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Posted: 2/3/2016 3:44:46 PM EDT
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Units officially shipping today! Thanks again for the patience guys, we DO look forward to all the new Vids we'll start seeing popping up from everyone's PVS-14's! This should get very interesting! 
 https://youtu.be/tBB6bp34UEM
If mine gets out today Ill get some videos for you this weekend 
And I just got tracking info. I know what Im doing this weekend
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Posted: 2/3/2016 7:33:10 PM EDT
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If mine gets out today Ill get some videos for you this weekend
And I just got tracking info. I know what Im doing this weekend Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Units officially shipping today! Thanks again for the patience guys, we DO look forward to all the new Vids we'll start seeing popping up from everyone's PVS-14's! This should get very interesting!
https://youtu.be/tBB6bp34UEM
If mine gets out today Ill get some videos for you this weekend
And I just got tracking info. I know what Im doing this weekend Look forward to it. I know our man Teddy was pretty taxed today with shipping! He's needs a cigar or something after today! 
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Posted: 2/5/2016 12:18:52 PM EDT
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I don't remember where my eye piece retaining ring is
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Posted: 2/5/2016 12:33:15 PM EDT
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Very cool.
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Posted: 2/5/2016 2:59:20 PM EDT
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How long are we looking for the hero4 session mounts?
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Posted: 2/5/2016 4:45:25 PM EDT
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How long are we looking for the hero4 session mounts? 90 days or so. |
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Posted: 2/5/2016 9:15:56 PM EDT
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A few questions. Please help tnvc
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Posted: 2/5/2016 9:46:05 PM EDT
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Gopro should have am "invert video" setting for sure.
Here.. https://youtu.be/4Ros0J5C8mg |
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Posted: 2/5/2016 10:01:45 PM EDT
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You definitely can change the video to inverted but, I got nothing for the fitment issues. It looks like a left eye only setup.
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Posted: 2/6/2016 12:29:22 AM EDT
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First and foremost, thanks for the purchase ThursdayMike. Okay, I'll address your questions one by one, and try to keep it simple.
The adapter was designed to be used when mounted either left or right side/eye however, it works better when mounted in a left side configuration while wearing your NOD over your left eye. I know that may sound foreign to you because you are used to wearing it over your right eye because that is you dominant eye, but the truth is whatever eye your pvs-14 is behind becomes your dominant eye at night. Left or right. Again, it will work for either, it's just works better for one. Reason behind this; we teach and it's very common in the military to wear your nod on the eye opposite your trigger pulling hand. Many reasons for this; eliminations your nod hitting your scope on your rifle, if your nod is over your firing eye, what happens when someone turns on the lights and you need to transition to a regular optic? Seeing as how the majority of the population is right handed- you guessed it, we went for that. The go pro can be mounted on the right side of the 14 when wearing the 14 over your right eye, but you'll need to have it at a weirder angle. This is a non-issue really. You can rotate video in any video editing software, even the free stuff like windows movie maker. It won't affect how you see anything while using it, it'll just look weird on the raw video. However, just edit it with video editing software and rotate it. Then, add cool guy music. Start a YouTube channel, make 10's of dollars. When you mount your GoPro and it is upside down, you can also invert the video on an internal GoPro setting.
When you say the screw interferes with the mount, are you meaning that it just touches it, or does it actually limit you from making some sort of change or adjustment altogether? We are aware that the legacy rhino mounts touch the screw, however we aren't aware that it limits or prohibits any functionionality. You can use a smaller GoPro screw though if its creating an issue too much. I see how the adapter is touching your mich plate on your strap assembly. To be quite honest, we tested this thing on as many configurations as possible, but there was just no way to test them on every setup out there. Those rhino strap assemblies are plentiful via surplus avenue however we don't see them all too common. The remedy would be to just get a standard three hole shroud. I think I actually have a few ops core VAS shrouds laying around and if you want I'll send you one. No reason to be running that strap assembly on your pro tec helmet. I know it's the cheap and easy way, but cheap and easy ain't always ideal. Let me know if you're interested. Instructions are included with the device. They are on the header card of the packaging. If you threw them away and don't have them anymore, I can post them here. |
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Posted: 2/6/2016 12:59:34 AM EDT
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Thanks for the reply. First things first. I didn't know the header card opened lol.I closed the plastic back on it after I removed prices.instructions are clear enough. I use my pvs to shoot with looking through an aimpoint. I understand the light in your dominant eye. Fortunately I hunt pigs and they don't shoot back. I will play around with it and see what I can come up with on rotating the video in editing.
