Wireless camera/monitor setup 1320 yards

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I have what I need to see bullet holes at a 1000 yards!

First of all I am not a tech guy, my background is in high voltage, so if I can do it you can!!!! This was tested today at -4 C with clear line of sight between antennas. I am into it for a little over $200.00 using an existing video camera, portable 12v/120v invertor, tripods and desktop monitor.

Tested today and clear picture up to 1320 yards, picture started breaking up after that. (GPS used to verify distance). Picture was clear enough to easily see bullet holes.


Here is what is in the pictures below.
Transmitter / Receiver 2.4 ghz 3 watt, make sure you get them to ship USPS to avoid brokerage fees. Also, make sure it is the 3 watt as linked to get the distance.
http://www.asianwolf.com/cctv-spycamera-3000ma.html

I wanted to use an old desktop monitor so I bought a video to VGA convertor on ebay. Make sure to get the one with RCA input jack for camera. You could use a small flat screen TV if you have one that would avoid the need for the convertor.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/TV-RCA-Composite-S-video-AV-In-to-PC-VGA-LCD-Out-Converter-Adapter-Box-Black?item=190596379150&cmd=ViewItem

Not pictured is a Canadian tire air pump/ booster /invertor to supply 120 at camera and a cigarette plug in invertor at the truck. And, two tripods.

At this point the only unknown is the temperature change up to 30C. Not sure if anything will effect signal but sure looks good right now. I am told that a directional antenna at each end will look after any problems if necessary in summer.


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oooOOOOoooo ... very nifty indeed !
So do you need a 12v battery to set up downrange for the wireless? If there were a compact battery pack option that would be a little more portable.
 
Awesome. I've been wanting something like this for about six months as it takes me about an hour to get from my firing line to my 900yd target. There's a river between the two and few places to cross.

Thanks for the info
 
Nice set up!

duhh, (edit here) didn't realize the tire inflator inverter had a batt (f:P:).

When your state side stop at a few truck stops. You can pick up small inverters really cheap (I have a 300 watt that would be perfect). Wire a small one to a small 12 v batt and you should cut the weight in half.

You haven't been killing yote's with my old rifle have you? You know I put an anti dog killing curse on it. Kill a certin number and, poof, it turns into a bag of kibble.
 
Power supply

Here is what I used for down range power supply. I think the source is obvious from the picture. It is kind of a do-all tool. Air compressor, comes with jumper cable attachment, 120 volt supply and cigarette lighter input under the flap on the other side. As you can see I have carried and used it a lot. It is always trickle charging in my garage ready to go. The 120 volt charger it uses is about the size of your cell phone charger.

Can of paint is for size indication.

Supplier says to get the 4000 foot advertised range you must have clear line of sight and the 1320 yards I got matches advertised range. So to answer the range through trees question, I am not sure at this point.

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there are directional antennas you can buy call a "yagi" i believe, there was a guy on snipers hide who was building a similar setup, the idea with the yagi is that it will increase the quality /range of the signal IIRC.
 
A little more important info.

This is important:
If you bring out your old video camera and plug it in you may find that the camera turns off after about 10 minutes. If you remove the tape in the camera the auto shut off is cancelled (on this model anyway). Just thought I would mention it, you know how we all hate reading manuals. You may want to check your video camera to make sure it will stay on.

Yes I read about yagi antennas prior to starting this project. That was my backup plan. They direct the signal but they are a little bulky so if this works without them I am good.

The pictured transmitter / receiver have removable thread in antennas so yagi antennas are an option.
 
wheelgun said:
This is important:
If you bring out your old video camera and plug it in you may find that the camera turns off after about 10 minutes. If you remove the tape in the camera the auto shut off is cancelled (on this model anyway). Just thought I would mention it, you know how we all hate reading manuals. You may want to check your video camera to make sure it will stay on.

Yes I read about yagi antennas prior to starting this project. That was my backup plan. They direct the signal but they are a little bulky so if this works without them I am good.

The pictured transmitter / receiver have removable thread in antennas so yagi antennas are an option.
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Going off half cocked here as I didn't read the whole artical. It looks like you may be able to jury rig a workable directional.

http://www.turnpoint.net/wireless/has.html

Not that I have any idea if this type of antenna will work with this type of mod(like I said half cocked).
 
