidz. Where did you mount the bullet lens? by the air ram perhaps?

[Executiveone98]

After seeing a lot of interest and receiving a lot of requests for a group buy for the bullet camera systems we have, I've decided to go ahead and offer them at a discount for racers until we run through the current stock we have on these units.
You can use coupon code "racer" in the checkout to subtract $25 from the total making the total price $235 +ship
www.cedigital.com
Thanks!

I just tried ordering and the coupon code racer doesnt seem to work. I got a bunch of error.

[vrooomr6]

I just tried ordering and the coupon code racer doesnt seem to work. I got a bunch of error.

I just re-entered the coupon code into the cart. It is working now. Thanks for letting me know.

[Captain Squid]

I got mine in last week and love it!!!!! Can't wait to have a few min to mount it up.


Thanks again Bill

[lightningforce9]

thnx for the vidz. Where did you mount the bullet lens? by the air ram perhaps?

1) Bullet Camera.... I drilled 4 holes beneath the air intake duct. I used velcro and zip ties to hold the lens in place.

2) Microphone - zip tied to the fairing stay to keep and interference from the motor and wind noise minimized.

3) batter pack - put it between the gages and windscreen on top of the air duct.

4) camera itself. I made a cheap and easy plate out of steel with a hole drilled through it to mount it on top of the triple tree where the brake fluid resovior mounts

[Captain Squid]

1) Bullet Camera.... I drilled 4 holes beneath the air intake duct. I used velcro and zip ties to hold the lens in place.

2) Microphone - zip tied to the fairing stay to keep and interference from the motor and wind noise minimized.

3) batter pack - put it between the gages and windscreen on top of the air duct.

4) camera itself. I made a cheap and easy plate out of steel with a hole drilled through it to mount it on top of the triple tree where the brake fluid resovior mounts

Pics??? :p

[lightningforce9]

Pics??? :p

I'll take them when I get home from work.

[Executiveone98]

Just ordered mine. Should come by Wed.


Pics??? :p


+1

[lightningforce9]

pics of my mounting

Picture 1) Camera sitting on cheesy bracket. nothing more than sheet metal painted with one hole drilled through it. Not to mention to small circles of industrial velcro.

Picture 2) Bullet camera mounted underneath air intake. Velcroed for axis adjustability, and 2 times secured with zip ties.

Picture 3) Top view of battery pack. It is velcro-ed to the top of the intact duct.

Picture 4) Profile view of the battery pack sitting on top of the intact duct. Note the zip ties holding the batteries in place, a must.

Picture 5) Microphone in fairing stay, this would normally face the inside of the biek with a zip tie, but this was put on just for show and tell.

[lightningforce9]

More mounting

Here is the wad of wires zip tied together because I like neat and orderly. I put a zip tie through another zip tie and use it to fasten the wad of wires to the bottom of the head light mounting hole.

Sorry for the crappy focused pictures, my newly built tire race is blocking one of the fluorescent lights

[nycstripes]

What's the video storage capacity of one of these units? Is it fixed memory or expandable?
thanks
Ken

[lightningforce9]

What's the video storage capacity of one of these units? Is it fixed memory or expandable?
thanks
Ken

I have a 1 GB SD card. I think it will hold 1 hr of video?

[Captain Squid]

Thanks for the pics man! I was going to do the bullet cam similar, lots of velcro, and zip ties to ensure it stays there. Any problems with it so far??? My only concern was possible usung the Pitbull Stem mount stand and it getting in the way


I have a 1 GB SD card. I think it will hold 1 hr of video?


Yup, Bill said about an hour on the 1 GB

[vrooomr6]

Looking good with the mounts!

The recorder will accept up to 2GB at a time. It comes with a 1GB card which holds about an hour of footage at the highest res.

[lightningforce9]

Thanks for the pics man! I was going to do the bullet cam similar, lots of velcro, and zip ties to ensure it stays there. Any problems with it so far??? My only concern was possible usung the Pitbull Stem mount stand and it getting in the way





Yup, Bill said about an hour on the 1 GB

You have to take it off the front stem stand if to mount the camera. But No problems at all.

[Captain Squid]

Eh......I guess i'll just have to live with removing it when I need to do a tire change ect.



Thanks man

[vrooomr6]

You have to take it off the front stem stand if to mount the camera. But No problems at all.

Have you tried mounting it off center under the air intake so you don't have to remove it when using a stem stand?

[nycstripes]

Looking good with the mounts!
The recorder will accept up to 2GB at a time. It comes with a 1GB card which holds about an hour of footage at the highest res.

Just to be clear, the recorder accepts up to a 2Gig SD memory card?
thanks
Ken

[vrooomr6]

Just to be clear, the recorder accepts up to a 2Gig SD memory card?
thanks
Ken

Yes, that is correct. You can use up to 2GB cards. At the highest setting, you fit about 1 hour of video per 1GB

[nycstripes]

I think I might dive into one of these. I would love to have some rider footage from my TZ250
Ken

[georgiadawg]

order is in, can't wait to see how it does:up:

[ToddClark]

order is in, can't wait to see how it does:up:
me too. hey, i like this, i get YOU to spend the $$$, and do the testing to determine whether or not i'll get it! :up:

[vrooomr6]

Thanks! It will be going out in the morning, and be there Friday

[georgiadawg]

Thanks! It will be going out in the morning, and be there Friday

i paid the 2 day shipping so friday is good for me since i will be at tally saturday and want to test it out for the nasvhille race in april

[georgiadawg]

me too. hey, i like this, i get YOU to spend the $$$, and do the testing to determine whether or not i'll get it! :up:

yeah but i don't care what you say im not buying the blue pills DAMNIT!!!

[ToddClark]

yeah but i don't care what you say im not buying the blue pills DAMNIT!!!
not yet you arent...........just wait..............JUSSSSSSSSSSSST wait. :)

[(diet)DrThunder]

Thanks! It will be going out in the morning, and be there Friday

I ordered last night w. the overnight shipping option, so I'll have the setup tomorrow...I'll post up some vids from VIR this weekend :up:

[Executiveone98]

i just got the camera and the bullet lens today. Its a nice little device package. The recording device is very easy to use. Came with instructions on how to plug the bullet lens, microphone, AA battery, and camera together. If it wasnt raining outside i'l probably have this thing mounted and give it a test run. Instead just recording around the house. Comes with the 1GB SD card. that will do for now until i get the 2GB. Only thing that bothers me is the wires cuz its everywhere. Something a ziptie can fix.

[Executiveone98]

I would need an adapter to use the charger?

[Captain Squid]

Mine came with one to plug into an outlet

[nycstripes]

just placed an order for one of these
thanks
Ken

[Executiveone98]

Mine came with one to plug into an outlet

ok nevermind. The adapter was in the big box somewhere with the foam.

[KaTooM616]

Just ordered one! Thanks for the discount.

[nycstripes]

The price for this kit was good enough that I am thinking of investing in this mount for the camera itself. With this housing for the camera, you can mount it just about anyplace with some velcro.
I also just got the UPS shipping confirmation, thanks.
Ken
http://www.helmetcamera.com/acart/agora.cgi?p_id=A1&xm=on&ppinc=acc

[vrooomr6]

Tracking numbers sent. Thanks guys!

