Re: [APML] A Robotic Film Camera, first prototype

["Philippe Chretien" <junk1@gcesoft.com>]

Eh eh eh Chris! That's a terrific idea! I like it!



What micro controller are you using? Is it a basic stamp? For auroras nights, it would be great if the micro controller was able to
start a "dew buster" few minutes prior to take pictures ... This would spare the battery to make sure the dew remover works the
whole night! Just a suggestion! :-)



I am anxious to see it at work!



Ciao,



P.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Schur" <cschur@therim.com>
To: "APML" <Astro-Photo@seds.org>
Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2003 9:46 PM
Subject: [APML] A Robotic Film Camera, first prototype


> Hi All,
>
> Here is a project that has been consuming me for a few weeks, the prototype
> for a fully robotic microcontroller controlled film camera for routinely
> shooting the night sky for hours on end, with no human intervention.  At
> this point, the mechanical assembly is done, and I have many hours in front
> of me building the electronics control panel and programming the micro, but
> I think you'll agree, its going to be awesome when done. Here is what I have
> so far, try not to laugh too much!  Click on the thumbnail for a series of
> detailed images...
>
> http://www.psiaz.com/schur/astro/latest47.html
>
>
> Comments appreciated!
>
> Chris
> Astro: http://www.PSIAZ.com/Schur/astro
> Paleo: http://www.PSIAZ.com/Schur/azpaleo/azgeology.html
> Photography: http://www.PSIAZ.com/Schur/azpaleo/paleo.html
>
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