In detail: DIY repair of an underwater video camera from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.
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Available SUCH camera. In Ladoga, you can't see anything under water. In this form, the thing is completely useless.
There is a great desire to see the underwater world of fish in winter.
1) What should you install an open-frame camera with the minimum sensitivity?
2) And how to increase the illumination of infrared LEDs?
Or suggest another solution.
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In fact, no matter how much I read about these IR diodes, I realized that they sometimes interfere with the camera ... so to speak, they light it up ..
Therefore, given very good camera characteristics (minimum illumination, resolution and CCD matrix), on the contrary, I would turn off these LEDs or leave a couple of them ..
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That's right, I want to cram a new camera into the old case.
There is no description of the camera. This is problem. I don't know which camera is worth. No feelings, no suites, nothing.
= Almost any car rear view camera with protection will work. =
They are all colored.... And I have a pipe screen. Or FSUs. It would be nice, they are cheaper than bodyless cameras.
600 lines and 0.001 lux costs like an airplane. I would like something cheaper.
Can I put a color Z / H camera?
I am looking at such , and such cameras, with IR illumination.
There is complete darkness under the water. Without backlighting, I think it will not work. With the old camera about 30 centimeters it was visible and very bad.
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, in the cold it dubs but in the water it should be normal? What do you think?
The insulation will break before being immersed in water.
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I tried to put a piece in the freezer for half an hour, took it out and sharply bent it in different directions, the insulation did not crack, until I stopped on it, googled it, they mainly use the KMM 4x0.12 wire, looked at Escor's website 26 rubles per meter.
I began to slowly collect, sealed the glass of the protective casing, first glued it, but the water leaked out, right now I missed it with black silicone sealant, I lay in the pan for a couple of hours, everything is normal, right now I missed the rear of the camera where the wire comes in, it dries. I made a stand so that it lay flat on the bottom of a copper wire, it is also necessary to place the weights evenly along the rectangle.
The monitor will be from a navigator-recorder, there is an AV input and recording on a flash.
Who cares I can upload photos of my attempts)
Right now I got confused over IR illumination, bought 6 pieces in Escor, they calculated the resistance for each, because they are 3 volt and the power will be from a 12v battery for an uninterruptible power supply, in short they are heated very much that the finger does not tolerate and the smell goes)))
Well, and the casing itself, made the chassis, taking into account 130 drill, a loop from above for an even vertical lowering to the bottom, and so that the wire does not hang out, otherwise the water will leak out)
Post has been edited-Ivan-: 28 January 2016 - 20:38
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In general, I will upload pictures of the assembly in stages, there is little time, there is even less money for parts)))
Today I found a plug for the navigator 2.5 mm 4-pin, it’s just this kind of input that will be shortened, hooked up on snot, it works, just didn’t figure it out so that the recording on the flash drive was going on, there may be such a moment that when the rear view camera is turned on, the recording will still be to go with the main one, and this is sad, it will not work to share the underwater world. In general, I will understand.
In the evening I will start assembling IR illumination, bought 6 diodes and resistance to them. The old ones I took before I burned)))
Post has been edited-Ivan-: 29 January 2016 - 17:56
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I am toiling with the choice of cable, thinking about taking a regular twisted pair cable for the internal connection
Then for outdoor. Street vitukha with black insulation.
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Then for outdoor. Street vitukha with black insulation.
I felt it, hard strongly, twist it with a diameter so that it would be difficult to fit into the suitcase) The best option is KMM 4x0.12 everyone uses it and is happy, they even order it from other cities. Denyuzhka will be changed from twisted to it. Here you need to be strong and flexible but not strong, otherwise it will be difficult to orient the camera at the bottom. Those who have it ready from China with a thin wire are faced with this.
And I took the twisted one because of the number of wires, I want to turn on the IR illumination separately, if it comes in handy at all, I would like to make another type of water sensor. Experiments in the bathroom will show)
He went to the darkest place - the bathroom))) but while without water, you still need to seal the thread
The light is off the door is ajar-twilight
IR illumination is on, the difference is small but there is less noise
Well, that's all, the baptism of fire in the bathroom was successful, it remains to mount everything in a suitcase and buy a 7 amp battery.
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Well, that's all, the baptism of fire in the bathroom was successful, it remains to mount everything in a suitcase and buy a 7 amp battery.
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I'm also thinking about a homemade camera! Because funding is limited, but there are various devices that children are already playing from being unnecessary!