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Posted: 2/6/2016 2:47:09 PM EDT
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Hi Thursdaymike, I see Eric got to your questions. Thanks for the Vid...So much better having a vid like this vs. text trying to explain your dilemma.
Yea those Mich plates and straps are a real PITA at times with that funky V-shaped bracket sitting out there. As Eric mentioned get a shroud of some sort (take him up on his offer, of him having a few laying around). Wilcox also has a one hole shroud we offer that is MUCH flatter than the one that comes with the strap system, but the 3 hole shrouds are just so much better for retainability without the possibility of the plate turning even though you cranked down the screw hard as you dare with a Pro-Tec plastic helmet. Ask me how I know that, as I've cracked a few very early on. 
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Posted: 2/6/2016 8:24:50 PM EDT
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The mail man was good to me today, just in time for my next deployment.
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Posted: 2/7/2016 4:33:54 AM EDT
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First let me say that I could see a lot better through the device than the video depicts. Again these were the worst possible lighting conditions. Hopefully next week we will have time to get more video with better moon light.
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Posted: 2/7/2016 2:05:37 PM EDT
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Any reason you don't use a IR illuminator Thursdaymike? So many HUGE advantages to use one.
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Posted: 2/7/2016 5:10:34 PM EDT
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Any reason you don't use a IR illuminator Thursdaymike? So many HUGE advantages to use one.
Vic Per the vid he does not have one. Sounds like he needs a Torch for being the first customer to make a vid of your new product.
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Posted: 2/7/2016 5:44:35 PM EDT
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Per the vid he does not have one. Sounds like he needs a Torch for being the first customer to make a vid of your new product. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Any reason you don't use a IR illuminator Thursdaymike? So many HUGE advantages to use one.
Vic Per the vid he does not have one. Sounds like he needs a Torch for being the first customer to make a vid of your new product. You haven't changed a bit CTM... You're predictable.
Guess you did not realize I^2 still needs some sort of ambient light to work with and even the best Gen 3 does not do well in EXTREME dark conditions withthout some sort of IR help...But you did not know that. ...And the resson I asked him why he does use one! My reading and ear comprehension is fine and I knew he did not have one, but thanks for reminding me what he said.
As for videos and the first customer making a Vid? Thanks but we're fine, we have plenty on our UTUBE channel and my guess there will be many more who want to share their vids. As you may not know, there hasn't been too many easy ways to record through a PVS-14 till now.
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Posted: 2/7/2016 6:17:09 PM EDT
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I've tossed around the idea of getting one. Its not very often that I would need one. When I have hunted with someone that has one it cast shadows that mess everybody else up.I have literally told people to turn them off.either everyone has to have one or no one. Maybe when I have some extra funds laying around I will pick one up.
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Posted: 2/7/2016 7:20:41 PM EDT
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You haven't changed a bit CTM... You're predictable.
Guess you did not realize I^2 still needs some sort of ambient light to work with and even the best Gen 3 does not do well in EXTREME dark conditions withthout some sort of IR help...But you did not know that. ...And the resson I asked him why he does use one! My reading and ear comprehension is fine and I knew he did not have one, but thanks for reminding me what he said.
As for videos and the first customer making a Vid? Thanks but we're fine, we have plenty on our UTUBE channel and my guess there will be many more who want to share their vids. As you may not know, there hasn't been too many easy ways to record through a PVS-14 till now.
