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Redditor builds wireless camera controller
Redditor creates custom wireless controller for camera apps.
In brief
Redditor creates custom wireless controller for camera apps. Redditor el1asjr built a wireless controller for Panasonic Lumix S9 using Waveshare ESP32-S3 to replace janky camera apps. Originally reported by Digital Camera World.
Redditor frustrated with camera apps
Redditor el1asjr hated janky camera apps disconnecting his iPhone from Lumix S9.
“I hated having to connect my iPhone to my Lumix S9”
Built custom wireless controller
He created a wireless controller using Waveshare ESP32-S3 for Lumix S9 and Sony ZV-E10.
Controller features
It monitors self and controls focus, ISO, shutter speed, aperture, LUTs, video formats.
Hardware used
He used $40 Waveshare ESP32-S3 with AMOLED touchscreen for the controller.
Software challenges
He spent three weeks coding software to work with Lumix S9 without disconnecting.
Community requests
Users want more camera models and features like anamorphic desqueeze and open gate video.
Next steps
He plans to share the controller once it's polished and stable for the community.
The short version
Redditor el1asjr built a wireless controller for Panasonic Lumix S9 using Waveshare ESP32-S3 to replace janky camera apps.
