Anybody have any info on this micro camera ?.
It measures 10mm diameter x 15mm long, runs on three watch cells, and has a magnetic base for fixing to ferrous surfaces.
I believe that it is wireless coupled, has IR illumination and may have a PIR for sensing.
Eric.
See the attached photos below....
It measures 10mm diameter x 15mm long, runs on three watch cells, and has a magnetic base for fixing to ferrous surfaces.
I believe that it is wireless coupled, has IR illumination and may have a PIR for sensing.
Eric.
See the attached photos below....
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Hmm. I have the latest issue of Super Circuits Video Security magazine in front of me and they usually have the latest and greatest for sale.
They carry NOTHING in the size. If that is a camera and a transmitter its beyond the reach of average security industry proffesional. I have seen stuff slightly larger go for several thousand dollars.
If its real, you are now the proud owner of a government issue security camera. We are talking CIA/DEA/FBI level stuff.
Someone in your building pissed off a very important group.
They carry NOTHING in the size. If that is a camera and a transmitter its beyond the reach of average security industry proffesional. I have seen stuff slightly larger go for several thousand dollars.
If its real, you are now the proud owner of a government issue security camera. We are talking CIA/DEA/FBI level stuff.
Someone in your building pissed off a very important group.
Looks a heck of a lot like those toy LED flashers that are the current rage. Runs off 3 watch cells (need the voltage for blue and they use cheap 1.5 volt batteries), have a magnetic base (and also a metal piece) so that you can attach them to clothing, and looks pretty much like what you have.
If it was a high tech camera, it would likely only run on 1 or tops 2 lithium batteries. You would be using Lithium batteries for the superior energy density. Hence you would have 3 volts per cell. If you had three cells, that would be 9V which would be too much if you wanted a low power design. CMOS image sensors run on low voltages as do RF transmitters, IR LEDS, etc.
Just some thoughts.....
If it was a high tech camera, it would likely only run on 1 or tops 2 lithium batteries. You would be using Lithium batteries for the superior energy density. Hence you would have 3 volts per cell. If you had three cells, that would be 9V which would be too much if you wanted a low power design. CMOS image sensors run on low voltages as do RF transmitters, IR LEDS, etc.
Just some thoughts.....
Camera?
Let's see a photo of the objective end: the lens barrel.
If this device is a wireless unit, there's no detail on the broadcast antenna. I've played with units that required a 9v power source, total device size 10mm x 25mm. This looks entirely different.
Let's see a photo of the objective end: the lens barrel.
If this device is a wireless unit, there's no detail on the broadcast antenna. I've played with units that required a 9v power source, total device size 10mm x 25mm. This looks entirely different.
Tai-Pan said:
Tai-Pan, I have not seen the unit for myself yet (next couple of weeks), but the photos tell much, and conversations tell more.
I can't really divulge where it was found, but suffice to say, the location is reasonably likely to attract some interest from some high power parties given the current world political circumstance.
I am told that ASIO have been shown it, and they say that it is not theirs.
I am led to believe that the clear encapsulation is a suitable fish-eye lens.
In the near future, GHz+ spectrum analysis will be used to investigate more exactly what it is does, but until then it's purpose and origin is somewhat mysterious.
If this thing is what we think it is, then I find it interesting at least to know that this sort of device is possible.
Eric, The Intrigued.
Can you give me any links to photos of these ?.alvaius said:
The cells are rated at 1.55V.
Eric.
I SOLVED IT!!!
ITS THIS!!!
http://www.magicmemories.com/tinystrobes/fforder.htm
ITS THIS!!!
An externally hosted image should be here but it was not working when we last tested it.
http://www.magicmemories.com/tinystrobes/fforder.htm
I've Been Had...
Mr Skinnyboy, many thanks for finding that web reference for me - maybe I should go out to some clubs/discos some more, but if it's not 'Real guitars, bass and drums - Lou Reed', then it's not my scene.
I expect they do look pretty cool though.
Eric.
SkinnyBoy said:
Mr Skinnyboy, many thanks for finding that web reference for me - maybe I should go out to some clubs/discos some more, but if it's not 'Real guitars, bass and drums - Lou Reed', then it's not my scene.
I expect they do look pretty cool though.
Eric.
SkinnyBoy said:
I did ask some questions, and like I said I have not seen it yet.
There is going to be some egg on faces, or pie throwing or something.
I can use this as emotional and professional blackmail for a long time.
Eric, The I Can Sleep Now.
It was solved a few posts ago....... 🙂
However, for interest sake, not only is it possibly to make a camera this small with RF output, but it is not terribly difficult. You would likely run off a single Lithium battery or two giving more room for circuitry. It would not likely be something you built in your garage, but If you did not need high resolution and could live with a very low frame rate, it could be done with off the shelf chips. You would need to do it with die in order to keep the thickness down. IR illumination would eat batteries really quick though.
Alvaius
However, for interest sake, not only is it possibly to make a camera this small with RF output, but it is not terribly difficult. You would likely run off a single Lithium battery or two giving more room for circuitry. It would not likely be something you built in your garage, but If you did not need high resolution and could live with a very low frame rate, it could be done with off the shelf chips. You would need to do it with die in order to keep the thickness down. IR illumination would eat batteries really quick though.
Alvaius
I see you!
I thought those were LEDs in the detail photo. Note the IC and lead "fingers" running to the LEDs. If the device is a camera, an array is required (CCD) as well as a means of focusing an image across that array . No lens, and she's just a photocell!
On the DIY side of cameras, anyone experimenting with the wee camera/transmitter units?
I have seen a little remote controlled helicopter that uses a rather unconventional rotor design for control: four individual electric motors, vertical shafts, with four props in a diamond configuration. Steering is accomplished by varying the speed of the individual motors!
More on topic, the helicopter had a tiny video camera mounted on it for a "pilot's eye view".
I thought those were LEDs in the detail photo. Note the IC and lead "fingers" running to the LEDs. If the device is a camera, an array is required (CCD) as well as a means of focusing an image across that array . No lens, and she's just a photocell!
On the DIY side of cameras, anyone experimenting with the wee camera/transmitter units?
I have seen a little remote controlled helicopter that uses a rather unconventional rotor design for control: four individual electric motors, vertical shafts, with four props in a diamond configuration. Steering is accomplished by varying the speed of the individual motors!
More on topic, the helicopter had a tiny video camera mounted on it for a "pilot's eye view".
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