How-To: Create a video camera bay for your model rocket

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How-To: Create a video camera bay for your model rocket
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MZ_MakerHobbies-Badge.gifThis hobby rocketeer made a very simple camera mount and payload bay for this el cheapo Aiptek digital camera. Using an adjustable hole cutter tool, some plywood, Bondo, polycarbonate tubing, and some hardware, he built a simple but effective camera bay. Here’s a video from the rocket’s POV.

Going Aiptek

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Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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