Timelapse IR Remote
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<p>Based on the excellent blog entry from Prusa about this topic :<br><a href="https://blog.prusaprinters.org/how-to-create-beautiful-3d-print-timelapse-videos_29743/">https://blog.prusaprinters.org/how-to-create-beautiful-3d-print-timelapse-videos_29743/</a></p><p>Instead of a cable, I wanted to use a simple Infrared remote control (JJC DSC Remote) for my old SONY NEX camera. I attached two wires to the remote trigger switch and connected them via an Optocoupler to the Einsy board IO pins. I also added a seperate battery pack. See the schematics for details.<br>(to build your own timelapse remote : Look for a similar IR unit for for your camera model which can be modified like this)</p><h3>Video :</h3><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://youtu.be/KxBNycvPDB8"></oembed></figure><p>The complete unit sits ontop of the printer so I'm able to place the camera in different positions before the printbed.<br>You need to insert the special G-Code after each layer change in the slicer to toggle IO Port PJ3 from the Einsy Rambo Board. This will activate the trigger each time a new layer has been completed. The G-Code is taken from the Prusa blog.<br>Use any timelapse program (e.g. Windows Timelapse Creator) to convert the pictures to MP4.<br>Finally I recommend to run your camera on external power for longer prints.</p><h3><br>Printing :</h3><p>Print out the 4 parts (use supports on build plate only)<br>- TL_Remote_Bracket.stl -> make sure to flip on correct side on your printbed (see "...all.3mf")<br>- TL_Remote_Base.stl<br>- TL_Remote_Box.stl<br>- TL_Remote_Cover.stl</p><h3>Assembly :</h3><p>a) build and insert the electronics in the box, close the cover<br>b) connect base and bracket parts using 2x M3 screws<br>c) insert M8 nut in base and connect base to box part by an M8 wing screw<br>d) align on top right side and use M3 screw to secure to printer frame <br>e) connect the battery pack and the 2 connector cables to Einsy board (see schematics)<br>f) when not in use, slide base to not block the space for two spools <br> </p>
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