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Any reason you don't use a IR illuminator Thursdaymike? So many HUGE advantages to use one.
Vic Per the vid he does not have one. Sounds like he needs a Torch for being the first customer to make a vid of your new product. You haven't changed a bit CTM... You're predictable.
Guess you did not realize I^2 still needs some sort of ambient light to work with and even the best Gen 3 does not do well in EXTREME dark conditions withthout some sort of IR help...But you did not know that. ...And the resson I asked him why he does use one! My reading and ear comprehension is fine and I knew he did not have one, but thanks for reminding me what he said.
As for videos and the first customer making a Vid? Thanks but we're fine, we have plenty on our UTUBE channel and my guess there will be many more who want to share their vids. As you may not know, there hasn't been too many easy ways to record through a PVS-14 till now.
Based on your responses you now have me confused. You must be jet lagged or have started celebrating the bowl early as I have no clue what you are talking about or trying to get at. Will just end this here. |
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Posted: 2/7/2016 7:56:03 PM EDT
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My J arm did not like the weight of the set up and now spins freely when completely screwed down. I don't hate the rhino mount, but the J arm just gave up the ghost. Any better alternatives that would work with the bayonet mount of the rhino mount? |
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Posted: 2/7/2016 8:42:35 PM EDT
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I finally got a chance to try mine on the hemet today. Im confused as well.
Im perfectly happy with mounting on left eye as I run this way normally. But for the life of me I cant get it to sit well and still be lined up with my eyeballs. The main issue is that the power switch is in the way if where the go pro really needs to sit. I need to play with it some more, im pretty sure I can get it to work. Initial impression is that it is way more intrusive than I had fantasized about, but I dont see any other way of doing it. A cased gopro all the sudden seems like a big honking piece of hardware when you try to fit it where it needs to go. |
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Posted: 2/7/2016 9:17:08 PM EDT
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I finally got a chance to try mine on the hemet today. Im confused as well. Im perfectly happy with mounting on left eye as I run this way normally. But for the life of me I cant get it to sit well and still be lined up with my eyeballs. The main issue is that the power switch is in the way if where the go pro really needs to sit. I need to play with it some more, im pretty sure I can get it to work. Initial impression is that it is way more intrusive than I had fantasized about, but I dont see any other way of doing it. A cased gopro all the sudden seems like a big honking piece of hardware when you try to fit it where it needs to go. My exact thoughts as well. |
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Posted: 2/7/2016 11:50:20 PM EDT
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Got it to work but I had to get retarded.
My J Arm sucks and just refuses to hold the thing in place. The gopro and mount are butted right up to the helmet and im have to wear it a little crooked to make it line up with my eye well. I really haven't had a good chance to play w it, yet. It looks like Id have gobs of room if I could just rotate the pvs14 20 degrees or so, but that woukd take a custom J arm. Ill post a vid when I get a chance. Sorry pic is crap, in truck waiting for pigs.  |
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Posted: 2/8/2016 11:48:05 AM EDT
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Worst conditions you could ask for. Target completely shadowed in by tree lines.
