Homebrew Trailcameras

[Grizzly95]

I am sure this has been askeed, but will the parts adapt to other cameras? I have like 3 or 4 digital cameras around my house. I think Kodak and HP. Or would we just need to tear into them and see?

[Bones]

  Griz,  Not all cameras can be modified to be used in trailcams. I have never heard of anyone using a Kodak or an HP. Yeticam has a list of supported cameras. I was the first to use the W55, W80, W90 and W200. The W90 and W200 are not on Yeti's list, but they are supported.
  BigDave,  I buy Sandisk 2 gig cards on ebay for $7 to $10. They are as good as the Sony's and cheaper.  The condition of the highways between here and Spokane will have a lot to do with when we can have this. We can always do it again and at another location. I am still waiting on a shipment from Yeti that I ordered two weeks ago. Usually I have my stuff by now. You can e-mail Mark at Yeti after you place an order, and he will tell you when to expect shipment.
  You guys will be surprised when you see how easy this is. After you have seen it done, you will have no problems doing it yourself.
Bones

[bigdave]

Are you all down south getting this next batch of snow too? You got a lot more than us last weekend, and now this on top of that. Your in it deep.
Stay safe and warm. Merry Christmas!

Dave

[bearbait]

   Sometime nearer the end of Jan. would be best for me.  Need to recover from the holidays and get a couple of unemployment checks to buy the goodies.   
   I have ten 9volt 2 wire connectors for us, the glass scraps we need, and 2 feet of sticky back velcro for the 9 volt batterys.  Will get some 1/4" eyebolts within the next couple of days.
  Looking forward to it.......
Bearbait

[bigdave]

bearbait,

I was also thinking a little later on. The weather may prevent for a few weeks anyway. Thanks for gathering some of the stuff. I have some aluminum angle to donate to the cause as well. Sorry to hear of your unemployment. I feel there will be a lot of that goin' around. You lookin' for work or is this a seasonal thing? Sorry if that is too personal, just offering to keep my eyes peeled for something if your lookin'.

Dave

[Ridgeratt]

I can cough up hole saws and arbors. Soldering iron perhaps the nuts and bolt's if I knew a size.

[albinodeerguy]

Man I'm impressed! Great pictures and you built it yourself. Sure beats the price tag of a factory model. That would be a great Father/son winter project! Maybe you should change your user name to "BRAINS" !  Thanks!

[BaseballStud20]

Hey im definitely interested in attending this as well. The snow is about two feet right now and im not sure how longs its going to last. Anytime after the beginning of the year would work for me.

[Machias]

Sounds good guys, whenever the date is set I will make myself available.  Really looking forward to it, build some kick@$$ cameras and meet a bunch of HuntWA guys!

[bigdave]

As of 12/18


List of attendees
Bones
Bigdave
Ridgeratt
Grizzly95
Bearbait
Gramps
Machias
Baseballstud20

Well, about two foot of snow in Spokane. I don't think this event will happen until after the New Year at least. BUT DON"T GIVE UP HOPE!! IT WILL HAPPEN! Get your stuff ordered or if not I think there will be at least a couple of us ready to build and you are welcome to come observe and hang out and eat some chili.

Can't wait to meet you guys...until then drive safe or not at all and watch out for the other guy.

Dave

[olsy]

I am interested in attending, please add me to the list.  Thanks!

[bigdave]

As of 12/19

List of attendees
Bones
Bigdave
Ridgeratt
Grizzly95
Bearbait
Gramps
Machias
Baseballstud20
Olsy

[Bones]

  Since BigDave thought of this get together, and volunteered to host it, I think we soulld start off by taking his camera apart and wiring it first. Then I will show you how to make the templates and drill the Pelican case. Then Dave can start putting his camera together, and I will help someone else start theirs. When Dave has his camera together, I will show you how to use the Bondoglass and do the treebark 3-D camo. This takes about a half an hour,and the Bondo sets up in a few minutes.
Then the next step is to spray the case with primer. After the primer dries, then paint the case with craft paints. That takes about ten minutes, and then you spray the case with Krylon Matte finish sealer.  I use craft paints that I get at Wal-Mart. A two ounce bottle is fifty cents. I use several shades of brown, tan, beige, black and gray. Wal-Mart also has the Krylon and the Bondoglass. I will bring the Bondo, paint and the PVC fittings, lenses and the aluminum angles for all who plan to attend and have a camera there that day. This will speed things up. But I will show you how to make the lenses, cut and sand the PVC fitting and cut and drill the aluminum angle.
  The Pelican case is crush proof, leak proof and submersible, but after drilling all these holes and glueing on the lenses, the case has to be leak tested. Make sure you have already removed the foam liner from the lid before that day. Put the case n the freezer open for two hours, and then peel out the liner. The liner will still have the adhesive on it. Don't let that adhesive get dirty so you can reinstall it later. Don't bring the liner to Dave's place. Install it after you get back home. I will show how that is done with Dave's camera.
   You don't need to buy a bunch of stuff for this. I will be bringing all the tools needed and lots of parts
Bones

[bearbait]

Sounds like a good plan Bones.  I'll be there if at all possible, with or without camera, just set a date....
Bearbait

[bigdave]

Sounds like tons of fun. Can't wait