My new digital homebrew camera

[Ohiobucks]

Here is my new digital homebrew game camera. I used a 2MP Olympus D380 with a PixController universal board and a Pelican 1060 case from Whitetail Supply. Tominator and I just hung this thing out in the woods Saturday morning, so hopefully soon we will be seeing some good pics.

I have this funny feeling that this won't be the only camera I will be building......

[dogdoc]

very nice--i bet it will take great pics.

if you don't mind me asking---how much did it cost you to make?

todd

[Bond]

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I have this funny feeling that this won't be the only camera I will be building......



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I'll guartee you that you're right!

Good job.

What size hole did you use for the flash? It looks small. And did you use a flash enhancer or just glass?

[Ohiobucks]

Bond,

I think it was 1/2" hole, then filed out a bit. It probably could stand to be a bit bigger, we'll see how it works. I used glass for the flash and the lens, then a freshnel (sp?) lens for the motion sensor. It was a basic kit from PixController.

[Tominator]

Yep, we put it on a heavily used trail that I saw deer on all the time last year, and it appears they're still using it.

Tom tested it out, and after a quick panic about flash bleed (cam took a pic while Tom was opening the case, thus the bleed), it took 3 excellent pics of Tom on the trail.

I wanted to put on my clown suit, and moon the camera, but Tom wouldn't let me.

I can see how this is going to be addicting. Digital is the way to go, instantaneous feedback.

[RyanH]

That thing is sweet. What did that set you back? I know pelican Cases are expensive. I have one that cost $150

[Ohiobucks]

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if you don't mind me asking---how much did it cost you to make?


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That thing is sweet. What did that set you back?

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All in all, it was about $175 and some change. Sounds like there are some other sensors out there that aren't quite as expensive that are just as good. Maybe the next one I build.....

[RyanH]

very awesome! Looks very good aswell!

[Rhino]

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I wanted to put on my clown suit, and moon the camera, but Tom wouldn't let me.

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Dang spoil sport eh.

Cool assembly idea Tom. Look's great. I can't even spell lectricity so no homemades are going to be made by this guy. It is addicting. Hope to see some pics from y'all soon. I should have some new ones after next weekend too.

[WHISKEYSWAMP]

Nice work... You may want to add external power to the camera to allow for extra time in the field. You should get close to 2 weeks with the internal camera batteries. If you set the camera as an on/off camera you may get a little more time. Try a search on Hagshouse and you'll find plenty of information for this camera... again, nice work and can't wait to see some pics..

[SRA]

very nice!

[bowhtr1]

Nice job. I have two with the D380's and they are alot bigger. I like how small you kept it. I started out to build only one. I now have 4 and I will add more next spring. Its hunting season now so I dont have time. Good luck. Show us some game pics.

[Gus]

Nice looking camera, I bet it will work out just fine for you. Now go to getting the parts for the next one, I know it is coming

[Shaun_300]

Nice! I hope it works good for ya, can't wait to see some pics.

[wtnhunt]

Looks great Tom. Look forward to seeing some pics.