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Amiga Joystick - USB Camera Cable Release

Amiga Joystick - USB Camera Cable Release

How to convert an old Amiga Joystick into a USB cable-release switch for Canon cameras equipped with CHDK. (http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/CHDK_in_Brief)

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Step 1Dismantling the Joystick

Dismantling the Joystick

The joystick can be pulled apart by undoing a couple of screws on the side of the handle.

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4 comments

Mar 12, 2010. 6:30 PMabadfart says:

So can i do this for a kodak easyshare z740? i cant find anything on it

Mar 16, 2010. 7:34 AMbetaj (author) says:

I don't think you can. This only works thanks to a custom firmware hack that is available for Canon (It's called CHDK).
The only way you could make this work for the Kodak is if you manage to find a way of installing custom firmware on a Kodak - I don't think any such thing exists so far though :/

Mar 26, 2009. 11:48 PM

conceptualstratagem says:

nice work!

Mar 27, 2009. 1:24 AMbetaj (author) says:

thanks! :)

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