Lightweight GoPro mount!!!

by FatKat | December 3, 2013 | (0) Posted in Tips

Bestbuy.com has the GoPro "TheFrame" mount on sale for $18.99Usd compared to the regular proce of $39.95, this little frame would be great for mounting the GoPro Hero3 or Hero 3+ to all of your FPV and Aerial photograpgy rigs, I picked one up at my local Best Buy after showing them the add online they honored the online price "must be added to cart to see price of $18.99" Link 

Frame weight is 32grams Compared to stock GoPro mount 104 grams!!!!

What's Included

  • GoPro The Frame Mount
  • Standard frame, BacPac frame, lens cover
  • Flat and curved adhesive mounts, mounting hardware
  • Owner's manual

I did a quick easy mod by swapping the large plactic thumb screw with a M5 hex head screw to reduce the weight too 27grams!!!!

 Stock Knob

5mm Hex mod

This mod could be further improved by using a nylon Screw but my local HW store doesnt carry metric nylon.

FINAL WEIGHT WITH CAMERA INSTALLED IS 104 grams

I just thought I would share this great buy with everyone else I think its a good and cheap way to get a study mounting platfiorm for GoPro 3 and 3+ for a really good price, but Hurry I dont know how long the sale will Last!!!!


COMMENTS

1morehobby on December 7, 2013
Got one, thanks for the tip.
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FatKat on December 7, 2013
your welcome !
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UndCon on December 8, 2013
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:39844

Print it yourself - even cheaper
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FatKat on December 9, 2013
How would buying a 3d printer be cheaper?……
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Lightweight GoPro mount!!!