STICK

Users who rely on Canon cameras for their photography work might prefer the increased customization which the Canon Hack Development Kit brings to their equipment. However, deploying this package could turn out to be a troublesome process that might frustrate novices. STICK is an application that will help people install the CHDK on their cameras much easier, without the hassle of numerous installation steps.

In the provided deployment package, people will find several application launchers that they can use in accordance with their requirements. Once the utility’s main interface has been enabled, all that one needs to do is to use a photograph taken with the camera whose firmware will be updated.

Through a simple drag-and-drop operation, users can input their images to the application’s interface and it will automatically detect the camera model and the available corresponding firmware revision. However, people must take notice as the firmware detection might not run as expected for all camera models.

After the inputted images have been used for detecting the camera make and build, users will be able to download the latest firmware review available. Then, the application will automatically build an update bundle that can be deployed on the camera’s memory card.

A four step sequence will automatically download the required build, analyze the memory card, prepare its environment and deploy the development kit. Through such a straightforward operation, STICK might be appreciated by novice users or those who prefer a swift and efficient firmware update for their cameras.

People who need to customize their Canon digital cameras with the latest release of the CHDK platform might appreciate the efficient operation provided by this application. It will enable them to easily use an image taken with their camera for automatically detecting the latest firmware revision available. Then, in just a few automatic steps, STICK will prepare their card for the installation of the selected package.