Guest Jamie S Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Hi all, I have modified a PS Eye camera this morning I had lying around, modified I mean removed the standard lens and fitted a nose adaptor. Researching in to it they are supposed to give reasonable material and capable of rates up to 120 fps. But I'll be using it at 60. I've given it a quick plug in and all seems well, I haven't got an IR filter for it yet, will it be something I'm going to need straight away, as I'm only interested in snapping some planetary and lunar images at the present moment. Many thanks, Jamie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Looks great! Give it a go. I'm still unconvinced one needs an IR cut filter for run of the mill planetary. Why all the human biology books, out of interest? Are you a teacher? JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jamie S Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Brill, thanks, that's what I thought, I'll see how it gets on later if the skies are clear. The books are my wife's, she's doing her degree in nursing at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 The PS Eye cameras are quite good I understand - they can produce some half decent planetary results - nice one Jamie (Wish my missus was a nurse - I could have fun with that ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jamie S Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I'm hoping so, and yes nurses can be fun. 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I'm a qualified paediatric nurse Jamie, background mostly in Emergency Department but also orthopaedic surgery and burns and plastics surgery. Where is your wife training, DMU? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jamie S Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 She's on an access course at the minute, she's in the process of taking part in assessment for various Uni's as part of her UCAS application, she's at one of these at derby on Monday. She's doing Adult Nursing first but she really likes mental health nursing, and is planning on doing that possibly in the future, she currently works as an HCA at Derby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Ahh I see. All the best of luck to her. If she is wanting to be a mental health nurse I would advise going straight for Bsc in mental health nursing from the off as it will help with career progression in the future. Just my 2 pence worth-obviously not gospel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Trickydicky Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Hi Jamie I fancy giving this a go also. What did you modify the lense with and where did you get it from? Hi all, I have modified a PS Eye camera this morning I had lying around, modified I mean removed the standard lens and fitted a nose adaptor. Researching in to it they are supposed to give reasonable material and capable of rates up to 120 fps. But I'll be using it at 60.I've given it a quick plug in and all seems well, I haven't got an IR filter for it yet, will it be something I'm going to need straight away, as I'm only interested in snapping some planetary and lunar images at the present moment.Many thanks, Jamie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jamie S Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Hi Jamie I fancy giving this a go also. What did you modify the lense with and where did you get it from? Hi, I purchased one off eBay, I was going to document it but I didn't. 😳. I was too eager to get it done, I purchased this one http://bit.ly/1i4MXpw Stripping it is straight forward, a link to stripping it down is here, http://youtu.be/7jJfuP7YgPA but you have to further remove the lens from the boss, as these videos are for modding them for multi touch interfaces, but a video for modding a Philips or toucam will do for that part as it has the same boss but mine was heavily glued and I could not free it, so I ran a 10mm drill down the centre and cut to the thread level with a craft knife, then eased the rest of the material out. I managed it with out damaging the thread too which was a bonus. So far so good, but if you see my thread from earlier I'm just learning sharp cap. â˜ºï¸ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 The PS Eye cameras are quite good I understand - they can produce some half decent planetary results - nice one Jamie (Wish my missus was a nurse - I could have fun with that ) My ex-wife was a nurse and not much fun. My wife is a translator and an infinite improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckstar Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I've got a nurse as well, she's at QMC, spinal specialist, well she is special Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I've got a nurse as well, she's at QMC, spinal specialist, well she is special Guess you've had a better experience with the nursing profession than I did! Wife 2.0 is much MUCH better but I just wish she was as interested in astronomy as I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckstar Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 This one is Nursey 2.0. I'd agree with you on 1.0 though. At least mine does have same Astro intrest and lets me out to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Mrs Baz was a Psychiatric Nurse. There's a theme here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 My wife was a neonatal intensive care nurse but has retrained as a dietitian-definitely a theme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jamie S Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 My wife was an Air hostess before deciding to go in to nursing. 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 My wife's a quality controller ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 My wife is just that, my wife. Coincidently though she is a receptionist at a doctors surgery and also a translator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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