Newbie needing some help on a build

[R Martin]

Hello all,

I have somewhat of a unique build. I am a Police Officer and I I've outfitted a traxxas summit to introduce into situations where it may not be safe for an Officer to go. I have made two way communication available using radios and a loud speaker, I am having issues finding a long range camera that I can install on this project. Preferably something that I can stream back the camera feed to a SWAT team ect. I've seen videos where people have driven them for what seems like 1/2 a mile away with no issue. I can't get 100 yards. I am also trying to build out two servos on the back for a payload release, a flash bang, gas ect. I have achieved this using the E-flite EFLA405 servoless payload release however I'm not happy with my design and this payload release is plastic with plastic gears and I tend to break them easily. any input would be appreciated.

 

[tntpoof]

You want a fpv camera.. a liner servo will do your flash bang deployment

 

[WickedFog]

Hello all,

I have somewhat of a unique build. I am a Police Officer and I I've outfitted a traxxas summit to introduce into situations where it may not be safe for an Officer to go. I have made two way communication available using radios and a loud speaker, I am having issues finding a long range camera that I can install on this project. Preferably something that I can stream back the camera feed to a SWAT team ect. I've seen videos where people have driven them for what seems like 1/2 a mile away with no issue. I can't get 100 yards. I am also trying to build out two servos on the back for a payload release, a flash bang, gas ect. I have achieved this using the E-flite EFLA405 servoless payload release however I'm not happy with my design and this payload release is plastic with plastic gears and I tend to break them easily. any input would be appreciated.

I am a bit of a design engineer (25 years designing fixtures for machining racecar and aerospace parts), and would be happy to help. There are lots of video reviews of FPV cameras and VTX boards (video transmitters). I haven't been into FPV for some time now, and that technology is advancing so quickly, a camera bought today will be obsolete in a month. But DJI drones can transmit a video signal for miles. You just need the proper gear.

DJI has a digital VTX, camera, and goggle setup. It is probably expensive, but should do great for what you are trying to do.

Runcam Eagle cams have been pretty good. But they have been discontinued I believe. The newer one is the Phoenix V2. But like I said, I have away from FPV for awhile.

If you want to learn about FPV, check out a guy on YT named Joshua Bardwell. UAV Futures does a ton of gear reviews as well.

 

[Doom!]

Sounds like a worthwhile project, I don't have a clue, but I'm sure what you are looking to achieve is doable. Welcome to the forum.

 

[Tunedfrog]

Welcome in @R Martin , I know nothing about what you are looking for but thank you for your service.

 

[Hammer Down]

Cool project! Show us some pics.

 

[Maximum_Quake_Pro.com]

I know how this is done.

FiRST off.

You must start using a Tamiya Txt-1

Then you may proceed to be bad.

 

[GPdori740]

Hello all,

I have somewhat of a unique build. I am a Police Officer and I I've outfitted a traxxas summit to introduce into situations where it may not be safe for an Officer to go. I have made two way communication available using radios and a loud speaker, I am having issues finding a long range camera that I can install on this project. Preferably something that I can stream back the camera feed to a SWAT team ect. I've seen videos where people have driven them for what seems like 1/2 a mile away with no issue. I can't get 100 yards. I am also trying to build out two servos on the back for a payload release, a flash bang, gas ect. I have achieved this using the E-flite EFLA405 servoless payload release however I'm not happy with my design and this payload release is plastic with plastic gears and I tend to break them easily. any input would be appreciated.

There are some good options listed above as far as cameras go. Nice long range systems can be purchased.
As far as the payload mechanism, utilize the design of the current unit you have but make the plastic parts out of aluminum or steel by cutting with a simple angle grinder and filing down.
I am a huge fan of hand filing metals, you can get extreme precision to the point of also being able to hand file the gears out of metal. YouTube has lots of good technique videos for this.

Another idea for the launcher..Maybe attach some sort of tube/barrel so it's like a cannon, powered by Co2 or maybe even a stout spring. You could use servos to adjust the trajectory. A simple vertical axis would be sufficient, X and Y would be even more so.