[Executiveone98]

The price for this kit was good enough that I am thinking of investing in this mount for the camera itself. With this housing for the camera, you can mount it just about anyplace with some velcro.
I also just got the UPS shipping confirmation, thanks.
Ken
http://www.helmetcamera.com/acart/agora.cgi?p_id=A1&xm=on&ppinc=acc

let me know how this mount works out. i'm thinking of buying one too. It says its bomb proof.lol

[nycstripes]

Will do. I should have my camera kit by Monday. The mount I just ordered today.
Ken

[nycstripes]

My unit arrived today, thanks for the fast service
Ken

[nycstripes]

Can anyone give me a quick play by play on setting this unit up??...LOL

I was a bit taken back by all the wiring. I have the RCA-Mini Jack cable installed onto the DVR, the yellow lead to the digital camera and the battery pack to the digital camera.
I installed the rechargeable battery into the DVR unit, but the rest is a bit confusing. I just want to get it right and then worry more about mouting it to my bike.
thanks

[vrooomr6]

Can anyone give me a quick play by play on setting this unit up??...LOL

I was a bit taken back by all the wiring. I have the RCA-Mini Jack cable installed onto the DVR, the yellow lead to the digital camera and the battery pack to the digital camera.
I installed the rechargeable battery into the DVR unit, but the rest is a bit confusing. I just want to get it right and then worry more about mouting it to my bike.
thanks


I'll give you a call and walk you through it in a bit. Once it is set up, you don't have to disconnect it. It is easiest to start with the power supply and wire up from there. I'll have you all set in a few

[nycstripes]

I will PM you with my cell, I am at the office
thanks
Ken

[(diet)DrThunder]

I got mine for this past weekend, and I forgot to print out the English instructions before I left home. A buddy of mine and I tackled figuring out how to use the DVR, and how to wire everything up by trial and error.

Several Guinesses and 2 hours later, we had it working and mounted it up on the bike. It rocks, period.

[vrooomr6]

Glad to hear Dave! How did the vids turn out this weekend?

[(diet)DrThunder]

The vids are great...I'll be posting when I get time.

question: how large of an SD card can the DVR use? I had a great battle (and did my best laps) in the last race of the day, but didn't have enough space to get it on vid...bummer. I'll have a pile of SD media with me from now on, and a laptop to transfer files.

[vrooomr6]

The vids are great...I'll be posting when I get time.

question: how large of an SD card can the DVR use? I had a great battle (and did my best laps) in the last race of the day, but didn't have enough space to get it on vid...bummer. I'll have a pile of SD media with me from now on, and a laptop to transfer files.

Cool, looking forward to checking them out. The unit will hold up to 2GB cards... about an hour per GB. I usually carry 3 1GB cards with me to the track and switch cards every couple races/sessions to make sure I never come close to running out.

[(diet)DrThunder]

Here is a YouTube of the LWSS race. Note that the vid gets compressed by YouTUbe, so it looks better in its native format.

CLICKY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_ayc901wvE)

[nycstripes]

good job

[vrooomr6]

That video was nice and solid... turned out good! I like the tach view the best too.

[(diet)DrThunder]

Question: Will the DVR function normally when it's plugged into the charger via the USB? I'm asking because I've already sourced a 12V PSU for the camera that I'm going to wire to the bike, and I'll adapt a 12V/5V converter and power the DVR as well if I can. That would obviate the need to worry about any batteries or charging (a good thing).

Thanks re: the video. I couldn't be happier. Also I want to stress to folks that the YouTube vid is not representative of the actual video quality. The raw video you get is very good...good enough that unless you're making a major motion picture using your footage, it's hard to see why anyone would spend $700+ on a cam setup when you can have this for under $300.

[Glockem]

Does this include editing software? If not, how do you upload the video material to make/edit videos to include sound, adding other footage, etc?

[Captain Squid]

If not, how do you upload the video material to make/edit videos to include sound, adding other footage, etc?

:+1

[(diet)DrThunder]

I just used the standard MS Movie Maker. It either comes built into XP or built into Office...I forget which. I think it's a standard part of Windows though. I didnt' bother adding any music or anything, but it does that kind of stuff.

[hrvat2]

I just used the standard MS Movie Maker. It either comes built into XP or built into Office...I forget which. I think it's a standard part of Windows though. I didnt' bother adding any music or anything, but it does that kind of stuff.


Great vid Dr.T!

Bill, has Matt called for his order? That bastid better do so as I'm tired of being the film maker...plus I'd like evidence of shaming that I'll put on him this year :D

[vrooomr6]

Question: Will the DVR function normally when it's plugged into the charger via the USB? I'm asking because I've already sourced a 12V PSU for the camera that I'm going to wire to the bike, and I'll adapt a 12V/5V converter and power the DVR as well if I can. That would obviate the need to worry about any batteries or charging (a good thing).

Thanks re: the video. I couldn't be happier. Also I want to stress to folks that the YouTube vid is not representative of the actual video quality. The raw video you get is very good...good enough that unless you're making a major motion picture using your footage, it's hard to see why anyone would spend $700+ on a cam setup when you can have this for under $300.

Glad to hear that you are impressed with it also! with hard wiring, you shouldn't have a problem... the unit only goes into USB transfer mode if you have it hooked up to the computer... if it powers on with the AC adapter to function, then it would be the same for a hard wire cable.

[vrooomr6]

Great vid Dr.T!

Bill, has Matt called for his order? That bastid better do so as I'm tired of being the film maker...plus I'd like evidence of shaming that I'll put on him this year :D
Whats up Igor! Yea, I bet that would be a good video lol. I haven't talked to Matt in a couple weeks... you guys racing at Putnam this weekend?

[hrvat2]

I thought about it but can't; I've got a professional certification examination all day Saturday. Next time out for both of us will be putnam at end of April; what are your plans for then?

[Suburbanrancher]

Order placed :)

[zico]

looks like a great setup and the price is right too... I'm impressed with the youtube vid quality too...looks better than many racing vids I've seen.
I especially like it uses flash memory for video storage..no moving parts or tape to worry about and all digital.

When I get a jobby job...I'll be all over this

[vrooomr6]

Order placed :)
Thanks! It will be there on Thursday

[ahtune69]

Got mine last week,anyone know where I can download a english version of the owners manual?

Thanks

[nycstripes]

The price for this kit was good enough that I am thinking of investing in this mount for the camera itself. With this housing for the camera, you can mount it just about anyplace with some velcro.
I also just got the UPS shipping confirmation, thanks.
Ken
http://www.helmetcamera.com/acart/agora.cgi?p_id=A1&xm=on&ppinc=acc


Just got the aluminum camera mount from Helmetcamera.com, it's too narrow for the camera in this kit, I am sending mine back. FYI
Ken

[vrooomr6]

Got mine last week,anyone know where I can download a english version of the owners manual?

Thanks

A couple other guys said they had the German version on theirs also... I just PMd you a link to download the english version

[ahtune69]

Got it Bill,thanks a bunch.

[Executiveone98]

A couple other guys said they had the German version on theirs also... I just PMd you a link to download the english version

can you pm me the link as well. i got the german version

[vrooomr6]

can you pm me the link as well. i got the german version
Sure... just sent it to you

[Captain Squid]

Same here. I tried like hell to read german but I failed

[(diet)DrThunder]

Why not just post the link? It's an owners manual...don't think it's classified info :)

Oh, and I figured out mine without the directions...it was painful, but I chose to look at it like a real-life puzzle game, like Myst :)

[vrooomr6]

Same here. I tried like hell to read german but I failed
I thought it was only a few guys who got the German manual.
Here is the manual for the recorder unit in case anyone else needs it :)
CLICK (http://cedigital.com/cent/manuals/Minox_DMP-2_lang_e.pdf)

[vrooomr6]

Oh, and I figured out mine without the directions...it was painful, but I chose to look at it like a real-life puzzle game, like Myst :)

Myst was a fun game! :D

[skeesm]

I ordered last night w. the overnight shipping option, so I'll have the setup tomorrow...I'll post up some vids from VIR this weekend :up:

Hey Dave, is that the system that you shot the VIR LWTSS race with? Nice race by the way, you continue to both defy the laws of physics with your amazing braking.

[Suburbanrancher]

Hi - I recieved the camera with a German manual AND a European plug charger; how do I charge my unit?

[vrooomr6]

Hi - I recieved the camera with a German manual AND a European plug charger; how do I charge my unit?
It included a small adapter for the wall plug, and it also can charge with the USB cable. Did you find the adapter in the packaging material? If not, I can send you another one. Let me know...

