No idea what The freq, will have to check, but only $6.00 off ebay 4 channel..
Should be easy to modify for solid state output.
Max.

 

What is the camera model number? It might help to have a visual of what you are working with in terms of button locations, etc.

ak

 

Hi Max,
Have you considered using a cheap camera such as this rather than an expensive camera. I bought one similar to the one in the link to photograph a hedgehog that feeds in our garden. It produces quite good pictures and video and it looks easy to get to the push button switches to trigger it electrically. As it is it is not suitable for my purpose as it does not work with infra red. I have found some information about removing the infra red filter but I have not yet tried doing this.

Les.

 

What sort of range to you need? I suspect something of eBay with relays may be similar to a garage door opener. That is, very limited range.

 

Camera Fuji FinePix S602Z.
I don't need a very high range about 20ft-30ft.
The ebay remote is 433Mhz.
Max.

 

Hi Max,
Have you considered using a cheap camera such as this rather than an expensive camera. I bought one similar to the one in the link to photograph a hedgehog that feeds in our garden. It produces quite good pictures and video and it looks easy to get to the push button switches to trigger it electrically. As it is it is not suitable for my purpose as it does not work with infra red. I have found some information about removing the infra red filter but I have not yet tried doing this.

Les.

As good as modern low-cost digital cameras are, Mr. Headroom is going to need a good zoom/telephoto lens. There is no real substitute (yet).

 

The S602 has digital zoom.
I think I have something that will work using a 12vdc solenoid coil.
Just have to fabricate the operator.
Max.

 

The S602 has digital zoom.
I think I have something that will work using a 12vdc solenoid coil.
Just have to fabricate the operator.
Max.

Hi M,
Are you able to work with PICs?
I have past designs for PIC controlled Servos.
Camerart

 

Thanks, but I looked at the pic controlled RC servo, but it was a little overkill, basically what the guy is doing in post#12, I only need two positions, in that case, the 555 was a better/simpler choice than a Pic.
But I am working on a simple solenoid operated version, I have all the pieces I think I need, so at the moment it is a work in progress, if it works out, I will post the results.
Max.

 

Thanks, but I looked at the pic controlled RC servo, but it was a little overkill, basically what the guy is doing in post#12, I only need two positions, in that case, the 555 was a better/simpler choice than a Pic.
But I am working on a simple solenoid operated version, I have all the pieces I think I need, so at the moment it is a work in progress, if it works out, I will post the results.
Max.

Hi M,
If you find that a solenoid is a bit abrupt, and you can tolerate wires between you and the camera, then a modified servo may be better, where the servo is used as a simple geared motor. (You'll have to take some of the mechanics out of the servo)
Good luck,
C.

 

The solenoid is from a liquid valve and for the armature I am using a 8mm headless shoulder bolt which has about a 6mm to 7mm travel, so it seems ideal as it is completely silent, and I don't think the abrupt operation will be a difficulty, hopefully.
It is cushioned with a soft return spring.
Max.

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This outfit makes camera remote controls. Just throwing this out there. I know nothing.

https://www.pocketwizard.com/products/transmitter_receiver/

 

This outfit makes camera remote controls. Just throwing this out there. I know nothing.

The camera has to be remote capable.
Max.