Petit Studio

4,028 orders since Apr 25, 2014

Ota, Gunma, Japan

Ships from Japan.

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I hope you will enjoy my designs made to help your electronic development.

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Average Ratings

Product: (4.73)

Documentation: (4.04)

Shipping: (4.54)

Communication: (4.37)

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Charles | Dec. 26, 2019

Useful product--one or two were DOA.

For Pi Camera HDMI Cable Extension

We have used quite a few of these and find them very useful. At least one, however, had a bad solder connection.

Julian | July 12, 2018

Good product, bad comunication

For Pi Camera HDMI Cable Extension

It's a good product, the documentation its very complete... but I did some questions to the seller and the answer was very slow or inexistent

Ian | May 7, 2018

Fantastic idea

For Pi Camera HDMI Cable Extension

I've been using a PiCam for a while. Mostly to take video from a microlight aircraft. The one annoyance with the PiCam is the stupid ribbon cable. If you want to use the camera anywhere away from the Pi case, the ribbon cable can be a pain. This simple solution is brilliant.

The only complaint is that the documentation for the orientation of the adaptor could be clearer. Took a bit of working out to get it all connected correctly.

Kelley | May 1, 2017

Product arrived as advertised

For Pi Camera HDMI Cable Extension

A long time to deliver (over a month) and hard to track from the US (France's postal system), but overall a good experience.

Walter | May 1, 2017

Just what I needed to remote the Raspberry Pi Camera

For Pi Camera HDMI Cable Extension

This is the only way I found to remote a Raspberry Pi camera. It provides two short ribbon cable to HDMI adapters. Its just the components on PCBs. You will have to make your own mountings and enclosures, but you wanted to do that anyway. The PCBs come drilled with four mounting holes. I tried these on two different Raspberry PIs and three different cameras, it was reliable on all. It was picky about the HDMI cables. One out of three HDMI cables I tried wouldn't work. Not sure why, it wasn't the longest cable and it did work in another application. I think that HDMI cable wouldn't mechanically seat deep enough in the connectors but I didn't want to push it harder. Postal shipping from France to Hawaii took a couple of weeks--order early. :)

Richard | Feb. 26, 2017

Perfect, just what is needed.

For Pi Camera HDMI Cable Extension

I hated working with that 10ft ribbon cable. Storing it was a nightmare. Interference every time I touched it. I had to take apart my pi's case to disconnect the camera. All of that grief is elliminated with this HDMI connector.

It works exactly as described. I would recommend this to all. I use a 15ft thin form factor hdmi cable. It's shielded so I have no more interference. And it looks great!

Memet | Oct. 31, 2016

Great little board that does exactly what it says it does.

For Pi Camera HDMI Cable Extension

Great little board, has 4 extra channels that can be used to carry GPIO signals or whatever else you'd want to. The board and solders are very cleanly crafted.

Keep in mind that the RPi Camera is not hot-pluggable. So do not treat the cable like a true HDMI cable or you will not be able to connect to the camera, or in the worst case, you might damage it. The cable will need to be connected at boot to function properly.

Victor | Oct. 20, 2016

12,5 HDMI cable - Doesn't works

For Pi Camera HDMI Cable Extension

I've tryed to connect with a 12,5 HDMI cable but doesn't works. The product works fine with a 1,5 HDMI cable.

Very good product!

Jeremy | Aug. 9, 2016

Great device, needs better shipping options.

For Pi Camera HDMI Cable Extension

This device is exactly what I was looking for and has made my Pi camera immensely more useful to me. Very easy to implement for anyone comfortable with installing the camera in the first place. Exceedingly pleased with the product. Freto shipped it the same day that I ordered it.

Unless I missed it, however, the _only_ shipping option was tracking-less shipping via La Poste. While I appreciate that it only cost $4 to ship this from France to California, I would have been happy to pay more for something that took less than 3.5 weeks to get here (after he shipped it), or at the very least be able to look up the status of the package.

