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The discussion focuses on creating a helmet cam for snowboarding using various small cameras, including PS2 EyeToy and a "PC 166 XS" model. The user seeks assistance in identifying the function of four wires (two black, red, blue) from the small camera's cable and in recording and saving video using available electronic components, including dismantled digital cameras and SD cards. The community suggests researching standard color conventions for camera wiring and examining the camera's internal electronics for guidance.

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I'm trying to make a helmet cam for when i go snowboarding, i have a few small cameras to use, ps2 eye-toys and a small one labeled "pc 166 xs ".

my first question is regarding the small camera, its cable has 4 wires (2 black, red, blue) and I am not sure which are power and which are video input/outputs. how can i find out?

my second question is how can i make these cameras record and save video?
i have a variety of electronic components to work with as well as a few dismantled digital cameras and sd cards for memory, i also have a basic stamp.

im new to electronics so any info on any of this would be very helpful
 
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maggiemay said:
I'm trying to make a helmet cam for when i go snowboarding, i have a few small cameras to use, ps2 eye-toys and a small one labeled "pc 166 xs ".

my first question is regarding the small camera, its cable has 4 wires (2 black, red, blue) and I am not sure which are power and which are video input/outputs. how can i find out?

Hi maggiemay, http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/5725/red5e5etimes5e5e45e5e25.gif

Perhaps have a look online at similar cameras, maybe there is a standard color convention for the leads? Are you able to see any of the electronics in the camera, to maybe see what the different colors connect to? Post a pic if you can. Beyond this, I'm afraid I'm no help. ☹[/size][/color]

I wish you well with your project.
http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/4666/holly1756.gif
 
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