Waterdrop Controller

Here is the description of the individual components:

1 x control electronics for high-speed and drop photography.

Product description

Arduino control unit for controlling up to 6 solenoid valves, 2 flash lights, 2 cameras, 2 analogue inputs for connecting light barriers and similar and start buttons.

Aluminium housing with robust "vandalism button", with integrated LED for status display, incl. USB connection cable for connection to PC or MAC. Arduino Uno R3 incl. shield. All optocouplers are socketed.

The electronics are tested for function.

For direct use of Droplet by Stefan Brenner: https://www.stefanbrenner.at/wassertropfen-fotografie/droplet/

The software is Java based and runs on PC, MAC and with adaptation on Linux.

Connection:
6 x output for solenoid valves with integrated control electronics via cinch socket.
2 x flash light output, 3.5 mm jack socket (Signal\GND)
2 x camera output, 2.5 mm jack socket (focus\release\GND), suitable for Nikon, Canon, Sony etc.
2 x analogue input for light barriers, sensors etc., 3.5 mm jack socket (5V\GND\Signal).

Dimensions:
Length 168.0 mm
Width 103.0 mm
Height 42.0 mm

Material:
Aluminium, colour aluminium natural

3 x solenoid valve incl. connection cables and control electronics
 

Product description:
Direct-acting solenoid valve, suitable for blocking media that are compatible with the materials used. The solenoid valve does not require a minimum operating pressure. The materials used, construction and testing guarantee function, reliability and long service life.

Tested with signs of use, incl. connection cable for 12V and control. The complete control electronics are integrated in the unit plug. The electronics as well as the solenoid valve are tested for function.

Connection: G 1/8

Coils: 5 W - diameter 10 LBA 155 °C(protection classF)
Max. permissible pressure (PS) 40 bar
Ambient temperature : -10 °C + 80°CSeals : V= FKM ( fluorocarbon rubber ) -10°C+140°C Medium mineral oil ( 2°E), petrol,diesel,heavy oil ( 5°E)

Connection ISO 228/1 G1/8 Max. permissible viscosity 37 cST ~5°E Inner diameter 2.3 mm KV 2.3 l/min Power 5 W, 8 bar DC

Dimensions:
Width 25 mm x height 56 mm x length 30
Thread M4 for the two fixings

Material:
Body Brass -UNI EN 12165 CW617N
anchor guide tube stainless steel AISI series 300fixed anchor stainless steel AISI series 400
movable armature stainless steel AISI series 400
Phase shift ring Copper
Spring Stainless steel AISI series 300
Seal standard: V=FKMseat brass UNI EN 12165 CW617N

Features:
Electrical conformity IEC 335
Protection IP 65 EN 60529 ( DIN 40050) with connector with built-in electronics for connection to control electronics

Electrical connection:
Device plug for solenoid valves PG9 30mm x 22mm form B; electrical conformity - IEC 335 protection class - IP 65 EN 60529 (DIN 40050)
approx. 2m cinch cable - plug (red) for connection to GlimpseCatcher, crazyTrickler, Droplet etc.
12V connection cable approx. 1 m

1 x battery box with on/off switch

• 12V battery holder plastic
  8 slots for AA batteries/battery packs
  Storage box with ON / OFF switch
  Fixing cable tie

1 x V2x12 power distribution board 8A loadable

    24-pin power distributor V 2x12 incl. mounting material. 2x 12 pins are connected with each other. 24-pole, screw terminals. RoHS compliant.
    The distributor consists of a tear-resistant polymer circuit board.
    The maximum load capacity is 8A
    2x mounting hole 3mm
    1x power distributor 24 pole 2x spacer sleeves; 2x screws

1 x USB cable

1 x Sync cable - 3,5 mm Flash Sync cable with screw plug to Male Flash PC

    Brand new and high quality.
    Professional spring PC sync cable can be extended up to 1M.
    Sync cable provides a stable connection for your flash trigger.
    Used to trigger external flash units.
    3.5 mm jack plug to male flash PC sync provides a stable PC connection with screw lock.

1 x Sync Cable - 2.5 mm Connection Adapter Cable for Camera

A look insight

The shield is developed for the Arduino Uno or Mega 256.

Photography & Project by panoplace.com & Stefan Dungs

There is meanwhile a version with LCD display based on Arduino Mega256 available. This device provides German and Englisg language, works independent or remote via the Droplet software and support "Timelapse" feature. Here is a look insight:

Photography & Project by panoplace.com & Stefan Dungs

Here the closed box in remote control mode.

Photography & Project by panoplace.com & Stefan Dungs

I'm controlling the flashes via a remote controler by Yongnuo. I use the Yongnuo flash and radio remote trigger RF-603 II with 100 m range.

Photography & Project by panoplace.com & Stefan Dungs

I enhanced the controller software to provide more log-functionality and the support for 2 analog and 1 digital input to trigger the process via buttons and sensors.