Locost camcorder (with video)
locoR1 - 20/5/07 at 07:42 PM
Picked up a Mustek DV5000 camcorder of ebay last week for £21 delivered what a bargain !
Then spent yesterday making a camera mount and today testing in the sunshine. 
I took it apart after my initial test the wind noise was far to bad even with foam tape over the microphone so I've removed the microphone and
put it under the dash with a lot better results ( obviously on a cable)
I've even managed to edit some video and put it on youtube which for me being useless with computers is the biggest achievement of all.
Have a look and I'm sure you will let me know what you think!
"Youtube Link"
Dave................
Macbeast - 20/5/07 at 07:56 PM
Seems to work very well. Congrats
BTW - you DO have an ashtray then ?
locoR1 - 20/5/07 at 08:06 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Macbeast
BTW - you DO have an ashtray then ?
Of course I've got an astray your not aloud to throw your dogend out the window any more!
But what if you've not got a window?
Macbeast - 20/5/07 at 08:17 PM
Good point.
The video makes me very jealous though. Would like to be in that seat, but it seems a long way off at the moment.
Enjoy 
locoR1 - 20/5/07 at 08:22 PM
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Originally posted by chris mason
sounds and goes well, whats traction like? seemed like you were spinning the wheels up on corner exit?
Chris
I've backed the boost of to 8psi it was a total hand full at 12psi you still have to be very careful out of second gear corners but I'm
getting the hang of it now! Long term I think an electronic boost controller would be a good investment.
Dave....
Pezza - 20/5/07 at 08:25 PM
Looks good what do you find the turbo to be like driving wise?
Using an r1 lump in my Indy buildand have been reading up on the turbocharging side of things for post sva.
Did you do it yourself?
What sort of power are you making over stock?
Pez
wilkingj - 20/5/07 at 08:29 PM
not bad for £20. a bit blocky in places. and the sound skipped a bit, but still quite watchable.
very good as a locost solution.
Buy some wasp killer, as I couldn hear one all the way through the track. Sounded a bit angry to me
locoR1 - 20/5/07 at 08:43 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Pezza
Looks good what do you find the turbo to be like driving wise?
Using an r1 lump in my Indy buildand have been reading up on the turbocharging side of things for post sva.
Did you do it yourself?
What sort of power are you making over stock?
Pez
Its all home built I'm hoping for close to 200hp @ the wheels when/if it goes on a rolling road.
As for driving a turbo bec a handful is probably the best way to describe it, I really think on a tight track it would be quicker without the turbo!
locoR1 - 20/5/07 at 08:44 PM
quote:
Originally posted by wilkingj
Buy some wasp killer, as I couldn hear one all the way through the track. Sounded a bit angry to me
The sound of a V8 and the performance of a turbo bec wouldn't that be great!
Trev D - 20/5/07 at 09:06 PM
Love it when are you going to take me out then
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locoR1 - 20/5/07 at 09:09 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Trev D
Love it when are you going to take me out then.
Hi Trev if your at our next meeting I could take you out for a nice "gentle" drive if you like
Trev D - 20/5/07 at 09:13 PM
See you there be gentle with me
oadamo - 20/5/07 at 10:11 PM
thats fecing fast love it
whats your change light set at
adam
locoR1 - 20/5/07 at 10:20 PM
quote:
Originally posted by oadamo
thats fecing fast love it
whats your change light set at
adam
The shift light's set low about 9.500 its suppose to be sequential but it revs so quick they all come on at once hence the reason for setting it
low!
And its way to lowly geared but that's next winters project changing the axle.
DavidM - 20/5/07 at 11:50 PM
Kin hell Dave that's great. Was that Steve McQueen in your rear view mirror.
David
speedyxjs - 21/5/07 at 06:42 AM
Very nice
The air intake is a bit shiney, Does it shire in your eyes much?
locoR1 - 21/5/07 at 07:50 AM
I must remember to move the mirror next time incase I brake the camera
If I can get it to work there should be a picture of the camera mount below!
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It worked so lets try another
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Im getting good at this
DavidM - 21/5/07 at 04:04 PM
Even your bloody camera mount is perfect!
If I come to the next meet, can I sit on Trev's lap? He won't mind, he likes it.
David
locoR1 - 21/5/07 at 05:59 PM
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Originally posted by DavidM can I sit on Trev's lap?
Swmbo doesn't call me a perfectionist for nothing then!
I think I'm going to start charging for rides, 3 up might be a little bit tight even for Trev's liking.
Dave......................