GoPro Timer Control
The RageCams Timer Control is designed to turn the camera on and off to maximize the battery usage. In most cases, the camera will take about 2,000 images on a single battery charge. These images can be spread over hours, days or even weeks.
Over the past year, we have made a number of custom timers for professional photographers and commercial clients. We decided to take what we have learned from this experience and create a manufactured controller combining the features that were used in the custom projects.
GoPro Timer Features
Compatible with HD Hero and HD Hero 2 cameras.
Programmable delayed start.
Repeat cycle or continuous operation once started.
Programmable repeat cycle from 15 seconds to one week or more.
Programmable on time from 3 seconds to infinity.
Low light option skips shots when there is insufficient light.
Night cycle resumes immediately when lights come on.
Can be triggered by motion sensitive security lights.
The cycle can be programmed to allow automatic image transfers using the Eye-Fi Wireless SD Card.
On board USB connection for powering the GoPro camera for extended use.
Compatible with solar power packs for long term unattended use.
External trigger capability is included for advanced users.
Trigger the GoPro camera with timers, computer interfaces, cellphones, remote controls and more.
External output can be used to turn on lights or interface to an alarm or signalling device
Read the GoPro Controller Manual and Application Notes for Advanced Users for complete information on features and specifications.
No battery is required. The controller uses the GoPro battery. In standby it uses very little power (similar to a watch) and does not reduce the battery life.
Because it requires no power source and fits inside the waterproof housing, it can be used in any environment the camera can handle.
The GoPro Timer Controller is a small high quality circuit board that plugs into the accessory connector on the back of the GoPro HD Hero and GoPro HD Hero 2 cameras. It is small enough to fit inside the extended back doors provided with the GoPro accessories such as the GoPro LCD Bacpac or the GoPro Battery Backpac.
Read the GoPro Controller Manual and Application Notes for Advanced Users for complete information on features and specifications.
GoPro Timer Features
Compatible with HD Hero and HD Hero 2 cameras.
Programmable delayed start.
Repeat cycle or continuous operation once started.
Programmable repeat cycle from 15 seconds to one week or more.
Programmable on time from 3 seconds to infinity.
Low light option skips shots when there is insufficient light.
Night cycle resumes immediately when lights come on. Can be triggered by motion sensitive security lights.
The cycle can be programmed to allow automatic image transfers using the Eye-Fi Wireless SD Card.
On board USB connection for powering the GoPro camera for extended use.
Compatible with solar power packs for long term unattended use.
External trigger capability is included for advanced users. Trigger the GoPro camera with timers, computer interfaces, cellphones, remote controls and more.
External output can be used to turn on lights or interface to an alarm or signalling device
Read the GoPro Controller Manual and Application Notes for Advanced Users for complete information on features and specifications.
GoPro Timer Control
The GoPro Timer Controller is a small high quality circuit board that plugs into the accessory connector on the back of the GoPro HD Hero and GoPro HD Hero 2 cameras. It is small enough to fit inside the extended back doors provided with the GoPro accessories such as the GoPro LCD Bacpac or the GoPro Battery Backpac.
No battery is required. The controller uses the GoPro battery. In standby it uses very little power (similar to a watch) and does not reduce the battery life.
Because it requires no power source and fits inside the waterproof housing, it can be used in any environment the camera can handle.
GoPro Timer Control
What do our customers use our controls for?
It delights us to hear from happy customers who have used the remote control to take photos and videos in interesting ways. We have been even more delighted to see customers returning to order multiple boards on their second order.
The first beta unit was installed by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography on a deep sea coral reef to capture a long time lapse sequence.
A hiker mounted his camera on his backpack and captured images every two minutes for several weeks.
Lance Hastie created time lapse videos of the reconstrucion of downtown Christchurch after the earthquake.
Nature photographers have captured wildlife in the Canadian north and the African jungle.
Production managers monitored a manufacturing facility operation for several days.
The Time Controller has been used to continuously upload images to a web site for several months using the Eye-Fi Wireless SD Card.
GoPro Timer Control
The GoPro camera comes with a time lapse (PES) setting for taking multiple photos timed from 1 second to 60 seconds apart. This can be very useful for capturing fleeting images or rolling an hour's motion into a one minute video. However, the GoPro camera does not turn off between shots, so the longest time you can record using the internal battery is about 2 hours.
The RageCams Timer Control is designed to turn the camera on and off to maximize the battery usage. In most cases, the camera will take about 2,000 images on a single battery charge. These images can be spread over hours, days or even weeks.
The GoPro Timer Controller is a small high quality circuit board that plugs into the accessory connector on the back of the GoPro HD Hero and GoPro HD Hero 2 cameras. It is small enough to fit inside the extended back doors provided with the GoPro accessories such as the GoPro LCD Bacpac or the GoPro Battery Backpac.
No battery is required. The controller uses the GoPro battery. In standby it uses very little power (similar to a watch) and does not reduce the battery life.