Freto, you have a wonderful product, please let us pay for for speed & tracking if we're willing.

Antti | July 26, 2016

Excellent piece of hardware

For Pi Camera HDMI Cable Extension

... shipping was few days bit late and it was difficult to get in touch for asking when can I get it.

Otherwise I'm very VERY happy with this thing. Definitely going to get more of them!

--Antti, Helsinki-Finland

Diederik | June 17, 2016

Good product but limited range

For Pi Camera HDMI Cable Extension

When I installed the exterder at first it did not work with my 3 meter (cheap) hdmi cable i had planned for my setup. I then tried my 1.8 meter cable i use for my tv which thankfully did work. I bought a new 3 meter cable (again a cheap one) and sadly again no signal.
I then decided just to move my Pi within 1.8 meter and use the 3 meter cable for my tv.

Perhaps it can work with longer ranges if you use a higher quality cable.

Mike | June 10, 2016

Maybe the HDMI cables

For Pi Camera HDMI Cable Extension

Overall very pleased with the product. Experienced some corruption on the images but this may well be down to the quality of the HDMI cables I purchased (from a different source). I had 1.0, 1.5, 2 and 5 metre cables the one that is most successful is the 1.5 metre. I did have to ground the connector shells (with a solder blob across the two pads on the pcb). I intend to try hdmi cables from a difference source to see if that makes any difference. But as I said I am pleased with the product and would not hesitate to buy more if the need arises.

Jacob | May 31, 2016

Does exactly as it needs to.

For Pi Camera HDMI Cable Extension

For whatever reason I thought this was only a single board, but it does its job so this is not a complaint. I only wish I could track the package as it was sent to me.

Thinh | April 4, 2016

HDMI Cable Extension received but not yet work

For Pi Camera HDMI Cable Extension

I received the product 2 weeks after it's shipped (to Vietnam). Unfortunately, I haven't had good HDMI cables (I got 1 from my TV, and bought a new Unitek but none work). The error message is
mmal: mmal_vc_component_enable: failed to enable component: ENOSPC
mmal: camera component couldn't be enabled
mmal: main: Failed to create camera component
mmal: Failed to run camera app. Please check for firmware updates

I try back with original way the camera is plugged in and it works fine.

Also, I found that the cable is a bit loose when plug in the board (it keeps going out and I have to use hand to hold it).

I haven't had chance to try back (probably a few days later) but I guess it's the HDMI cable (correct me if I'm wrong).

In the meantime, I'll look for longer FFC (Flat Flexible Cable) to extend the length of the default camera cable

One suggestion is to have the option of working HDMI cable in the package so that we can work right away

Christopher | April 2, 2016

Works great!! ... but there are caveats!!

For Pi Camera HDMI Cable Extension

Genius idea, so congrats to Petit Studio, this has saved me many headaches! If you are thinking of ordering some for an urgent project, allow a couple of weeks for delivery into your timescale. Something this cool, you always want it instantly to put it through its paces, so two weeks sitting on your hands can feel like a long time. Please beware that this product does NOT work with the Waveshare (http://www.waveshare.com/rpi-camera-f.htm) Rpi camera with the adjustable lense for macro photography - which has given me a minor headache to overcome. I have a few of these Waveshare cameras testing each of them gave the same result - they get red hot just after bootup and do not register on the system. Unfortunately, finding a solution to this issue was beyond my level of expertise, so I'm not much help to others with the same problem!
The standard Rpi camera works perfectly with this product, no extra noise, no unwanted heating.

Response from Petit Studio | April 16, 2016

I received a Waveshare camera model I, after restarting the PI it works without problem. Try to shutdown and unplug the PI, set the camera and HDMI connectors and start the PI, it should work like the standard camera.

Here is my previous answer:
Thanks for your comment and introducing the Waveshare camera, I will order one and try to check what can be the problem. In addition to the standard camera, I tried only tThe Adafruit Spy camera (https://www.adafruit.com/products/1937) and it works.