Ill see if I can get something better this week. My jarm going wonky on me makes it less than ideal now since the PVS14s weight is now supported by my nose
Video looked better before upload as well hmm 
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Posted: 2/8/2016 11:59:42 AM EDT
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Worst conditions you could ask for. Target completely shadowed in by tree lines. Ill see if I can get something better this week. My jarm going wonky on me makes it less than ideal now since the PVS14s weight is now supported by my nose
https://youtu.be/1H9bP8_OEgM
Video looked better before upload as well hmm Why is part of the video obscured? Just the way you have your mount setup or is this normal? |
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Posted: 2/8/2016 12:07:01 PM EDT
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Why is part of the video obscured? Just the way you have your mount setup or is this normal? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Worst conditions you could ask for. Target completely shadowed in by tree lines. Ill see if I can get something better this week. My jarm going wonky on me makes it less than ideal now since the PVS14s weight is now supported by my nose
https://youtu.be/1H9bP8_OEgM
Video looked better before upload as well hmm Why is part of the video obscured? Just the way you have your mount setup or is this normal? I think its nature of the beast unless I set it up incorrectly. I thought I recalled all the other videos Ive seen with a small spot obscured. Maybe worth mentioning im using a 3+ with FOV set to narrow. My only real complaints about the adaptor is I agree if it could simply spin another 20 degrees or so it would be in a better position. I also had to modify how I wear the rig to get it to work somewhat decently. My mounts failing is kind of whatever. I know my setup is "cheap". Ill likely just run it how it is for a bit. |
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Posted: 2/8/2016 3:07:29 PM EDT
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chase, Im running a wilcox G11 and standard J arm.
Try removing the gropro mount, putting the beam splitter where you want it, and flipping the gopro right side up. It fits like a charm for me, now I just need to figure out how to actually make the gopro case stay there without using the TNVC mount. I hate to say it, but hot glue is looking like a win. :D |
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Posted: 2/8/2016 3:14:29 PM EDT
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chase, Im running a wilcox G11 and standard J arm. Try removing the gropro mount, putting the beam splitter where you want it, and flipping the gopro right side up. It fits like a charm for me, now I just need to figure out how to actually make the gopro case stay there without using the TNVC mount. I hate to say it, but hot glue is looking like a win. :D Main issue at this moment is J arm is toasted. Simply couldn't support the weight and now spins free. One of these days I may upgrade. With a few bungee cords and such I can make it work, the bad is now with the j arm spinning freely my nose now supports the weight of the pvs14 and gopro
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Posted: 2/8/2016 3:45:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Main issue at this moment is J arm is toasted. Simply couldn't support the weight and now spins free. One of these days I may upgrade. With a few bungee cords and such I can make it work, the bad is now with the j arm spinning freely my nose now supports the weight of the pvs14 and gopro Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: chase, Im running a wilcox G11 and standard J arm. Try removing the gropro mount, putting the beam splitter where you want it, and flipping the gopro right side up. It fits like a charm for me, now I just need to figure out how to actually make the gopro case stay there without using the TNVC mount. I hate to say it, but hot glue is looking like a win. :D Main issue at this moment is J arm is toasted. Simply couldn't support the weight and now spins free. One of these days I may upgrade. With a few bungee cords and such I can make it work, the bad is now with the j arm spinning freely my nose now supports the weight of the pvs14 and gopro Hot glue gun time. :D |
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Posted: 2/8/2016 9:49:16 PM EDT
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Ok, mine just arrived this afternoon. I may yet get it working, but so far I've hit roadblocks as well.
The Wilcox beam splitter doesn't seem to connect to either my Mod3 eyepieces or my IR Hunter thermal scope with PVS14 style eyepiece. The beam splitter has a ring that appears it's supposed to mate with the PVS14 eyepiece but it's slightly too small for the IR Hunter and way too big to fit snug on the Mod3. Is the beam splitter supposed to solidly mount to the eyepiece of the PVS14 and be sturdy even without the gopro case attached? 
I can't blame TNVC for this not working as they said it was for use with a PVS14, but I specifically purchased this to mount on my IR Hunter thermal scope since it has PVS14 style eyepiece. However that's a no go unless I want to cut a little metal away. The scope mount doesn't leave room for the band that holds the gopro mount in place. It wouldn't take much removal, but I'm not sure I want to do that...... 
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Posted: 2/8/2016 10:13:31 PM EDT
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The Amber Filter mount (the plastic ring you have removed in the pics) goes UNDERNEATH the eyepiece eyecup adapter ring. Remove the ring, put the plastic ring behind it and thread it back on and you can mount up the Amber Filter assembly.