[Suburbanrancher]

Nope, went through the everything again and did not find an adapter. Do you still have my address on file?

[Calkidd]

Ordered mine and expecting it on the 9th can't wait.....

[vrooomr6]

Nope, went through the everything again and did not find an adapter. Do you still have my address on file?
I sure do... I'll have it sent to you through the mail. Thanks for letting me know so I can help, and sorry that it wasn't in there in the first place.

[Calkidd]

If I bought another bullet cam where can I get a switch to select from front to rear camera?

[(diet)DrThunder]

Hey Dave, is that the system that you shot the VIR LWTSS race with? Nice race by the way, you continue to both defy the laws of physics with your amazing braking.

Hi there;

Ya that's the one. I think the only think I defied in that race was the mandate to actually go somewhere on the green flag. Of course, sleep-walking through L1 did me no favors either, but I got going ok after that :)

Nice vid quality though eh? I'm diggin' it. Remember that the YouTube vid is significantly compressed compared to the actual video file...it looks way better.

[lightningforce9]

If I bought another bullet cam where can I get a switch to select from front to rear camera?

I'm going to say probably not. You can try it though. Unless someone makes a switch for a twin female to a single male RCA jack, I think you'd have to swap RCA cords while you were actually videoing or have separate units for both.

[vrooomr6]

If I bought another bullet cam where can I get a switch to select from front to rear camera?

We don't carry AV switches. I know radio shack has a couple models of AV switches, but I don't know if they have small enough ones for this particular application. All you would need is a single switch for the yellow video plug... the audio plugs would stay the same so you wouldn't need a switch for that.

[vrooomr6]

I just uploaded a quick 15 second lightly compressed sample video to demonstrate the resolution and image quality:

CLICK HERE (http://www.cedigital.com/demo/onboarddemo.asf)

[Chris]

Thanks Bill! Works great! :up:

[WOLFF#777]

Just ordered mine today.

[georgiadawg]

did my hardwire job on the camera system tonight and so far it works great
here is the post of what i did
http://forums.13x.com/showthread.php?t=173237

[jhuff1219]

I got mine and it has worked great. Thanks for putting this deal together for us, Vrooomr6.

Now last night I decided to follow georgiadawg's lead and hard wire this thing to the bike. Bought a switch, ran positive lead to the switch, then back to the adapter from the battery pack. Ran a wire from the negative battery side directly to the adapter from the battery pack and .........nothing. :( The recorder is working fine but when I choose "AV IN" I get a dark screen? I've tried several combinations of using the switch in the on position, off position, with the camera plugged into the recorder and not plugged in but I've not been able to gain a picture from the camera. Anyone have a suggestion on something I need to try or may have over-looked? Thanks.

[vrooomr6]

Glad to hear that you guys are enjoying the units! The hard wire looks good, georgiadawg!
The included battery pack method is the most stable and easy, but the hard wire can fairly easily be done.

With your hard wire issue, jhuff1219, have you tried unplugging the AV jack from the recorder all together before navigating to the AV screen, then plugging it in? If the bullet cam has full power, it can blank out the screen on the recorder just when you first power it on.
Navigate to the AV screen on the recorder, then supply the power to the bullet.

[jhuff1219]

Glad to hear that you guys are enjoying the units! The hard wire looks good, georgiadawg!
The included battery pack method is the most stable and easy, but the hard wire can fairly easily be done.

With your hard wire issue, jhuff1219, have you tried unplugging the AV jack from the recorder all together before navigating to the AV screen, then plugging it in? If the bullet cam has full power, it can blank out the screen on the recorder just when you first power it on.
Navigate to the AV screen on the recorder, then supply the power to the bullet.

Yes, I have tried powering up the camera with and without having the camera plugged into the recorder.

[vrooomr6]

Yes, I have tried powering up the camera with and without having the camera plugged into the recorder.

But it was working fine with the battery pack?
If so, I wonder what voltage is going through the direct wire you made. Do you have a multimeter to check that wire?

[jhuff1219]

But it was working fine with the battery pack?
If so, I wonder what voltage is going through the direct wire you made. Do you have a multimeter to check that wire?

I do not have one but there's a hardware store just down the end of this shopping center I can surely pick up a cheap one to test your theory. Funny, I was thinking something similar but I wanted to test the wire from the switch to the camera power adapter and see if the power was coming through the switch. Any other suggestions?

Yes, the camera was working fine on the battery pack before I decided to hard wire the unit to the bike.

[vrooomr6]

I do not have one but there's a hardware store just down the end of this shopping center I can surely pick up a cheap one to test your theory. Funny, I was thinking something similar but I wanted to test the wire from the switch to the camera power adapter and see if the power was coming through the switch. Any other suggestions?

It was working with the battery pack it came with, correct?

[jhuff1219]

It was working with the battery pack it came with, correct?


Yes, no problems when I used the battery pack that came with the unit.

[vrooomr6]

Yes, no problems when I used the battery pack that came with the unit.

Good, then it is definitely something with the direct wire cord.
It sounds like your wire may have resistance in it, or is a tad shy of 12V.
A multimeter should be able to tell you where the problem is.

[jhuff1219]

Good, then it is definitely something with the direct wire cord.
It sounds like your wire may have resistance in it, or is a tad shy of 12V.
A multimeter should be able to tell you where the problem is.

Picked up the multimeter (have to figure out how it works - how embarrassing) and I will get back to you with my findings.

[jhuff1219]

Okay, got the multi-meter to the bike: results 12.70 at the bike's battery, 12.70 at the switch when in the on position and 12.70 at the adapter from the battery pack. Any ideas?

[jhuff1219]

Vrooomr6, thanks for all your suggestions but it turns out some shotty wiring connections were the culprit. The battery pack adapter wires were not connected securely to the new power wires. Once I attached those wires to the battery pack adapter more securely the camera powered right up and I'm in business. 95% of the time it's the operators fault, the equipment is rarely the problem. :)

[georgiadawg]

Vrooomr6, thanks for all your suggestions but it turns out some shotty wiring connections were the culprit. The battery pack adapter wires were not connected securely to the new power wires. Once I attached those wires to the battery pack adapter more securely the camera powered right up and I'm in business. 95% of the time it's the operators fault, the equipment is rarely the problem. :)

that's what i was thinking it was going to be but i didn't see your post till this morning. Well i never put a noise filter on the power wire like some were suggesting and the video was just fine i had no issues at all and the video was great.

[JPWarrior]

Bill I finally used mine up at Deals Gap last week and the vid footage is fabulous! I'm liking the hardwire option, but still like the portability of the unit to used for mountain biking, etc... Can the adapter used on the battery pack be purchased at Radio shack too so I can have multiple options?

Out of necessity I needed to charge the LCD and found my Razor cell phone charger works very well at charging the player/recorder.

[vrooomr6]

Bill I finally used mine up at Deals Gap last week and the vid footage is fabulous! I'm liking the hardwire option, but still like the portability of the unit to used for mountain biking, etc... Can the adapter used on the battery pack be purchased at Radio shack too so I can have multiple options?

Out of necessity I needed to charge the LCD and found my Razor cell phone charger works very well at charging the player/recorder.

Glad to hear Shawn! Those adapters are fairly common... I'm pretty sure radio shack has them on hand.

It is nice that the recorder uses the same USB adapter as most of the phones nowadays. I use my cell phone car charger sometimes too and it works great.

[vonstallin]

You guys have me about to spend some more money.
Ill check the site and hit you back, but im pretty sure im about to order one.
THis is my first time seeing this thread.

[teampolevault]

I just ordered my set up today..:clap: Thanks for a great deal Bill..:up:
Jody

I am gonna use it in the mountains 5/16-18/08 riding with some friends near Deals Gap and the surrounding area.I will try to post up some footage when I get done... or after my next trackday too .....:D

[vrooomr6]

Sounds good guys!
Thanks for the order Jody... it went out today and will be there Friday! Tracking sent.