John | Jan. 29, 2016

good product, prompt delivery , good online description .

For Pi Camera HDMI Cable Extension

It would be even better if a miniature HDMI connection could be made to work.
Also, attention should be directed towards making a similar interface connector for the Adafruit spycamera .

Johan | Jan. 24, 2016

Works as planned

For Pi Camera HDMI Cable Extension

The extension worked as planned. Was easy to assemble. Only thing I had to do was to solder the GND to the HDMI-cable shield, but this was prepared for on the board so it was very easy once I realized I had to do it.

David | Dec. 29, 2015

Does what is says fine and arrived okay

For Pi Camera HDMI Cable Extension

Works well to send the raspberry Pi camera over longer distances. Took a week or so to come but does come from France

Justin | Aug. 19, 2015

Works just as advertised!

For Pi Camera HDMI Cable Extension

Overall impression: the device works just as I'd hoped that it would.

Extended review: Shipping took quite a while. I received a 'package shipped' notification from tindie but no updates, tracking information, etc. I had nearly given up on the package arriving, then it finally came in.

Assembly was super simple as per the pictures in the ad. I even 3D-printed the enclosure that Freto/Petit Studio linked through Thingiverse for a more polished finished product. The last physical alteration to integrate the product was to hard-mount the pi-side board on my pi enclosure.

As for HDMI cable, I went for an Amazon basics HDMI with ethernet and audio cable.

When I plugged everything in and powered it up, the camera was recognized as usual. No fuss.

I'm happy with the product, now that I have it.

John | June 23, 2015

Stopped working

For Pi Camera HDMI Cable Extension

A brilliant idea, speedy delivery. The extension worked fine for a time, then it suddenly stopped working for no apparent reason. The error message appeared to suggest that the cause was the camera module; however revisiting the problem today the camera module was working fine, when I connected the extension the error message stated that the camera module couldn't be found. This with both a long and short HDMI cables. I am keen to get this working so that I can attach the camera to my telescope for some astrophotography.

Response from Petit Studio | June 23, 2015

Hi John,

Sorry to see that you are having problems.

I can think of a few reasons for failure;
- An open solder joint. Solder joint may break if submitted to vibration or oxidation if used outside without waterproofing for example.
- The wear of FFC cables. FFC cables are rated for 40 insertions by the maker, in my experience they can do a lot more.
- A broken lock on the FFC connector. These are rather fragile and can break if pushed strongly when opened, I broke a few myself. In addition the connector must be completely closed for the connector to function.
- HDMI cable not inserted strongly enough to be “clipped” in its connector.
- Other devices connected to the Raspberry Pi using the electricity previously available for the camera. It seems that the longer the cable the more electricity is needed. I have yet to quantify this, but you can try to use a two amperes plug.

Anyway, you can send me back your kit with the FFC flat cables, and I will try to find and repair the problem or exchange it.
Please contact me directly (using the “Contact Me” button on the right side of the page) , to have my address.

Ian | June 22, 2015

Neat idea efficiently processed and shipped.

For Pi Camera HDMI Cable Extension

No instructions although fairly obvious. Works fine and would buy again. A bundle with camera and cable would be good.

John | June 13, 2015

useful extension for pi camera lead

For Pi Camera HDMI Cable Extension

Very good product. Not fully tested yet, but happy with what it does and price. ________________________________________