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Posted: 2/8/2016 10:20:51 PM EDT
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The Amber Filter mount (the plastic ring you have removed in the pics) goes UNDERNEATH the eyepiece eyecup adapter ring. Remove the ring, put the plastic ring behind it and thread it back on and you can mount up the Amber Filter assembly. Are you referring to removing this part? 
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Posted: 2/8/2016 10:22:24 PM EDT
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Correct
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Posted: 2/8/2016 10:26:45 PM EDT
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Correct Interesting, never tried unscrewing it before. Still have to mill out part of the mount for the scope to work and looks like I'm out of luck on my Mod3's unless someone has ideas.... |
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Posted: 2/8/2016 10:28:37 PM EDT
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Interesting, never tried unscrewing it before. Still have to mill out part of the mount for the scope to work and looks like I'm out of luck on my Mod3's unless someone has ideas.... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Correct Interesting, never tried unscrewing it before. Still have to mill out part of the mount for the scope to work and looks like I'm out of luck on my Mod3's unless someone has ideas.... You need the eyecup adapter ring on the MOD-3 for it to fit. Buy one (kind of surprised it didn't come with one?) and attach as described above! |
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Posted: 2/9/2016 12:52:53 PM EDT
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Ok, mine just arrived this afternoon. I may yet get it working, but so far I've hit roadblocks as well. The Wilcox beam splitter doesn't seem to connect to either my Mod3 eyepieces or my IR Hunter thermal scope with PVS14 style eyepiece. The beam splitter has a ring that appears it's supposed to mate with the PVS14 eyepiece but it's slightly too small for the IR Hunter and way too big to fit snug on the Mod3. Is the beam splitter supposed to solidly mount to the eyepiece of the PVS14 and be sturdy even without the gopro case attached? http://i.imgur.com/mPSl6GE.jpg http://i.imgur.com/DWQgbml.jpg http://i.imgur.com/veiOj3S.jpg I can't blame TNVC for this not working as they said it was for use with a PVS14, but I specifically purchased this to mount on my IR Hunter thermal scope since it has PVS14 style eyepiece. However that's a no go unless I want to cut a little metal away. The scope mount doesn't leave room for the band that holds the gopro mount in place. It wouldn't take much removal, but I'm not sure I want to do that...... http://i.imgur.com/fIyNjYk.jpg Hi ya, if you check our web site, we've listed the adapter did not work on the IR Hunter line. We knew at the onset the STANAG protrusion of the IR Hunters. Also as Mr. Hoover indicated (thank you Sir), if you purchased a MOD-3 through us, our units do come with an eyecup adapter ring. Vic |
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Posted: 2/9/2016 1:19:42 PM EDT
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Hi ya, if you check our web site, we've listed the adapter did not work on the IR Hunter line. We knew at the onset the STANAG protrusion of the IR Hunters. Also as Mr. Hoover indicated (thank you Sir), if you purchased a MOD-3 through us, our units do come with an eyecup adapter ring. Vic Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Ok, mine just arrived this afternoon. I may yet get it working, but so far I've hit roadblocks as well. The Wilcox beam splitter doesn't seem to connect to either my Mod3 eyepieces or my IR Hunter thermal scope with PVS14 style eyepiece. The beam splitter has a ring that appears it's supposed to mate with the PVS14 eyepiece but it's slightly too small for the IR Hunter and way too big to fit snug on the Mod3. Is the beam splitter supposed to solidly mount to the eyepiece of the PVS14 and be sturdy even without