C100: C100 Grip alternative?

[slavikb]

It would be really great if there was something *like the C100 grip, but not necessarily a big grip. Would it be possible to make something like this out of radioshack parts?

Imagine, a small little box with the jog wheels and two buttons. That way we could mount a minimal C100 body/lens on a gimbal or other rigs, for quick AF on/off, exposure control, menus, etc.

Something like the Defy throttle, but with C100 control.



I tried connecting some various switches I had laying around, via a stereo cable, and the record on/off sometimes works. So, I wonder if opening up the grip, studying its layout, and copying the connections in a simple little box would be possible.

Thanks for your help!

 

[wgtwo]

Huh, I'm surprised nobody has made a simple start/stop remote control like this. Button + LANC lead, not even camera-specific. I'd buy that.

 

[bengiles]

I wonder if opening up the grip, studying its layout, and copying the connections in a simple little box would be possible.

If you're volunteering, the pinout info would be gratefully received!

OTOH, there may be some serial control involved (or maybe use of different resistance values?) - there are more than 5 functions for only 5 signal pins (IIRC.)

Ben.