Electronics GoPro Project

Regan, Norman, Marlo, Connor, Michael

Initial Brief
To design a GoPro mount that will allow aerial view from a
suspended height.

Introduction
After talking to Mr Crummer and Mr Storrie, who are teachers at
Glendowie College, we found out that there is potential need for a
device that records videos from an aerial perspective, due to the
lack of a reliable method of recording high quality footage of sports
matches held at Glendowie College from multiple angles, which is
what this GoPro aerial system would aim to achieve. Functions of
this aerial system could include recording HD footage of sports
matches held at GDC to be used in making videos of sports teams
and reviewing and analysing game performance to improve team strategies etc. They
mentioned that the device will be used in indoor and outdoor activities; new gym and outside
sports grounds such as the school field. We aim to design the system so that it functions in
any situation and will overcome any problems it faces while operating (such as wind or rain
outside, field of view indoors, danger of basketball hitting the mount)

Gym Measurements
Height - 8 metres
Length - 33.5 metres
Width - 20.25 metres

Initial specifications
The mount must be able to be remotely controlled.
Must be easy to setup and takedown.
Must be able to be easily stored.
Must have a constant stable speed.
The mount must be able to withstand water and fall damage, which could be
prevented by laying tumble mats underneath it
Stakeholders
Primary Stakeholder(s)
Mr Storrie head of the sports department. He needs this so that he can record footage of
sports matches in the new gym, for example basketball; the footage can then be used for
training purposes by analyzing replays and identifying weak/strong points etc. The audio
capture feature of the GoPro will also be useful in analysing communication between the
team.
Secondary Stakeholder(s)
Mr Tanner who has experience with GoPro cameras as he owns one, so he could use the
final product with his art purposes.

Wider Stakeholders
GDC Sports Department
Coaches - They will be using our project for training and for sports purposes
June Chin, Engineer, AECOM

Mr Pavarno - Hardmaterials Teacher

Mr Spanring - Property Manager

Constraints
Time taken to print off 3D models/objects
Size of the plates for the 3D printer
Only have two available printers
Physical/Chemical properties of certain materials stops us from printing the
maximum available volume
Components takes time to fully function
Certain amount of time for this project each week
Etching machine may malfunction or have incorrect settings
Internet access may not always be available
Access to tools may be limited e.g they are being used by other people

Key Factors
Receptivity - Must be able to transmit and receive data, wirelessly, between the remote and
the GoPro camera throughout the span of the new gym so that we receive continuous live
feed.
Durability - Making sure that the mount is durable and not easily broken under various
environmental pressures/conditions
Portability - Lightweight and compact; with the goal in mind that it will be able to be
transported to different locations with ease.
Mobility - Having the ability of being able to move smoothly on the wire without having an
issue.
Reliability - Works well and does not have to go for maintenance. The mount does not break
so that our Primary Stakeholder does not have the issue of having to fix it himself which would
just waste his time.
Functionality - The mount must be fit for purpose and be able to function as intended.

Environmental Factors
Physical environment

Pros - Side Cons - Side Pros - Middle Cons - Middle

Less likely to get hit Does not have a 360 Has 360 degree Can be easily hit by
degree recording recording balls
ability, only 180

Better angle for Can only record on Better angle for Easily visible by the
viewing posture one angle or side of positioning players and
the game spectators

Not in range to be a Could be a hazard Does not have focal Hazardous to

hazard towards towards spectators if issues due to being players if it falls
players if it falls it falls in the centre and down
having equal widths
on each side

Easily accessible Camera range Does not have focal Hard to access while
while a games active across the whole issues due to being game is active
in case of width of the gym, in the centre and incase of
emergencies e.g causing focal issues having equal widths emergencies e.g
camera on each side camera
malfunctioning malfunctioning

Does not cause any Causes ethical Does not cause any Causes ethical
ethical issues with issues with the ethical issues with issues with the
spectators e.g spectators e.g
layers e.g looking looking down girls looking down girls player e.g looking
down girls tops tops tops down girls tops

The whole system will be wall suspended in the air on a wire, which will be bolted into two
stable, free-standing, parallel objects (such as a wall or a pole/tree trunk). However when
the camera is not being used, the camera can be stored in the sports office so that students
do not mess with it.

Physical Issues
A ball could hit the mount. This has a chance of damaging the equipment and/or
disrupting the activity.

Social Environment
Since the mount will be active during sports matches/gym events, there is a priority for the
mount to be designed so that it doesnt hinder elements such as team performance during a
match.
Enough battery for live feedback
The GoPro project will need to be able to record the whole match from a certain height and
also have the ability to capture footage while rotating on its axis (enables recording from
different angles)

Legal Requirements - is there height stuff? yes , there is, such as regulations.

Safety - Every aspect of the GoPro project must not present any hazards to users or people
interacting with it during any situation.

The GoPro project will not become a hazard when it malfunctions.

Being at this height it could harm players if it falls if it is directly overhead.

Ethical Considerations - We need to make sure that the possibility of falling and injuring
someone has been reduced to the absolute minimum.

