tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905963374562044646.post5114428121186040962..comments2024-03-21T09:17:26.783-07:00Comments on i made this, and so can you.: DIY $4 GoPro MonopodTri Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02865578779487894454noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905963374562044646.post-35861698459300584262013-05-30T09:36:41.302-07:002013-05-30T09:36:41.302-07:00Awesome plans. Made 3 different ones using differe...Awesome plans. Made 3 different ones using different lengths of the standpipe. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905963374562044646.post-23036355530810429152012-06-15T08:06:07.632-07:002012-06-15T08:06:07.632-07:00Love this thank you very much!
I got a twist for y...Love this thank you very much!<br />I got a twist for ya, I need to mount this thing to my motocross helmet. I would like to make a rearward (pointed at my face) helmet mount that sits out a foot or more, and maybe a counterbalance so I don't break my neck muscles. Any suggestions? This looks perfect for that if we could just figure out a way to secure it to the helmet.<br /><br />I'm trying to avoid spending $60 on a batch of gopro arms/mounts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905963374562044646.post-23582095164527733612012-05-25T02:52:04.918-07:002012-05-25T02:52:04.918-07:00Just wanted to take the opportunity to thank Tri f...Just wanted to take the opportunity to thank Tri for sharing this. I followed this guide and have my own cheap monopod that works well in elements due to the PVC material of the pipe.<br /><br />I also had an issue getting the hole in center of the cap as another poster mentioned. But otherwise, "she" works beautifully.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905963374562044646.post-21500156970107880132012-02-10T17:12:21.201-08:002012-02-10T17:12:21.201-08:00Done mine thanks to you! Great job!!!Done mine thanks to you! Great job!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905963374562044646.post-53039234798679059782012-02-03T21:31:29.995-08:002012-02-03T21:31:29.995-08:00Haha. I made a really short edit right after I bui...Haha. I made a really short edit right after I built this because I just had to test it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1eu58ircww&feature=youtube_gdata_player <br />I love the pole though! Glad someone like you went out and did this and shared it with the internet. Snowboarding just got that much better for me! Haha.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18048400904721662094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905963374562044646.post-22894600887645425242012-01-27T11:15:02.514-08:002012-01-27T11:15:02.514-08:00Thank you very much McKenzie for the links. I'...Thank you very much McKenzie for the links. I'll update them in the OP. Cheers!Tri Nguyenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02865578779487894454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905963374562044646.post-87716176772113740212011-12-28T19:15:26.145-08:002011-12-28T19:15:26.145-08:00Thanks. I just made one myself. Cost is up to ab...Thanks. I just made one myself. Cost is up to about $8.50 now, but should be well worth it. I think it will take a beating and if it doesn't, I'll just make another one. Mine is 4 feet, but you can get a coupling and add length no problem. Great application. My only issue was drilling the hole exactly at the top so the GP Tripod mount would sit as evenly as possible. Had to drill a second cap. I sanded the cap first and made a pre drill hole with a nail and a screw. I'm putting teflon tape on the threads and I put an end cap on the bottom to keep sand, dirt, and water out. I think I can slide one of those pool noodles on the riser so it will float and be visible in the ocean if I get seperated from it. Should be cool for fishing too. From the boat, stick it in the water and get underwater footage. Thanks for the ideas TRI. HKeolaw1@gmail.comKeolawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01232350770558429012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905963374562044646.post-36297911175058436262011-11-26T16:51:49.261-08:002011-11-26T16:51:49.261-08:00As far as grips I went to a local bike shop and as...As far as grips I went to a local bike shop and asked if they had any old extra handle grips laying around. They did and it fit perfect! This is such a perfect idea, thanks!!mattyb1018https://www.blogger.com/profile/12007081036360389217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905963374562044646.post-51047670769003063192011-11-22T16:25:21.535-08:002011-11-22T16:25:21.535-08:00Hi, thank you very much for sharing your build tip...Hi, thank you very much for sharing your build tips. How about wrapping the pipe with some Tennis racket grips? Let us know how it goes.<br /><br />Wishing you some epic powder!Tri Nguyenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02865578779487894454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905963374562044646.post-26405623730835491422011-11-22T15:47:38.795-08:002011-11-22T15:47:38.795-08:00Hey Buddy!
