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jb92563 · 12-03-2012, 02:13 PM

My electronics ideas have now led me to building a wireless remote for the GoPro camera so I can turn video recording on/off where ever its mounted without having to mess with wires.

I can't take credit for the idea, as another guy has come up with it and graciously shared it on his web site.

Basically you get an EZ430-F2013 microprocessor development kit for $20 (To program the F2012/13) and marry the F2012($3.34) or F2013 processor with a RF luggage locator($6) which is in turn wired to a plug($4) that plugs into the GoPro bus connector.

What you end up with is a good RF wireless remote (~90' range) for under $15 if you DIY.

If anyone is interested I can fully document the DIY on this forum with pictures etc as it seems that a few of us use GoPro's.

12-03-2012, 02:13 PM	#14
jb92563 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 1,665	My electronics ideas have now led me to building a wireless remote for the GoPro camera so I can turn video recording on/off where ever its mounted without having to mess with wires. I can't take credit for the idea, as another guy has come up with it and graciously shared it on his web site. Basically you get an EZ430-F2013 microprocessor development kit for $20 (To program the F2012/13) and marry the F2012($3.34) or F2013 processor with a RF luggage locator($6) which is in turn wired to a plug($4) that plugs into the GoPro bus connector. What you end up with is a good RF wireless remote (~90' range) for under $15 if you DIY. If anyone is interested I can fully document the DIY on this forum with pictures etc as it seems that a few of us use GoPro's. __________________ "It broke because it wants to be Upgraded " 2012 Porsche Performance Driving School - SanDiego region 2001 Boxster S, Top Speed muffler, (Fred's) Mini Morimotto Projectors, Tarret UDP, Short Shifter, Touch Screen Dual Din Radio, 03 4 Bow glass Top (DD & Auto-X since May 17,2012) Last edited by jb92563; 12-03-2012 at 02:16 PM.