###Introduction###

To get the cameras to trigger simultaneously, we chose to trigger them via USB using a feature of the CHDK.

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###Assembling the 555 circuit###

* Pretty good instructions come in the 555 timer package
* Potentiometer confusion
* Stripping and attaching the USB cables

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###Connecting the batteries###

* 2 different batteries needed: 12v and 5.5v or more
* Fitting cell batteries into N-type holder (hack)
* Attaching to the 555 timer (extra wire)