Lightning Trigger - Squiddie

The unit is based around an Arduino Micro microcontroller, and uses two MC3041 optoisolators to drive the focus and shutter lines for the Nikons (via commonly available camera-specific cords from Aputure). All very simple.

Until you try to fit it all into a tiny box that will mount on the hot shoe.

As it went together, the unit sans enclosure took on the unpleasant look and feel of an electronic squid-like creature.

Here it is, ready for its first test fit in the housing. After which I would expend a great deal more profanity in the process of rewiring two of the slide switches and the remote jack.

The loose wires are for the indicator light, which I knew better than to try to wire up before getting everything else fit.