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Minolta DiMage X20
in a Pelican 1020 case
Built by: Dan Behm
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The above example
uses the PixController Universal board with the Minolta-U PIC chip.
Parts List
1. PixController Universal with Minolta-U PIC
chip
2. Board Mounting Kit
3. Glass
4. External Switch
5. 9V Battery
6. Small U-Bolts
7. Pelican 1020 Case
Notes from a posting Dan made on JHO
about building his camera.
I like the way Bills new board functions with the LED's and
auto walk test mode then goes rite into arm mode. Gives you
flash indication on each process. User friendly. I was
concerned about the side mount dip switch and sensitivity pot
for access, but now after seeing it, its really easy to get to
and does work out rather well and can be used in front or back
modes relatively easily.
I wanted to use the phone cord connection, but I actually had
to remove the phone port from the board it was to large to
work off the .50" standoffs. was not allowing for
clearance. so I hard soldered to the board and used the servo
connector for quick connect
Its a 3d Camo effect. developed by others, Gunn Doc originated
this effect. Its construction adhesive laid on and smoothed
then a razor blades used to create a Bark effect as it tacks
up, then paint it to choice. I use 4-5 colors on mine Black as
a base sprayed on then 4 follow up colors that blend to my
area and tress I place my cameras. I have some Moss on trees
by me, so added the green , they blend real nice.
The 9 volt battery is in a holder and attached to the case
with stainless #6 x 32 machine screws pan head. Thru to the
backside of the case... on backside on nut heads are cut off
and ground flat and then Gooped to seal 100% waterproof.
The Camera sits in the cavity and is held in place with the
board insert, I used the hinge Bungee setup, But did not like
it in this small setup. so used the foam to incase the came
and a Backing block to apply light pressure on the backside of
the cam to seal against face gasket. worked out pretty well
I'm
happy with it.
More Photos
http://community.webshots.com/album/169306164RbmFOD
Recommended Minolta Camera Settings
under menu... item 1
key function> flash mode
sensitivity> Iso 400
auto reset> off
voice memo> off
date imprint> month/day/hour/minute
Under menu Item 2
digital zoom> off
Inst playback> off
file and memory> off
folder name> standard
Under setup item 1:
Lcd brightness medium low
all others default
setup menu item 2:
audio signals> off
shutter> off
volume> low
power off> 3 min
setup menu item 3:
date time set> current date and time
date format> month/day/year
all others default
Under flash mode> fill flash
WB> White balance auto
quality> fine Im using a 64 meg card
image size> 640x 480
everything else default
make sure the slide switch is set to camera and not movie mode
That's about it... How did you like the hack on this camera?
pretty small contacts aren't they? definitely need a VERYYYY
Small soldering iron lotsa light and some eye assistance.
good luck with your cam, I'm really happy with the X 20 Its a
VERY small setup and fast to shutter.
Dan
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