:: Description

This is the eagerly awaited 3.0 version of Photoduino. Photoduino is an open source camera controller based on the Arduino platform which you can use to automatically take pictures with your DSLR camera. It serves as technical support for shooting high speed photos but you can also use it as an intervalometer to make ”Timelapse” videos or for animals and insect photography. Take a look at example photos.

 

Photoduino is an electronic circuit that is placed on an Arduino board as a “Shield” taking all the inputs, outputs and power pins. It has all the necessary electronic components and connectors for connecting the camera, flashes and sensors. You can control the shutter and camera autofocus, and you can also trigger two flashes. It also has a sound sensor, a shock/impact sensor and a laser or infrared barrier that can be used to take pictures when you register an event on any of the sensors. The configuration is done entirely through a small LCD screen using only two buttons, so it works independently without the need for a computer (except for firmware updates). Check the documentation.

 

This system currently supports a wide range of DSLR cameras with a remote shutter cable connector. See connectors reference.

 

Both hardware and firmware are completely open (like the Arduino platform on which it is based) and it is released under an open license.

 

:: Features

_Photoduino v3.0

_It comes as a kit so you need some soldering skills to put all the parts together.

_The easiest to mount Photoduino ever made.

_Comes with a built-in connector for battery.

_Comes with an easy access reset button .

_Electrically isolated from the camera using optocouplers.

_Fully compatible with the current firmware version, as well as with future updates.

_Fully compatible with previous sensor versions  (in case you already have one).

_It fixes the bug with Arduino UNO R2.

_The bugs with some Canon flashes like the EX580 and the EX430 are fixed (but not fully tested).

 

:: Note 1

This kit does not include an Arduino board but if you do not own one you can buy it here.

 

:: Note 2

This kit does not include the laser for the barrier but you can get one here. This kit does not include either cables for camera or flashes. If you want to know which connector is suitable for your camera check out this webpage.

 

:: Note 3

If you are not quite sure about soldering... you need to read this!

 

:: Kit includes

_1x Photoduino Shield v3.0 PCB

_1x LCD Serial Display 16x2 Black/Green 5V

_3x PCB mount 3,5 mm stereo jack female connector

_5x PCB mount RCA female connector

_1x OpAmp LM386

_2x Optocoupler PC817

_3x Electrolytic Decoupling Capacitor 10uF

_1x Ceramic Capacitor 10nF

_2x Thyristor BJ169G

_1x Diode rectifier 1N4004

_1x Diode rectifier 1N4148

_8x 10k Ohm resistor

_2x 360 Ohm resistor

_2x 91 Ohm resistor

_1x 1M Ohm resistor

_2x 2 pin Break Away Header

_2x 6 pin Break Away Header

_2x 8 pin Break Away Header

_1x 16 pin Break Away Header

_1x Buzzer

_1x Electret microphone

_1x Piezo element

_3x Mini Push Button

_1x Black cap for Mini Push Button

_1x Red cap for Mini Push Button

_1x 10k Ohm potentiometer TSR-3362U

_1x IR LED Emitter

_1x IR Photodiode

_1x IR Phototransistor

_1x 10k Ohm Photocell

_1x Screw Terminal 2 pin 5mm pitch

_2x Jumper 2 pin

_1x Pieza superior de acrílico cortado con láser

_1x Pieza inferior de acrílico cortado con láser

_4x Standoff Metal Hex 16 mm

_4x Standoff Metal Hex 10 mm

_4x Philips Screw 5 mm

_4x Blind Hex Nut

_1x 9V Battery Holder with cover and switch

_1x Velcro strip (5 cm)

_4x Large Silicon bumpers

_1x RCA cable 5 meters

_Heat Shrink tubes set (different diameters)

 

:: Documents

_Photoduino Home Page

_Installation and configuration instructions

_Example images

_Photoduino YouTube channel