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40mm retractable camera turret

Posted by UAS_Pilot on March 12, 2012 at 10:00am

I think that we need to restart the blog on this.

This guy built a 40 mm ball turret that would work great in small UAS's. He said that he would not sell it but i think having him post details of how he built would be nice.

Here is a video of tit working.

If anyone has other turret systems to share of Pan and tilt systems please post... I am looking for a good design to integrate into my UAS...

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Grips March 13, 2012 at 7:18am

has anyone used one of those slip rings yet?
Russkel March 13, 2012 at 5:08am

I am reminded of Portal 2. Lol.
David M Eno March 13, 2012 at 1:43am

I had no idea that they were that expensive. I saw someone on the thread on RC were asking the builder to make a kit, but it doesn't look like that is going to happen. Maybe one of us could convince the OP to do a post on here about it ???
Rick Stewart March 13, 2012 at 1:01am

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1564878

As requested, the build log.
UAS_Pilot March 12, 2012 at 2:54pm

I know that you can get the turret from MicroUAV however he want 4000.00 usd and thats a bit steep for a 40 mm cam. I would like to build it for my self but I don't have the equipment for such a build. Just looking for a ARF or short kit to start from. But I am also open to other peoples ideas on a easy in expensive alternative.

Thanks for the info...
Seth March 12, 2012 at 1:12pm

Yes, U.S. patent 8000588, Miniaturized Turret-Mounted Camera Assembly.

http://www.google.com/patents/US8000588
joe March 12, 2012 at 12:21pm

adafruit is now selling a slip ring: http://www.adafruit.com/blog/2012/03/12/slip-ring-video/

This is the best price I've found. Ready made slip rings make turrets a lot easier to build.

Aside from the ball, all the parts are easily sourced for diy. I'm sure if you look around a suitable ball could be found though (toy stores, etc.)
Seth March 12, 2012 at 10:42am

You can purchase a BTC-40 from MicroUAV.com. It appears he cribbed their design, thus why it's not for sale.

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