Sustainability - The mount will need to last a long time as it will be useless if it breaks
quickly

Social & Cultural - The design will not have a rude looking design and will not offend
anybody.
Justification of the need of this product:

After talking to Mr Crummer and Mr Storrie, who are teachers at Glendowie College, we
found out that there is potential need for a device that records videos from an aerial
perspective, due to the lack of a reliable method of recording high quality footage of sports
matches held at Glendowie College from multiple angles, which is what this GoPro aerial
system would aim to achieve. Functions of this aerial system could include recording HD
footage of sports matches held at GDC to be used in making videos of sports teams and
reviewing and analysing game performance to improve team strategies etc. He mentioned
that the device will be used in indoor and outdoor activities; new gym and the school field.

Research
Hardware
List of Components:
Servo
Wheel
3D Printer Plastic
Camera
Rope
Pulley
Radio Frequency Module
MicroSD
Battery pack
Ball Bearings

Servo(s)
Parallax Standard Servo - $12.99
This servo has the most basic features however every 180 degrees of rotation the servo will
have a slight pause before rotating again, this is not ideal for
the GoPro Camera project as we will need a smooth rotation.

Key Features:
Holds any position between 0 and 180 degrees
38 oz-in torque at 6V
Accepts four mounting screws
High precision gear made of the POM (polyacetal) resin
makes for smooth operation with no backlash
Weighs 44g

Parallax Continuous Rotation Servo - $13.99

Just like the Standard Servo but without a pause between every 90 degree angle whilst
rotating resulting to a smooth rotation.

Key Features:
Bidirectional continuous rotation
0 to 50RPM, with linear response to PWM for easy ramping
Accepts four
mounting screws
Easy to interface with any Parallax microcontroller or
PWM-capable device
Easy to control with BASIC or SX/B PULSOUT commands
Weighs 42.5g

(Grand Wing Servo) NARO Servo - $11.99

The GWS NARO Servo performs the same as a standard rotational servo
however it is smaller and lighter.

Key Features:
Approximately 180 degree movement
Weighs 8.8g
Torque: 1.2kg.cm at 4.8VDC : 1.4kg.cm at 6.0VD

High speed rotation may be needed in order to record sports that are fast paced and having
a continuous servo allows the rotation to rotate quickly and smoothly without having to
pause then rotate again.

Key Features:
Bidirectional continuous rotation, from 0 up to 180RPM
Linear response to pulse-width modification for easy ramping
6 to 8VDC input range is compatible with 5-cell AA battery
packs
Accepts four mounting screws
Access port for adjusting idle pulse width

Servo Motor - Standard 6 Volt with Metal Gear - 13kg

This servo may be needed as it will provide the torque needed to spin the rest of the mount
or the camera in different directions as the other servos are not for turning heavier loads.
Key Features:
High speed and high torque digital servos
Operating Voltage: 4.8-7.2V
Weight: 55g
Dimensions: 40.7 x 19.7 x 42.9mm (standard servo size)
 Stall torque: 10.5kg/cm(4.8v), 13kg/cm(6v)
http://www.surplustronics.co.nz/products/2258-servo-motor-standard-6-volt-with-metal-gear-
13kg-

Wheel(s)
Sava CBL-990 Steel Pulley Wheel - $7.78
http://www.amazon.com/Sava-CBL-990-Steel-Pulley-Diameter/dp/B002I03CS2/ref=sr_1_3?i
e=UTF8&qid=1402867848&sr=8-3&keywords=pulley+wheel

Sava CBL-920 Steel Pulley Wheel - $5.30

http://www.amazon.com/Sava-CBL-920-Steel-Pulley-Diameter/dp/B002HZVOHY/ref=sr_1_1
2?ie=UTF8&qid=1402867848&sr=8-12&keywords=pulley+wheel

3D Printed Wheel - Any Colour - $0.00

Key Features:
Able to be modelled in a CAD software according to our needs
Durable

Additional Information on 3D Printer Plastic

The most common type of Plastic used for the 3D printer are the ABS(Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene) and PLA (Polylactic Acid) plastic. Both of these plastics are the most
popular materials for 3D Printing.

Pros Cons

ABS (Acrylonitrile butadiene Resistant to impact Made out of fossil fuel

styrene) and tough Toxic heated fumes
Suitable for machines when being printed
or car parts Deforms when it is
Higher melting point not being printed on a
than PLA heated surface
Longer lasting
lifespan

PLA (Polylactic Acid) Can be printed on a Can deform from heat

cold surface Not as sturdy as ABS
Environmental
friendly - no toxic
fumes and can be
recycled
Faster printing speed
and high quality/detail
 Has a sweet smell
when it is being
printed

http://www.shapeways.com/materials
http://blog.tinkercad.com/materialsguide/
http://www.bitsfrombytes.com/content/3d-printing-materials
http://bootsindustries.com/portfolio-item/importance-of-good-filament/
http://www.absplastic.eu/pla-vs-abs-plastic-pros-cons/

Camera(s)
GoPro Hero Series
HD Hero Original Hero 2 Hero3+
Professional/Surf White/Silver/Black
$230~$276.83 NZD Edition
$339.99~$599.99 NZD

