ACLS Tiny Footage Counter for CP16R and other cameras

[Aapo Lettinen]

I am working on a small footage counter device, literally matchbox sized, which works with my 45-speed CP16R crystal update but is compatible with other cameras too.

The same device would work with original CP16R electronics too if the operating power and correct signal is taken from the original circuit board which is why I made a separate thread for this device. Or could work with other cameras too if proper operating voltage and a 1 pulse per frame signal can be provided for the counter.

It is, like mentioned, designed to be almost exactly matchbox sized and relatively affordable, something between 150usd and 180usd depending on how many orders I would get for the first batch which affects how much the cnc machined body of the device costs. The circuit board itself does not cost much, I am using almost all the money on the outer casing and connectors to get them finished nicely.

The device is connected to the camera via a thin cable, the 45-speed system uses Hirose 6-pin connector to connect to the camera but original cp16r users can use whichever connector they like or permanently connect the wires inside the camera.

if using the device with cable and connector, it would be possible to attach it to the magazine with velcro etc to keep it with the magazine rather than attached to the camera.

Possible to reset to 100ft, 200ft, 300ft and 400ft and one led light to show each amount, additionally 30ft led to show when the mag is almost empty. Footage amount is stored in the internal memory and counts down until reaching about 3ft after which the small internal summer starts buzzing. Reset the summer with the button, then can reset the counter back to 100/200/300/400ft and shoot again.

It is already possible to order these, I ordered the front panels now and have the circuit boards already with test samples assembled. Will work on the software and outer casing when having time from the NPR motor project, should be ready for shipping somewhere in August or September or so.

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