DIY remote controlled camera

Posted on Dec 3, 07 08:32 PM PDT

So your cellphone has GPS, push email, and camera functions all built inside it? While those are pretty impressive, the handset still can't take a photo without your manual help. This DIY project hacks a standard handset, using a Picaxe microcontroller that enables your handset to capture images without you being there - all it takes is a simple SMS and you're good to go. Of course, this would work great only if your camera phone does not come with any sort of sliding lens cover, else your effort will amount to naught.

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