[Tornacl]

Word up YOOOO!!:up:
Jody

[teampolevault]

The system worked really well this past weekend in the mountains and as soon as I figure out how to post some of the video on here I will do so.:D
Jody

[vrooomr6]

The system worked really well this past weekend in the mountains and as soon as I figure out how to post some of the video on here I will do so.:D
Jody

Glad to hear that you are enjoying it!

[ceo012384]

After seeing a lot of interest and receiving a lot of requests for a group buy for the bullet camera systems we have, I've decided to go ahead and offer them at a discount for racers until we run through the current stock we have on these units.
You can use coupon code "racer" in the checkout to subtract $25 from the total making the total price $235 +ship
www.cedigital.com
Thanks!

I think I'd like to order this setup. Looks very slick.

I have a question though... the camera is waterproof, but what about the recorder? It doesn't appear to be.

If not, has anyone found a way to waterproof the battery pack and the recorder?

Are the cables all long enough that things could be stored in the tail instead of up near the handlebars?

Also, If I place an order tomorrow (Friday), can you ensure that I receive it before next weekend? (going to the track and then on a long trip)

Thanks! Very slick setup you've put together.

[vrooomr6]

I think I'd like to order this setup. Looks very slick.

I have a question though... the camera is waterproof, but what about the recorder? It doesn't appear to be.

If not, has anyone found a way to waterproof the battery pack and the recorder?

Are the cables all long enough that things could be stored in the tail instead of up near the handlebars?

Also, If I place an order tomorrow (Friday), can you ensure that I receive it before next weekend? (going to the track and then on a long trip)

Thanks! Very slick setup you've put together.

The recorder will have no problem getting a bit of moisture on it, but submersing it definitely wouldn't work well. If riding in the rain, I would cover it with a plastic bag to be safe.

The cables are definitely long enough to route them to or from your tail section.

If you have an order in by friday, or monday morning, I can definitely get it to you by Friday, even if you are in California (max 4 day shipping) If you are closer than that, delivery would be anywhere from 1-3 days with regular shipping.
Thanks!

[ceo012384]

Thanks for the reply, Bill. Another PM sent.

[ceo012384]

Ordered! Thanks very much Bill!

And you have good taste in bikes ;)

[c7fx]

Had to follow everyone else and ordered one today. :up: The web site needs to offer the memory cards.

[vrooomr6]

Thanks for the orders guys! They are going out first thing Tuesday (UPS is not running monday)

The site does have the memory cards you mentioned as an option to add to the kit. I can add them to the order if you want. Let me know.

[ceo012384]

The site does have the memory cards you mentioned as an option to add to the kit. I can add them to the order if you want. Let me know.
D'oh! Brainfart.... I wanted to add two 1Gig cards to my order. Throw them on there if you don't mind. Thanks Bill!

[c7fx]

Thanks for the orders guys! They are going out first thing Tuesday (UPS is not running monday)

The site does have the memory cards you mentioned as an option to add to the kit. I can add them to the order if you want. Let me know.

I sent you a PM about the cards. Yeah I just hit the buy it now tab and missed the second page that had the options for more cards.:o

[mcracr]

order in plus 2GB SDx2 - thanks for the great deal! I'll pass the word to my racing friends.

[boomboom929]

http://www.target.com/gp/search/602-5762753-4653464?ie=UTF8&search-alias=target&index=target&field-browse=1038576&ref=sr%5Fbx%5F1%5F1&viewID=drill-down&store=&field-keywords=helmet%20cam&page=1

I just ordered one of these puppies...

[elvis8310]

Can you ship thru usps priority mail? If so I want to buy one also. boomboom929 I have one of those cameras and it sucks something bad. The quality sucks on a bike but worked well when we hit the slopes last winter.

[chunke1]

Do you sell just the camera without the recorder? My camera died on me and I already have a recorder for it.

[vrooomr6]

http://www.target.com/gp/search/602-5762753-4653464?ie=UTF8&search-alias=target&index=target&field-browse=1038576&ref=sr%5Fbx%5F1%5F1&viewID=drill-down&store=&field-keywords=helmet%20cam&page=1

I just ordered one of these puppies...

Just a heads up... if you have that oregon scientific unit mounted on the bike, you will get a squigly picture due to magnetic interference. You don't get that interference with our kit.

[vrooomr6]

Can you ship thru usps priority mail? If so I want to buy one also. boomboom929 I have one of those cameras and it sucks something bad. The quality sucks on a bike but worked well when we hit the slopes last winter.

Yes, sure can. Just put a note in the checkout and I can process it with Priority mail instead of UPS ground for you.

[vrooomr6]

Do you sell just the camera without the recorder? My camera died on me and I already have a recorder for it.

Pm sent :beer:

[elvis8310]

Cool will buy it tonight then.

[(diet)DrThunder]

http://www.target.com/gp/search/602-5762753-4653464?ie=UTF8&search-alias=target&index=target&field-browse=1038576&ref=sr%5Fbx%5F1%5F1&viewID=drill-down&store=&field-keywords=helmet%20cam&page=1

I just ordered one of these puppies...

Too bad you didn't post your own thread instead of hijacking this one. I have one of those I would have given you for free. I bought it last year, and it's a POS.

[elvis8310]

It will not let me register due to my address being an APO, AE. How can I buy this item?

[vrooomr6]

It will not let me register due to my address being an APO, AE. How can I buy this item?
You can either use your home address to register, and then input your shipping address differently, or give me a call to run it with you over the phone. I can also call you if you want to message me your number. Either way I'll get it processed for you. :up:

[c7fx]

Looking for other ideas on how to mount this to the bike. My big concern is the mp4 player. It just seems a little delicate.
Also anyone concerned with debris hitting the lens should I just mount the filter lens to protect the actual lens?

[lightningforce9]

I mounted mine right beneath the air intake duct on my R6. a couple of zip ties and some velcro goes a long way. Don't worry about debris hitting the lens...its a pretty good lens.

Bump for a good product good service from a quick dude.

[ceo012384]

I mounted mine right beneath the air intake duct on my R6. a couple of zip ties and some velcro goes a long way. Don't worry about debris hitting the lens...its a pretty good lens.

Bump for a good product good service from a quick dude.

I did this too, sortof, but you need to put it about 6 inches to either side of the center of the bike, otherwise your fender will hit the camera when you're under hard braking. Unless you ride like a vagina, that is.

Here is some video from my first track day with this unit mounted:

youtube (click 'watch in high res'):

http://youtube.com/watch?v=R2ix6WyGEME

google video (sometimes the qual is better):

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5034248956144351758&hl=en

I'm very happy with the quality of the raw video. Good stuff.

[meandmy6]

ordered mine thursday with 2 day shipping. Cant wait to get it installed for next weeks trackday. Anyone have pics of this installed on an 06-07 r6?

[c7fx]

I'm in the process of installing mine. I place the recorder(MP4 player) velcroed to the front inner fairing. Its on the right side of the gauges on a flatter spot of the sharkskinz. I will take pictures when I'm done.
The power I'm following what others have done and hard wire it to the bike. My problem is I need to find a place for the camera. My front stand prevents it from being mounted under the front fairing. I'm sure when I get some time I will find something.

I also have an 06 R6

[flounder]

Just placed my order.

[ceo012384]

ordered mine thursday with 2 day shipping. Cant wait to get it installed for next weeks trackday. Anyone have pics of this installed on an 06-07 r6?
If you have race plastics, ignore this post because the tail section thing won't work.

I ended up moving mine around a bit and don't have the final pics... but here is what I did. (can't show you pics because the bike is wrecked lol)

mount velro on the cam and on the underside of the front fairing above the front fender. I did it on the right side (side with exh) of the bike about 5 inches from the center so the fender wouldn't hit the cam under braking. once you've got it velcroed up, use that to see where you want to drill. I drilled two holes on either side of the camera and looped zip ties around the camera and up through the plastic there. (should work whether you have street or track glass)

Then just run the wire up around the head tube and down behind the side tank panel... along to the battery tray and all the way back to the tail. That's where I put the recorder, battery pack, and microphone. Worked great. My video is a couple posts up.