Disassembled digital camera:
If you protect the lens from moisture, for example with a bulb, it turns out very convenient! remove the lens from the digital camera and the cord into the water, fotik with the monitor in hand! but 2 loops of 24-26 contacts go to the lens, it is very confusing to solder everything in 2 directions, I did not find a circuit, but I can not ring out where the video signal and power supply, there is no equipment!
Disassembled an old Chinese tablet:
the cable to the camera has about 12 contacts! I think to solder in both directions and test, but everything is very delicate there - it's difficult to do it manually without proper equipment!
Ivan, tell me which cable is better to take !?
And I'm still thinking about such a device with Ali?
in my opinion, and cheap and angry and easy to use, it connects to a smartphone, which is always at hand !?
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I'm also thinking about a homemade camera! Because funding is limited, but there are various devices that children are already playing from being unnecessary!
Disassembled digital camera:
If you protect the lens from moisture, for example with a bulb, it turns out very convenient! remove the lens from the digital camera and the cord into the water, fotik with the monitor in hand! but 2 loops of 24-26 contacts go to the lens, it is very confusing to solder everything in 2 directions, I did not find a circuit, but I can not ring out where the video signal and power supply, there is no equipment!
Disassembled an old Chinese tablet:
the cable to the camera has about 12 contacts! I think to solder in both directions and test, but everything is very delicate there - it's difficult to do it manually without proper equipment!
Ivan, tell me which cable is better to take !?
And I'm still thinking about such a device with Ali?
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in my opinion, and cheap and angry and easy to use, it connects to a smartphone, which is always at hand !?
... The fact is that for the growth of willow wires it is not a fact that it will work, because
.k the signal is digital and there will be a loss, you will have to take a video amplifier, a bunch of problems. it is easier to buy a navigator or a monitor for a second-hand rear-view camera and a b / w camera is the most budgetary option, the main thing is the sealing of the case, a lot of useful information on the background.
Fishing technology in winter has undergone a number of changes lately. In addition to improved equipment, new methods of detecting the presence of fish have become popular - underwater cameras.Factory models are compact, easy to use, but have one drawback - high cost. Therefore, attempts are being made to make such a device with our own hands.
For design and DIY manufacturing, it is recommended that you investigate a suitable factory design. It is not necessary to exactly copy all the elements - the underwater camera can be adapted to suit your own requirements. It is important to decide on the maximum drop length, image quality and sharpness control. The cost of the structure will depend on this.
The camera should consist of the following components:
- Camcorder. It is optimal to use a special one designed for diving to great depths. A budget option is to buy a car rear view and make a sealed case.
- Monitor. You can also buy a car, since there is a large selection in terms of size and quality.
- Cord for connecting the camera to the monitor. Its minimum length is 3 m.
- Ice fishing rod, reel and line. With the help of these devices, it will be easy to control the position of the camera in the water, change the depth, and quickly get it out of the reservoir.
This is the best configuration option that can be supplemented with various gadgets. These include LED illumination, simultaneous use of the echo sounder. In the latter case, the likelihood of catching large prey increases.
You can purchase components at the nearest radio market, in specialized car dealerships or on a well-known Chinese online trading platform. In the latter case, you need to take into account the delivery time and the impossibility of checking the quality before payment.
Recommendations for the selection of components:
- Monitor. You can take a car with a screen size of 3.5 “. The preference is given to models with a fastening element - a platform.
- Camera. You can also use car, rear view. By default, it has a waterproof case, which can be improved by making an additional box. But this is done only in an extreme case, as the image quality decreases.
- Cord for connecting the camera to the monitor. Its minimum length is 3 m. This is an ordinary three-core cable.
- Battery. Small in size, characteristics are selected according to the parameters of the monitor.
The average cost of components is from 3000 rubles and more. You can take used models, but with a preliminary check of the operability.
It is imperative to check the possibility of joint use of all camera components - the way of connection, the presence of connectors. In the first case, choose a model with classic "bananas" - three veins of different colors. It is not recommended to use complex types of connection, as there will be problems with the tightness of the connections.
- Connect the video camera to the monitor. This can be done using soldering or mechanical clamps. The joints must be insulated to prevent moisture ingress.
- Battery connection. It is important that the power supply voltage matches the monitor.
- Installation of the structure on a mobile stand. The latter needs to be made heavier in order to prevent its displacement with a strong current of a river or reservoir.
