Simple spooting scope system
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Simple spooting scope system
Just though you might like to see my simple spotting scope system. I'm using it here for 10m air pistol practice. It's all fairly bargain basement stuff.
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Re: Simple spooting scope system
I like it!
Details?
Details?
Re: Simple spooting scope system
I 3d printed a simple adapter to slip over the scope eyepiece with a square box to fit the camera.
The camera is just a push fit
You will also need an OTG cable to convert the camera USB plug to the mini plug on the tablet
To mount the tablet I attached a small swivel head and fitted a magnet
I stuck a metal strip to the tablet holder so it sticks firmly to the magnet
To run the camera on an android tablet you will need a free app. This is the one I'm using
https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... .usbcamera
The scope is 15-45 x52 - I use it at it's lowest power, this shows about 1 foot square at 10m. You can then zoom in just using the tablet to just show the black centre etc.
https://www.nipon-scope.com/15-45x52-spotting-scope
This is fairly bargin basement stuff - you could get the whole lot new, scope, camera, tablet for less than £100.
Making the adapter for the eyepiece will need a bit of tinkering if you havn't got access to a 3d printer, look at plastic plumbing fittings etc.
The camera is just a push fit
You will also need an OTG cable to convert the camera USB plug to the mini plug on the tablet
To mount the tablet I attached a small swivel head and fitted a magnet
I stuck a metal strip to the tablet holder so it sticks firmly to the magnet
To run the camera on an android tablet you will need a free app. This is the one I'm using
https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... .usbcamera
The scope is 15-45 x52 - I use it at it's lowest power, this shows about 1 foot square at 10m. You can then zoom in just using the tablet to just show the black centre etc.
https://www.nipon-scope.com/15-45x52-spotting-scope
This is fairly bargin basement stuff - you could get the whole lot new, scope, camera, tablet for less than £100.
Making the adapter for the eyepiece will need a bit of tinkering if you havn't got access to a 3d printer, look at plastic plumbing fittings etc.
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Re: Simple spooting scope system
what camera are you using?
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This onebradaz11 wrote:what camera are you using?
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How does it work farther out, 25-50 yrds?
What is the "tablet"?
What is the "tablet"?
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Re: Simple spooting scope system
dromia wrote:How does it work farther out, 25-50 yrds?
What is the "tablet"?
I'm off to Bisley today - I'll let you know.
The tablet is an old Tesco Hudl - I think pretty well any of the cheap android tablets will work. I've just ordered a dirt cheap tablet from China to see if that works ok.
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Re: Simple spooting scope system
Thanks Allan, look forward to the results.
I suppose the major expense is the 3D printer , as the camera to eye piece fitting is the key part.
I suppose the major expense is the 3D printer , as the camera to eye piece fitting is the key part.
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Brilliant job as ever Alan :)
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Re: Simple spooting scope system
This has prompted me to do something that I have avoided doing for ages.
I have that camera that came with some tuned scales that Allan did for me but never set up as I had nothing handy to see the image on when powder dispensing.
So I have just ordered a cheap tablet that should do the job without taking over me work space. Provided I can get the damn things to work. Electric string, digital appliances and a touch screen, the very stuff nightmares are made off.
Just need the printed fitting to fit it to a scope, over to you Allan.
I have that camera that came with some tuned scales that Allan did for me but never set up as I had nothing handy to see the image on when powder dispensing.
So I have just ordered a cheap tablet that should do the job without taking over me work space. Provided I can get the damn things to work. Electric string, digital appliances and a touch screen, the very stuff nightmares are made off.
Just need the printed fitting to fit it to a scope, over to you Allan.
Come on Bambi get some
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Fecking stones
Real farmers don't need subsidies
Cow's farts matter!
For fine firearms and requisites visit
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