[lightningforce9]

I did this too, sortof, but you need to put it about 6 inches to either side of the center of the bike, otherwise your fender will hit the camera when you're under hard braking. Unless you ride like a vagina, that is.

Here is some video from my first track day with this unit mounted:

youtube (click 'watch in high res'):

http://youtube.com/watch?v=R2ix6WyGEME

google video (sometimes the qual is better):

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5034248956144351758&hl=en

I'm very happy with the quality of the raw video. Good stuff.

My fender hasn't hit the camera and ive botttomed my forks out with the lens on.

[FiveOh]

Too bad you didn't post your own thread instead of hijacking this one. I have one of those I would have given you for free. I bought it last year, and it's a POS.




You got that right! This guy made a stupid mistake trying to save $100 over an awesome deal. Now he's $100 poorer and with a shitty cam...

[ceo012384]

My fender hasn't hit the camera and ive botttomed my forks out with the lens on.
Do you have race plastics? Maybe the clearance is different.

With the stock plastics, I measured and it will hit for sure.

[JPWarrior]

Bill,
Have I told you I dig this system lately?

Well, I do!!!

[vrooomr6]

Bill,
Have I told you I dig this system lately?

Well, I do!!!

Glad to hear Shawn! I have been getting a lot of positive reviews now that a lot of people have been using them.

[flounder]

Just got mine last night and was able to play with it for about an hour. So far, looks great and so small that i will have tons of options for mounting locations.

Thanks alot.

[lightningforce9]

Do you have race plastics? Maybe the clearance is different.

With the stock plastics, I measured and it will hit for sure.

Yes I do

[lightningforce9]

Bill,
Have I told you I dig this system lately?

Well, I do!!!

Shawn, when are you going to do some tracks NORTH of jennings!

BTW, BUMP for a great product

[c7fx]

I just finished hard wiring the unit into my 2006 R6. I made a plug to fit the (pilot) light. The little light above the headlights. Anyways this would save me placing a switch to turn off/on the unit. When the bike is on the camera would be powered. This worked well on my test fit by turning on the key.
I coiled all the wires up behind the gauges and mounted the player/recorder on the inner part of the front fairing.
The camera I figured I would just duct tape on the body since I'm not sure what view I want to have at any one time.

My problem is that when the key is turned on and the bike is off the picture is perfect. When I turn on the bike I get specks on the screen that increase when the throttle is turned.

Do I need an in-line power filter or do I need a 12 volt in-line dc regulator. I found a few spots that sell them but they all seem to be from the UK. Any help would be appreciated.

pictures of the work so far
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r283/c7fx/IMG_0346.jpg
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r283/c7fx/IMG_0345.jpg

[vrooomr6]

If you are hard wiring the unit instead of just using the battery pack from the kit, you will need to use a simple noise filter to avoid interference with the bike.
Radio shack has those noise filters you need, and they are also fairly widely available online. That should do the trick:beer:

[FiveOh]

If you are hard wiring the unit instead of just using the battery pack from the kit, you will need to use a simple noise filter to avoid interference with the bike.
Radio shack has those noise filters you need, and they are also fairly widely available online. That should do the trick:beer:



RS carries a couple different types. Are you talking about an RF choke? I've tried the snap on magnetic type and it made no difference at all...

[vrooomr6]

RS carries a couple different types. Are you talking about an RF choke? I've tried the snap on magnetic type and it made no difference at all...
For direct wiring, I have seen both the Ferrite choke cores and capacitors used, but I don't know for sure which is the best method for direct wire.
The batteries are the most stable so that is what I included with the kit. Maybe someone who has modified theirs for direct wire can post up which method they used.

[mmfoor]

Too bad you didn't post your own thread instead of hijacking this one. I have one of those I would have given you for free. I bought it last year, and it's a POS.

Dave, is this the unit you had at Tally? I'm gonna get rid of my OS too.

mmfoor

[c7fx]

I wired mine to the running light harness only to find noise on the screen when the bike was running. I tried to find a noise filter but it seems no one sells them anymore. Radio Shack hardly has anything :rolleyes:

Finally decided to wire direct to the battery and just unplug when not in use. This works great. I get a clear picture.

[(diet)DrThunder]

Dave, is this the unit you had at Tally? I'm gonna get rid of my OS too.

mmfoor

the one I had at Tally is the setup that the dude is selling in this thread w. the little DVR and the separate cam. It rocks. Click the link below and chose "watch in high quality" to get an idea (and no picking on me due to the fact that it took me 4 laps to get going :) ). BTW if you pay attention on the straight there, you get to experience what it's like to be 290 pounds and rave a 650 :)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=6_ayc901wvE

[ducati culture]

I need some help I cant get a picture to save my life. dc

[vrooomr6]

I need some help I cant get a picture to save my life. dc
The most common reason for not getting a picture is from powering up the DVR with the AV already plugged in. Try powering on, navigating to the AV screen, then plugging in the input.
PM me your number and I can walk you through it and get you all set.
:beer:

[Moto-ATX]

On my checklist to pick up.

[lightningforce9]

Bump, everyone needs one of these light weight things to figure out where they can go faster.

[(diet)DrThunder]

Bump, everyone needs one of these light weight things to figure out where they can go faster.

This is a good point by the way. I absolutely guarantee you that when you see the video, there will be places on the track where you think you brake at marker 'x' when in fact you're letting off well before it.

I credit having on-bike vids for picking up a full second at Tally. I'm still only down to 1:05's on the SV, but with the help of my video tutor 04's are in my near future :)

[vrooomr6]

Thanks guys. It does really help being able to look back at yourself through different sections on a track. It has really helped me drop time just about everywhere I use it to study.

[ceo012384]

Thanks guys. It does really help being able to look back at yourself through different sections on a track. It has really helped me drop time just about everywhere I use it to study.

Bill,

NO QUESTION has this setup helped me look through and figure out all the areas of track that I need to work on. Not to mention the video quality is so good that I can see where my lines are off and clearly pick out reference points like cracks in the pavement and such.

Have you found a way to mount yours such that you can see your body at all?

I.e. trying to incorporate some of the benefits of a follow cam?

I was thinking about trying to install one of the passenger pegs and putting it there or something.

Just curious.

-Christopher

[c7fx]

Bump for a great camera
I decided to hard mount everything but the actual camera. I figured if I want to video the back of the bike one session and the front the next I can. The lens is light enough that a few strips of duct tape and I'm set.

Like others have said the quality is much better than what you see on you tube.

Here is an example I wanted to get the front tire in the screen. I thought it was cool from a trackday with STT at Mid-Ohio

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PohdJPSV-nQ

[Jetbdude]

Got my system last week. Great service!

The little camera is pretty strong too :up:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kFi0UGQf6M

[gixxernaut]

Got my system last week. Great service!

The little camera is pretty strong too :up:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kFi0UGQf6M

Ouch! Great testimonial for the camera rig though!

[ceo012384]

The little camera is pretty strong too :up:

Ouch!

Mine held up great in a crash as well... but it turned out that a ziptie bit into the wire and I had to splice, reconnect, crimp, and rewrap with electrical tape:

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff187/ceo012384/2008%20Bike%20Rebuild/04/DSC02977.jpg

Regardless it held up nicely :up:

[InSaNeDiC]

I have not read the entire thread.

Did you mention what the res is on the bullet cam?

Edit... nevermind clicked the link in the first post and went in the store.

580 lines....nice.
Sounds like a great price on that setup!

[InSaNeDiC]

Just ordered mine!


One question, can somebody post a link to the noise filter that will work inline with the hard wire? I hate batteries!!!

Thanks.
:beer:

[Jetbdude]

Just ordered mine!


