This system lets you take close-up photos of water droplets with a DSLR camera

from arduino.cc

Rain comes and goes, but as shown in alexpikkert’s water droplet photography write-up, the exact moment of impact can look spectacular when magnified. Capturing that, however, takes a specialized system — and his latest build facilitates shots nicely with an Arduino Uno controller and solenoid valve.

The rig, which is based on a design from photobuilds.co.uk, positions the solenoid dropper at a certain distance off of the ground. The DSLR camera and flash can then be configured to shoot the splash.

To snap a pic, the Arduino opens the valve to release up to three drops at carefully timed intervals. After an appropriate delay, it triggers the photography setup using opto-isolators to capture the action.

Interested in creating your own bouncing droplet photos? More details can be found in alexpikkert’s tutorial.

If you're interested in making your own version, PMD Way has you covered with a huge range of parts including Arduino Uno compatible boards, solderless breadboards, and more.

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