WoodsmanJim 160 Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Well, after reading a lot of the threads on here and on other forums, and also watching a LOT of videos on the subject I finally felt I knew what I wanted in a NV set up and have decided to make one. I have plumped for a 940nm illuminator as I want to be as covert as possible when in use. 940nm light has some other implications, mainly in the types of camera and lens required. Not all can 'see' 940nm wavelength light and have a 850nm max. So if you're going to do this it's important to make sure you get parts that are compatible with each other! Here's the illuminator I bought, It's a bit more silver than I was expecting, I'll have to give it a coat of paint! It claims to have a range up to about 60m though so should be more than enough for my needs. It's 12v so can be run from the same battery as everything else in the system. These are the other parts I've bought: Camera: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121113776641?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 Lens: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111084147506?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 Screen: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221230665031?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 Battery: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/380639194316?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 I might have to pick up the odd cable too but I hope to hardwire everything for neatness so I may not need to. My plan is to house the battery in my jacket to keep it warmer and prolong it's life so no need for a stock pouch. I will need to source some silicone pipe or something to house the camera in, I'll work that out once it arrives. All in all I'm quite excited for this project! Any thoughts, good, bad or otherwise gratefully received I'll try and keep this thread up to date as things progress, although it may be slow going! Jim 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moxy 617 Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Best of luck with it jim. Look forward to your progress. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
audiguypaul 28 Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Good luck with doing yours, got all my stuff on order too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evenbad 8 Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Well done mate, cant wait to see the finished product and of course the youtube vidios of NV in action. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WoodsmanJim 160 Posted June 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Well most of the bits are here now, I'm just waiting on the battery from china. I did hash up a 12v PS from 8 D cells just to test everything. All seems to be working well, the short range visuals are fantasticaly clear, I'm yet to test it past about 20yards but im hopeful. Just working out a design for mounting it all as low profile and as quick attach/detach as possible at the mo. Pics/ vids of progress soon! Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evenbad 8 Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Wont be long and them shooting vids will be on the tube, cant wait to subscribe. look forward to seeing the finished product. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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