One question, can somebody post a link to the noise filter that will work inline with the hard wire? I hate batteries!!!

Thanks.
:beer:

I hardwire mine directly to the battery and no noise filter necessary.

[c7fx]

I hardwire mine directly to the battery and no noise filter necessary.


Yes I tried to find a filter, Long story short. Its MUCH easier to just run a power line directly from the battery.

[InSaNeDiC]

I hardwire mine directly to the battery and no noise filter necessary.

Yes I tried to find a filter, Long story short. Its MUCH easier to just run a power line directly from the battery.

But I thought by doing this you get some feedback in the picture from the bike. Hence the filter.

So both of you guys have a clear pictures with no line disruption?.?

[Jetbdude]

But I thought by doing this you get some feedback in the picture from the bike. Hence the filter.

So both of you guys have a clear pictures with no line disruption?.?

My guess is that some members hard wire them to something like the head lights, so that the camera would be powered only when the bike is running. If you go directly to the battery there should be no need for a filter. just put a switch to cut power to it.

[Jetbdude]

The guy on post 85 did it the rigth way. No need for a filter that way.

http://forums.13x.com/showthread.php?t=173237

[InSaNeDiC]

The guy on post 85 did it the rigth way. No need for a filter that way.

http://forums.13x.com/showthread.php?t=173237

Thanks,

But you got to watch that GADawg guy. He still thinks he can change the jetting on his 07 600.:tut: And I think the cam has made him crash alot, showing off you know.:)




J/k JT:moon:

[Venom51]

Thanks,

But you got to watch that GADawg guy. He still thinks he can change the jetting on his 07 600.:tut: And I think the cam has made him crash alot, showing off you know.:)




J/k JT:moon:

Actually the right way to do it would have been to use a simple Bosch relay wired to a switched 12 volt.

Bosch Relay wiring (http://www.fastronixsolutions.com/Relay_Wiring.pdf).

Look on page 13 at the "Ignition bypass to eliminate noise." diagram.

Comes on when the bike is on and goes off when the bike is off. Camera powered directly from the battery and no noise. No need for the extra switch that you will forget to turn off at one time or another.

You can also tag a little voltage regulator onto this circuit to drop the voltage from 12 to 5 volts and power the recorder as well. No fear of the recorder battery crapping out during a session and no need to pull it off the bike and charge it during the day.

[InSaNeDiC]

Actually the right way to do it would have been to use a simple Bosch relay wired to a switched 12 volt.

Bosch Relay wiring (http://www.fastronixsolutions.com/Relay_Wiring.pdf).

Look on page 13 at the "Ignition bypass to eliminate noise." diagram.

Comes on when the bike is on and goes off when the bike is off. Camera powered directly from the battery and no noise. No need for the extra switch that you will forget to turn off at one time or another.

You can also tag a little voltage regulator onto this circuit to drop the voltage from 12 to 5 volts and power the recorder as well. No fear of the recorder battery crapping out during a session and no need to pull it off the bike and charge it during the day.


Excellent! Exactly what I needed. Thank you sir.

Got my cam today.
Thanks.
:beer:

[SVbadguy]

I've been posting my videos on YouTube and Google depending on length.
http://www.youtube.com/user/SVbadguy
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4646767086902871396

I was so pleased with one I had to buy another. At first that was so I didn't have to swap it between bikes. Now I find myself recording front and rear (see MWSB at VIR) and still having to swap a camera.

[vrooomr6]

Great info on the direct wire! Thanks for posting that.

Thanks for the continued orders guys! I'm really glad to hear that everyone loves their cams as much as I do!

[Jetbdude]

Here's a little something I put together last night.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t90RD4BqLP4

[chkaotic]

..order placed.. finally a *real* recorder and not some cheap POS like I had last time that would skip a half second every 8-12 secs to write to the card

[InSaNeDiC]

Damn, so I thought this relay would not confuse me but damn!

So somebody that has wired this help me break it down. Hopefully this can help others too.

Relay:

http://www.partsexpress.com/images/330-070m.jpg

http://www.partsexpress.com/resources/relay.gif


Wiring diagram:

http://www.partsexpress.com/resources/relay15a.gif


SO,

30 = 12V Positive to Battery
85 = Ground
86 = To Ignition (and here is my confusion...what wire to ignition?)
87 = To Camera
87A = left empty


And for the voltage regulator I am assuming you can just tie that into the 12V wire from the battery and out to the DVR for a 5V power supply.?.

http://www.tkk.fi/Misc/Electronics/circuits/7805.gif

1. Unregulated voltage in from Battery
2. Ground
3. Regulated voltage out to DVR

http://www.tkk.fi/Misc/Electronics/circuits/psu_5v.gif

[Jetbdude]

86 would go to a wire that is only powered when the ignition is "ON". It does not have to be "the" ignition wire.

[Venom51]

30 is an always on 12v from the battery. 86 is a switched 12 volt that is only on when the ignition key is on.

I would put the voltage regulator on the 87 side of the relay. Some of the DVR's have the 12+ on the outside jacket of the round power plug. If there is always power there it can find a ground and cause a direct short.

[InSaNeDiC]

86 would go to a wire that is only powered when the ignition is "ON". It does not have to be "the" ignition wire.

30 is an always on 12v from the battery. 86 is a switched 12 volt that is only on when the ignition key is on.

I would put the voltage regulator on the 87 side of the relay. Some of the DVR's have the 12+ on the outside jacket of the round power plug. If there is always power there it can find a ground and cause a direct short.


Excellent info...
Thanks.
:beer:

[c7fx]

bump for great service Thanks again!!!:beer:

[vrooomr6]

bump for great service Thanks again!!!:beer:

Thanks!

[vrooomr6]

Just a heads up for direct wiring with the relay... it will work great to power the bullet cam setup, but be aware that the DVR goes into USB mode when plugged in if you are also going to try to power it with the 5V portion of the relay
You can use that direct wire successfully, but when recording, the DVR needs to be running on its built in battery. The bullet cam can still be powered by the bike no problem.

[lightningforce9]

Bump for a pimp product

[Jetbdude]

Here's another vid a just did this week-end with mine :up:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLQb-dyWoHI

[lightningforce9]

Anyone know how much current is drawn thru the bullet camera? I'm in the process of direct wirinig mine, but also putting my direct powered transponder in line and putting a switch in. I'm putting a fuse block in line that way it doesn't cook either of the electronics I'm running. I want to use the right fuse.

[vrooomr6]

Anyone know how much current is drawn thru the bullet camera? I'm in the process of direct wirinig mine, but also putting my direct powered transponder in line and putting a switch in. I'm putting a fuse block in line that way it doesn't cook either of the electronics I'm running. I want to use the right fuse.

Just saw your question. You should be cool with a 5 amp fuse.

[daviid]

just ordered one. hope its as sweet as yall say it is

[lightningforce9]

just ordered one. hope its as sweet as yall say it is

It is, it is. I'll have some new Barber video this evening.

[CNI Dawg]

Yes, no problems when I used the battery pack that came with the unit.

How long does the battery pack last?

[vrooomr6]

just ordered one. hope its as sweet as yall say it is
Thanks for the order - it came through on saturday and is going out today for delivery on Wednesday!

[vrooomr6]

How long does the battery pack last?
The AA pack that powers the cam and mic runs about 7-8 hrs.

[flounder]

Vroom - Im probably going to need to order another cam as I just had a crash and think mine is destroyed. I will validate tonight and get ahold of you.

[vrooomr6]

Vroom - Im probably going to need to order another cam as I just had a crash and think mine is destroyed. I will validate tonight and get ahold of you.

Ouchie! Glad to hear it was equipment at least since those can be replaced. Let me know... I have them in stock ready to go.

