Use of relay switch to control camera (Hack)

Hi all ,

I need to hack Camera go pro to control throw pixhawk

I remove the power switch cover of the camera and connect it with two wires ( when connect them together ) for 3 second the camera ON when do it again the camera of .

Now Can I connect them to a relay ? and directly to pixhawk like the picture below ?

I hope my way is right ,
if so I will add another relay for start/stop recording …

regards.

Hi ahmed.

I am curious. Did you manage to solve this problem ?
I am facing a very similar problem and found your thread.

If you solved it. What component did you use for RLY ?

Regards.