Maiden Keychain Camera Model Rocket Launch

[DominickEladia03]

Sick ...

[totoroben]

keychain cameras really do add a really interesting element to hobby rockets. I wish I had one when I was 12!

[LeosLeisureSite]

@totoroben

Absolutely! Check out my little 2 stage dual deploy rocket video. Only made possible with this little camera.

Are you not flying rockets anymore?

[electronicdawg]

You ought to put that little camera on an helium balloon and let it go up into the stratosphere. get some space shots.

[LeosLeisureSite]

@electronicdawg

I'm waiting for someone to do that.

[Levikj]

that was taken on my birthday

[LeosLeisureSite]

@Levikj

Nice :-)

[Matthewsolarstarwind]

Thank for the video I really like model rocket . I think I will get into model rocket.

[LeosLeisureSite]

@Matthewsolarstarwind

Go for it. It's great fun!

[anjunaandrew]

Very cool!! Thank for making and sharing!!

[zizwop]

You know, for a camera that was less than $20, that was really cool. I've been looking for something really cheap and easy to get on-board video of my rocket flights, this looks like the best, easiest solution. Thanks so much for posting this. Have you done this with larger, higher flying rockets?

[LeosLeisureSite]

@zizwop

Check my other videos. e.g. "2 Rocket Camera Flights taken in Columbia, SC USA" or "Freedom Launch 2010 | Videos | Orangeburg SC, USA".

and take a look at this video for high altitude "w w w .youtube.com/watch?v=2axYNnu7W­0A&feature=related" !

[bliglum]

@zizwop Go for the 808 #11... It's twice the price (roughly $40), but the video quality is true 720p!

[celyl]

too cool!

[rocketbros1]

&szelle63, you can put the camera on the outside and tape a quarter to the other side to balance it out

[szelle63]

is this video from the HD version or the 720x480?

[LeosLeisureSite]

@szelle63

It's the 720x480 version.

[USWaterRockets]

@LeosLeisureSite we did a tutorial on our channel how you can turn that annoying date stamp off with a hardware hack if you have the 720x480 camera. We also show how to disable it in software on the HD version (type #11).

[LeosLeisureSite]

@USWaterRockets

Very nicely done!

(PS: This video was made in 2009. At that time no one knew how to remove the time stamp either than cropping the bottom of the video)

[szelle63]

do you think i could put the camera in the nose, and reflect the image downward with a mirror? Or would the weight on the top make the rocket to unstable? Im trying to avoid putting it on the outside because i worry it will upset the balance. I could put it inside the rocket tube by the base, but i worry the back blast will destroy the camera. Thanks, Scott

[LeosLeisureSite]

@szelle63

Putting the camera in the nose cone is possible. It really depends on the rocket.

I've flown so many rockets, big and small with this little cam mounted to the side and have never had a failure.

I recommend placing the cam in the center of the rocket to ensure the most stable flights. Avoid placing the cam at the bottom of the rocket.

You do not need a weight on the other side of the rocket to balance it out. That has been my experiance.

[studioRSofficial]

cool! :D

[poprocz]

Now that was cool.

[gg459]

We have the exact same camera and tried strapping it to a "sizzler" estes rocket, but the thing just went into a death spiral immediately after liftoff. Any suggestions? We put it near the base, so you'd think it wouldn't negatively affect the balance.

[LeosLeisureSite]

@gg459

Unfortunately by placing the camera at the base you moved the center of gravity with it. That's why it became unstable. I would suggest you place the camera in the center of your rocket next time.

[NoHacerv21]

* get not hit

[NoHacerv21]

This is a cool video!!! Where did you hit the camera? It would be good to use on the rocket my classmates and I are making in our aerospace engineering class at school

[LeosLeisureSite]

@NoHacerv21

Go to eBay and look for "Key Chain Camera".

Be sure the version is a 720x480 Video @ 30FPS. They cost about $15 US shipping included.

Or better yet look for the HD version which goes for around $40 US.

[theblazer077]

Hi, i ordered the same keychain camera but the instructions are confusing. How do you operate it?

