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Post by robinvt on Jan 16, 2007 22:29:49 GMT
Regnar,
Yes, it uses the pipe through method. Whitetail Supply came up with a smaller pipe to fit the 1020 pelican box. It still uses a Python cable.
. . . Rob
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Post by regnar on Jan 16, 2007 23:36:16 GMT
That is awsome! Do you have any pics of that in your build?
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Post by robinvt on Jan 17, 2007 0:09:27 GMT
No, I'm afraid not. The pelican box lays horizontal instead of vertical (as shown below). If you look at Whitetail Supply website, I think they have a picture of it.
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Post by love2hunt on Jun 19, 2007 17:08:39 GMT
I have been looking into getting a new trail camera and I want a digital one. I'm still using a non-typical DC-200 which works pretty well, but develping film and the wait and cost of film is getting annoying after 5 years with it. Also, 35mm's make a lot of noise when they're going off. I have read review upon review and most of the setups out there today seem to be junk, even when one is spending over $300. The only one I've really seen good reviews on is the CamTrakker Ranger. It looks awesome and all but it is $450. That's a lot of money. I've been looking at whitetailsupply.com and they have some pretty nice stuff but I don't think I have the know-how to build my own. I don't have a soldering iron and the most experience I have with wiring is installing KC Daylighters on my truck and soldering wires for my buddy's Hella lights. How difficult are they really to build? If you mess up, can you repair your mistakes easily or are you in trouble? How does the picture quality and battery life compare to the commercial make's on the market? Can you guys please post some pictures for me that you have got off your home brew cameras? The more the better! Sorry for the hassle but I'd appreciate it. BTW, the camera's you guys showed look really good, nice work! Thanks again, Chris
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Post by Scout on Jun 19, 2007 23:59:56 GMT
Just bought a camtracker digital ranger. I have a camtracker film camera as well. I bought it when they first came out and have never had a problem with it. I have yet to setup the ranger, but if it works as good as the film camera does it is worth it. Just my twp cents.
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Post by robinvt on Jun 20, 2007 16:36:21 GMT
They are much easier to build than you can imagine! I have never done anything with electronics but I was able to build a cam. I had many questions the first time around, but Daryl from Whitetail Supply was great with answering them for me. There are many pdf files which show pictures and explain each step along the way.
With Whitetail Supply they had "kits" available which are awesome. Everything you need is included except the camera (from EBay). There is only one place to solder and it is 3 wires to a ribbon. I put too much solder on the first time and it didn't work. I removed the solder and tried it again with a little less and it worked fine.
Picture quality is as good as the camera. My 2 have 3.2 MP Sony cameras. Very clear and sharp images. Battery life is pretty good as well. I use rechargables.
You can build one for about $210 which is similar if not better than the $450 - $600 comercial cams on the market.
Give it a try, I'm sure you will be able to build one!
. . . Rob
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Post by robinvt on Jun 20, 2007 16:42:31 GMT
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Post by browning204 on Jun 20, 2007 19:03:38 GMT
nice pics!!!
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Post by robinvt on Jun 28, 2007 1:26:53 GMT
First fawn pic of the summer.
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Post by love2hunt on Jun 28, 2007 3:25:51 GMT
Nice picture! That came out really good. I can't wait to put some up here!
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