Video 1080 @ 30FPS 1080p @ 30FPS 1080p @ 30/60/60FPS

Capture 960p @ 30FPS 960p @ 48FPS 960p @ 30/100/100FPS
720p @ 60FPS 720p @ 60FPS 720p @ 60/120/120FPS
4Kp @ 15FPS
2.7Kp @ 30FPS
1440p @ 48FPS

Mega 5MP Available in 5,8 and Available in

Pixels 11MP 5MP/10MP/12MP with
3/10/30 FPS Burst

Extra Wi-Fi Remote GoPro App+Wi-Fi GoPro App+Wi-Fi

Features Control* Remote Control* Remote Compatible
SuperView Mode
Auto Low Light Mode

Battery 2.5 Hours 2.5 Hours 1.5-3.5 Hours

Life
(average)

*Note For Wi-Fi on Hero 1 and 2 you will need a BacPac remote control kit for the GoPro
to function properly with Wi-Fi. Hero 3 comes with Wi-Fi inside.
http://GoPro.com/camera-accessories/wi-fi-bacpac-remote-combo
$199.99
Viewing angle for GoPro
GoPro Hero2 has a viewing angle of 90 degrees - 170 degrees
Narrow: 90
Medium: 127
Wide: 170

Hero3+ Black Edition

Focal length
Wide FOV - 14mm
Medium FOV - 21mm
Narrow FOV - 28mm

There is no information online about the viewing angle and/or focal length of the GoPro
series. However im assuming that the Horizontal field of view is roughly the same as
previous models but the Vertical field of view may differ depending on what camera
ratio/resolution is used.

http://snapsort.com/cameras/GoPro-HD-Hero-2-specs
http://www.cnet.com/au/products/GoPro-hd-hero2/specs/
http://GoPro.com/product-comparison-hero3-cameras
http://GoPro.com/product-comparison-hd-hero2-hd-hero-cameras/
http://GoPro.com/support/articles/hero3-battery-life

Rope(s)
Polypropylene Laid Rope
Polypropylene laid rope has high resistance and is usually used for moving objects and
does not have a high amount of stretch.
http://search.mitre10.co.nz/search?p=Q&w=Polypropylene+rope
$0.73~$2.18 per metre

http://www.bunnings.co.nz/search/products?q=Polypropylene%20rope&redirectFrom=Any
$0.92~$3.68 per metre
Advantages/Characteristics

Made from Polypropylene

Good abrasion resistance.
Impervious to water, petroleum products, dilute acids
and alkalis.
Value for money (price relative to high strength and
lightweight).
Polypropylene laid rope is treated with UV inhibitor to improve its UV resistance.
Uses
 Many general purposes
Ideal for towing and temporary mooring ropes because it floats.
Because of the low cost, polypropylene products are sometimes used for anchor
warps. However, although normally satisfactory, this practice may be hazardous
because of the ropes floating characteristic. It is recommended sinking ropes be
used for anchor warps.

Diameter (mm) Breaking Load (kg)

6 550

8 960

10 1425

12 2030

14 2790

Nylon Rope

This type of rope is not recommended for the GoPro project due to its high stretch up to
46%) which is a factor we are trying to avoid.

http://search.mitre10.co.nz/search?p=Q&w=Nylon+rope
$2.98~$6.98 per 15 metres
http://www.bunnings.co.nz/search/products?q=nylon%20rope&redirectFrom=Any
$0.92~$5.14 per metre

Advantages/Characteristics
High elasticity - stretches up to 46% before breaking.
Excellent shock absorption.
Medium abrasion and U.V resistance. (Slightly less resistance than polyester).
Sinks in water.
Strongest of all conventional synthetic ropes.

Use
Light and heavy tow ropes (possible because of excellent shock absorption).
Anchor and mooring ropes (because of high elasticity)
Usually identified with a Red or Green marker thread

Diameter (mm) Breaking Load (kg)

6 750
8 1350

10 2080

12 3000

14 4100

Polyester Laid Rope

Polyester Laid rope is a good all purpose rope due to its high resistance to most
chemicals (acidic and alkaline) and features low stretch.
http://search.mitre10.co.nz/search?p=Q&w=polyester+rope
Vary
http://www.bunnings.co.nz/search/products?q=Polyester%20rope
$2.13~$4.38 per metre

Advantages/Characteristics
Low stretch
High strength and high break load
Very high UV and abrasion resistance (superior to nylon)
Resistant to most chemicals - both acidic and alkaline
Non-floating
Usually identified with a blue marker thread

Uses
General purposes
Heavy towing
Running rigging-yachting sheets and halyards
Anchor warps and mooring lines

Stainless Steel Rope

Extremely high resistance against most chemicals and has high breaking strength. This
means that the rope will less likely break after heavy usage with the project. The
thickness depends on the strength required to support the camera mount without
breaking.

