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I think this is a (relatively) easy project but…

I’ve got a connector that has 5 active pins for my camera, 5V, GND, GPS, Focus, and Shutter. Focus and Shutter are simple short to ground type switches. The GPS line takes in NMEA protocol at 4800bps RX only. What I want to do is be able to perform those three functions over bluetooth.

Besides a GPS and a hacked up shutter release, I believe I’ll need a bluetooth modem, a microcontroller, and some ability to program that microcontroller (I’ve got some experience with basic).

My questions are am I scoping the project correctly? Is this too complicated for a noob? Any other advice or things I should read?

Thanks!

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I think you are on the right path. You could likely do that all with an Arduino Pro mini, a bluetooth mate, and some simple connections and code. Good luck with your project!