- System health check.
The assembly process with all the components and consumables available will take no more than 1 hour. Beforehand, you can lower the camera into a filled bathroom or other large container. The image quality is checked, the absence of interference. They can occur with poor-quality contacts.
Before making your own camera, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the video material, which provides practical advice:
Such cameras appeared quite recently, and managed to find their buyer in the person of fans of both winter and summer fishing. Underwater fishing becomes more interesting and engaging.Naturally, not everyone can buy a camcorder for underwater shooting, but making it yourself is not a problem.
Since this product appeared on the market not so long ago, its price is quite high. The high cost of any fishing tackle pushes anglers to find simple and cheap solutions. The same can be said for the underwater ice fishing camera.
These people (fishermen) are considered to be quite enterprising people who are able to find a way out of any seemingly most desperate situation. They began to make similar structures from more affordable and cheaper elements. Such designs are in no way inferior in their functionality to industrial designs, but they are ten times cheaper.
As practice shows, there is nothing complicated about it. The main thing is the presence of all the main components, without which the camcorder will not work underwater. To assemble it, you will need the following components:
- Battery from the car.
- Sealed box.
- Extension cable.
- Inverter power supply.
- Miniature TV or modern video camera.
- Lead cargo.
- Diodes for illumination (ultraviolet).
- High quality glue.
- Sealed material.
- Plastic container.
- Insulating tape.
The correct choice of some components is also important. For instance:
- Camcorders should only be selected in small sizes. They will prove to be the most practical for the given conditions. At the same time, one should not forget about how high-quality her image is.
- The underwater box, where the camera will be located, must be so sealed that a drop of water must not get inside. In addition, its dimensions must match the dimensions of the device.
A high-quality image under water can only be obtained if you choose the right camcorder. As practice shows, when choosing, you should focus on the following data:
This makes some sense, since a home-made device, and even such a responsible one, can be done, let alone not everyone can customize. Therefore, buying a factory model has its advantages:
- The factory model is accompanied by warranty obligations and in the event of a device failure, it can be replaced with a new one, or the money can be returned. As for the homemade device, everything is much more complicated here. Branded models designed for underwater photography have the ability to change operating modes.
- Ready samples are able to record video information and then play it back. As for a home-made device, where an ordinary video camera is used, everything here depends on the choice of a video camera.
- Recently, underwater cameras have enjoyed great interest among anglers. After all, everyone is interested in what is happening under the ice, in the area of the drilled hole. You can also use an echo sounder to determine the presence of fish, but it is much more interesting to see everything with your own eyes: is there a fish and which one.
As for home-made devices, they have their advantages, as well as disadvantages. The disadvantages include the dimensions of the device. Typically, factory designs are very small and consume little energy. For their work, you do not need to carry a car battery with you, which has a significant weight. The main reason forcing many anglers to follow the path of handicraft making of various accessories is the high prices for such products.
The creators of high technologies have also taken care of the fishing enthusiasts. More and more new video cameras, capable of working not only under water, but also at unusually low or high temperatures, appear on the market for special equipment for anglers. However, many "pros" are not satisfied with this. They not only love to fish on their own, but they also make equipment themselves.And when the need for a camera ceased to be a contested fact, many wondered how to assemble their own miracle of technology, which has a unique ability to significantly simplify the fishing process, and therefore make it even more attractive.
Many who are interested in the manufacture of underwater video cameras have opted for a micro version, designed specifically for the protection of objects. To create an underwater security camera from an ordinary security camera, you need to perform a number of manipulations:
- screw tightly all kinds of external plugs at the end of the chamber, solder and siliconize each slot;
- in the area of the lens, as a rule, there is its own reliable hermetic protection, therefore, it is enough to cover the inner surface of the lens and the glass joints with two layers of silicone;
- all seals also need to be additionally siliconized;
- the monitor is connected to the camera from the car, for example;
- a cable of the required size, a contact group and an adapter are purchased at a regular hardware store;
- do not forget about the portable battery;
- all joints with a wire, contact group, etc. are carefully sealed;
- the adapter is connected to the battery using a special terminal or the wires are simply soldered;
- the contact group, consisting of three jacks, is carefully soldered and sealed;
- only the red and white jacks are left (if you take the white one, the video picture will constantly switch).