Hindley Wire Rope Stainless Steel 316x3.0mm

http://www.bunnings.co.nz/hindley-wire-rope-stainless-steel-316-x-3-0mm-_p00280489
$1.99 per metre

Key Features
7 x 7 Wire rope
3mm total diameter
 316 Grade Stainless Steel

Zenith Wire 5mm x 7x19 per LM 316SS

http://www.bunnings.co.nz/zenith-wire-5mm-x-7x19-per-lm-316ss-_p00306804
$4.62 per metre

Key Features

316 Stainless Steel.

7x19 Diameter.
Superior marine quality.

Pulley(s)
Advantages/Characteristics

Single Awning Pulley 25mm

The single awning pulley means that the wire or rope used to support the camera mount
will not swivel meaning the rope or wire will not move
http://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/hardware/rope_chain_wire/single_awning_pulleys_2
5mm_199614/
$5.66

XCEL Pulley Single Wheel 25mm

http://www.bunnings.co.nz/xcel-pulley-single-wheel-25mm_p00228344
$5.49

Series 25mm Utility Blocks Single

http://www.burnsco.co.nz/ProductDetail?CategoryId=445&ProductId=10282&Colour
=0000005195
Key Features
Swivel Eye
Cast Zinc Alloy, Brass Plated Wheel
Fixed Pin
25mm Pulley
For use on 4-6mm Rope

Radio Frequency Module

XBee 1mW Wire Antenna XBP24-AWI-001 - $22.99

This Radio Frequency module only has a range up to 30m
which
is not enough to cover up the gyms hypotenuse measurement
Key Features
Outdoor range up to 90m
Data rate up to 250Kbps
2.4GHz frequency band

XBee PRO 60mW Wire Antenna XBP24-AWI-001 - $36.99

The XBee PRO 60mW Wire Antenna fits our projects need as it
can transmit and receive up to 90m indoors which is more than
enough for covering up the gym for a stable transmission/reception
with a fast 2.4GHz frequency band.

Key Features
Outdoor range up to 1.6km
Indoor range up to 90m
Data rate up to 250Kbps
2.4GHz frequency band

XBee 900HP Module XBP9B-DMST-002 - $39.00

This Radio Frequency Transceiver has the largest range out of the
previous researched models. This means that the reception of the
remote will be strong and will not lose connection however it is
over the amount of required range that we need. The XBee 900HP
Module requires a Digi 900MHz Antenna for the transceiver to
work however we do not need 610m of indoor range transmission
and reception.

Key Features
Superior outdoor line of sight range up to 45 km, 14 km using a dipole antenna
Indoor range up to 610m
RF Data rate up to 200Kbps

433MHz module Dorji DRF7020-D13-043A - $29.50

This transceiver has been previously used on PICAXE chips
therefore we know that this component has the ability to function
properly with PICAXE coding.

Key Features
Range up to 700m
433MHz frequency band

Additional Hardware for XBee 900HP Module

Digi 900 MHz Antenna A09-HASM-695 - $20.00
This additional hardware is an antenna that is required for the XBee 900HP to have full
functionality.

Key Features
2.1dBi
RPSMA Male Connector
Factory Part Number: A09-HSM-7

http://www.surplustronics.co.nz/products/5763-transceiver-433mhz-module-dorji-dr
f7020-d13-043a
Aerial 433 MHz 90 degree Antenna
This is another additional antenna that is required for the 433MHz Dorji
transceiver to function properly. Surplustronics does not have any
information
on the antenna apart from saying that it is 90 degrees angled and 100mm
long.

MicroSD Card

A MicroSD card is required for operation of the GoPro Hero 3+ Black Edition. The
minimum requirement is a Class 10 MicroSD card of at least 64GB capacity. For higher
quality videos recorded in 4K, 2.7K or ProTune modes, a higher speed MicroSD card is
required.

SanDisk Mobile Ultra microSDXC Class 10 UHS-I 64GB - $75.00+

Form factor: microSDHC , microSDXC

Performance/speed: Up to 30MB/s read speed, write speed
lower
MicroSDHC/microSDXC card dimension: .59in x.043in x.03in
(15 mm x 11 mm x 1.0 mm)
SD adapter dimension: 1.26in x.94in x. 08in (24 mm x 32
mm x 2.1 mm)
Operating temperature: -13F to 185F (-25C to 85 C)
Storage temperature: -40F to 185F (-40C to 85C)
 Compatibility: Compatible with microSDHC and microSDXC supporting host
devices

Kingston MicroSDXC Class 10 64GB - $50.00+

Speed: Class 10 UHS-I: 10MB/s minimum data transfer rate
Dimensions: 11mm x 15mm x 1mm
Operating temperature: -25 C to 85 C
Storage temperature: -40 C to 85 C
Voltage: 3.3v
Compatible: with microSDHC/SDXC host devices only

Adata Premier microSDXC Class 10 UHS-I 64GB

Speed: UHS Speed Class1 Speed Class10

Random Read/Write: 1400/100IOPs

Dimensions: 15 x 11 x 1.0mm

Weight: Approximately 0.25g

Operating Voltage: 2.7 ~ 3.6 Volts

Rechargeable Batteries Research

Rechargeable Batteries Pros Cons

Rechargeable Alkaline Longest battery life Capacity drops after each

Does not fry your device charge cycle
from excess voltage Battery is prone to leaking
Slow discharge rate of Performance becomes
0.5% per month worse under 15 Celsius

