Auto recording without a remote

[Ex-Navy]

Hey folks, it took alot of ingenuity, but we designed and completed
a PIC microcontroller circuit to replace the NR2 remote and provide
an Auto record function.
Bazamataz (user nic) designed and printed the PIC circuit in England.

What this means:

We have built a prototype box where the PIC circuit LED is in front of the receiving IR demodulator.

With the flick of a switch, the NR2 powers up, goes to its splash
screen, to the menu, then to auto record.

If video is present at the time of switching on, the NR2 goes directly to record mode.

Switching off the switch powers the NR2 off. Switching it on again,
it goes directly to auto recording without the Auto record feature
enabled. (in the NR2 menu)

The whole cct runs off of 12Vdc. Included is an onboard 5 volt regulator to power the NR2. The NR2 power cable is with our cct.

Just plug in 12VDC to the box, power it up and the NR2 records.

Replacing the switch with a motion sensor makes any NR2 a security
recording device.

A movie, using the NR2 as the source, is available on our site at
www.olson-engineering.com under products. Bazamataz kindly provided
this little movie as a demo only. The box used in the movie is not
the final one.

A full system, complete with a helmet cam (bullet cam) will be
tested in the next few days. The test vehicle will be a Kawasaki
Ninja, travelling at about 200 km/hr.

We thank Johan at Neuros for his support in helping us with this
project. The guys at Neuros rock!



Ex-Navy

[patch]

Ex Navy

What would this unit cost and just how available will it be or will it be DIY.  Any photos of the proto type

Paddy[?][]

Patrick

[Ex-Navy]

Hey Patch,
We are getting quotes on PCB manufacturing, different box designs now.
Email me and we will add you to the list of interested ppl.
As soon as we have prices, and the finished product, the list will be the first ppl to know.
We will add pics to our site for approval, suggestions ,etc

Also, what do you think about a neon acrylic box that the NR2
slides into. Maybe an Ice blue, unit, where you can see the cct
, leds etc? We are looking at having the auto record cct as part
of the lid, so when you put the NR2 inside the box, close the lid,
the cct is in place and viewable through the box?
This way, no modifications to the NR2. A complete "add on" item for
the NR2 to be used in a car, plane, motorcycle, security unit, etc.

Let us know your thoughts, we can make it happen

thanks

As my partner says "Resistance is futile"

quote:Originally posted by patch

Ex Navy

What would this unit cost and just how available will it be or will it be DIY.  Any photos of the proto type

Paddy[?][]

Patrick

Ex-Navy

[MaxZ]

Hi Ex-Navy,
any news about this project ?

I'm waiting (and not only me.....) for this solution with a lot of interest.

MaxZ

[Ex-Navy]

An update:
Final circuit design is taking place,
The IR circuit will include a 12 Volt and 5 Volt supply to use
with a head cam, audio preamp if needed,
The circuit needs to be housed in front of the NR2 so Barry and I
designed a cool watertight enclosure to house the connectors and
the NR2.
We will keep you informed as we progress

quote:Originally posted by MaxZ

Hi Ex-Navy,
any news about this project ?

I'm waiting (and not only me.....) for this solution with a lot of interest.

MaxZ

Ex-Navy

[ratdog65]

Hi Ex-Navy,

I tried to view the movie on your page and only got a big quick-time Q with a question mark in it.  Got any ideas on that?

quote:Originally posted by Ex-Navy

A movie, using the NR2 as the source, is available on our site at
www.olson-engineering.com under products. Bazamataz kindly provided
this little movie as a demo only. The box used in the movie is not
the final one.

Jeff

[Ex-Navy]

Hi Ratdog,
You can view it here:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2793887155602920252

I will posting some more very soon. This was the first test as a portable R2 with battery pack. The helmet cam is also powered by
a small 12V battery. Included is a 5V battery elminator circuit that
will operate with any battery voltage from 4V to 35Vdc.



Ex-Navy

[coult]

Sounds like a brilliant idea....well done on the design!

[dhaynes]

I checked out your web page, don't see any status or prices.

I just discovered the Neuros product and trying to compare it to another DVR. I'm interesting in using it to replace a DV camcorder that I've worn out using on my motorcycles with a helmet camera.

What's the status on the DC/DC converter and the auto-record device? Any price and delivery estimates?

[Ex-Navy]

Hey Dhaynes,

The DC/DC converter can be purchased from www.medusaproducts.com
It is a 5V BEC circuit. RC hobbyists call it a BEC (battery eliminator circuit) as it eliminated an extra battery for
additional 5v circuits in a RC plane, etc.

The 5v BEC supplies enough current to easily power the R2 recorder. The supplied power cord can be removed and
replaced with a 2 lead adaptor of any type. Connecting the R2 is done by soldering a connector to the output.

We found a nice little 12 V battery that can be put in a cellular belt clip for use on the recorder. I will put up info about
it and where one can buy a belt clip. We bought ours from Bass Pro fishing stores. It works like a charm.

As for the remote Ir circuit, user Bazamataz will be putting together a list of materials, suppliers and schematic for building
an Ir circuit. We will publish soon.

Any help you need, send an email directly; info@olson-engineering.com

[mxracer95]

Good find on the BEC.  I bought an industrial grade, surface mount DC/DC converter for about $50.  This one for $25 does the same job for 1/2 price and 1/2 hassle.

Dhaynes, we should get together and come up with a motorcycle-friendly solution together.  I've been doing the same thing.