For a video camera, it is also provided for the connection of a special light microsensor, which instantly converts a color image into black and white. Many may not like do-it-yourself underwater camera for fishing, which gives out only a black and white picture. However, in terms of its performance, such an image is much better than a color one.
In order to dare to assemble your own creation, which can greatly simplify the life of any fisherman, you need to carefully familiarize yourself with the components of a typical underwater camera. And then take into account the usual fishing times, seasonal patterns, possible depths and the fact that the camera will work underwater. After that, it is necessary to study the technical characteristics of the possible equipment. Thanks to online shopping, it has become a fairly simple matter, because without leaving your home you can pick up and order everything you need to create a pretty decent device yourself. The main thing is not to forget about sealing all joints, slots, seals and plugs.
So, an ordinary underwater video camera is a gadget that consists of the following components:
- the camera itself, which was specially designed to make the video image transmitted from under a thick layer of water clear and recognizable enough;
- sensors for determining the temperature regime of the place where the shooting is carried out (not always attached to the video camera);
- a remote control that regulates the operation of the device at a great distance;
- a monitor connected to the camera using a long cable (the length can be very diverse - from 10 to 100 meters);
- Battery and special portable charger.
Moreover, do-it-yourself underwater camera for fishing should also, like the usual, have the ability to rotate. The lens manufactured at the enterprise can be rotated in different directions in a variety of speed modes. The viewing angle is 360 °. It is also important to take care of the lighting of your camcorder. Otherwise, you can forget about getting at least some decent image. Especially for shooting underwater in the evening.
Professional fishermen who decide to create their own underwater camera can either win (in terms of the cost of the factory device) or at a loss. The latter is possible only with an amateur approach to creating a camera.You can invest a lot of money in purchasing the components for the entire video surveillance system, and as a result you get a weak picture, or even a non-working gadget. Therefore, before starting to create your own underwater camera, you should carefully read the experience of those who have already done something similar.
Equipment diagnostics.
Let's say you have a video surveillance system, and one camera out of four stops showing.
Firstly, it is necessary to check whether the power is being supplied. Because most often it is not the video camera itself that fails, but its power supply.
Almost all modern devices have IR illumination located around the lens. We cover the light sensor or the front panel of the camera with our hand so as to exclude the ingress of light. Built-in IR illumination, should light up in red, you can see it through your fingers. Also, the voltage can be checked with a multimeter (tester) at the output of the power supply, most video cameras consume 12 volts.
Secondly, check the channel on the recorder (for AHD / TVI / Analog). We connect the faulty camera to another channel of the recorder, there are cases of burnout of one of the channels - the DVR will need to be repaired.
Dismantling and repair of a video surveillance camera.
If you did not reveal any problems - go to disassembly. It is good if there is a second same camera (working copy). We disassemble the faulty one first. Carefully open the case and unscrew the bolts securing the module / lens / IR illumination. We make a visual inspection of the equipment. We check the module for swollen capacitors, if we see problematic ones, perhaps their soldering to similar ones will help. Immediately after turning on the video camera, the chip on the module should start to warm up. On cheap or weak modules, radiators are usually not installed. If the chip is heating up, it means that power is coming to it.
Camera still showing no signs of life? We take the second (working) and put it on its tail - the problem one. There are broken wires in the tail of the camera. By rearranging the elements, we can establish what is out of order on our camera. If the module burns out, we replace it entirely, if the infrared IR-Cut filter, lens or IR LED illumination, they can also be replaced. DIY repair will consist in finding and replacing the faulty item. It is not easy to find them in retail these days. The task will be greatly facilitated if there is a “donor”.
If digital ip camera stopped loading - try to "reset" it. On some models, there is a reset button, which can be pressed with a pin / pin, or when the camera is turned on, two unused contacts on the power block are closed. Also came across models on which reset is displayed on the tail. If there are no reset buttons, you can try to reset it programmatically, using the settings via the web interface or the ResetTool utility. Happy renovation!