Nickel-Zinc (NiZn) Has high amount of Voltage Short cycle life

Deep discharge (Fully use High voltage can lead to
up battery before charging) frying devices
Good for devices that
requires additional voltage
No battery leaking
LSD(Low Self Discharge, Decent battery life Somewhat high discharge
not the drug) NiMH Does not fry device with rate of 13% per month
excess voltage High voltage may fry
Discharge rate retains 75% devices
after 1,2 or 3 years
Still works in cold
temperature (-10 to -20
Celsius)

Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery does not leak Does not have a long
(NiMH) Has a low discharge rate battery life
Good for high drain devices

The PE department already has AA battery chargers therefore it is better and cheaper for
us to choose Alkaline AA than purchasing other types of battery which may require
additional costs to use. It is easier to purchase rechargeable Alkaline AA batteries than
other types of battery types from local stores.
Battery Capacities in mAh

Battery Capacities (mAh) AA AAA

Rechargeable Alkaline 1440-2000 800

Nickel-Zinc (NiZn) 1350-1500 700

LSD NiMH 2000 800

Nickel-Metal Hydride 1200-2700 750-1200

(NiMH)

This table shows the amount of milliampere per hour for the different types of
rechargeable batteries. Having a larger mAh allows more cycles before it fully discharges
or needs to recharge.
Recharge cycles (Deep)

Recharges cycle (Deep)

Rechargeable Alkaline 25-100 (Less capacity each time)

Nickel-Zinc (NiZn) 100-800

LSD NiMH 500-1500

Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) 100-1000

This recharge cycle table shows the estimated amount of cycles for the battery types
before the end of battery life where it becomes redundant meaning that new batteries will
need to be purchased to replace the previous batteries.

http://michaelbluejay.com/batteries/
http://www.greenbatteries.com/aa-and-aaa-battery-faq/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RihQOUNsN9c&safe=active

Ball Bearing

Tapered or Spherical
Both roller/tapered and ball bearings have similar attributes however the only difference
between the two is that tapered has the capacity to carry heavier loads or weight than a
ball bearing.
Bearings Pros Cons

Tapered and Ball Low Friction Sensitive to shock

bearings Minimum lubrication loading
Wear Resistant No muffling of
Running in not vibrations - Noisy
required Application may be
Requires little limited owing to solid
attention races
Dimensions
relatively small
No scraping required
to fit shaft
Easy replacement

Since both of the types of bearings are relatively similar in terms of usability, the only
main difference between Tapered and Ball are the weight load that the Tapered can
support compared to Ball. However since our project does not require a lot of weight
support we will go for ball bearings which are also easier for us to access compared to
tapered bearings from local stores.

http://www.bearingandengineering.co.nz/shop/BEARINGS/Bearings/Accessories/Balls.ht
ml

How to read this

http://www.pem-mag.com/generation/from-all-directions-pros-and-cons-of-tapered-roller-b
earings

Somewhat helpful
http://vfrworld.com/forums/showthread.php/37066-ball-vs-tapered-head-bearings

FINAL COMPONENT CHOICES

Servo

We have decided to use the parallax continuous rotation servos as we found that the high
speed servos were too fast from testing, and that we didnt have a way to slow it down
due to the simplistic nature of picaxes interaction with servo motors.

Wheel
Our wheels will be 3D printed since we require wheels with very specific measurements
to be used in conjunction with our mount system.

3D Printer Plastic

We will be using ABS plastic for our 3D Printed objects, ABS is much tougher than PLA
and more resistant to heat which can be caused from operating components for long
periods of time. The plastic needs to be strong enough to withstand the camera mount
and other components used so that it does not become a hazard towards players in the
game.

Camera

We have decided to purchase and use the GoPro Hero 3+ Black Edition camera, as we
have a large budget to work with and itll provide the best quality footage for our
stakeholders purposes.

Rope

We decided to use the Zenith 5mm stainless steel rope due to the strength it provides for
our system. With the risks presented from suspending a camera metres from the ground
(camera falling and breaking etc.), we needed to take the safest option despite the
expensive price tag.
Pulley

Weve decided to use the 3D printer for the pulley as it is easier to design and print the
wheels than buying them from local suppliers and taking out the wheel for our project.
RF
We have decided on the Dorji DRF7020-D13-043A as it provides sufficient frequency and
range for the gyms dimensions to function properly indoors. It is also a component we
already have in stock therefore we do not need to spend more on the RF Module and it is
compatible with PICAXE.

MicroSD

We will be using the SanDisk Mobile Ultra MicroSDXC Class 10 UHS (Ultra High Speed)
64GB for storage as it is part of the GoPro requirements for the Hero 3+ Black Edition,
plus large capacities of storage is required for recording HD videos.

Battery
We will use rechargeable alkaline AA batteries as the PE department already has a
charger for AA batteries. This means that both parties will save money spent on batteries
for the project to operate.

Software

Certain GoPros are capable of live video feed (~a few seconds delay). Cameras
onwards from the Gopro Hero 2 HD series are capable of live streaming their camera
footage to the web.

