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750D 760d T6i T6s - Does not support remote control over WiFi from PC :(

Started Jun 28, 2015 | Questions thread
dickcampbell Contributing Member • Posts: 889
Re: 750D 760d T6i T6s - One Way to Connect EOS Utility Over Wifi

Exit10 wrote:

Interesting - how do you power the Pi?

A crucial question, which I neglected to answer. The PI is powered a via Micro USB port so you would need to have an an "Energy Tank" device, such as Plox. That wI'll add to the cost, if you don't already have such a device,

In my case, the base of the telescope mount that I am using has a built in battery and USB charging port. My aim is to avoid having a cable connecting the camera to the PC, an accident waiting to happen, especially in the dark. It will also work with an astronomical CCD camera and allow telescoope operation from indoors, away from the cold and/or mosquitoes😀.

I think tethered operation usually implies a fairly static situation, using a tripod, so that powering the PI from a suitable battery (with a USB port), or even a plug pack connected to the mains, should plausible.

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