GoPro Mods

360 Degree Egg Timer Time Lapse

2012-12-31T00:09:00.003-08:00

Here's my test video 360 Degree Egg Timer Time Lapse.

I'm using an egg timer to pan the Gopro cam.
You can easily do with the Ikea kitchen timer - like this here

All you need is a Gopro flat surface mount - here

I hope you enjoy this simple project.

DiY GoPro Tripod Mount mod

2012-05-04T08:43:00.012-07:00

Here's my Do It Yourself GoPro tripod mount mod.

I am making this tutorial for those who wants to save money.

If not, you can always buy a Gopro Tripod Mount - here

Here's the after shot of my DiY tripod mount.

I will be recycling the square display stand that came with the Gopro that's the main piece of this project.

Things you need -

GoPro square stand - came with your camera
A standard 1/4 inch nut - .25 cents each from local hardware store
Loctite 6 minute epoxy gel - $4.99
Instant glue - .99 cents
Duct tape or masking tape
Saw or cutter
Sandpaper

First step is to apply tape on the top to cover the holes firmly.

Second step is turn over the stand and place your 1/4 nut in the center and add instant glue. Let it dry for a minute.

Start mixing the epoxy, you need a small amount maybe a size of a quarter to start.

Third step pour the mixed epoxy inside the cavity then let it dry for 6 minutes. ( if you have 6 minute epoxy)

Repeat this process unit it gets even on the top. Avoid pouring the epoxy into the 1/4 nut hole.

Fourth step cut the edge around the mount and TAKE YOUR TIME when you do this. Use the sandpaper to finish the jagged edges and the bottom part of the mount.

Here's the finished Gopro Diy tripod mount mod.

Here's my Gopro mounted on the bendy Gorilla tripod.

I certainly had fun doing this Diy GoPro tripod mount mod project even though their available online but, the accomplishment is always rewarding, I hope you feel the same too enjoy.

You can get Gorilla tripod - here or GoPro tripod mount - here

Welcome to GoPro Mods

2012-04-25T11:01:00.002-07:00

Welcome to my simple GoPro Mods. I'm a hobbyist, I like to take pictures and videos during my spare time. This 2012, I will be using my new used Gopro HD Hero 960 for my projects with my family video, remote control car and nature.

I love capturing the nature with my Canon 50d, I'm not a shutter bug pro but, I like to experiment photography. On the other hand Gopro HD Hero has his own capabilities that Canon can't like mounting the camera on your helmet while skydiving, surfing, mounting on the side of your bike, rc cars, rc planes, bumper or windshield of your car....etc

Size wise Canon 50d vs Gopro, I would pick and go with my Gopro HD Hero 960 anytime, it's very portable and fits in my pocket. Picture quality of course 50d has 15.1 mega pixel. The HD Hero 960 and HD Hero Original has only 5 mega pixel picture and video. My Canon 50d doesn't have video option.

Fyi Gopro HD Hero2 has 11 mega pixel picture and video, I'm pretty sure you have seen the Gopro commercial all over the net, it's really good.

Specs of my Gopro Hero 960 and, this is how, I ended up owning this little neat gadget is because I got this of ebay for $60 - Gopro HD Hero

HD Hero 960 specs

Single photo
3 photos in 1 sec ( this can be use for HDR photo with tripod)
Time Lapse every 2, 10, 30, 60 ( I will be using this most of the time with tripod )
Self-Timer

960 VIDEO – RESOLUTION + FOV Wide (170º) fish eye lens
30fps, 60fps ( super slow mo I used twitor program)

For HD Hero Original and HD Hero 2 Professional specs

1080p

wide (170º) FOV

medium (127º) FOV

narrow (90º) FOV

30fps, 48fps, 60fps, 120fp

Wi-Fi Remote Control

Wi-Fi video preview + playback

Wi-Fi streaming to web

Camera control via smartphone,

tablet and computer app

LCD BacPac™, Battery BacPac™,

3D HERO®System, Wi-Fi BacPac™, Wi-Fi Remote