Having access to a live streaming/feed feature would enable us to capture better footage
as we would be able to see what its capturing and control it to record whatever we want
to have in the footage.

GoPro has released a smartphone application capable of remotely controlling the camera,
with functions including the ability to quickly adjust camera settings, start/stop recording,
switching modes, checking the battery level and more.

http://GoPro.com/software-app/GoPro-app

The PE department has their own iPad therefore we will install the GoPro application on it
so that the department can have a live feed while a game is being recorded. We will need
to test out how long multiple games last to make an average time for the GoPro to be in
action so that they know when to recharge the iPad and GoPro
Analysis of initial concepts

Design 1 - Winch System

Pros
Winch system allows for the rope to be re tightened
Rope can be changed easily, which allows for versatility/portability between
different environments
Easy to bolt the suspension mechanism into walls

Cons
Having a singular piece of wire/rope may not allow the mount to be adequately
balanced
Design 2 - Double Wheel Motor Line Pulley System

Pros
GoPro mount will be more stable when clipped onto the travelling wire, reducing
chances of the mount falling off
Ability to control the servos and mount rotation separately, making it easier to get
the right footage

Cons
More expensive to build
Rope may not be tightened as length will continually vary with different
environmental setups
Design 3 - Double line System
Pros
Having 2 wires allows for more stable movement to and fro for the camera mount

Cons
Line may be hard to set up/transport due to no winch system and more wires
No reliable way to tighten the wires
Design 4 - Single line System
Pros
Light and compact
Portable, easy to set up via bolts

Cons
Having a singular piece of wire/rope may not allow the mount to be adequately
balanced
Having no winch system means the rope may not be 100% tightened

Camera Mount Concepts

Concept 1
The problem with this concept is that the positioning of the wheels and the ball must be
perfectly in the middle AND 90 degrees otherwise the camera will not spin correctly when
the servos are used.
Concept 2
With our prototype the top servo was not strong enough to rotate the rest of the mount
with is a major problem. We will not be able to use this concept with the servos that we
have.
Text is a little hard to see but you can zoom in.
talk about modelling part individually
Hand Held Controller

Ipad mini dimensions:

Height:
7.87 inches (200 mm)
Width:
5.3 inches (134.7 mm)
Depth:
0.28 inch (7.2 mm)
Weight:
0.68 pound (308 g)

Components involved:
Buttons x 2 ( and optional x 4)
Joystick
Ipad mini (provided from sports department)
RFM
On/off switch
Battery pack

Gamepad Research
These may be useful for our designed concepts

http://www.trustedreviews.com/steelseries-stratus_Games-Accessory_review
http://www.archos.com/gb/products/tablets/themed/archos_gamepad2/index.html
http://www.maclife.com/article/features/ios_7_controller_showdown_which_best
http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/ios-gaming-gadgets/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii_U
http://gamepad-review.toptenreviews.com/
http://www.richrigging.co.nz/services.htm

need to make sure that we get the rigging company to supply and install so that they can
customise it for our mount, and that will give us a warranty.
First Design for GoPro suspended camera

This was the first design that we went with as this type of design seemed to be the most suitable
for the situation. It seemed simple enough and used a kind of ball-and-socket kind on concept
which, in theory, worked quite well. However, the ball was the harder part to get right. At first we
had decided on using a rubber high-bounce ball because of the extra friction that rubber on rubber
creates, and we thought that this would be suitable for our design, however, we found that this
friction worked against us, as it took more energy to rotate with the servos due to the friction
between the ball and the wood. This problem was the solved by 3D printing a ball, which worked
slightly better because there was almost no friction between it and the walls. However there were
points on the ball that were shallower than others, meaning that there were parts where the
servos wouldnt actually even be coming into contact with the ball meaning that it wouldnt rotate.
We found this is a major design flaw and felt that this type of design and concept was very lacking
and felt that there was too much that could go wrong with it, so we decided to put this one on hold
and look for an alternative way of moving and rotating the camera.
Second Design

This was our second design option. This involved a curved stick being threaded through an area
just under the servo wheel, which when rotated, would push or pull the stick in a certain direction
which would allow the camera (which would be on the inside of the stick at the point where the
finger is) to change its angle of view to allow for birds-eye-view and an angle change of almost 90
degrees. This was good, because there wasnt a need for the camera angle to have more than 90
degrees because of how the camera captured images. We felt that this design had the most
flaws, as when it came to testing, where were points where there where slight dips in the stick,
meaning that sometimes the stick wouldnt actually connect with the wheel which disallowed for
the stick to move. Another design flaw that we took into consideration with this one was the
weight. The stick was able to rotate when it was evenly balance, but when the GoPro would be
applied, it would off centre the weight slightly, which disallowed for the servo to have enough
power to bring the camera up to the stopping point so that it could a birds-eye view. This was
quite problematic, as we only had these servos to work with, so there wasnt really a way to
increase their power. We came to a decision that we would not use this design, as it had the most
flaws and was the least safe one to use.

