Introducing a Raspberry Pi GPIO Hardware Trigger for SLR Cameras
Corona Designs is introducing a simple camera trigger to interface directly with Raspberry Pi’s GPIO header. This allows for the Raspberry Pi to automatically control any camera compatible with a standard remote shutter release. This device is useful for creating computer-controlled timelapse photography, stop motion photography, or other remotely controlled or automatic photography based on other…
Printrbot Simple Metal – Thoughts after a few years of ownership
With the recent news of Printrbot shutting their doors, I thought I’d write a post on how my Printrbot Simple Metal has performed for me over the years. The Simple is still the only 3D printer I own, and I think that’s a testament to its build quality, performance and its capabilities.
Cheap DIY Heated Bed for Printrbot Simple Metal
I needed to add a cheap heated bed to my Printrbot Simple Metal 3D printer, but I didn’t feel like spending extra for an upgraded build size. The current print size is fine for my needs, and to be honest, I really just need a heated bed to prevent warping on some prints I’m working…
3D Printed Camera Dolly for Video or Time-lapse Photography
Overview Adding motion to time-lapse photography and video shots adds depth and interest to your scene. Doing this, however, can be a tricky task. Time-lapses using long exposures need to have a still scene during each exposure. Movement of the camera must be made in-between shots. To do this, a stable rig is needed, as is control of the…