picavet
picavet


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RoderickRead "It may be that the video processing in the different camera chips handle movement differently .. thus the apparent delay and re-synch Is there a st..." | Read more » about 10 years ago
jbest "Ha! I like the name "Gumby rigs". Thanks for the link to the Becot design, that gives me some ideas for the future. Spinning was the main problem o..." | Read more » over 10 years ago
cfastie "That's a really original design. 80 grams for the rig is nice. I like the way the Picavet arm serves to protect the camera, and the way the camera ..." | Read more » over 10 years ago
mathew "thanks. Yup, those have a problem with the latch weakening, making them less-than-reuseable, and easy to accidentally push while tightening. We sw..." | Read more » over 10 years ago
jbest "mathew, I added a picture of the kind of zip tie that didn't work well for us. " | Read more » over 10 years ago
mathew "we recently switched from side tab to top tab ties. could you post a photo of the ones you used? The old ones were not as reliable. " | Read more » over 10 years ago
adam-griffith "hmmmm... for downward facing, overhead shots? def. less tangley... not sure that would always face down though. does it? " | Read more » over 10 years ago
mathew "Adam, Make a pendulum rig instead-- I'm finding them easier/steadier/less tangley https://www.flickr.com/photos/14397636@N07/9414831007/ " | Read more » over 10 years ago
adam-griffith "Yes, I actually joined the SFM discussion forum. It looks like I had trouble with the pba and dll installations. I was trying for a 64 bit versio..." | Read more » over 10 years ago
jbest "Glad you mentioned that you had problems with VisualFSM because I did too. I also don't remember the specific problem but eventually I had success ..." | Read more » over 10 years ago
adam-griffith "Oh wow - that tutorial is awesome! I've had some problems with the 64-bit version on SFM and this might help. I was getting stuck at the SIFT or ..." | Read more » over 10 years ago
adam-griffith "Hi Jason, That sounds like the perfect application and we look forward to anything you have to share! Good luck! Adam " | Read more » over 10 years ago
jbest "Adam, thanks for the tips! I'll try the electrical tape next time. Aside from the minor problems, we had a great couple of flights, both with some ..." | Read more » over 10 years ago
adam-griffith "Awesome! Thanks! " | Read more » over 10 years ago
jbreen "Which version, Adam? I think they've all been less than $10. The all metal one I think was closer to $5. The IKEA trash bin one is the most expen..." | Read more » over 10 years ago
adam-griffith "Hi Jessi - any idea what your cost on your DIY picavet is? " | Read more » over 10 years ago
adam-griffith "Hi there, jbest! Did you get usable images? Sounds like you had a good flight. Just a couple of notes: 1) I use electrical tape on the neck of ..." | Read more » over 10 years ago
TedF "Thanks for the reply... will try with the a (styrofoam) block between platform and camera, until I make the next one with pulleys. Cheers! " | Read more » over 10 years ago
cfastie "TedF, Good design. Just drag and drop photos to where the cursor is in the edit window. Blocks (pulleys) will help a lot to keep it level, especial..." | Read more » over 10 years ago
TedF "Can I attach more pictures??? " | Read more » over 10 years ago
John_Wells "No problems ;o) " | Read more » about 11 years ago
warren "Hi, John - did you have trouble posting the comment? I'm sorry, we are writing a new site and hope to have it up in the next couple months. This on..." | Read more » about 11 years ago
John_Wells "An electronic switch from ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130364162243?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 The electrical bit is..." | Read more » about 11 years ago
warren "Whoa, is this your own clockwork, or from a kitchen timer or something? Wow! " | Read more » about 11 years ago