In this article we will try to answer the question "is it possible to make video cameras for fishing with your own hands." As soon as we are talking about devices made by hand or in small editions, we must immediately highlight 2 points: devices that are assembled to save money and get something functionally similar to factory counterparts with a cheaper cost, and professional devices with functionality and characteristics higher than those of all existing analogues. In this article, we will consider only the first option, that is, how much you can assemble a video camera for fishing yourself and how much cheaper / more expensive than factory counterparts it will turn out. Recently, a video appeared on the network of how to assemble such a camera yourself - this is a good option from our point of view. The only thing is that it will work very shortly in the cold and will “chatter” a lot in the water, but it is quite possible to use it if desired. Regarding the monitor - everything is simple, according to Yandex Market, the simplest car monitor will cost around 1800-2000 rubles. A camera module with the characteristics we need is not used anywhere, except for cameras for fishing, and costs from 4000 rubles. This means that we will select from what else is on the market. Of the whole variety of cameras, only car rear-view cameras are suitable in size, costing from 1000 to 2000 rubles, however, in car cameras it is rarely provided for the camera to work when fully immersed in water, that is, at least IP68. The cost of cameras with IP68 is significantly higher, and amounts to 2000-3000 rubles, however, any camera will not work for us, since under water conditions, illumination is needed, moreover, unlike car cameras, the illumination must be infrared to ensure visibility in muddy water and extremely low light conditions. It is not easy to find such cameras, but it is possible, sometimes manufacturers use a hybrid scheme, white LEDs + IR, costing about 2500-3500 rubles. Let's omit the cost of the cable that you need to connect the camera and the monitor, and let's just say that no car cameras are equipped with a cord longer than 2 meters, we will also not mention the sealing and soldering of the cable to connect it. So, having found a camera and performing all the manipulations, you acquired a camera module and a monitor, costing from 4300 to 5500 rubles. It would seem that it would be possible to go directly to the battery, but one important detail remained - by extending the cable by 20 meters, we did not at all amplify the signal coming from the camera, and with such a cable length, given the poor illumination, the low resolution of the camera, without an amplifier you you run the risk of watching on the screen not a fish, but interference. So, we need a TV amplifier, a car TV amplifier that operates at 12V. The cheapest option, according to Yandex, costs about 1,600 rubles, and the total amount already turns out to be from 5,900 to 7,100 rubles. The amplifier must be placed in the immediate vicinity of the camera, so add a waterproof case (IP 68) to this amount and leave you to think about how to seal it as your homework. To power the device, which is essentially made from automotive components, we need a 12V battery of acceptable capacity. A capacity of 3500-4000 mAh should be enough for approximately 5 hours of operation. Batteries of this capacity, based on Yandex prices, cost from 1,500 for lead models and from 4,000 rubles for a non-Chinese and reliable Li-Ion. And one more nuance - you have to charge it somehow. Add a power supply that costs about 500r (for charging a lead-acid battery), or 1000r (for Li Ion). The total cost of a self-assembled video camera ranged from 7400 with a lead battery, and from 9900 rubles for a model with Li-Ion. This is the cost of a complete set, if you succeed the first time, and provided that the statement of the Chinese manufacturer about the protection class of the camera is correct. Also remember that these operating conditions void the warranty for all separately assembled items. Not so long ago, a device for shooting fishing, which anglers liked so much, began to be sold in wholesale markets. This device simplifies the fishing process and makes fishing an exciting experience. This article will address questions about self-assembly underwater camera, manufacturing firms and its alternatives. Those men who are versed in technology should have an idea of \ u200b \ u200bthe structure of the camera. Here you need to understand the features of this unit: If someone decides to make such a camera out of their own phone, he should start from these requirements. There are many manufacturers on the market who will sell a waterproof camera for a price. To use this device correctly, you need to follow the instructions: When making your own camera, you need it to satisfy the same requirements as purchased: Before installing an underwater camera, you should consider its capabilities: In addition, the camera is equipped with such parameters as: This device will be an indispensable item for winter fishing. There are many fishermen who are hesitant to buy an underwater camera. Here questions immediately arise: Therefore, in order to completely discard troubling questions, it is necessary to understand preference criteria: When making a camera with your own hands, the following materials are usually used: To properly install an underwater camera, you need to follow a number of rules: Today there are many manufacturers of cameras that shoot underwater, and in order to choose a good and inexpensive one, an ordinary person will have to spend a lot of time and effort to study them. Here are the most popular camera manufacturers: Since these cameras have recently been on the market, they come with a high price tag. However, the fishermen found a way out in this situation. You can find the materials necessary for preparing the camera in the garage or closet, and create a masterpiece yourself that does not require large expenses. Such devices are no worse than purchased ones., but on fishing they show good results. May many fishermen prefer homemade cameras, Purchased cameras still have advantages: In any case, the choice remains with the fisherman: do it yourself or buy it in the store. The work should consist of the following actions:
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