High Speed Flash Trigger

A photo flash controller using the ATM18 or Minimod18

Photography and electronics make good companions. If you want to photograph fast events with high time resolution, you can’t manage without a sophisticated flash controller. Photos of moving objects, such a droplet falling into water, are especially popular.

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Extra info / Update

* Photo flash control using acoustic or light signals
* Controls a flash LED and/or conventional flash unit (using either a thyristor or a triac)
* Adjustable trigger delay (100 ms max.)
* Selectable single-flash and triple-flash modes
* Stroboscope mode
* Circuit and firmware suitable for use with ATM18 and Minimod18
* Bascom software with source code (open source for DIY modifications)