[LeosLeisureSite]

@theblazer077

Here is a short Youtube video that shows how it is operated:

Link: youtube.com/watch?v=IFI9u07xv2­U

[mojaverockets]

Very nice showing how easy it is to get cool videos of rocket flights. Believe it or not, I'm considering using "this technology" for a space shot, minus the taping to the outside part ( :

[LeosLeisureSite]

@mojaverockets

Try to get the new HD version cam. Resolution is at 1280 x 720 @ 30FPS.

Also consider testing if these cams if they can stand the cold and the use of a seperate power supply.

Best of luck!

[wjpferr]

awesome !!!

[MrHaloreachfanatic]

i have a c 6-5 for my patriot rocket do u think i should try with a onboard camera? ( i already have the camera)

[LeosLeisureSite]

@MrHaloreachfanatic

I think using a C6-5 should work fine with the Patriot.

[AntiGravityCheater68]

i would use a parachute for the rocket

[LeosLeisureSite]

@AntiGravityCheater68

I didn't know how high it would go with the mounted cam. That is why I used a streamer for recovery.

[lonstar70]

Use a C engine next time!

[LeosLeisureSite]

@lonstar70

Field is too small for C engines! 

[skcorkcaj]

i lauched a quest rocket today called the super eagle i did it with a B6-4 should have been a B6-2

[LeosLeisureSite]

@skcorkcaj

I hope it didn't get damaged.

[fffeeerrr06]

so im conducting an experiment with an Athena Estes rocket with a B6-4 engine and the same camera attached. The purpose of the experiment is to find the drag force of the camera, however ive noticed that there is little deflection from a vertical flight path in your videos (except on the last on). Was there wind, or even a slight wind, countering the deflection? or did you adjust the launch angle?

[LeosLeisureSite]

@fffeeerrr06

The flight on the video "Solaris-Flugtag 2010" had some wind, thus making the rocket arch in to it a bit. I'm sure it would have been less If I had placed the cam more to the center of the rocket.

Launch angle was always vertical.

It is important that the cam be taped on the top accordingly so that the drag is at it's possible minimum.

Also make sure the launch rod is always clean so that the friction with the launch lug is at it's minimum.

Good luck!

[alphatelescopii]

how much was the keychain camera, where did you get it, and how do you get video? is it like a USB you plug into the computer to get the video?

[LeosLeisureSite]

@alphatelescopii

Cam is around $12 US on Ebay. Video is retrieved via USB to the computer.

[alphatelescopii]

@LeosLeisureSite cool thanks.

[orstho1]

cool))

[thebrowniesaur22]

COD FANS WOULD CALL IT A HOME MADE UAV!

[dmf246]

what size engine did you use?

[LeosLeisureSite]

@dmf246

I used an Estes B6-4 on the Antares and a Moog-Nico B4-4 on the Patriot. A B4-2 would have been better for that flight.

[Aonexia]

Haaaaaa..... I like when it landed! Splash!

[gernith]

Does the drag and weight from the camera affect the flight at all? Seems like it would make the rocket want to veer off to the camera side, though it doesn't look like it did in the video?

[LeosLeisureSite]

@gernith

Those were my concerns aswell but I haven't encounted the problem yet. I just make sure to use a rocket with a lot of fin area and a long launch rod.

[kennykiller911]

am i first CTFxC'er here?

[uno12345678910]

@kennykiller911 CTFxC FTW!! :D

[LeosLeisureSite]

@thecravenator42069

Ahh, understood. I haven't had a cato with these old engines to date :-)

[LeosLeisureSite]

@thecravenator42069

Why is that?

[totoroben]

Very cool! I used to play with rockets in the 90's, but there were no key chain cams back then. I think you could get a 4mb compact flash memory card and that would cost about $20 in itself! Horray technology!

[caddyking444]

does it have a parachute?

[LeosLeisureSite]

@caddyking444

The first rocket in the video had a streamer, the second a parachute.

[mrrrxxxxx]

awesome stuff

[frog8484]

do they come with internal memory

[pokegamer123]

@frog8484 no you have to have a mini sd card in order for it to work

[MarsTSM]

Wow! ..Now that's really impressive!

