DIY Target Camera

[Lethal_Chica]

I wanted to try a camera solution for viewing targets at long range, and the price of the commercial versions seemed a little pricey. Maybe I will just invest in a high-end spotting scope, but for now I put this together for $105.00.

I tried it today from 130 yards using a previously shot target - Pic below. The range on the transmitter says 2 miles. I know, I doubt 2 miles as well. My shooting range is 600 yards, if I can get that I would be super happy.

The camera is 720p. I tried to find another higher resolution option, but that is what I came up with for now. If I end up not using it for shooting because it doesn't work as intended, I will just use it to prank my kid nephew

I bought everything on Amazon. I hope to try it at the range tomorrow at some distance. Probably mount the camera on a stake or maybe a cheap tripod I have.

 

[JMW67]

nice let us know how it works at distance

 

[P7M13]

Nice.
I got cameras and video over wifi converters off Tmart.com. use the 12v gel cell batteries cycled out of UPS systems. >8 years ago the setup cost me ~$140. Prolly much cheaper now.
The USB worked on Samsung phone, tablet and win 7. Still works on all the above plus Win 10 laptop.
If you buy Yagi antennas, you will get at least a mile. Aligning them is easy.

 

[Lethal_Chica]

Nice.
I got cameras and video over wifi converters off Tmart.com. use the 12v gel cell batteries cycled out of UPS systems.
At the bench, I use a tablet or laptop.
If you buy Yagi antennas, you will get at least a mile.

Sweet! Good to know. I am using an app on my Samsung Note 10 plus.. but I think I am going to connect it to a tablet.

 

[ShtrRdy]

That's awesome! We're mainly looking for bullet holes so that would work fine. What are you using to view the picture/video?

 

[P7M13]

Sweet! Good to know. I am using an app on my Samsung Note 10 plus.. but I think I am going to connect it to a tablet.

Since buying a high quality spotting scope, the gear has sat in a box. No time to go shoot >1000.

 

[Lethal_Chica]

That's awesome! We're mainly looking for bullet holes so that would work fine. What are you using to view the picture/video

The receiver connects directly to my Samsung Note 10 via the USB C port. The app is called Go FPV, and it is on the Google Play store.

 

[Lethal_Chica]

That's awesome! We're mainly looking for bullet holes so that would work fine. What are you using to view the picture/video?

That is what I was thinking too. I am going to see how it goes tomorrow.. I hope!

 

[ButterBean]

That is what I was thinking too. I am going to see how it goes tomorrow.. I hope!

If it works I need a parts list please

 

[Lethal_Chica]

If it works I need a parts list please

You got it!

 

[Clay Target Guy]

I am interested as well, but dumb as a rock when it comes to electronic stuff
On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the hardest, how would you rate this build?
By the way, I am impressed

 

[Tommytrees]

I am interested as well, but dumb as a rock when it comes to electronic stuff
On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the hardest, how would you rate this build?
By the way, I am impressed

Me too ! Agree with Clay. Please help and if possible use KISS principle. Thanks in advance, Tommy.

 

[jimbires]

I'm with you guys . please explain at a first grade level .

 

[Rum Man]

This is interesting!
I just look through the Scope for the close shots . When we get out long range the Old Spotting scope and a phone scope attached has worked out to 3027 yards for me so far .
I can see the splash on steel at that distance.
Let us know how this ends up ! We just shot milk jugs at 1 mile last weekend . Great time!

Rum Man