Agree, problem is I need several for different projects. That would be too expensive. I also want to make one that is very small to fit in the Grip 2 (old OM stuff) to be able to use that. At the moment I use my Ipaq as RM-1, that is free since I have the Ipaq.VR Man said:I think hacking the rm-1 is a fun hobby project to do but otherwise I rather just buy the remote for $35. Just me
That project is at the startup phase. I want a wire remote and since day 1 with my E-500 I am thinking of making it using USB. Strange nobody is working on these things except me and that other guy/girl.VR Man said:
The picture above is actually taken with the remote in the testbed, 2s delay set in camera, that's why you don't see my hand pressing the burred button in the foreground. Only one button is implemented yet, but the rest is also on the way. I tell you, I was really extremly happy :sweatsm: last night when the thing actually fired my camera for the first time. I took about 100 shots after that, 100% fired my cam.plastic said:
The ROM is actually flashable, the heart of the thing is a Microchip 12f629. Unfortunatly that does not make it a universal remote, it is only RM-1 compatible for all Olympus cameras. So, if universal for you is "all Oly cams" then it is universal. I am missing vital data about how to control other brands and I don't have any other camera to work with.VR Man said:
Not really belongs to this forum or any other subject related to photography, but I hope we will be forgiven to break the rule.VR Man said:Cool
If I wanted to learn how to do what you just did, what would you recommend to a complete newbie like me? i.e. What sort of books must one start off with?
I can handle programming from assembly level onwards and have some very rudimentary knowledge of electronics.
I want to be able to one day program a stepper motor with a remote trigger.
Thanks for the advice in advance.
Look forward to your finished product.
Well, I don't belive it will make me money. To make it cheaper than Oly is possible only if you already have a factory set up like Olympus, and manufacture it by the thousands. In fact, I think they should give away free with every camera. I don't think I want to take that risk and place a 1000's order in a factory. I belive it is impossible to make anything with the same quality as Oly at any home lab. By quality, I also mean the design, mechanical qualities (like water proof, like RM-1) and so on. That part would cost me a huge amounts of $$$$, so I will just keep it at hobby level. Also, even if it would be cheaper, what would you do: buy a camera for US$1200 than not buy Oly original remote for US$30 but buy one cheaper for say US$22? I don't think so. I think every person with some brains would prefer Oly original RM-1. For me personally it may be cheaper, since I need about 4-5 for different applications. On the other hand, I set my own quality requirements, not demanding all that the Original has to offer. Still, if I was not interested in electronics, it would be a lot cheaper to buy 4-5 original RM-1 than build them, if I would calculate the time spent also.VR Man said:Get it done with OLY first and I think you are on to something good.
Make it cheaper and just as good as OLY and you will have orders pouring from all over the world.
I hear the kaching $ in the not too distant future
If you could draw the design, have you ever think of selling the design to a factory which interested to mass produce it ? As long you could prove that it is working, I believe some body will buy it and produce it. :thumbsup:OlyFlyer said:
I think it must be made in large volume to be able to sell it cheap. That's why I think it is robbery of Oly to charge us so much for a simple thing like that. They do indeed produce and sell it in large volumes, so price should be under US$10 according to my calculations. Actually, I think it should be given away free to all or almost all camera buyers.erha said:
