On Monday, March 06, 2000 2:11 AM, Frank van Lindert
[SMTP:lindertv@xxxxxxx] wrote:
> On Sun, 5 Mar 2000 22:00:32 -0600, "Matt Bachofen"
> <bachofen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> >Ok,
> > So most of you probably think of me as Mr. OT. Well, I'm not
really
> >an electro-techno-wizard (that's for sure) Certainly not an engineer.
I've
> >been acquiring (not amassing a la TS) gear to photograph Hummingbirds
and
> >wanted a Remote-cord. I looked at my Winder2 and the little hole to
stick
> >in the cord reminded me of the time I used headphones as a microphone to
> >record my voice, so I grabbed my old microphone with two jacks on it
and
> >stuck in the one that fit and turned it on. WOO HOO my own, albeit
goofy
> >looking, remote.
> >
> >m.e.b.
>
> Matt, I don't know what type of microphone you have got - but 6 volts
> from the batteries of the winder might be to much for it to survive
> your usage.
> It is rather easy to make a remote cord the way it should be - just a
> plug like you use now, a length of 2 wire cable to your choice (well,
> up to about 50 meters) and a pushbutton for convenience. And someone
> to solder them together properly, of course....
> If you cannot find one locally, I would be happy to help you. Maybe I
Actually, Radio Shack here in the US sells the little plugs in 3 packs --
I've got one or more extras I'd be happy to ship to you. Lemme know!
Dave
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