I'm almost finished with my Nerdkit Intervalometer. (An intervalometer is gadget used to take time lapse videos.) I've been working on it for the last 3 or 4 weeks. My goal was to create a project that one could go out and build cheaply and maybe even turn it into a functional gadget. My intervalometer works with Nikon cameras and can be used to take time lapse photos or as a plain old remote control. The only part you'll have to buy besides the Nerdkit is an IR LED ($2.00 or less).

The code is hacked together with pieces I took from the tempsensor and traffic light project. For now, the project only works with Nikon cameras, but I've written some code that should work with Canon cameras. I just didn't have one to test it with. The code is available on my blog, but I'll post it here if anyone wants it.

Here is a link to the write-up:

http://thedavisblog.com/blog/?p=708

I'm working on a video of it right now.

Cool project and great idea. What ya going to be time-lapsing??? Rick

I wanted to do some sunrise/sunsets. I've already done a few. I posted them on youtube. Unfortunately, I'm not very good at it yet. I'm sure they'll get better with practice.

Youtube Sunset

I like it. Kind of neat to see.

Rick

I updated my blogpost to add the video. Still at http://thedavisblog.com/blog/?p=708

Very nice video presentation. You've got a lot more courage than me to get in front of the camera!

FWSquatch, I didn't know what an Intervalometer was until I took a look at your blog. Your idea is awesome! Too often we build something and people seem somewhat indifferent to our projects (I'm currently working on a model rocket launcher for my son) because electronics can do so many things today. They don't realize the sense of accomplishment we gain from finishing a project that actually works. To that end, great work, keep it up!!!

Chris B. n3ueaEMTP

"They don't realize the sense of accomplishment we gain from finishing a project that actually works." Well said - it's only when we try to do something ourselves that we can truly appreciate the skill and elegance of other peoples work. I remember being overjoyed when I first made an led flash!

This is a great project. Very impressive. You also have done a really good job with the vid and the writeup on your blog to show off your achievements.

I don't actually own a Cannon camera, but I do know a bloke who does a lot of digital photography using a Cannon EOS 50D. So I may get myself a IR LED and try this bad boy out.

Great work!

Looking at the specs - the EOS 50D doesn't have IR sensor for triggering - ah well.

FWSquatch-

This project is the coolest! I'm definitely building it soon. I have a Nikon D40 and just having the remote ability would be cool, much less the time lapse stuff. Awesome!

Ted