Thanks for the sick idea/breakdown on ...Hey Buddy!<br /><br />Thanks for the sick idea/breakdown on how to do make this. Works to perfection! Just an FYI to anybody that is going to do this. For the screw/washer, get quantity 1 lock washer and as for the Screw, get a Mech. Screw 1/4" 20 - 1/2 in length.<br /><br />Also I would recommend grabbing two different size PVC, 1 36" and and a 24". I grabbed the 24" and it works even better when snowboarding, especially in powder, may need to adapt you GoPro to 720, not exactly sure yet, have not had the opportunity to test it out, Come on La Nina, wheres the pow!?!? For melo days and Snowmobiling, I would charge with the 36".<br /><br />Also, I am no in a search for a grip to attach to the end. I am thinking a bike/ski grip and/or some sort of simplistic water resistant foam grip...Still in the process of a search for the best fit. I will post again once I have found the best option.<br /><br />Happy Boarding!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905963374562044646.post-70656843181668819562011-08-27T01:15:08.328-07:002011-08-27T01:15:08.328-07:00Thanks! I'll give that a try.Thanks! I'll give that a try.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905963374562044646.post-46718913670161354732011-08-25T12:27:42.310-07:002011-08-25T12:27:42.310-07:00Hi, it sounds like the screw is too long, and ther...Hi, it sounds like the screw is too long, and there's extra thread preventing the mount from tightening? You'll need some washers to act as a spacer to fill up the gap. You can also try a locking washer, that looks like a star shape, which is available at Home Depot/Lowes.Tri Nguyenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02865578779487894454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905963374562044646.post-26174151290870867102011-08-25T00:21:57.643-07:002011-08-25T00:21:57.643-07:00Hello,
The screw attached to the cap mount keeps ...Hello,<br /><br />The screw attached to the cap mount keeps twisting, not allowing me to screw the GoPro on tight enough. Did you experience this and is there a fix?<br /><br />Note: I tried filling the inside of the cap with Gorilla Glue hoping it would keep the screw in place while I twist on my GoPro, but that didn't work.<br /><br />Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905963374562044646.post-14549085108781371522011-04-05T23:55:09.974-07:002011-04-05T23:55:09.974-07:00Hi, I'm using the 1080Hi, I'm using the 1080Tri Nguyenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02865578779487894454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905963374562044646.post-71081652045244229672011-03-17T06:01:25.138-07:002011-03-17T06:01:25.138-07:00Awesome mount. I'm looking into getting a GoPr...Awesome mount. I'm looking into getting a GoPro camera. Which version do you have? 960 or 1080p?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905963374562044646.post-34398396537160943882010-12-31T16:01:10.334-08:002010-12-31T16:01:10.334-08:00thanks this is great!!! i will definetly make this...thanks this is great!!! i will definetly make this for my contour HD!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905963374562044646.post-30627407182642481152010-12-31T14:40:57.256-08:002010-12-31T14:40:57.256-08:00Hi Steven,
Thanks for the question.
In the photo...Hi Steven,<br /><br />Thanks for the question.<br /><br />In the photo, that is the max. In the GoPro Helmet and Motorsports kit (except Gopro Naked & Surf), there are some swivel adapters than can turn the camera beyond what's shown in my photos. These adapters are sold separately too, so you could set your camera up in any direction.<br /><br />Have a happy new year,<br />-TriTri Nguyenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02865578779487894454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905963374562044646.post-81158964527944197012010-12-31T14:31:43.946-08:002010-12-31T14:31:43.946-08:00on the last picture it looks like the camera is fa...on the last picture it looks like the camera is facing a little up. can it face down more or is that the lowest it can go?<br /><br />-stevenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905963374562044646.post-87485537882277983092010-11-26T01:19:20.648-08:002010-11-26T01:19:20.648-08:00dude, gettin a gopro in a couple of days and this ...dude, gettin a gopro in a couple of days and this looks like a sick idea for a pole and this has got me heaps keen, <br />thanks heaps!jaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905963374562044646.post-90738216052150030102010-11-17T22:46:44.685-08:002010-11-17T22:46:44.685-08:00Hi Al, great question, here's a youtube vid wi...Hi Al, great question, here's a youtube vid with the $4 monopod:<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HU-zrQcnXwk<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />-TriTri Nguyenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02865578779487894454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905963374562044646.post-9444968632326571282010-11-17T22:26:24.443-08:002010-11-17T22:26:24.443-08:00Awesome! Do you have any video samples? I just wan...Awesome! Do you have any video samples? I just want to see how much of your body your capturing, and if 36" is long enough.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!<br />AlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905963374562044646.post-33332855935117846732010-04-26T14:49:38.068-07:002010-04-26T14:49:38.068-07:00yup worked out great. thank you very muchyup worked out great. thank you very muchelliotnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905963374562044646.post-80907887728333619522010-04-25T13:22:36.634-07:002010-04-25T13:22:36.634-07:00After you've drilled the hole in the cap, inse...After you've drilled the hole in the cap, insert the bolt through the cap, which will expose the threads on the other side of the cap. Then screw on the tripod mount to the threads on the bolt. <br /><br />Hope that's more clear. Let me know how it goes!Tri Nguyenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02865578779487894454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905963374562044646.post-25447683005105465072010-04-20T18:39:39.477-07:002010-04-20T18:39:39.477-07:00thanks. ok so i have all of the supplies but im co...thanks. ok so i have all of the supplies but im confused. so the head of the bolt should attach to the tripod mount?elliotnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905963374562044646.post-38086695246535022462010-04-14T11:33:05.242-07:002010-04-14T11:33:05.242-07:00Hi Elliot, I do use a leash with a Mystic harness....Hi Elliot, I do use a leash with a Mystic harness. Cheers!Tri Nguyenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02865578779487894454noreply@blogger.com