audipwr1

Is the smartycam mount the same as the smartycam HD?

I bought a used Smartycam and need to mount it somewhere. Where do people suggest they be mounted? dash? roll bar?

audipwr1

This work with RAM mount kit? https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pr...asp?RecID=8401

Matt Romanowski

The RAM mount is great. Get the roll bar one and you should be good to go.

I know Jerry, Peter, and I all have them and can probably give you a rennlist discount.

winders

This thread seemed most appropriate....

I already have a RAM mount system for my Replay XD1080 camera in my race car that I am replacing with a SmartyCam HD ver. 2.1. All I need for the SmartyCam is a 1" ball to screw into the 1/4-20 threaded mount hole.

Do I want this:

https://www.amazon.com/Ram-Mount-1-I.../dp/B00AHCUNG2

Or this:

https://www.amazon.com/Ram-Mount-1-I...Q5FR3QE5H4TD3A

Or does it not matter?

Thanks,

Matt Romanowski

Doesn't matter. The standard one from AiM is without the hex.

winders

Is this a newer photo:

http://www.aim-sportline.com/images/...al_14_zoom.jpg

I assume 1/4" is enough thread, right? After all it is a 1/4" diameter bolt.

Matt Romanowski

I've never got one with the help. Maybe they use those in Italy.

. 25 is fine. The hole is blind and not too deep. I can measure tomorrow if you want.

ProCoach

Second one. Does matter. You want a serrated washer between a metal base and the camera.

winders

No worries. I ordered the one with the hex.

Matt Romanowski

I've never seen the schnorr washer make a difference in the field, but everyone's experience is different.

ProCoach

I've seen dozens come loose in the field, but not too many on soft GT cars.

There's a reason why AiM includes them in every camera kit...

winders

Except AiM's latest photos show the ball I ordered......