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Re: Xcam2
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lugnet.robotics
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Tue, 7 Mar 2000 22:38:39 GMT
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Rob Doucette wrote:
> I've read all of the past threads on the X10 camera products for use with
> LEGO bots. Some questions for folks who have the Xcam2 and used it
> wireless:
I have several of the X10 transmiters that we use for a roving (non lego) cam.
Here's what I've found.
I haven't yet set up my new xcam2 for LEgo mode yet but will.
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> 1. Is there a directionality issue with the 2.4GHz transmitter, does the
> picture flicker when the bot/transmitter is rotating position relative to
> the receiver?
Yes, I'd recommend having the receiver in the same room as the bot. The more
walls/people the signal has to go though the more "chirping" you'll get.
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> 2. Can 1 or 2 LEGO battery boxes be used to power the camera/transmitter, I
> assume this is a yes from the X10 battery box specs?
I don't know. Someone said here that less then 12volts caused the signal to be
really dark. I haven't confirmed this yet. But will soon.
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> 3. How much does the camera/transmitter weigh, and what is the relative
> center of gravity, low, high, mid?
It's very light. I plan on gluing a flat plate to the bottom of the Xcam2 and
add two technic beams. It should be very stable.
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> 4. What is the relative light sensitivity, does it need to be in a well lit
> room?
Sadly yes, it must be in a well lit room. It's teriable in low light.
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> 5. How well does the autofocus work on close objects < 1 foot?
It's pretty sad. It's not like a standard camcorder. I've found it should be
good for short range items. Aprox 1 to 4 feet. I've had mixed results with
bluryness...
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> 6. Does anyone have any better alternatives for wireless, color video?
The others I've heard are very sad...
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> Thanks for the info,
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> -Rob Doucette.
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> Dean Husby <nntp@akasa.bc.ca> wrote in message
> news:38C48DC2.69F52324@akasa.bc.ca...
> > http://www.x10.com/home/offer.cgi?ZB1,../batpack428.htm
> > I hope that link works.
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> > The interesting thing about the above is it takes 4 AA batteries. That's
> > only 6 volts!
> > If this is true and it's not doing any upping of the voltage it should
> > run off of an RCX. (since the power supply for the camera is 12v 200 ma
> > and the battery pack seems to be 6v.) It would seem that you can use any
> > voltage in the range?
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