[c7fx]

I had the recorder fall off my bike going down the back straight at Mid-Ohio. Thankfully the corner worker found all the parts and returned it to me. I put the battery pack in the back closed the back cover that was still stuck to the bike and to my surprise it still worked. :up:

Its almost like a Timex takes a high speed licking and keeps on ticking :beer:

[flounder]

I had the recorder fall off my bike going down the back straight at Mid-Ohio. Thankfully the corner worker found all the parts and returned it to me. I put the battery pack in the back closed the back cover that was still stuck to the bike and to my surprise it still worked. :up:

Its almost like a Timex takes a high speed licking and keeps on ticking :beer:

Yeah my crash was at mid ohio also. The recorder seemed to hold up fine but the bike tried out for the gymnastics team and failed the landing from its 10ft high triple flip so the camera crapped out.. what can ya expect.

[c7fx]

I didn't crash just the MInox DMP2 fell off.

what bike were you riding?

[daviid]

Thanks for the order - it came through on saturday and is going out today for delivery on Wednesday!

just got it today. looks good so far. havent had a chance to play with it yet. thank you!

[RENCRN8]

Got mine also. I hope I can get it operational for saturday trackday. looks sweet!

[immortal]

just put in an order :) thanks

[ceo012384]

I'm still loving this setup, have been using it quite a while.

A recent video from a trackday with it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH6QL8zjtV8

[vrooomr6]

I'm still loving this setup, have been using it quite a while.

A recent video from a trackday with it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH6QL8zjtV8

Just saw your last post... vid turned out nice! I need to start putting mine on youtube in raw form so it can be viewed in high quality too. That makes a huge difference!

[JAZ_RR]

I just tried to order. I am racing in Germany. Stationed here in the USAF. There is no option to ship to a APO box?

[vrooomr6]

I just tried to order. I am racing in Germany. Stationed here in the USAF. There is no option to ship to a APO box?

No problem, you can just use UPS ground in the checkout, and I can have it processed with USPS priority mail for the same rate.
Let me know if you have any problems and I can run the order through another method if necessary. I can also send you a paypal invoice if that is easier.

[ceo012384]

Just saw your last post... vid turned out nice! I need to start putting mine on youtube in raw form so it can be viewed in high quality too. That makes a huge difference!
Thanks! Yeah it does make a big difference... although many people don't seem to know about the 'click to watch in high res' feature.




Just an update:

I am on my second bullet cam now... I thought the first one had irreparable damage from a crash so I purchased another one... now the second bullet cam is having a similar issue after VERY limited and light use.

Basically the picture was fine... then in the middle of a session you can see it suddenly bump around and then permanently go out of focus.

I talked to a friend and he said he had a similar issue. If you use some rubber and some vice grips supposedly you can grab the disc at the very rear of the bullet cam and unscrew it from the main body tube. When you do this the entire inside of the camera slides out with the rear plate. He said there are screws that secure the CCD and he had to loctite them and retighten them since vibration had worked them loose.

I am going to try this soon... but if that doesn't solve the problem then I have no idea why the camera suddenly failed after so little use... will keep everyone updated in case this happens to others.

[vrooomr6]

Thanks! Yeah it does make a big difference... although many people don't seem to know about the 'click to watch in high res' feature.




Just an update:

I am on my second bullet cam now... I thought the first one had irreparable damage from a crash so I purchased another one... now the second bullet cam is having a similar issue after VERY limited and light use.

Basically the picture was fine... then in the middle of a session you can see it suddenly bump around and then permanently go out of focus.

I talked to a friend and he said he had a similar issue. If you use some rubber and some vice grips supposedly you can grab the disc at the very rear of the bullet cam and unscrew it from the main body tube. When you do this the entire inside of the camera slides out with the rear plate. He said there are screws that secure the CCD and he had to loctite them and retighten them since vibration had worked them loose.

I am going to try this soon... but if that doesn't solve the problem then I have no idea why the camera suddenly failed after so little use... will keep everyone updated in case this happens to others.

Thanks for letting me know. Something like that is definitely covered if you want to send it in for me to service for you. We had a batch of about 10-15 units mid summer that had the issue that you describe, and upon opening one up, it turned out that the factory did not use a locktite material on the 2 internal mounting screws for the circuit board. It is easy to apply some locktite on the two screws and retighten them. Let me know if you need my help with it. I made the manufacturer aware of the issue as soon as I found out, and haven't had any issues reported in months.
If anyone that has purchased has any issues, I am happy to help get it taken care of.

[ceo012384]

Thanks for letting me know. Something like that is definitely covered if you want to send it in for me to service for you. We had a batch of about 10-15 units mid summer that had the issue that you describe, and upon opening one up, it turned out that the factory did not use a locktite material on the 2 internal mounting screws for the circuit board. It is easy to apply some locktite on the two screws and retighten them. Let me know if you need my help with it. I made the manufacturer aware of the issue as soon as I found out, and haven't had any issues reported in months.
If anyone that has purchased has any issues, I am happy to help get it taken care of.
Thanks Bill. As usual a stand up guy :up:

Like I said I'm not sure if that first cam really WAS messed up from a crash or if maybe something similar happened to it... but it's water under the bridge now.

The camera is out at my garage where I keep/wrench on the bike so I won't get there until this weekend.

I'll give it a shot though and contact you if I can't get it fixed myself.

btw at the track many people always ask me about the setup and compliment on the video quality. I always point them to your thread and suggest they purchase it :beer:

[vrooomr6]

I just updated the website with the next gen recorder. The specs are nearly identical -just the design, software and button layout is a bit different and quicker to use.
I'm continuing to do this deal for fellow racers. Thanks again guys!

[swang]

Anyone have both this bullet camera and the hero camera? Wondering which one is better on the track?

[LoneStar]

Site says it will take a 2GB SD card for 2 hours of video. If you put a 4GB card in can you get 4hrs or will it still only record 2hrs? My son races Hare Scrambles, and some of them run over 2hrs.

[swang]

Anyone have both this bullet camera and the hero camera? Wondering which one is better on the track?

ttt

[vrooomr6]

Just saw your questions guys.
We also carry the hero, and I have used both. The hero isn't as easy to get a good view, and can get in the way of fenders, bodywork etc., compared to the bullet cam. However, the hero has slightly more clear sound, and can be moved around easier since everything is contained in the case.
The resolution is very close. The bullet cam system uses a better compression for the video also.

The bullet cam takes 2GB or smaller cards. With a 2GB card, you can fit a little over 2hrs of footage.

[FiveOh]

My teammate just ordered and installed the kit and we had no luck getting it to work.

The focus on the camera apparently vibrates until it is completely out of focus.

The DMP3 recorder refused to work right. The first video it stopped recording after 53 seconds, so we tested it in the pits and it stopped recording after 3 seconds. Then it refused to record at all. The stop icon stayed there and would not record. We tried different SD cards, same thing.

[lightningforce9]

Here is my latest video
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=46705784

[vrooomr6]

My teammate just ordered and installed the kit and we had no luck getting it to work.

The focus on the camera apparently vibrates until it is completely out of focus.

The DMP3 recorder refused to work right. The first video it stopped recording after 53 seconds, so we tested it in the pits and it stopped recording after 3 seconds. Then it refused to record at all. The stop icon stayed there and would not record. We tried different SD cards, same thing.'

Hey Lars,
No problem, I can help get any issue resolved for you. It may be a quick adjustment to make, it may be a wiring issue, or in a worst case scenario if something is wrong that we can't fix by trying a few things, I can send another right away and then send a paid return label on the kit you have. Either way, I'll make sure to get you guys up and running.
Please pm me your teamates number and I'll give him a call.
Thanks,
Bill

[FiveOh]

Thanks for the call Bill, I'll get him to grab the camera gear and we'll figure it out...

[mmfoor]

Do you have the new version in stock and what is the price today?
Thanks!

[vrooomr6]

Do you have the new version in stock and what is the price today?
Thanks!

Sure do :) It is the same price as the previous model, and the functions are nearly identical.
coupon code "racer" still gives $25 off.

