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Wired Shutter Release

Posted by Greg Downing on January 10, 2015 at 5:14pm

I have a Sony A7R mounted on my 3DR mounted on my X8. I have a wired shutter release cable that converts the Sony format to a miniplug. When I short the tip to the shaft of the miniplug it takes a picture.

How do I wire this to the PixHawk? All the tutorials I have found use IR signalling hardware or mechanical servos.

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Chet June 20, 2015 at 9:58am

will you post a pic of your A7r mounted to the X8?
iskess January 10, 2015 at 6:12pm

You can use an RC Switch like this: http://www.hansenhobbies.com/products/onboardacc/ers/pers/

Hansen Hobbies - Pico Electronic Receiver Switch

Hansen Hobbies - Electronics for Radio Controlled Aircarft

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