Because it requires no power source and fits inside the waterproof housing, it can be used in any environment the camera can handle.
What do our customers use our controls for?
It delights us to hear from happy customers who have used the remote control to take photos and videos in interesting ways. We have been even more delighted to see customers returning to order multiple boards on their second order.
The first beta unit was installed by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography on a deep sea coral reef to capture a long time lapse sequence.
A hiker mounted his camera on his backpack and captured images every two minutes for several weeks.
Lance Hastie created time lapse videos of the reconstruction of downtown Christchurch after the earthquake.
Nature photographers have captured wildlife in the Canadian north and the African jungle.
Production managers monitored a manufacturing facility operation for several days.
The Time Controller has been used to continuously upload images to a web site for several months using the Eye-Fi Wireless SD Card.
Tell us what you used your timer control for.
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery (Lance Hastie)
You are welcome to read the manual and make suggestions for new features or improvements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the camera manually while it is doing time lapse?
Yes, you can shoot photos during the waiting interval using the GoPro buttons. The controller will continue when it is time to shoot again.
Does the controller board fit inside the waterproof case?
The board does not fit in the standard case. The board fits in the extended backdoors provided with the GoPro accessories such as the GoPro LCD Bacpac or the GoPro Battery Backpac.
A simple means of securing the camera with the controller board in the standard case for use indoors or in good weather, is to use a rubber band to hold the camera in the case with no backdoor.
GoPro Timer Control
The GoPro camera comes with a time lapse (PES) setting for taking multiple photos timed from 1 second to 60 seconds apart. This can be very useful for capturing fleeting images or rolling an hour's motion into a one minute video. However, the GoPro camera does not turn off between shots, so the longest time you can record using the internal battery is about 2 hours.
TheRageCams Timer Control is designed to turn the camera on and off to maximize the battery usage. In most cases, the camera will take about 2,000 images on a single battery charge. These images can be spread over hours, days or even weeks.
Over the past year, we have made a number of custom timers for professional photographers and commercial clients. We decided to take what we have learned from this experience and create a manufactured controller combining the features that were used in the custom projects.
GoPro Timer Features
Compatible with HD Hero and HD Hero 2 cameras.
Programmable delayed start.
Repeat cycle or continuous operation once started.
Programmable repeat cycle from 15 seconds to one week or more.
Programmable on time from 3 seconds to infinity.
Low light option skips shots when there is insufficient light.
Night cycle resumes immediately when lights come on. Can be triggered by motion sensitive security lights.
The cycle can be programmed to allow automatic image transfers using the Eye-Fi Wireless SD Card.
On board USB connection for powering the GoPro camera for extended use.
Compatible with solar power packs for long term unattended use.
External trigger capability is included for advanced users. Trigger the GoPro camera with timers, computer interfaces, cellphones, remote controls and more.
External output can be used to turn on lights or interface to an alarm or signalling device
Read the GoPro Controller Manual and Application Notes for Advanced Users for complete information on features and specifications.
GoPro Timer Control
The GoPro Timer Controller is a small high quality circuit board that plugs into the accessory connector on the back of the GoPro HD Hero and GoPro HD Hero 2 cameras. It is small enough to fit inside the extended back doors provided with the GoPro accessories such as the GoPro LCD Bacpac or the GoPro Battery Backpac.
No battery is required. The controller uses the GoPro battery. In standby it uses very little power (similar to a watch) and does not reduce the battery life.
Because it requires no power source and fits inside the waterproof housing, it can be used in any environment the camera can handle.
Shipped worldwide.
What do our customers use our controls for?
It delights us to hear from happy customers who have used the remote control to take photos and videos in interesting ways. We have been even more delighted to see customers returning to order multiple boards on their second order.
The first beta unit was installed by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography on a deep sea coral reef to capture a long time lapse sequence.
A hiker mounted his camera on his backpack and captured images every two minutes for several weeks.
Lance Hastie created time lapse videos of the reconstrucion of downtown Christchurch after the earthquake.
Nature photographers have captured wildlife in the Canadian north and the African jungle.
Production managers monitored a manufacturing facility operation for several days.
The Time Controller has been used to continuously upload images to a web site for several months using the Eye-Fi Wireless SD Card.
Tell us what you used your timer control for.
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery (Lance Hastie)
You are welcome to read the manual and make suggestions for new features or improvements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the camera manually while it is doing time lapse?
Yes, you can shoot photos during the waiting interval using the GoPro buttons. The controller will continue when it is time to shoot again.
Does the controller board fit inside the waterproof case?
The board does not fit in the standard case. The board fits in the extended backdoors provided with the GoPro accessories such as the GoPro LCD Bacpac or the GoPro Battery Backpac.
A simple means of securing the camera with the controller board in the standard case for use indoors or in good weather, is to use a rubber band to hold the camera in the case with no backdoor.
Can a solar panel be used to extend the operating time?
Definitely. After 10 days at one shot per minute, the battery on the GoPro Hero 2 showed as full using the test setup.