the gopro case attached? http://i.imgur.com/mPSl6GE.jpg http://i.imgur.com/DWQgbml.jpg http://i.imgur.com/veiOj3S.jpg I can't blame TNVC for this not working as they said it was for use with a PVS14, but I specifically purchased this to mount on my IR Hunter thermal scope since it has PVS14 style eyepiece. However that's a no go unless I want to cut a little metal away. The scope mount doesn't leave room for the band that holds the gopro mount in place. It wouldn't take much removal, but I'm not sure I want to do that...... http://i.imgur.com/fIyNjYk.jpg Hi ya, if you check our web site, we've listed the adapter did not work on the IR Hunter line. We knew at the onset the STANAG protrusion of the IR Hunters. Also as Mr. Hoover indicated (thank you Sir), if you purchased a MOD-3 through us, our units do come with an eyecup adapter ring. Vic Thanks for the heads up, I ordered it I think the first day it was offered for pre-sale and if it told about not working with the IR Hunter line at that point I missed it. I knew it was my risk but I mentioned the plan in a couple posts on different threads and no one steered me away from it, not that anyone was obligated to. As for my Mod3's, I picked them up second hand so I'll need to pick up an eyecup adapter ring then. |
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Posted: 2/9/2016 1:26:27 PM EDT
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Thanks for the heads up, I ordered it I think the first day it was offered for pre-sale and if it told about not working with the IR Hunter line at that point I missed it. I knew it was my risk but I mentioned the plan in a couple posts on different threads and no one steered me away from it, not that anyone was obligated to. As for my Mod3's, I picked them up second hand so I'll need to pick up an eyecup adapter ring then. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Ok, mine just arrived this afternoon. I may yet get it working, but so far I've hit roadblocks as well. The Wilcox beam splitter doesn't seem to connect to either my Mod3 eyepieces or my IR Hunter thermal scope with PVS14 style eyepiece. The beam splitter has a ring that appears it's supposed to mate with the PVS14 eyepiece but it's slightly too small for the IR Hunter and way too big to fit snug on the Mod3. Is the beam splitter supposed to solidly mount to the eyepiece of the PVS14 and be sturdy even without the gopro case attached? http://i.imgur.com/mPSl6GE.jpg http://i.imgur.com/DWQgbml.jpg http://i.imgur.com/veiOj3S.jpg I can't blame TNVC for this not working as they said it was for use with a PVS14, but I specifically purchased this to mount on my IR Hunter thermal scope since it has PVS14 style eyepiece. However that's a no go unless I want to cut a little metal away. The scope mount doesn't leave room for the band that holds the gopro mount in place. It wouldn't take much removal, but I'm not sure I want to do that...... http://i.imgur.com/fIyNjYk.jpg Hi ya, if you check our web site, we've listed the adapter did not work on the IR Hunter line. We knew at the onset the STANAG protrusion of the IR Hunters. Also as Mr. Hoover indicated (thank you Sir), if you purchased a MOD-3 through us, our units do come with an eyecup adapter ring. Vic Thanks for the heads up, I ordered it I think the first day it was offered for pre-sale and if it told about not working with the IR Hunter line at that point I missed it. I knew it was my risk but I mentioned the plan in a couple posts on different threads and no one steered me away from it, not that anyone was obligated to. As for my Mod3's, I picked them up second hand so I'll need to pick up an eyecup adapter ring then. No problem Brother. If you need to return it, no problem there as well. Just want to be sure your happy with your hard earned money spent.
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Posted: 2/9/2016 2:14:41 PM EDT
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No problem Brother. If you need to return it, no problem there as well. Just want to be sure your happy with your hard earned money spent.
