Help with Fotga Flash Trigger

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I bought this cheapie flash trigger several years ago and never used it. I can't get it to fire. I think I may have had a cable with it which I have mislaid. Will this require a cable to connect to my SLR? If so, what cable would I need?
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The unit in the middle is meant to sit on your camera, you should be able to test if they're working by pressing that button on the top.

If it doesn't work make sure you've got them set to the right channel (those little dip switches should match) and if need be re-seat or replace the battery (I say re-seat as they can work themselves slightly loose), there's often a sticker covering the screw underneath.
 
These look like an updated version of the old PT-04 "eBay triggers" I had years ago.
As Simon states, the transmitter goes on your camera's hotshoe, and the same channel needs to be set on both the receivers and the transmitter. The dip switches are obvious on the RX (receiver) units. On the TX (transmitter) they could be on its lower surface or even inside them (remove the cover).

The batteries that used to be provided with these things were often supplied wrapped in a thin clear plastic sleeve that covers the battery contacts. This is easy to miss, so check the batteries for it. Also, the condition of the batteries was hit-and-miss, so it's worth checking them with a battery tester or meter, and fitting new batteries if necessary.

Does the light on the TX flash when you press the test fire button next to it? If yes, great. If no, check the batteries in the TX.

Once you have the TX working as above, and the same channel set on your RX units, switch the RX units on and hit the test fire button on the TX. Did the indicator light flash on the RX (between the on/off switch and the dip switches)?
If no, check the batteries and move the units farther from each other - they can be iffy if the TX and RX are within a metre or so of each other.
If yes, you should be good to go.

Also, check that the TX is making good contact with the camera's hotshoe and that the RX is making good contact with the flash's foot.
These contraptions are not made to particularly tight tolerances, and very often a bit of a wiggle can make all the difference. ;-)

All in all, though, my guess (since you say you've had them for several years unused) is that you need new batteries.
 
It looks like both the units are set to different channels, all the dip switches should all be set the same.

Also stupid question time, you sure the batteries are all ok, all three units need batteries and if they have not been used for some time they could just be flat.

Paul
 
Thanks for the replies. I have had them out and tried on camera setting the channels. I didn't leave batteries in the receivers and have tried with new ones (AAA's). Will there be a battery in the transmitter? Should it come apart? It doesn't feel like it does and there is no screw? There is no light on the transmitter when I hit the test button. Didn't want to force it in case there was no battery and it needs a cable to connect?
 
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Yes, there will be (or should be) a battery in the TX. No, you shouldn't need a cable for it.

The screw on these things is usually underneath and, as previously mentioned, is often hidden by some kind of sticker, which you will need to remove.
 
Thanks guys. Yes, screw under QC sticker. Will try new battery.
 
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