I want a wireless cable release! Who can build one?

[DWThomas]

Which of these solenoids should I get? 1" travel, continous is what i'm guessing.i'd like to keep it under $35 if possible.
I'd like 12v but I don't know how big of a 12v battery would be needed.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#electric-solenoids/=fr188h

They seem to list the power consumption in watts and offer two different voltage ratings. You could determine the current by dividing the watts by the volts; e.g., a 6 watt solenoid on 12 volts would draw 0.5 amps. That's a pretty significant current -- no transistor radio batteries! Probably C or D cells, or maybe a rechargeable sealed lead-acid gel cell battery, would be suitable candidates. I would be a bit concerned about the mechanical interface too. A really powerful solenoid with a long stroke could possibly damage the shutter. This might suggest some sort of spring or other stretchy element to separate the solenoid motion a bit from the shutter trigger. Or perhaps some adjustable stop could be used. Those old mechanical self timer accessories typically had a sort of telescoping fitting with lock ring adjustment to set the actuator stroke depth.

This could turn into quite an exercise -- though perhaps fun.

[EASmithV]

You could always get an old graflex solenoid and hook it up to a few batteries on a wire, or even to a small RC transceiver? They also have screw in self timers that you can use for large format.

[wildbill]

You could always get an old graflex solenoid and hook it up to a few batteries on a wire, or even to a small RC transceiver? They also have screw in self timers that you can use for large format.

I actually scored a graflex solenoid so i'm going to give it a shot. As I said in my original post, I have zero interest in those screw in timers. I had one, it lasted 10 minutes and isn't any where close to what I need.

[paul ron]

As said before, I like the toy RC car or plane controllers, it'll work just fine for this.

Radio Shack or any 99¢ store toys will do.

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[hoffy]

Howdy,

I have been thinking about this as well. I am wondering whether I was to combine this:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Tubular-d...item256adae6a1
with this:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/REMOTE-SH...item4600fb7c52
it would be enough to trigger a heavy shutter, like those found on a Koni-Omega
Just a thought (not exactly sure how the Graflex solenoid would work, though....I am looking at being able to use such a setup for bulb or timed exposures.)

[wildbill]

I got a used graflex solenoid and tried it out today with a 3v battery. There's not that much movement (maybe 1/4") and it's a pull not a push as I was hoping for. I've looked at some RC controllers and servos and that's what I plan on using when I get around to it.

[hoffy]

I also found some 9V push pull solenoids on ebay as well. I am thinking of getting that remote controller and one of them and a bunch of hose clamps.....it should work!