[LLLosingit]

How are the low light videos?
I'm thinking of buying one for a Micro Sprint and we mainly race at night and the lightings not always that great.

[vrooomr6]

How are the low light videos?
I'm thinking of buying one for a Micro Sprint and we mainly race at night and the lightings not always that great.

This unit has a .9 Lux rating which is pretty good for low light. I comes with a sun filter that is required on sunny days so the brightness doesn't wash out the picture. If you take the sun filter out, you can run it lower light situations with great results.

[cpettit]

just a bump for my buddy cause someone in the general section was asking about cameras.

[02GSXR]

Is there a way to use two cameras (front and rear) and have a toggle between the two? In case I want to switch from front to rear w/out having to re-mount between sessions? Thanks....Joseph

[vrooomr6]

Is there a way to use two cameras (front and rear) and have a toggle between the two? In case I want to switch from front to rear w/out having to re-mount between sessions? Thanks....Joseph

Yes, although it doesn't come set up to do that, you could add a switch to the hookups and easily go back and forth between inputs. You could also just have the bullet cam AV hookup in an accessible place and just switch the plug ins while leaving both cameras mounted. There could be a few ways to do it, depending how fancy you want to get.

[02GSXR]

Yes, although it doesn't come set up to do that, you could add a switch to the hookups and easily go back and forth between inputs. You could also just have the bullet cam AV hookup in an accessible place and just switch the plug ins while leaving both cameras mounted. There could be a few ways to do it, depending how fancy you want to get.

That is great! A friend of mine races in Europe and has his set up and toggles back and forth. Get two camera angles at the same time. Do you have them in stock or is there a site that I can purchase one? Thanks for the fast reply.....Joseph

[Captain Squid]

Bill's site is. www.cedigital.com


Hope all is well Bill :)

[dobr24]

No offense to Bill, but I bought a camera from cedigital last summer. the first time I went to use it the lens cap broke. I had to pay 12.00 for another one which I was told had shipped. I never received it and I only live a few miles from cedigital. When I told Bill this he said I shipped it and you will have to pay for another. I went somewhere else with my business. For great products and fantastic customer service try Chris Hoyt at Hoyt Technology.
http://www.hoyttech.com/
Sorry Bill.

[vrooomr6]

Yes, it is on the site, and in stock, let me know if you have any questions getting an order through.

[vrooomr6]

No offense to Bill, but I bought a camera from cedigital last summer. the first time I went to use it the lens cap broke. I had to pay 12.00 for another one which I was told had shipped. I never received it and I only live a few miles from cedigital. When I told Bill this he said I shipped it and you will have to pay for another. I went somewhere else with my business. For great products and fantastic customer service try Chris Hoyt at Hoyt Technology.
http://www.hoyttech.com/
Sorry Bill.

I wish you would have let me know if you didn't receive the extra lens cap, I would have been happy to send another if I would have known. I didn't hear from you after the first email that I replied to.

[ceo012384]

I forgot to update you Bill that I did loctite the two screws holding the CCD setup together and it appears to have worked. Thanks!

[LoneStar]

Anyone have a phone number for CEdigital?

[jphii]

Here's an oddball question for ya. How would the hero wide work on a drag boat? I want to mount it on top and try to get both boats in field. Whattya think?

[LoneStar]

Anyone have a phone number for CEdigital?

Nevermind, I got it.

[lightningforce9]

IF anyone can't get a hold of bill, I live pretty close to him. He's a pretty busy dude. I can help get parts if or systems if needed.

[vrooomr6]

Sorry guys I didn't get the notifications of new posts in this thread the last week or so, feel free to pm me any time if I don't respond to a question posted in this thread.

[OreoGaborio]

Has anyone hard wired this to their bike w/ any success?

I'd much rather have it connected to the bike's electrical system instead of killing AA batteries.

[CycleMyke]

How long do the batteries last? Does the camera run on the AA's and the DVR has to be charged seperate (internal battery?) I am looking to get one before Mid-Ohio in 2 weeks so let me know.

[CycleMyke]

I PM'ed the above question to Bill and had an answer quick. If you don't get a reply to this thread, just PM Bill and he'll get right back to you.

[CycleMyke]

I just ordered mine....

[vrooomr6]

Thanks for the order. It will be going out Monday, and be at your door Tuesday. :beer: Feel free to pm or email if there is anything else I can do to help

[CycleMyke]

Anyone have a wiring diagram on how to hook it all together?

[CycleMyke]

Thanks for the on-phone tech support Bill. It's all working great.

[vrooomr6]

Great! You should be all set. Thanks again!
Bill

[bjs8579]

Hmmm, I can't seem to get the battery to charge on the Minox DMP-3. Is the red charging light supposed to stay on the whole time because mine cuts off after a minute? I tried to charge it last night, but when I turned it on today, it just gave me a big flashing battery sign. I might have to find one at radio shack. Any ideas on what specific battery I should look for? Thanks.

I love the camera though. I have it mounted on my R6 and I was hoping to take some good video this weekend.

[bjs8579]

Nevermind, it was a short in the wall charger. I used a usb cable to my laptop and it's charing fine. :up:

[vrooomr6]

Nevermind, it was a short in the wall charger. I used a usb cable to my laptop and it's charing fine. :up:

Cool, the recorder is also compatible with car and wall chargers for cell phones. That is usually the best option when at the track. Feel free to pm me if you ever need any assistance getting something set up, and I'll be happy to help. Thanks again! :beer:

[CycleMyke]

PM Sent

[LoneStar]

If anyone is interested, I have a Pelican waterproof box and a crushproof camera mount for sale. I used them with Bill's helmet camera set-up with good results. I cut a slit in the side of teh box to feed the wires through. If you then apply some silicone caulk, it will be nice and waterproof. As it is, it is highly water resistant. My son is racing Hare Scrambles, so he was going through sand, mud, water, you name it. The box kept everything nice and protected even with him crashing on it a few times. The mount is designed for another brand of camera that is a bit thinner. I had it milled out to fit the camera from CE Digital. I lost the set screw, but that is a $.30 part from Home Depot. The mount is darn near crush proof. You can drive a car over it and it will not bend. It also has a piece of lexan at the lens end to protect the camera lens from rocks, bugs, etc.

$80 shipped anywhere in CONUS.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i78/mtwithrow/gear%20for%20sale/Case_top.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i78/mtwithrow/gear%20for%20sale/Case_side.jpg

It would make a great addition to the set up you get from Bill and ease your concerns about trashing it in a crash.

Email me if you want it. mtwithrow at yahoo dot com

[bjs8579]

Hey Bill,
I sent you guys a message on cedigital. I've never been able to get my recorder to work. It always locks up less than a minute into the video. I've tried it out at the track several times, but it always locks up. Any help?

[LoneStar]

If anyone is interested, I have a Pelican waterproof box and a crushproof camera mount for sale. I used them with Bill's helmet camera set-up with good results. I cut a slit in the side of teh box to feed the wires through. If you then apply some silicone caulk, it will be nice and waterproof. As it is, it is highly water resistant. My son is racing Hare Scrambles, so he was going through sand, mud, water, you name it. The box kept everything nice and protected even with him crashing on it a few times. The mount is designed for another brand of camera that is a bit thinner. I had it milled out to fit the camera from CE Digital. The mount is darn near crush proof. You can drive a car over it and it will not bend. It also has a piece of lexan at the lens end to protect the camera lens from rocks, bugs, etc.

$80 shipped anywhere in CONUS.

It would make a great addition to the set up you get from Bill and ease your concerns about trashing it in a crash.

Email me if you want it. mtwithrow at yahoo dot com


Price Drop

$50 shipped, and I bought a new set screw for it.

[vrooomr6]

Hey Brandon,
I just received your message and PM'd you with a few things to try. Either way, you are definitely covered.
Thanks.
Bill

[SVbadguy]

Where can I find a replacement for this oddly pinned RCA cable?