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07-28-10, 08:19 AM
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07-28-10, 08:24 AM
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Better still, you can set it to create new documents in plain text. I haven't ever used the rich text features (beyond when there's an RTF README with an installer), but for simple text editing it's my go-to (TextWrangler and vi get the harder core stuff). As a bonus "open -e <file>" opens the file in TextEdit.
07-28-10, 01:41 PM
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cd /media/* ; date "+[date] %n%Y/%m/%d %n%H:%M:%S " > tag.txt ; unix2dos tag.txt ; cd / ; sync ; sync ; umount /media/*
where the system mounts the drive under /media/{label} automatically. Once that's done, remove the camera, shut off, turn on, wait a second, turn off. You're done.
07-28-10, 02:37 PM
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Being a *nix guy myself, I do this --
cd /media/* ; date "+[date] %n%Y/%m/%d %n%H:%M:%S " > tag.txt ; unix2dos tag.txt ; cd / ; sync ; sync ; umount /media/*
where the system mounts the drive under /media/{label} automatically. Once that's done, remove the camera, shut off, turn on, wait a second, turn off. You're done.
cd /media/* ; date "+[date] %n%Y/%m/%d %n%H:%M:%S " > tag.txt ; unix2dos tag.txt ; cd / ; sync ; sync ; umount /media/*
where the system mounts the drive under /media/{label} automatically. Once that's done, remove the camera, shut off, turn on, wait a second, turn off. You're done.
07-28-10, 03:55 PM
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I know you're being sarcastic, but it really is. It wasn't particularly simple to work this out, but that's done and the rest is easy.
Connect camera to USB cord (which is connected to the computer).
Wait until the computer recognizes it.
Open a command window.
Cut and paste those commands as given (or throw them in a script if you want)
Wait until they're done.
Remove camera from USB cord.
Turn it off if it's on.
Turn it on.
Turn if off.
No editing of files, no need to figure out what time it is, etc. I'm not saying that you should install Linux to use this, but if you've got it and use it, this certainly works. Somebody could easily make a Windows app to do the same thing pretty easily.
Connect camera to USB cord (which is connected to the computer).
Wait until the computer recognizes it.
Open a command window.
Cut and paste those commands as given (or throw them in a script if you want)
Wait until they're done.
Remove camera from USB cord.
Turn it off if it's on.
Turn it on.
Turn if off.
No editing of files, no need to figure out what time it is, etc. I'm not saying that you should install Linux to use this, but if you've got it and use it, this certainly works. Somebody could easily make a Windows app to do the same thing pretty easily.
07-28-10, 03:59 PM
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CLI is the last resort for me. It more powerful but not always the fastest. If I can do this in the GUI, I prefer that.
07-30-10, 03:12 PM
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Google "jelly lens wide angle" and you should be able to find one around $5 with free or cheap shipping. I wouldn't trust it to stay on with the "removable" adhesive under helmet-cam conditions, but you can superglue it easy enough. It's also worth noting that for such a small and cheap unit, the sound quality is much better than you might expect, so if you live in a state that allows audio recording in public with single-party consent, it can come in handy for documenting drivers making threats.
These cameras are really popular for model rocketry and model airplanes because of the cost, size and weight. I've got one, and I keep meaning to get a few more and rig one up as a helmet-cam, one as a dashcam in the car, (with external power) and a couple more as drop-in modules for my model rockets.
These cameras are really popular for model rocketry and model airplanes because of the cost, size and weight. I've got one, and I keep meaning to get a few more and rig one up as a helmet-cam, one as a dashcam in the car, (with external power) and a couple more as drop-in modules for my model rockets.
08-16-10, 04:41 AM
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It's not exactly a high quality optic, but mine seems to be good enough to not cause any blur noticeable on that camera. On my cellphone, it does cause some if I try to use it over the protective case, but if I take the case off so it sets close to the original lens, it looks fine.
08-16-10, 04:58 AM
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I think the problem is condensation between the lenses: 70F and dry inside, 90F and humid outside. And once it's glued you can't do anything about it. I wish the gel ring was holding better, so I could remove the lens and wipe it. Maybe it's time to get something better, I'm kind of hooked on shooting bike video for kicks 
I may get the Drift, the standard resolution, no need for HD, and it's much cheaper. Oh - and waterproof is a bonus!
I may get the Drift, the standard resolution, no need for HD, and it's much cheaper. Oh - and waterproof is a bonus!
08-16-10, 09:17 AM
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Looking at this chuck lohr website that was referenced earlier. Looks like these cameras have a high lead content (!)
https://www.chucklohr.com/808/#HighLeadContent
I'm out.
https://www.chucklohr.com/808/#HighLeadContent
I'm out.
08-17-10, 12:59 PM
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Be ware, I bought one because I like to compulsively spend money on gadgets. It doesnt work...well it works if you do a trick where you press the on button as you take it off of a live usb connection. But not practical for me.
08-17-10, 02:11 PM
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Looking at this chuck lohr website that was referenced earlier. Looks like these cameras have a high lead content (!)
https://www.chucklohr.com/808/#HighLeadContent
I'm out.
https://www.chucklohr.com/808/#HighLeadContent
I'm out.
Mine works just fine, no problems.
09-03-10, 10:57 PM
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Velcro works well with how light it is.
(Do take the keychain part off, however.)
