Zzyzx commented on a Build, MRM Scythe 130 (Raziel)   Mar 16, 2017  

How did it work out fitting the Mini HS1177 camera in this build (can't tell from the background picture, no other photos)? I've only been able to get a smaller CMOS camera into the frame, the larger HS1177 & Swift had to go up on top. I don't like mounting the camera on top, too vulnerable to crash hits, and I also don't really like the CMOS cameras--prefer the additional clarity of the CCDs. The new RunCam Swift Mini seems to be the same 26x26mm size as this one, and I ordered a couple of those, so I'm interested to see if that size fits.

Dark.Avenger   Mar 16, 2017 

It's currently being rebuilt with that FPV Pod I listed above http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1618876 It gives it pretty good protection but does make the stack taller than I'd like but I couldn't deal with the limits of the small CMOS cameras. Too dark when looking out with the horizon nearly level and poor dynamic range. I will update this to show the final product some time next week for now it's in pieces on my work bench.

Zzyzx   Mar 16, 2017 

Ah, thanks, I missed that! So even the mini won't squeeze into the frame? That looks like nice pod solution for top-mounting the camera, I'll have to print one up and see how it works out. Thanks!