Mobius Body Cam

[dirkzelf]

I wanted a small body cam, but either they cost me an arm and a leg, or they record in AVI/MJPEG, and frankly that's throwing away money as it is. So, I had a Mobius lying around doing nothing, and I thought, lets drill that hole, and make my own. The clip needs adjustment,. but you get the general idea...

 

[dirkzelf]

Here's a clip where I wear it on a short motorcycle trip, as you can see I need to place it higher up.... I'm just a small guy.... and the motor is soooo big.. I love it....

 

[Matt_V939]

does the lens move? Or the hole size matches exactly the lens barrel or the lens module dia?

 

[dirkzelf]

I got the lens stuck inside the housing with a bit of good luck.... but it's a bit tricky, cause you need to cut away some plastic inside.

 

[dirkzelf]

I've asked the misses for a little motorcycle-jacket-adjustment to fit the camera higher up the coat.... she has sown-in a few magnets on a metallic plate inside the seam, check the pictures.





Samples later, maybe tomorrow if we have a good day....

 

[Matt_V939]

3d Printed mod (for a different purpose...but)

Mobius Camera - MoPro Mod by questpact

Drone Racing Mod for the Mobius Action Camera The "MoPro" Mod takes the lens from the side of the camera and moves it to the front like a GoPro style action cam. New features include: Lens swap to the front of the camera Flatted out the camera bottom to provide more stability when mounted...

www.thingiverse.com

 

[dirkzelf]

I know, but now the gravity sort of keeps the camera in the upright position AND I don't have to get the lens cable for the 90 degree turn....

NEVERTHELESS it is a very ELEGANT solution I'll gladly admitt!!

 

[dirkzelf]

PS: Can the lens be mounted either 90 degree turned or not turned?? Then it may be just what I need.....

AND: is the housing sold anywhere? I don't have a 3d printer....

 

[TonyM]

So, I had a Mobius lying around doing nothing

You could start another thread - things to do with a spare Mobius!

 

[Matt_V939]

there was a similar case sold by hobbyking (mobius-to-gopro-form-factor-conversion-case-for-gimbal-mounting)

I do not have a 3d printer too, I used https://www.3dhubs.com
Also if now they changed the policy, there are similar services OR you can find a 3d printing service near you.

 

[dirkzelf]

You could start another thread - things to do with a spare Mobius!

I know, right! Hahaha, yeah, I could indeed.

 

[Matt_V939]

 

[Dashmellow]

@dirkzelf, which lens are you using on the body cam? The images look excellent.

 

[dirkzelf]

The replacement F1.4 lens

 

[Dashmellow]

The replacement F1.4 lens

OK, thanks! I had a feeling that was the one.

 

[dirkzelf]

OK, thanks! I had a feeling that was the one.

Yeah it's a nice lens alright....

 

[dirkzelf]

 

[dirkzelf]

Mobius 1 upfront against the windshield:

 

[dirkzelf]

Still too short.....

 

[Dashmellow]

Still too short.....

I imagine this is why so many bikers put their action cams on top of their helmets.