How to hardwire the Sony DSC-P41 Digital Camera
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This document covers in detail how to modify the Sony DSC-P41 Digital Camera so that either the PixContorller Universal, PixController LE, or original PixController board can control the shutter remotely. Visit our web site http://www.pixcontroller.com for ordering information.
Please note that if you make this modification to your Sony camera that you will void your cameras warranty. This modification can also result in damage to your digital camera if you do not follow the instructions properly.
Tools/Parts Needed 1. 2.4 mm #0 Philips Screwdriver & Small Flat Blade Screwdriver. 2. Fine tipped soldering iron with heat control. 3. 30 Gauge wire. Wire Wrap type wire can be purchased from your local Radio Shack store. Find one of the 3 part numbers: 278-501, 278-502, 278-503. They come in a spool of 50 feet of wire for $2.99 4. Flat Flex Cable (Part # CAB011) from www.PixController.com. 5. Small tweezers.
Remove batteries and media card Before starting your project be sure to remove the 2 AA internal batteries and the Sony Memory Stick.
Remove the 2 AA batteries

Remove the Memory Stick

Remove Screws Remove all 4 screws from the camera case. Be sure to place the screws in a safe place while modifying the camera.
Screws 1-2, which is located on the bottom of the case near the tri pod connector.
Screw 3-4 Open the media card door and locate the screw.
Remove Camera Back Once the 4 screws are removed carefully remove the back of the camera case. Be sure not to pull too hard and damage the flex cable that is still attached to the back of the camera.
Remove Camera Control ribbon cable The easiest way to solder to the Camera Control contacts of the Sony camera is on the ribbon cable, which is shown in Figure 1. With a small set of tweezers carefully remove the ribbon cable from the connector. Note: Do not use needle nose pliers with teeth on the gripping surface. This will damage the cable. Use something is a smooth gripping surface.
Figure 1 Camera Control Contacts ribbon cable.
Inserting the Flat Flex Cable Next we need to locate the Camera Control contact points. These are the points where the PixController board will control the Sony camera.
Camera Control Contacts Next, insert the Flat Flex Cable, PixController part number CAB011 into the flex cable connector as shown below. Be sure to insert the Flat Flex Cable, (CAB011) with the white part up and the 4 contacts to the right.
After the Flat Flex Cable is inserted into the flex cable socket insert the flex cable you removed behind the Flat Flex Cable. In other words you will have both cables sandwiched into the connector. Next carefully bend the
Flat Flex Cable inside the camera.
Be sure that your Flat Flex Cable is inserted properly into the flex cable connector. If you misalign it the camera will not work properly. You will not damage your camera, however. If you have any camera issues after you complete this project this is normally caused by misaligned Flat Flex Cables.
Complete! Your Sony camera is now ready to be used. Figure 3 shows the Sony camera used in a trail camera setup.

Figure 3

For fastest shutter times set your Sony DSC-P41 camera setting up as: Red eye reduction turned Off. AF illuminator turned Off. Power save turned Off. Beep turned Off. Focus Is set to infinity. ISO is set to 400. Leave the camera On program setting.
PixController Universal Board Wiring Information
Shown below are the locations for wiring to the PixContorller Universal Board. You may either solder your connections to the Camera Port, or use the enclosed Phone Cable and wire to the Phone Jack Port. Note: The included phone cable for the phone jack can come in 2 different types of configurations: Please make note if you have the Standard or Reverse Cable. If the wiring for the phone line you have is BRGY (Standard Cable) Black -> Shutter Red -> Refresh Green -> Power on/off Yellow -> Common or Ground If the wiring for the phone line you have is YGRB (Reverse Cable) Yellow -> Shutter Green-> Refresh Red -> Power on/off Black -> Common or Ground

PixController LE Board Wiring Information
PixController Original Board Wiring Information
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