Iron Man Helmet Camera?

[ShaunDark80]

Hi All

I've read a few threads where people have installed video goggles and a camera into their Iron Man helmets in order to give them better visibility.

What I can't find are good examples on where to put the camera. I have animefan's gorgeous MKVII helmet, and I don't really want the camera to be visible. At the same time, I'd like to walk around without crashing into or squashing small children.

Any suggestions?

 

[Murdoch]

http://www.therpf.com/f78/iron-man-mk-vi-built-jarvis-176249/
I would go with smaller camera, maybe something from a spy shop...GM

 

[ShaunDark80]

Hi Murdoch

I saw that thread, and purchased the exact same goggles. However, I wasn't too keen on the big hole in the chin. I didn't see any better photos or videos of his helmet when completed.

 

[Murdoch]

If you can't hook up a pin hole cam, have thought of going by way of Xrobots method looks pretty good. Sorry i don't have a link though...GM
Just found it, oddly enough you seen the video.
http://www.therpf.com/f78/xrobots-iron-man-powering-up-unibeam-page-22-a-99456/index20.html
GM

 

[ShaunDark80]

Yup - the xrobots stuff is great. But it still doesn't offer as much visibility as I need. Taking two three year olds to comic con, and will squish toes if not careful.

 

[Murdoch]

Ah gotcha. I'll keep an eye out...GM

 

[ShaunDark80]

I've still not found anything. I'm amazed that with all the Iron man helmets out there, this isn't a common upgrade.

 

[Kevin Gossett]

There just isn't enough space to get that kind of visibility

 

[ShaunDark80]

Well I could put the camera in the middle of the unibeam, which has the advantage of reasonable visibility, and less weight in the helmet (If I'm running a cable up to the helmet, I may as well run several, and drop the batteries down............

But I really liked the idea of a self contained helmet system.

the camera should arrive in about ten days, so I can experiment with its placement then.

 

[jeffreygullett]

I messed around with this but never found a great option either. I was going to try mounting it next to one of the light up eyes. But I haven't gotten around to it yet.


One thing I remember from another user was that mounting it in the chest was very disorienting and was actually causing motion sickness. So if you try that, is experiment with it first before mounting anything.

 

[ShaunDark80]

Great advice - Thanks.

 

[Shadeling]

Try looking into CMOS cameras if your tech savy, they will be more than small enough for your needs


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[frentraken]

Things to keep in mined those small pin hole camera's have ****ty resolution so will leave pretty bad visibility. Go for wide area lens so you can get as much peripheral vision. Also remember mounting the camera anywhere but your head is going to leave you pretty disoriented as it won't move with your head. I'd go with something like MHD Action Camera - Monoprice.com break it down so I can place the lens and mount the lens a close to between the eyes as possible.

 

[laellee]

My last cam was 3/4" deep, and could easily be flush mounted. That's 170 degree field of vision, and the 'eye' needs less than 1/2" diameter exposure. Granted, you have to camouflage the lens, but the mouth gap could be used depending on your helmet, and you don't need to expose the entire 1/2" to get good visibility.

 

[ZachDaaron]

you could always go with a automotive backup camera, they are the best of both worlds ie; compact and has a small amount of fish-eye also gives you the distatance markers to make up for the lack of depth perception like this one http://www.pyleaudio.com/sku/plcm38frv