We have found that the orig antennae usually works the best - most of us who are using this gear are not electronics techs so we may be doing it wrong.

Nice set up. If I may suggest, I am using 12V TFT LCD monitors that would be part of car video set ups. That way I can run all the gear on 12v power supply.

Either way it works.

For the video camera, I let it record and now you have a record of your shooting.

Enjoy...

Jerry

Jerry
 
Not sure why everyone wants to add an antenna, are you shooting more than 1320 yards???

The system as is worked excellent to 1320.

I don't like carrying more than I have to when we go out. I already take stands, gongs, steel targets of various sizes, and a 1/2 ton full of rifle gear.

Maybe I am missing something.
 
TAC PRO said:
Which receiver/transmitters are you using that will work on 12v?

Can you use a USB setup on the camera end, such as a web cam or point and shoot?
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All of these are 12V. Just look at the specs when you order. Although they show a wall plug, they are voltage adaptors.

So since the TX/RX are 12V, I figured everything else should be. Saves having to cart around various power sources and I have RC batteries which are small, potent and put out lots of juice. I am set up to charge lipo packs so that is the simplest route for me.

A car/truck battery where you shoot. Another ATV/bike 12V no drip battery at the target and you have plenty of juice to shoot all day.

The weak link will be the battery in the camera.

All of the TX/RX that I would bother with use RCA plugs. Maybe there is USB stuff now but have not bothered to look as I have no use for them.

You need a camera with a zoom or your camera will be in the path of the bullet. Wide angle is not what you want anyways. All I care about is the target image.

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Shooting at 500m

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Shooting at 300m

Just fast forward through the breaks. You have a record of what you did AND you get to see where some strays went to. Now if you can merge this with another video showing what the air/flags is doing, you got some teaching going on.

If F class or LR precision shooting is what you are into, when you go to this type of set up, it changes how you are able to score and learn about the winds.

Real time feedback is critical to understanding what all the swirling mess is doing. AND it is really helps you tune your load. You will know exactly where every shot goes.

And when you have that info, you can start to improve your shooting.

For the vast majority of F class shooters, we do not have a place where we can score each shot. We compromise and that is the difference between improving and just burning powder.

Enjoy...

Jerry
 
The ones picturered also have a 120 to 12v wall plug transformer. The sony camera pictured is not though, the camera transformer is labeled 7.5 volts output.

Just make sure to get the 3000 ma ones which is 3 watts as labeled in the picture. The 2000 ma or 2 watt ones may require the antennas previously discussed to achieve the 1000 yards. I looked for a while to find the 3000 ma model at the price listed on the site.
 
caustic said:
you may find this intresting
-http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2424793&page=1
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Caustic, you have me thinking about this one. Already started researching. If I can do this with just an IPAD at the receiving end things will even get more compact.

I have already downloaded Mobiscope to my IPAD, this may be fun!!!
 
wheelgun said:
Not sure why everyone wants to add an antenna, are you shooting more than 1320 yards???

The system as is worked excellent to 1320.

I don't like carrying more than I have to when we go out. I already take stands, gongs, steel targets of various sizes, and a 1/2 ton full of rifle gear.

Maybe I am missing something.
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lol Point taken. Just getting carried away.

The Ipod thing looks very cool. I have a wifi Palm as well, but my 15" lcd will do the job. I have everything you do but the transmiter. I have a great place to shoot out to at least 750 yds right off my backyard. The problem is you'd only want to walk out and back twice :)( no ATV). I don't have anyone to spot so only way to see how I'm doing is this or walk.

I also have a neighbour who I don't trust with knowledge of my collection. They may be moving. I can only hope it happens soon. The day it does...
 
Spoke to a tech guy today about the WiFi setup to the Ipad. He sets up security systems and house automation. He says the Ipad 2 has some serious issues with WiFi reception. He has customer complaints related to the security systems which usually go back to the Ipad 2 WiFi reception.

I don't want to invest too much to find out the WiFi idea will not work with the Ipad.
Not sure if the Ipod touch reception is different but I wanted the large screen of the Ipad as a monitor. I will shelf the idea and see what happens with next generation of Ipads and WiFi reception.

I have a system that works excellent as posted, but I kinda like experimenting.
 
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