Camera help

[Syx]

I've been lurking for a while but decided it was time to make an account once I needed some help!

Anyways straight to the point:
I basically want to get a bullet camera (link) and fit it to a digital video recorder (link). I also want to power both devices from my bike battery.
Now as the voltage isn't going to be all that steady and I don't want to wreck the camera/recorder, I'll be fitting a voltage regulator in between. I also need a potential divider to step down the voltage before it gets to the recorder as it only takes a 5v input.
Here's a diagram:
https://img286.imageshack.us/img286/3003/camerasetuptz8.png

Now, where I need the help:
Firstly is there anything obviously wrong with this? I've never done anything similar so any advice will be more than welcome.
Second, I'll be building the divider myself, and I'm a little confused as to where I connect the 0v rail to - the negative terminal of the battery would be the obvious choice - is this correct?

Any input is much appreciated, so thanks

[hmmmnz]

hey there you don't need a regulator,
the bikes battery is smooth enough,
the bullet camera is 12v and the video recorder you are looking at has a 12v to 5v transformer(for running in a car which can easily be made to fit onto the bike). all you have to do is hook up both to the battery(via an inline fuse)
heres a wee pic
https://img120.imageshack.us/img120/3029/camgd8.jpg
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[Syx]

[Pete.]

What about this?

https://www.trackdays.co.uk/Track-Cam.htm

[Kickstart]

Hi

The bullet camera I have is meant to be fairly free with the voltage it takes. From memory they claim it will easily take 8V to 15V. Worth checking with the supplier of your bullet camera.

All the best

Keith
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[Syx]

[DynaMight]

[Syx]

Only 15fps though, not ideal but good for the price.

[hmmmnz]

when i was searching through reveiws looking for the voltage of it one said it came with one but it doesn't look like it when i just did a quick search
https://www.nextag.com/Archos-Cigarette-Lighter-Adaptor-61038522/prices-html
is what i thought it came with
this one is probly better
https://www.thetoolboxshop.com/sess/utn;jsessionid=154538afd16a454/shopdata/?main_url=go.shopscript%3Fa%3D0-578-90
just cut the wires both sides and your away laughing
or 1 from maplan for a tenner
https://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?TabID=1&ModuleNo=48574&doy=20m10
im sure if you do a bit of searching you can get one cheaper
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[Syx]

Yep, those are the things I thought you meant. According to a retailer the included AC/DC adapter has a 5v/2A output. Now whilst I can easily use the 4.5V as that will be fine, how well would it cope with a 1.5A input?

Cheers for your help, guys.

[G]

15fps output doesn't look good for bike stuff.

I've had problems using a bullet cam attached to a bike battery in the past.

[hmmmnz]

[Syx]

[biketeacherda...]

And any way you can buy everything you need from www.maplins.co.uk for not a lot of dosh
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[Syx]

[biketeacherda...]

you do not need to make a regulator maplins sells one already you can select the vlotage output you want from it by simply adjusting the switch to your needs, mine has several out puts on it

1. buy the lead which goes straight to the battery and give you the ciggi lighter socket on the other end

2. plug in the voltage regulator adaptor they sell and select the output you want

3. connect camera and other stuff

look here

https://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=42895&&source=14&doy=21m10

and here
https://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?TabID=1&DOY=21m10&ModuleNo=37423&criteria=


hope this helps
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[Syx]

Thanks for the help dave - I'm going to give the regulator a shot for two reasons:
1) I can make the entire contraption small, space is a concern for me as I've already got an Autocom system under the seat, and
2) I love tinkering with electronics!

However as it will inevitably result in either mild electrocution or burnt-out components (likely both) I'll pick up a converter on Monday. Thanks!

[KevTM]

just watch out with the hard drive digital recorders as from experience with my Archos Av420 it can feck up and not record due to data getting corrupted by vibrations/bumps mostly.. i've bought a new harddrive (40gb) for it which has shock protection etc and should be better than the crappy one installed in the machine, haven't tried it on the bike yet though..

one with a memory card may be better, if possible.

[Syx]

Unfortunately I don't think I can really cope with just a memory card, especially as the cards themselves aren't cheap!
Thanks for the heads-up on the vibration issue though, it's something I hadn't thought of. I'll see what I can do about housing the device in a foam surround.
Hopefully I'll get under way with some of the electronics next week, and I'll be sure to let you all know how it goes!

[KevTM]

aye hope it works mate, i tried various surrounds for mine, foam, towels, everything from under the seat, on a tank bag, on my person etc.. worked best inmy jacket pocket mind you so if you've any bother try that first

[Syx]

Thanks for the tips mate