Arduino-based Time Lapse Device (For any Camera!)

Michael Laffin Guide 8 years ago

Description

This is a simple rig I put together to allow my old camera to take time lapses by repeatedly taking photos at a set interval using a small servo and arduino nano to control it.

Link to GitHub for code:
https://github.com/Laffinm21/TimeLapseArduino

The code can be tweaked easily to change the interval of the servo's movement and therefore the speed/smoothness of the video.

The actual rig is built to my specific camera (Canon Powershot SX40 HS) but can easily be fitted to any camera as the operation is pretty basic.

When I get a chance I'll take some actual footage and maybe put together a tutorial to show how to compile the photos and make it into a video.