Vic Much appreciated I'll think on it and let you know. |
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Posted: 2/9/2016 4:38:49 PM EDT
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Hey everyone! I'm really excited to see our NVG Adapter for GoPro Cameras in the wild. This was not an easy product to develop and it took a lot of prototypes and refinement before we released it. We have already sold through the first run and have the second batch on the way. The response has been overwhelmingly positive. Though, as this is a discussion forum, I wanted to personally address some of the concerns I have heard. We teamed up with the creative minds at Unity Tactical for this endeavor. Today's battlefield is requiring more and more mission recording capability for both military and law enforcement operations. While there already exists many highly capable daylight cameras, the market was lacking a solid, cost effective night vision recording solution. The GoPro HERO camera is one of the most widely-used first-person video cameras in the world. They more-or-less own the market for high definition compact field cameras and are bought by military, law enforcement, and civilians. This made GoPro HERO cameras the natural choice on which to base a night vision recording device. The challenge in developing the NVG Adapter for GoPro HERO Cameras was coming up with a way to adapt two completely separate devices that were never designed to work together, into a single functioning system. The result is a 90% solution that provides operators the capability of capturing high definition, first-person, night vision video while wearing the goggle. I say 90% because it is not perfect. A perfect solution would be a completely brand new night vision goggle with internal image capture/video recording capability that the DOD would readily buy from us for millions of dollars. But seeing as that was as likely as Obama taking a job at Glock after he leaves office, we decided to focus on developing a solution for currently fielded devices. Our goal was to allow people to use devices they already had. We wanted to make sure our adapter was compatible with OEM GoPro accessories as well – namely their excellent waterproof case. Knowing that this product was going to be used in austere environments, we had to ensure it was rugged. Our NVG Adapter for GoPro HERO Cameras does a great job of recording night vision video. It does require some slight modifications to the way you wear your goggle. The only way to get high quality video through NVG’s is to have the shortest path possible for the signal. The Wilcox Industries Beam-Splitter Eye Piece was chosen for this task. It is MILSPEC, battle-proven by SOF operators, and features very clean optics. Mounting the GoPro HERO so that it mates up with the beam splitter adds approximately 1.25” to the back of the goggle. This is the width of the GoPro lens, so it is the absolute shortest amount the system could extend. But, this extension will cause users to run their goggle further forward than they might normally place it. The goggle’s diopter adjustment must be let out to accommodate the extra eye relief as well as allow the beam-splitter to mate up with the GoPro lens. This adjustment would have to be done anyway since the goggle is now being run further from the eye. You simply adjust the objective focus to compensate. Once installed, the user will have to make some slight adjustments to how he wears his helmet and NVG mount. I know, I know: the operator’s manual for the goggle says to seal it against your eye for the widest FOV. And the helmet operator’s manual states that the brim must be 1” above your eye brow. But guess what: manuals are written by guys that don’t actually use the gear. In the field, concessions are made. Depending on your helmet type, mount, J-Arm, etc, you may need to tilt your helmet back slightly and your mount may have to be moved up or down. The system is compatible with as many different mount configurations as possible. But everyone is different and you will have to play with the setup to get optimal fit. However, users need to understand that adding an additional 6.5oz. of GoPro HERO, Adapter Arm, and Beam-splitter increases the overall assembly weight and will cause the goggle to fit differently. Another thing to keep in mind is that the beam-splitter features a 45 degree lens that transfers the image to the camera. In some cases, this will cause a slight half-moon shade while looking through the goggle. This is normal behavior with a beam-splitter. I also urge prospective buyers to consult our website for compatibility. We chose to base the adapter ring on a PVS-14 eyepiece assembly since it is the most widely-used eyepiece for professional level night vision devices on the market. But, this does not mean that every device with a PVS-14 eyepiece assembly will work. Some devices’ housings protrude over the eyepiece assembly and will interfere with the proper seating of the ring. While our adapter is compatible with a great many night vision devices, some are simply not going to work. Getting upset because your adapter does not fit on your off-list device is like buying a new AR15 Bolt Carrier and getting mad because it won’t fit in your AK. The TNVC NVG Adapter for GoPro HERO Cameras provides users the best way of capturing first person, high definition night vision video. It is the smallest, lightest, and most cost-effective package. No other system comes close. For those of you looking for some photos to show a properly installed system, please reference the pics below. This is a GoPro HERO4 Black installed on a PVS-14 with a standard J-Arm, Wilcox L4 G11 Mount, on an Ops-Core FAST Ballistic Helmet.  Note that the GoPro is oriented almost vertically.  The Mount is adjusted far forward to accommodate the added length on the back of the unit from the beam splitter eyepiece.  Note that the diopter is extended to account for the added length of the beam splitter eyepiece and to align the receptacle with the camera lens.  Depending on the host helmet, the adapter arm may make contact with the helmet surface. This is not a problem since bringing the assembly any further back would most likely cause the eyepiece to punch you in the eye. The GoPro Waterproof case will bottom out against the screw housing between the goggles' power supply and main housing.  Note that the NVG's power knob is still easily accessible. |
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Posted: 2/9/2016 4:47:21 PM EDT
[#41]
Here you are explaining GoPro mounts and now Im buying a lens cap.
