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Time Lapse Intervalometer for SLRs with 555 timer IC

Step 3Testing

Before you go a ruin a perfectly good board (like I did) test it out.
The set of resistors and capacitors in this set up can provide an interval of 30s to almost 2m depending on where the variable resistor is turned to. Set up your camera and prototype and shoot some time lapse.
Keep in mind that a power adapter for your camera will be a big help in the future when you want to capture a whole day in time lapse, but batteries will work for now.
Below is my first attempt with the prototype.

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I'm a digital artist from South Philadelphia. I love to make things and share. I hope you dig my stuff!