Camera

Camera stage 1, I'm using a Mini 0801 1080p Dash Camera with GPS. Its not meant for outside use so will have a number of modifications including lens protection and a waterproof box - to come later.

Video spec: 1080p (1920x1080) 10.1Mbit/s mono sound 48Khz, .Mov wrapper

Usually the camera lives in my day to day car, using it in the Zero is an experiment & trying to avoid too much expense; like the idea of the GPS,  G logging, auto start on power up and cycling of the  storage card. A 32Gig card should last for around 6 hours driving before it starts to overwrite older files.

First step is the mounting; I want the typical view including the driver/cockpit and out over the bonnet, so some sort of roll bar mounting. Pictured is the mk2, also considered options of sticking it on the high level brake light.

The mounting is a 54mm exhaust clamp, 1.6mm stainless plate & webbing to protect the roll bar, Trying to keep to the KISS principle:

Once I've settled on the position I may trim the U clamp ends. The right hand picture shows what is left when the camera is removed; just the GPS unit.

The first test shot shows I need a little adjustment to get a level horizon. The camera is very wide angle which shows up on anything close as curved verticals but generally unnoticeable in normal use looking down a road etc:

...and a quick sit in test to check the view when the driver is in place. I think the flicker is the tube lighting in the garage:


Still a little cold/late for a test drive, perhaps at the weekend.