Couple of things. You’ll need a light source. Also, this is not the camera to do it with. You could try, but there are better options for your application. And you will need to make a mount of some sort. Ball joint is the best here.
You should also look into a digital counter, something like this:
There’s a type of switch, I have a few, but I forget the name, I will post details if you keen, when you get to that point. Requires me to go to garage and dig them out…
…and lcd punch counter proximity switch (should come with LCD counter).
And of course you could hook it up to pins on Raspberry Pi and go to town with all sorts of read-outs auto reporting, etc. So many possibilities.
Ooooo and I saw someone post another things when they mount an LED on the bottom and camera or something on top. That way you see if you missed a primer (when the colour on the screen changes due to light shining through).
Actually now that I think about it, I think that’s not elegant at all. You could keep the led, but swap the camera for some sort of light sensor relay hooked up to an alarm/buzzer.
Cool, will definitely have a chat when the time comes. My original thought was that I could keep an eye on the feeders for any potential problems and also see when they are getting low and need topping up.
I like the counter idea, would be a good way to keep track of reloads etc.
While I do give you credit for having a go at this, I put a $ value on how much time I spend on “projects”.
I just bought one off this bloke. https://www.ausprecision.com.au/
It works out to 1000 yards which means I can go out the back paddock and test loads and practice with my long range black powder guns without the need for a spotter. The bullet print at 1000yds is neigh on impossible to see with a spotting scope anyway. Been real happy with the camera system.
That’s exactly what I’m building and judging from components, that’s spot on. Fair too. If I was to sell one, that’s a fair price. I like it. May cannibalise this project and maybe just buy.
@danmac alrighty, had another look at it… Again, seems like all of the components are built into the camera.
So there’s an onboard computer on the camera most likely, maybe something like this ‘https://www.raspberrypi.org’ or a cheaper board. Anyhow, not quite what I want to make… But I am intrigued how they are getting 1km from WiFi.
Re: $ value to your time, what ya charge your wife for stacking the dishes? Asking for a friend.
auto reporting, etc. So many possibilities.
