Webcam on lightbar!

[Apache]

Because of the flooded lanes locally (only up to around 18-24") I've been out for a bit of a play.

I clamped my webcam onto the lightbar and made some movies as a test for what I want to do on the upcoming Wales run. Other than the webcam resolution being a bit $$$$py, it's a good viewpoint and works well! Just need a better webcam... and some waterproofing!

If I can work out how to put video up on youtube I'll show you some

[Apache]

Sorted!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=34LKLRCDDfQ

[jamsironwork]

hehe i like it that is cool

[Apache]

and another one. The webcam gets a bit wet...

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=pdjo_9JtEeo

[Mitsy]

You Big Big Kid


Actually wish it was me.

[RodLeach]

Fantastic idea mate!!! love the vids! now get a snorkel before you end up with a drowned engine and scuba pops needs to go rescue you!

[Apache]

Fantastic idea mate!!! love the vids! now get a snorkel before you end up with a drowned engine and scuba pops needs to go rescue you!

Only 18" - 24" deep. I can wade up to 31" due to lifts. (Though a snorkel is coming this year!)

[graham78]

hey there

try www.actioncameras.co.uk i use them for downhilling cameras and other awesome kit....

the do some quite good bits that can be fitted to the trucks

happy shopping

ttfn

graham

[Apache]

Yeah, seen that website. There's a K2000 or something like that which looks good. Trouble is the limited recording time and no way to operate it remotely.

I've got some software which will record multiple webcams, so was going fo make some waterproof housings and fit one to the lightbar, one to the front bumper and one at the back looking forward underneath the truck. I can edit it all together later.

This was just to test the feasibility really. The laptop will also be running Memory Map fed by the GPS too so it will be pretty stressed out!

Might actually build a small PC into the truck somewhere!

[BUSHWHACKER]

Yeah, seen that website. There's a K2000 or something like that which looks good. Trouble is the limited recording time and no way to operate it remotely.

I've got some software which will record multiple webcams, so was going fo make some waterproof housings and fit one to the lightbar, one to the front bumper and one at the back looking forward underneath the truck. I can edit it all together later.

This was just to test the feasibility really. The laptop will also be running Memory Map fed by the GPS too so it will be pretty stressed out!

Might actually build a small PC into the truck somewhere!

Could you add captain Pugwash theme music?

[Bibs]

Sorted!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=34LKLRCDDfQ

Woooooooooow that looks loadsa fun, I had a play in the floods but it wasn't that deep - had the spray right over the bonnet and out up the side about 5 foot and then bottled it coz I wasn't sure how deep or fast I could go - first time in water. By the way how deep can I go......

[That Ruddy Squirrel]

Could you add captain Pugwash theme music?

Shock horror, I'm giving Vince a link

Pugwash

[surfenstein]

andy thats $$$$$$ brilliant.imagine the fun you could have with that.

[Apache]

Woooooooooow that looks loadsa fun, I had a play in the floods but it wasn't that deep - had the spray right over the bonnet and out up the side about 5 foot and then bottled it coz I wasn't sure how deep or fast I could go - first time in water. By the way how deep can I go......

As standard you can go to the bottom of your headlamp but BE CAREFUL and TAKE IT EASY if you go that deep!

[Apache]

andy thats $$$$$$ brilliant.imagine the fun you could have with that.

Well I'm hoping to fit several cams long term for different angles. Hopefully will make for some nice offroading video!