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Well, with all the PVC cutting this would have helped just a bit.It’s great that there are so many micro drone options available. Some things we have in mind are the following:Ĭraftsman 10'' Bench Drill Press with Laser Trac ĭrilling through PVC with a hand drill and a vice isn't the most ideal. While we can make do with what we have, we could definitely get some new tools. We are in the process of adding a video switch for the multi-view case allowing us to switch between views on the fly. Live video switchingĪnd as I mentioned before. This would most likely increase the immersion as it is closer to reality. Using a gyro and a camera pan-tilt servo mount would allow us to have the 3rd person view which would move with your body and head. In order to look around you had to move your whole body. this was one odd part in using the pure 3rd person view. It would be interesting to be able to match up the camera movements with the motion of your head. We are experimenting with some ideas around this such as using a balloon. Also, you will be able to see the camera mount in the camera. This is difficult to do using our method as it will require a long extension rod. Also, in a lot of 3rd person video games, you can see the entire character. It was challenging not being able to see your feet. The 3rd person view we used was pretty close. Using remote controls or some other signal, the subject would move according to the controllers wishes, much like a video game. The video signal is transmitted to the controller. A human subject would wear the 3rd person camera and no goggles with their eyes covered. The original purpose of the radio transmitter was for another idea which hasn't been implemented yet. Otherwise, if we can find some video goggles that can take in two video sources, that would be easiest. This will either require a 3d camera setup, or an additional camera and a way to interlace the two views as this is the format most 3d capable googles read the video in.
Either way, it was an worthwhile experiment. Given daylight and a larger target, it would have worked better. However, I was certainly able to scout around safely and make decent shots at the target. It was a little dark out, and with the resolution of the camera it was hard to see the target (a cardboard box) and the paintballs clearly. This is in the works.Įither way, it was a neat experience to use the marker mounted camera. This allows you to see naturally, with the option of viewing the gun camera. In practice you are more likely going to use a separate video screen or heads up display for the gun camera. Of course, running around with video goggles on is sure to get yourself killed, but heck, this is just a test. The basic idea here is that using a setup like this, you are able to stick your gun out and scout out an area and possible fire at a target without putting yourself in danger. Being able to control the camera position manually helped a lot. It was very natural and a nice break from the 3rd person view. The paintball mounted camera worked very well. Also, with different people wearing the suit, we needed to sometimes change that angle based on their height and preference. With the boom fixed it is important to be change the camera angle so that you can see yourself. We cut a slot into the cap so that the camera viewing angle was adjustable. Because the cap was just fit on, with no gluing, we were able to switch it out for a cap with a 1/4-20" bolt which screws into the standard camera mount. Later we used some digital cameras to record the action at a higher res. This work very well and it allowed us to adjust the camera angle which was very important. The camera itself was attached by screwing the mount that the camera came in into a PVC cap. As we will see later, the motion of the camera relative to your body can make or break the experience. It is important that the whole frame is rigid and well attached to your body. All the rest of the pieces are hand tightened. Only the T-junction at the base of the boom was glued in.
The boom need more support so initially we added some string, and then some wire, but finally we decided we needed some more rigid support and added more PVC pipe. This may actually be better as it will hold the frame more closely to your back, whereas the vest had some play.Įxtending from the frame is a T junction with the boom. You can easily strap the frame to your chest with some straps. A frame is constructed and attached to a vest. The camera mount system is made of 1/2" PVC.
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