Hope my ramblings sparked some sort of idea haha either way thank you for your service, and hope you have success with this project.

 

[biggman100]

Welcome to the asylum, as i always say. Have you looked into what Tactical RC builds: https://www.tactical-rc.com/ Thjey make RC vehicles for law enforcement. There is also Ring Powers Rook, although that isnt a small RC truck: https://therook.ringpower.com/ There was also another one a couple years ago (i have family in law enforcement who know I'm into RC stuff, so, anything not classified, i get to hear about), but i can't remember the name of it.

 

[R Martin]

You want a fpv camera.. a liner servo will do your flash bang deployment

Thanks!

Welcome to the asylum, as i always say. Have you looked into what Tactical RC builds: https://www.tactical-rc.com/ Thjey make RC vehicles for law enforcement. There is also Ring Powers Rook, although that isnt a small RC truck: https://therook.ringpower.com/ There was also another one a couple years ago (i have family in law enforcement who know I'm into RC stuff, so, anything not classified, i get to hear about), but i can't remember the name of it.

Thanks, I had never heard of Tactical rc. I thought I was venturing out into the unknown alone lol.

 

[R Martin]

There are some good options listed above as far as cameras go. Nice long range systems can be purchased.
As far as the payload mechanism, utilize the design of the current unit you have but make the plastic parts out of aluminum or steel by cutting with a simple angle grinder and filing down.
I am a huge fan of hand filing metals, you can get extreme precision to the point of also being able to hand file the gears out of metal. YouTube has lots of good technique videos for this.

Another idea for the launcher..Maybe attach some sort of tube/barrel so it's like a cannon, powered by Co2 or maybe even a stout spring. You could use servos to adjust the trajectory. A simple vertical axis would be sufficient, X and Y would be even more so.

Hope my ramblings sparked some sort of idea haha either way thank you for your service, and hope you have success with this project.

Thanks for the tips!

I know how this is done.

FiRST off.

You must start using a Tamiya Txt-1

Then you may proceed to be bad.

Going in tough from the start! lol. I like it

 

[R Martin]

Cool project! Show us some pics.

I will post what I can. Thanks!

Welcome in @R Martin , I know nothing about what you are looking for but thank you for your service.

Appreciate it Sir

Sounds like a worthwhile project, I don't have a clue, but I'm sure what you are looking to achieve is doable. Welcome to the forum.

Thanks!

 

[Maximum_Quake_Pro.com]

Thanks for the tips!

Going in tough from the start! lol. I like it

Bad boys 2 if reference wasn't got

 

[Penguin Fart Racing]

Hello all,

I have somewhat of a unique build. I am a Police Officer and I I've outfitted a traxxas summit to introduce into situations where it may not be safe for an Officer to go. I have made two way communication available using radios and a loud speaker, I am having issues finding a long range camera that I can install on this project. Preferably something that I can stream back the camera feed to a SWAT team ect. I've seen videos where people have driven them for what seems like 1/2 a mile away with no issue. I can't get 100 yards. I am also trying to build out two servos on the back for a payload release, a flash bang, gas ect. I have achieved this using the E-flite EFLA405 servoless payload release however I'm not happy with my design and this payload release is plastic with plastic gears and I tend to break them easily. any input would be appreciated.

I really like the Creativity with your builds. May I humbly suggest you look at the movie filming mobile platforms from https://www.cinegears.com ? They have video gear and HD vehicles made of Aluminum, Steel and Titanium that are designed to carry professional video gear like the V-RAPTOR, KOMODO, etc. from https://www.red.com . There is also high power video telemetry available requiring a HAM RADIO LICENSE https://www.hamtv.com. Also consider environmental data collection with interfaces, probes and sensors from https://www.vernier.com . Maybe your department or the city might help with the funding and put you in charge of RPV Ops. Don't forget Quadcopter Drones ( get an FAA commercial Drone Pilot's License to boot ) and then there are Underwater Drones as well ( e.g. https://chasing.com )