Third Design

This was a very, very early prototype of what would eventually become our final design. This one
was by far the most safe and most practical design. However, during the testing we did encounter
some problems with weight distribution and wires getting tangled up when rotating this device, the
main one being the wires. We decided that this was the design that we would like to work on and
improve to the point that this would become our final product. The flaws with this were that the
wires from the top servo would often spin around as is turned, getting stuck in gaps or blocking
the cameras view of the area. This could become a major problem if it were to be used because it
could mean that the wire would get pulled out and stop a rotation of the camera which would
result in a useless and high maintenance device that would not be worth the effort. We needed to
work around that and decided to use this as our chosen product. It was good with what we wanted
it to do as apart from the wires getting tangled it worked like a charm.

Chosen design and the process of building and designing it

The design that we wanted to work with and chose was design 3, as we felt that this would be the
best one to work with and would be the safest and sturdiest to work with. Below are some of the
screenshots of how we decided to go about working on this. Below, the first five images are of the
circular base. We will print four of these and make them into a circular base.
Programming
Controller
#picaxe14m2 `
main:
readadc b.4, b2
readadc b.5, b3
readadc b.3, b4
readadc b.2, b5
'debug

if b2 < 220 and b2 > 20 and b3 < 220 and b3 > 20 and b4 = 0 and b5 = 0 then Sstall
if b2 < 220 and b2 > 20 and b3 < 220 and b3 > 20 and b4 = 255 and b5 = 0 then Lstall
if b2 < 220 and b2 > 20 and b3 < 220 and b3 > 20 and b4 = 0 and b5 = 255 then Rstall

if b2 < 100 and b3 < 200 and b3 > 100 and b4 = 0 and b5 = 0 then Sup
if b2 < 100 and b3 < 200 and b3 > 100 and b4 = 255 and b5 = 0 then Lup
if b2 < 100 and b3 < 200 and b3 > 100 and b4 = 0 and b5 = 255 then Rup

if b2 > 220 and b3 < 200 and b3 > 100 and b4 = 0 and b5 = 0 then Sdown
if b2 > 220 and b3 < 200 and b3 > 100 and b4 = 255 and b5 = 0 then Ldown
if b2 > 220 and b3 < 200 and b3 > 100 and b4 = 0 and b5 = 255 then Rdown
if b2 > 100 and b2 < 200 and b3 > 200 and b4 = 0 and b5 = 0 then Sleft
if b2 > 100 and b2 < 200 and b3 > 200 and b4 = 255 and b5 = 0 then Lleft
if b2 > 100 and b2 < 200 and b3 > 200 and b4 = 0 and b5 = 255 then Rleft

if b2 > 100 and b2 < 200 and b3 < 100 and b4 = 0 and b5 = 0 then Sright
if b2 > 100 and b2 < 200 and b3 < 100 and b4 = 255 and b5 = 0 then Lright
if b2 > 100 and b2 < 200 and b3 < 100 and b4 = 0 and b5 = 255 then Rright

if b2 < 100 and b3 > 200 and b4 = 0 and b5 = 0 then Supleft

if b2 < 100 and b3 > 200 and b4 = 255 and b5 = 0 then Lupleft
if b2 < 100 and b3 > 200 and b4 = 0 and b5 = 255 then Rupleft

if b2 < 100 and b3 < 100 and b4 = 0 and b5 = 0 then Supright

if b2 < 100 and b3 < 100 and b4 = 255 and b5 = 0 then Lupright
if b2 < 100 and b3 < 100 and b4 = 0 and b5 = 255 then Rupright

if b2 > 200 and b3 > 200 and b4 = 0 and b5 = 0 then Sdownleft

if b2 > 200 and b3 > 200 and b4 = 255 and b5 = 0 then Ldownleft
if b2 > 200 and b3 > 200 and b4 = 0 and b5 = 255 then Rdownleft

if b2 > 200 and b3 < 100 and b4 = 0 and b5 = 0 then Sdownright

if b2 > 200 and b3 < 100 and b4 = 255 and b5 = 0 then Ldownright
if b2 > 200 and b3 < 100 and b4 = 0 and b5 = 255 then Rdownright
goto main

Sstall:
b0 = 0
b1 = 0
pause 50
'serout c.0, N2400, (b1,b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("C",b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("A", b1)
'debug
goto main

Sup:
b0 = 0
b1 = 1
pause 50
'serout c.0, N2400, (b1,b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("C",b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("A", b1)
'debug
goto main

Sdown:
b0 = 0
b1 = 2
pause 50
'serout c.0, N2400, (b1,b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("C",b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("A", b1)
'debug
goto main

Sleft:
b0 = 0
b1 = 3
pause 50
'serout c.0, N2400, (b1,b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("C",b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("A", b1)
'debug
goto main

Sright:
b0 = 0
b1 = 4
pause 50
'serout c.0, N2400, (b1,b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("C",b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("A", b1)
'debug
goto main

Supleft:
b0 = 0
b1 = 5
pause 50
'serout c.0, N2400, (b1,b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("C",b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("A", b1)
'debug
goto main

Supright:
b0 = 0
b1 = 6
pause 50
'serout c.0, N2400, (b1,b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("C",b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("A", b1)
'debug
goto main
Sdownleft:
b0 = 0
b1 = 7
pause 50
'serout c.0, N2400, (b1,b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("C",b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("A", b1)
'debug
goto main

