The equipment is based around an ATmega8 microcontroller. Right after snooping across the Net [L] wanted to view if the voltage divider based focus and shutter commands which are found in various camera remote shutter controls would work for his design. Analysis with a commercial shutter release showed him exactly how it was performed, therefore he included that into his design. With regards to firmware for the system we all appreciate his explanation of the menu system. There’s plenty of configurations and he performed an excellent job of preparing the user interface to make all of them work on the completed device.

The schematic as well as board layout were completed with Eagle. Throughout the layout procedure he prepared options for effortless assembly utilizing strip board, and also moves us throughout the steps when cutting the traces as well as placing jumper wires.

Watch the video clip below for the demo.

Intervallino – demo usage from L on Vimeo.

ORIGINAL ARTICLE: http://hackaday.com/2012/01/09/build-an-intervalometer-with-these-simple-fabrication-techniques/

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