x8g camer power supply cable

[zoltank9]

hi guys,

Newbie here, I got my x8g recently and still learning how to fly it. In one of my first flight i somehow crashed my quad and broke the camera power supply cable. I checked online for replacement but it will take a couple of weeks to arrive. now i just want to know it there is a way for me to fix or make a DIY power supply cable so i can still use the camera while waiting for my order. Thanks

 

[Jackson]

I'm assuming you tore off the USB connector? Way to complicated to try to repair.

 

[Mike H.]

Ouch!!!....hopefully it didnt damage the port on the camera as well....youre pretty much at the mercy of shipping before you will be recording again..I hope the camera is ok.

 

[zoltank9]

I'm assuming you tore off the USB connector? Way to complicated to try to repair.

i did, its already hanging from the cable when i picked up the camera. i guess i just have to wait.

 

[zoltank9]

Ouch!!!....hopefully it didnt damage the port on the camera as well....youre pretty much at the mercy of shipping before you will be recording again..I hope the camera is ok.

i think the camera is ok. i was thinking of just buying an action cam that will fit the camera case of x8g, any suggestions guys?

 

[Mike H.]

Im not sure of a camera that mounts directly with the stock case...Usually most buy an upgraded gimbal to mount a better camera.

 

[Mike H.]

You can buy custom mounts for runcam cameras and mobius cameras and also Xiomi cameras.

 

[Mike H.]

Also check out youtube to see how people are mounting cameras..alot of good home made mounting options to choose from.

 

[Jackson]

i think the camera is ok. i was thinking of just buying an action cam that will fit the camera case of x8g,

You should have not spent the extra ~$45 on the G camera version then.

 

[Chuck]

I've noticed that on the X8G, there are three wires connected to the camera. A black one ehich I presume to be a neutral or ground, and two other wires, which I presume activate video and photo functions. I've been thinking about installing a SPDT toggle switch wired to the "hot" lead for the photo function, with one side eired to the camera jack for normal function, snd the other side to a stereo jack to power a relay or servo for future experimental projects. Is this practical using the normal photo button on the controller as a momentary contact switch to activate the auxilary function? I'm looking at possibly creating a low-tech cargo drone, capable of picking up and/or dropping a small object or package, without damage.