Sdownright:
b0 = 0
b1 = 8
pause 50
'serout c.0, N2400, (b1,b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("C",b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("A", b1)
'debug
goto main

Lstall:
b0 = 1
b1 = 0
pause 50
'serout c.0, N2400, (b1,b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("C",b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("A", b1)
'debug
goto main

Lup:
b0 = 1
b1 = 1
pause 50
'serout c.0, N2400, (b1,b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("C",b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("A", b1)
'debug
goto main

Ldown:
b0 = 1
b1 = 2
pause 50
'serout c.0, N2400, (b1,b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("C",b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("A", b1)
'debug
goto main

Lleft:
b0 = 1
b1 = 3
pause 50
'serout c.0, N2400, (b1,b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("C",b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("A", b1)
'debug
goto main

Lright:
b0 = 1
b1 = 4
pause 50
'serout c.0, N2400, (b1,b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("C",b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("A", b1)
'debug
goto main

Lupleft:
b0 = 1
b1 = 5
pause 50
'serout c.0, N2400, (b1,b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("C",b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("A", b1)
'debug
goto main

Lupright:
b0 = 1
b1 = 6
pause 50
'serout c.0, N2400, (b1,b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("C",b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("A", b1)
'debug
goto main

Ldownleft:
b0 = 1
b1 = 7
pause 50
'serout c.0, N2400, (b1,b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("C",b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("A", b1)
'debug
goto main

Ldownright:
b0 = 1
b1 = 8
pause 50
'serout c.0, N2400, (b1,b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("C",b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("A", b1)
'debug
goto main

Rstall:
b0 = 2
b1 = 0
pause 50
'serout c.0, N2400, (b1,b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("C",b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("A", b1)
'debug
goto main

Rup:
b0 = 2
b1 = 1
pause 50
'serout c.0, N2400, (b1,b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("C",b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("A", b1)
'debug
goto main

Rdown:
b0 = 2
b1 = 2
pause 50
'serout c.0, N2400, (b1,b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("C",b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("A", b1)
'debug
goto main

Rleft:
b0 = 2
b1 = 3
pause 50
'serout c.0, N2400, (b1,b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("C",b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("A", b1)
'debug
goto main

Rright:
b0 = 2
b1 = 4
pause 50
'serout c.0, N2400, (b1,b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("C",b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("A", b1)
'debug
goto main

Rupleft:
b0 = 2
b1 = 5
pause 50
'serout c.0, N2400, (b1,b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("C",b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("A", b1)
'debug
goto main

Rupright:
b0 = 2
b1 = 6
pause 50
'serout c.0, N2400, (b1,b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("C",b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("A", b1)
'debug
goto main

Rdownleft:
b0 = 2
b1 = 7
pause 50
'serout c.0, N2400, (b1,b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("C",b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("A", b1)
'debug
goto main

Rdownright:
b0 = 2
b1 = 8
pause 50
'serout c.0, N2400, (b1,b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("C",b0)
serout c.0, N2400, ("A", b1)
'debug
goto main
Crawler
#picaxe14m2
init:
b9 = 0
servo b.4, 75
servo b.5, 225
servo b.3, 75
servo b.2, 225

main:
serin c.2, N2400,("C"), b0
'debug
if b0 = 0 then stall
if b0 = 1 then left
if b0 = 2 then right
goto main

stall:
b9 = 1
servopos b.4, off
servopos b.5, off
servopos b.3, off
servopos b.2, off
goto main

if b9 = 1 then

left:
b9 = 0
servo b.4, 225
servo b.5, 75
servo b.3, 75
servo b.2, 225
end if
servopos b.4, 225
servopos b.5, 75
servopos b.3, 75
servopos b.2, 225
pause 90
'debug
goto main

right:
if b9 = 1 then
b9 = 0
servo b.4, 75
servo b.5, 225
servo b.3, 225
 servo b.2, 75
end if
servopos b.4, 75
servopos b.5, 225
servopos b.3, 225
servopos b.2, 75
pause 90
'debug
goto main

Camera
#picaxe14m2
init:
b9 = 0
servo b.4, 75
servo b.5, 225
servo b.3, 75
servo b.2, 225

main:
serin c.2, N2400,("C"), b0
'debug
if b0 = 0 then stall
if b0 = 1 then left
if b0 = 2 then right
goto main

stall:
b9 = 1
servopos b.4, off
servopos b.5, off
servopos b.3, off
servopos b.2, off
goto main

left:
if b9 = 1 then
b9 = 0
servo b.4, 225
servo b.5, 75
servo b.3, 75
servo b.2, 225
end if
servopos b.4, 225
servopos b.5, 75
servopos b.3, 75
servopos b.2, 225
pause 90
'debug
goto main

right:
if b9 = 1 then
b9 = 0
servo b.4, 75
servo b.5, 225
servo b.3, 225
servo b.2, 75
end if
servopos b.4, 75
servopos b.5, 225
servopos b.3, 225
servopos b.2, 75
pause 90
'debug
goto main