Homebrew Trailcameras

[WASHBCBOOK]

could anybody tell me if a w55 is the same size as a w200 im trying to buy a kit for my first build yeti has a kit for a w55 will my w200 work in that kit thanks

[Grizzly95]

Are you buying the case and everything? BobR uses theW200 I believe in his kits.

[WASHBCBOOK]

the whole kit i dont know how to do all the holes yet

[Grizzly95]

All the holes are easy to do also, if you can run a tape measure you can do the holes. BobR reccomends having a dremel tool handy for any minor adjustments, I went overkill and put a sanding tube on my rotozip. I also got a clear pelican box from Joes Sporting, it was more expensive but I could easily mark all my holes.

[WASHBCBOOK]

HEY THANKS I POSTED A NEW TOPIC ASKING IF ANYBODY HAD A TEMPLATE THEY COULD SEND ME NOT THERE WOOD TEMPLATE BUT A PAPER ONE THANKS

[BobR]

Grizzly,  I will send you a new shutter assembly for your W55. This is the entire top piece of the camera. It is already wired and glued back together.
Bob

[Grizzly95]

Thanks BobR. Is the W100 a possible trail cam. I don't see it on the lists, but thought you would know. Decent price on the cam is why I ask.

[whacker1]

WASHBCBOOK
Gramps and I timed his camera last Saturday.  The initial start up is slow, but this only takes once, when you set up the camera.  After that the camera detects motion and snaps the first pic between 1 1/2 - 2 seconds, after that it is 17-18 pics per minute with constant motion. 
I believe Gramps has the W90 that we were playing with Saturday.  I didn't build one on Saturday, because I was still debating, because I thought the trigger speed would be to slow.  But I was impressed that in fact, it was much faster than I anticipated. 
I am going to be building 2 or 3 this spring.
The primary difference between the 90 & 200 is the quality of picture.  the W90 takes a 8 mega pixel picture.  The W200 takes a 12 megapixel picture, which allows you to crop the picture much better.
Neil

[whacker1]

so how many people am I bidding against on e-bay right now?  4 or 5 of you?

[BobR]

Griz,  I have never done a W100, but I am sure it is the same as the W200.

WASHBCBOOK,  There is no kit for a W200. There is absolutely no way it would fit in a case set up for a W55, W80 or W 90. The lens extends farhter out of the case than these other cameras. The flash on the 55 is in a different location.
Bob

[WASHBCBOOK]

do the control boards come with mounting screws from yeti cam

[Grizzly95]

You will need to get standoffs, or cut ink pens and use the tubes from them. I always have pens around the house.

[Grizzly95]

BobR, Are the boards made specific for each model of camera or do they somewhat interchange? Like if I get a W200 can I replace the W55 I am using now?

[bigdave]

I just made up a set of 6 templates for the w-80 or w-90. I copied the one that Gramps left with me from the cam build. Took about 10 minutes is all, so if you need one let me know and we'll find a way to get you one. They are pretty light weight, probably wouldn't cost much to mail.

Dave

[whacker1]

I will take a template from you for the w90.
I could come up to your place and grab it from you some evening next week.

neil