Very nice job!!

You know....the next step is a hotter motor....

....much, much hotter. ;)

[onlyatnight]

To be able to record a video do you have to buy the TF card with the camera ?, because most keychain cameras on ebay sold without the TF card.

[DeiMuddaSeiMudda]

@onlyatnight there are bundles with 4GB TF card for $24, free shipping ;-) Cant wait for it to arrive!

[aylera]

Nice footage! I just got my Key Chain today and it has very decent quality. I made a bet with some dude that it wouldn't be shit (i seen its vid quality before i purchased) and i told him that i would post a vid when i got it. Got mine for $10.

Check out my vid

w w w.youtube.com/watch?v=0ecwu5_t­Mik

[warguy2499]

the 2nd flight looks like the recovery system cam e out 15 ft before it landed

[LeosLeisureSite]

@warguy2499

Yea, need to use a shorter delay next time.

[guyc11]

Nice video!

[MrKzim95]

1mb per sec? is it true?

[mrbaseball1214]

if anyone has the estes ELECTRON BEAM black starter , how hard do you have to push in the safety key and how long should it take for the light to go on????

[tasspus]

what kind of memory card do you recommend for use with this?

[ChoiceI3]

What did you use to attach the camera to the rocket?

[LeosLeisureSite]

@ChoiceI3

I just used normal masking tape. Make sure it's secured well. You don't want the camera falling off and lose it.

[TonyBeazley]

very cool

[robotandlegolover]

Whered you get the camera?

[kianfox]

thats kinda scary lol im gettin one

[elandresito]

Cool video! I made a video using this camera too!, but I submerge it in my pond and record fish eating. See it in my page

[felixthemaster1]

i oprdered mine from hong kong to the uk. cant wait till it gets here XD

[SPYDOC1]

I noticed the time and date is not set, as you stated. I'm contacting proffesor stephen Hawkins to set mine, what a nightmare. Great Clip, well done.

[AceLockCo]

LeosLeisureSite - I am thinking you should use the biggest engine you can due to the added weight. Also you should use the smallest delay for the ejection charge. Try a C6-0. It will give you the most power and most amount of thrust to get you up there, although it will have a little shorter burn time. As soon as the burn is over the parachute will deploy as there is zero delay. This will get your chute out before the rocket starts building speed which will maximize your video time.

[THRILLHouse51177]

Hey, that's coool. Good vid.

[platterhof]

LOL!

[EricSala97]

how high did they get?

[LeosLeisureSite]

Eirc, the first rocket flew about 460 feet high. The second rocket in the video flew about 300 feet high.

[flash1228]

where do you get those cameras and how much?

[LeosLeisureSite]

Go to eBay and look for "Key Chain Camera".

Be sure the version is a 720x480 Video @ 30FPS. These have the best video quality at the moment.

They cost about $15 US shipping included.

[rktman1965]

very nice work ,back in the day we were trying to shoe-horn hi8 cams into our rockets , thanks to the wonders of modern tech i'm currently re-fitting one of my old birds with a modern hi-res spy cam/dvr and reloadable motor i'll post if everything works out ok , once again good job.

[xmodscarbonslost]

How long did it take to get yours?

[notasixpack]

I got a couple (for R/C purposes). 1st pair took 5 weeks around the xmas season. The 2nd pair took about 2 weeks. Both from Hong Kong. price can't be beat. Don't use High Capacity memory to be on safe side. Nice footage. I like the 2nd one, was very clear.

[LeosLeisureSite]

@xmodscarbonslost

On avarage it takes about 3-4 weeks depending what country they are shipped too.

[xmodscarbonslost]

For me, it's the USA. It looks like they are really good to use on all kinds of hobby stuff.

[AceLockCo]

@LeosLeisureSite That is what I thought. Thanks, I am going to get one now. I wonder how long it will take to get here from Hong Kong?

[s30zman]

nice i just got one of them remotes !

[hotwheels9754]

HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[doritisfat]

A very fun video!

[Wallabydam]

excellent work !!!

[bestamerica]

WOW beautifully video,,,

top rate 5

[AirrowRocket]

cool!