FreeTrack Forum

Welcome, you're not connected. ( Log in - Register )

RSS >  Clip point model dimentions
WhiteWolf #1 21/04/2008 - 12h58

Class : Apprenti
Posts : 6
Registered on : 21/04/2008

Off line

What rough dimentions should a clip model be? I've seen various different sizes and also read that the size depends on your distance from the screen etc but what are some good dimentions?
lilpunk1302 #2 22/04/2008 - 00h37

Class : Habitué
Posts : 50
Registered on : 07/11/2007

Off line

I think vertically, it should be about 1/3rd the height of your camera frame, so take a Yard/Meterstick, place your camera where it would be for FT, place the stick beside your face, and see if you can figure it out.

That's what I heard at least.
III/JG53_Anubis #3 22/04/2008 - 06h33

Class : Apprenti
Posts : 11
Registered on : 21/04/2008

Off line Www

i think this is one of the most popular Questions. Maybe someone could make a diagram or something like that with the best geometry of the 3 LED's and how to figure out the propper dimension.

I think that would be something for the FAQ's.
Edited by III/JG53_Anubis on 22/04/2008 at 06h33.
WhiteWolf #4 22/04/2008 - 07h13

Class : Apprenti
Posts : 6
Registered on : 21/04/2008

Off line

Once i have some dimentions i can make up some templates/a tutorial on how to make a good clip style point model. I plan on using brass tubing, bending it and running the wires through it which should turn out far neater a sturdier than many of the ones i have seen.
III/JG53_Anubis #5 22/04/2008 - 08h23

Class : Apprenti
Posts : 11
Registered on : 21/04/2008

Off line Www

Sounds very similar to my planned Design  :rolleyes:
But i try to get aluminium insted of brass because of the weight. But it is hard to find.
lilpunk1302 #6 22/04/2008 - 22h44

Class : Habitué
Posts : 50
Registered on : 07/11/2007

Off line

I dunno, I find that the coat hangar method is best, that's what I use, I run the ground through the actual hangar, and use a really thin wire(the shield from a USB cable) as my other.
Then I encase it all in a 3/16ths inch Heatshrink - that I don't shrink.

I posted pics
http://forum.free-track.net/index.php?showtopic=466&message=5571
there.

 >  Fast reply

Message

 >  Stats

1 user(s) connected during the last 10 minutes (0 member(s) and 1 guest(s)).