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If your still reading you must be interested enough to build your own. I could have built one in the time its taken to type this out and take the photos and upload them.
The last bit of construction is to add a switch to turn the camera system off/on. I had a second doner jetski that came from a second hand store toy bin so my camera switch matches the radio switch on the back of the duck. A suitable switch from radio shack or a auto or marine store could be used. Mount it near the head, high up so it stays dry and wire it between the video transmitters negative wire and the connector to the battery.
The hatch is placed over the opening and held with tape. Drill 4 to 6 holes around the edge through the cover and the sides of the decoy with a 1/16th drill bit. Don't go too deep. Use the screws from the jetski deck/hull and drive them through the hatch. remove the tape and admire your new toy! Congradulations!
When removing the hatch, only remove the screws about half way and pull up on the sides while turning the screws. The hatch will come off and the screws will still be attached to the lid. No loose screws to keep track of, and maintenance is a snap.
The inside stays dry, but after a day on the water I recomend removing the back to let it air dry. Don't turn it upside down, if there was any water inside you'll want to keep it away from the video transmitter in the head. Keep your batteries charged when not in use, and they'll last for years.
If they ever market one of these, I'll guarantee it would run about $450.00. You now have one and didn't have to wait! Pays to be a nerd, be resourceful, and visit the instructables website regularly!
Have fun and enjoy your creation, I will!
As a final note, let me add that this should only be used for fun. Never take a motorized decoy hunting without checking your local regulations. I am not responsible for any missuse or malice caused by others. Please, consider peoples privacy, and only video if it's proper to do so. A hidden camera can cause some to be concerned. How you operate the camera can become a legal issue. Protect yourself by avoiding even the slightest appearence of misconduct, and if in doubt, turn it off and put it away.
The last bit of construction is to add a switch to turn the camera system off/on. I had a second doner jetski that came from a second hand store toy bin so my camera switch matches the radio switch on the back of the duck. A suitable switch from radio shack or a auto or marine store could be used. Mount it near the head, high up so it stays dry and wire it between the video transmitters negative wire and the connector to the battery.
The hatch is placed over the opening and held with tape. Drill 4 to 6 holes around the edge through the cover and the sides of the decoy with a 1/16th drill bit. Don't go too deep. Use the screws from the jetski deck/hull and drive them through the hatch. remove the tape and admire your new toy! Congradulations!
When removing the hatch, only remove the screws about half way and pull up on the sides while turning the screws. The hatch will come off and the screws will still be attached to the lid. No loose screws to keep track of, and maintenance is a snap.
The inside stays dry, but after a day on the water I recomend removing the back to let it air dry. Don't turn it upside down, if there was any water inside you'll want to keep it away from the video transmitter in the head. Keep your batteries charged when not in use, and they'll last for years.
If they ever market one of these, I'll guarantee it would run about $450.00. You now have one and didn't have to wait! Pays to be a nerd, be resourceful, and visit the instructables website regularly!
Have fun and enjoy your creation, I will!
As a final note, let me add that this should only be used for fun. Never take a motorized decoy hunting without checking your local regulations. I am not responsible for any missuse or malice caused by others. Please, consider peoples privacy, and only video if it's proper to do so. A hidden camera can cause some to be concerned. How you operate the camera can become a legal issue. Protect yourself by avoiding even the slightest appearence of misconduct, and if in doubt, turn it off and put it away.
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