Claude | June 8, 2015

Works but some issues

For Pi Camera HDMI Cable Extension

Well I bought two of these with good delivery time. No documentation was included just and envelope with bubble bag inside (Not even purchase receipt). I Went to the web site and used product images to figure out the assembly configuration. Even though the configuration is fairly simple, it is not necessarily intuitive and some users would benefit from good quality instructions especially with ribbon cable orientation and cautions. Even a web link in the packaging would be enough. With regards to assembly, working with small screws, nuts and spacers was a little problematic. Custom plastic fasteners with bayonet end clips and integrated spacer to hold camera to cable module would be better in my opinion. A water proof camera case for the HDMI camera cable end assembled module would be a nice addition even with additional cost. The Raspberry Pi computer connection end does not show a way to hold the module so it does not put strain on the ribbon connection. Instructions should show best way to do this with and without a case. I have used a stand off on one of the RPI mounting holes without a case and drilled a hole in case with small standoff with case. Not sure what other users are doing.
I tried one meter HDMI cables and these all worked well in all cases. The five meter HDMI cables had some problems recognizing the camera but removing a hat assembly and some power consuming USB components allowed the cable to work OK and see the camera. This I believe may be caused by lowered power causing the camera not to be detected. I use good quality power supplies and these were 2.2 amp element 14 adapters per link below.
http://canada.newark.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=15003&langId=1&urlRequestType=Base&partNumber=18X2784&storeId=10196

I am still trying to find a good HDMI cable that is small in diameter rather than the larger diameter cables. Some are very large and clunky. I would like to see a setup that uses a mini plug hdmi cable.

Regards
Claude ...

Response from Petit Studio | June 11, 2015

Bonjour Claude,

Thank you for the detailed review. I understand your feeling for the documentation but I felt that the images online are sufficient to figure out the assembly and I like to avoid wasting paper. The images are just an example of many possible configurations. For the Pi side I use the original longer camera cable and fix the board on top of the Ethernet plug or to an enclosure with 3M thick double sided tape.
The case I designed and propose on Thingiverse is not waterproof but can be customized if you wish. You can print it yourself or have it printed by for example using http://www.3dhubs.com to find a printer near you.
Your tip on power supply is very good , I did not think the power could be a problem for longer cables. I found very nice HDMI cable at Adafruit, 4mm in diameter and up to 1820mm, the connectors are also very short. http://www.adafruit.com/products/2422

Claude | June 8, 2015

Works but some issues

For Pi Camera HDMI Cable Extension

Clark | May 16, 2015

an essential piece of kit!

For Pi Camera HDMI Cable Extension

Great job! Simple and darn near a necessity. I would recommend finding a 'thin' hdmi cable my bulkier ones are a pain in the neck to set how I want them. :-)

Response from Petit Studio | May 17, 2015

Thank you very much for your kind comment. A thinner cable may not work "out of the box" because it lacks standard shielding. Please read this post for a simple fix: http://petitstudio.blogspot.jp/2015/05/hdmi-cables-are-not-all-same.html

Bruno Gustavo | April 30, 2015

Sorry for the delay in the feedback

For Teensy 3* Proto Board & Arduino Shield V1.1

Product arrived here today (the package got stuck in my country's customs office for a few weeks.).
The build looks good and the contents are perfect quality. I can't wait to try it out.

Tindie

Petit Studio

Overall Rating:

Review Breakdown

Average Ratings

All Reviews

Useful product--one or two were DOA.

Good product, bad comunication

Fantastic idea

Product arrived as advertised

Just what I needed to remote the Raspberry Pi Camera

Perfect, just what is needed.

Great little board that does exactly what it says it does.

12,5 HDMI cable - Doesn't works

Great device, needs better shipping options.

Excellent piece of hardware

Good product but limited range

Maybe the HDMI cables

Does exactly as it needs to.

HDMI Cable Extension received but not yet work

Works great!! ... but there are caveats!!

Response from Petit Studio | April 16, 2016

good product, prompt delivery , good online description .

Works as planned

Does what is says fine and arrived okay

Works just as advertised!

Stopped working

Response from Petit Studio | June 23, 2015

Neat idea efficiently processed and shipped.

useful extension for pi camera lead

Works but some issues

Response from Petit Studio | June 11, 2015

Works but some issues

an essential piece of kit!

Response from Petit Studio | May 17, 2015

Sorry for the delay in the feedback