Killing me... 
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Posted: 2/9/2016 5:22:55 PM EDT
[#42]
How did you get your J arm not to give up the ghost? |
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Posted: 2/10/2016 11:10:04 AM EDT
[#43]
So I got the mount yesterday and here is my initial two cents on it, video will come later.
Initial fitment to the PVS14 not too difficult, but did take me a bit longer then expected (mainly with the beam splitter as I forgot that I had a demist shield on the eyepiece retaining ring). While It does take a while to figure out the mounting for lining things up, once you figure it out, its a breeze the next time through. I did have to adjust my J arm a bit for the unit to clear the helmet, but once the adjustment was done it works. And its lines up pretty well. The weight of the unit attached is considerably heavier but that is expected as you have a Go pro hanging off the front. The weight wasn't too extreme and my standard J arm failed, but it was enough that I felt like I needed to tighten down my ops core bump and wanted to use the chin straps. I didn't even attempt with my nightcap (as I didn't want to did out some counterweight). Taking the adapter arm on and off is simple, just need a Allen wrench. The beam splitter is a bit harder. Since it is designed to rotate (so you can align it with the gopro), it does make unscrewing it for removal a bit harder. Mainly you have to try and get pressure to the threads of the retaining ring or you will just be rotating it around making no progress. Its not hard to do, but I found I had to concentrate to get it removed. |
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Posted: 2/10/2016 11:14:12 AM EDT
[#44]
edit.... my issues were caused by my gain not being turned all the way up
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Posted: 2/10/2016 11:16:40 AM EDT
[#45]
So initial assessment (and this is only after playing around with it for an hour) is I am happy with the purchase. After figuring out my issues were caused by poor settings on my part, the device did well as advertised
Edit...... After turning up the gain, all my issues went away. (sorry about an initial bad review when it was just me having poor settings.)... |
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Posted: 2/11/2016 2:58:27 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
So initial assessment (and this is only after playing around with it for an hour) is I am happy with the purchase. After figuring out my issues were caused by poor settings on my part, the device did well as advertised Edit...... After turning up the gain, all my issues went away. (sorry about an initial bad review when it was just me having poor settings.)... Thanks for the report and glad you're enjoying the unit. Also, don't feel like the Lone Ranger, we've had many over the years call us and ask us why their PVS-14 image was so dark? All good Brother.
Vic |
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Posted: 2/12/2016 3:03:03 PM EDT
[#47]
After some trial and error, I gotta say I like this more now.
With the addition of a .10 cent token to my J arm it stays in place a lot better. Using the bungee cords on the helmet really secures everything down nice and tight. I was worried about this adapter falling apart when fast moving, namely the eyepiece, but everything works great. If anyone else is having problems just keep toying with it. I really like this product now. Only thing I can complain about now is my own personal doing. Last night after getting the courage up to go out in the woods about a mile with a 50 pound target in freezing weather, I noticed I forgot to change the go pro from wide FOV to narrow
But I managed this out of the whole thing
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Posted: 2/12/2016 6:28:29 PM EDT
[#48]
I'm planning on shooting something in the face tonight with mine installed. Hopefully some stupid pig will volunteer.
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Posted: 2/12/2016 7:32:55 PM EDT
[#49]
Hey will this work with a Norotos dual dovetail? If so how will the gopro orientation be?
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Posted: 2/13/2016 4:18:50 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Hey will this work with a Norotos dual dovetail? If so how will the gopro orientation be? |
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