Mounted the ServoCity.com SPT50 Sub-Micro Pan & Tilt with two Hitec HS-55 servos and a SuperCircuits.com board camera (one of their inexpensive B/W models) to the underside of the Easy Star wing, directly under the wing spar in the removable block of foam. The camera is secured using hot glue which does a surprisingly fine job of holding it in there, yet making removable possible without lasting effects to the board or pan/tilt mounting plate. Also, I'm using Servo Stretchers (also from Servocity.com) to adjust the limits and extend the travel of the servos.Could improve the design by using shorter servos (so the camera is closer to the wing), and by covering the camera board but remember not to add too much weight. I didn't find it difficult to balance out the wings with the added weight on the left wing, but I can only imagine how an unbalanced plane would do if you got it up in the air.Cost:$19.99 SPT50 Sub-Micro Pan & Tilt2x $13.99 HS-55 Sub-Micro ServoOptional: 2x $19.99 180* Servo StretcherTotal: $88 w/ Servo Stretchers, $48 without.Enjoy!-Mike W
Doug, I have that one as well! It was fun to solder together -- pretty smart the way they designed that.
Only problem is I can't figure out how to mount it underneith an Easy Star. Its a good big larger/bulkier than this setup. Although, I think the Pandora Pan & Tilt would be perfect for any trainer or larger plane with landing gear.
Just flew with it and I really like the results! Being able to look directly down has a lot of advantages (Last T3 contest**!!). I'll upload the video later tonight.
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Only problem is I can't figure out how to mount it underneith an Easy Star. Its a good big larger/bulkier than this setup. Although, I think the Pandora Pan & Tilt would be perfect for any trainer or larger plane with landing gear.
http://www.dpcav.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16162&cat=0&am...
a bit more expensive, but clean as a whistle (and it can be built so it mounts upright or on the underside)
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