DIY Bluetooth Record Trigger for Blackmagic Pyxis 6K ($10 Build)
The Blackmagic Pyxis 6K is an incredible cinema camera, but the record button placement is a major ergonomic challenge and there's no wired port for a remote trigger. While official wireless solutions like the Tilta Nucleus Nano can cost $160+, I built a functional Bluetooth Start/Stop trigger for under $10.
In this video, I walk you through the DIY process. I used an ESP32 microcontroller and a simple push button to solve this ergonomic flaw. To make it even more interesting, I used Google Gemini to write the code and visualized the build using Blender and Tinkercad for 3D animations.
Whether you're looking for a budget Pyxis 6K rig solution or you're interested in using AI for DIY cinematography gear, this project shows how far $10 can go.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:27 The problem with record buttons on Pyxis 6K camera
0:58 Ready-made solutions (expensive and not versatile)
1:29 DIY Hardware: ESP32 and Button Setup
2:03 Writing the Code with Google Gemini AI
3:09 Working Solution Demonstration & Testing
Tools Used:
Microcontroller: ESP32
Code Assistant: Google Gemini
3D Animation: Blender / Tinkercad
Camera: Blackmagic Design Pyxis 6K (Full Frame)
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