DIY GoPro Steadicam
REVIEW OVERVIEW
Although this how-to isn’t specifically for a GoPro, this design is super simple and could be easily modified for a GoPro.
Parts you’ll need to make a DIY GoPro Steadicam:
- One Traxxas 1651 gimble from Ebay ≈ $5
- GoPro Tripod Mount from Ebay ≈ $5
- One 3/4″ set screw coupling from Ebay (comes in packs) ≈ $6
- 1/4″ nuts and bolt
- Nuts, bolt, washers for counterweight
Tools you’ll need:
- Power drill
- 1/4″ drill bit
- Screw driver
- Wrenches
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
I’ve watched numerous attempts at a Steadicam and I have to say this is definitely one of the more successful ones. Great work!
We thought so too, Aaron. We’re just waiting for our Traxxas gimble to come in from Ebay and then we’ll post our own GoPro specific version. Cheers!
Your parts needed list is missing some key items to the build.
2x 3/4in conduit 90degree elbow
1 skateboard wheel bearing
Pvc for handle?
Good call, Eric. We’ll add those in there. We recently posted our own version of the steadicam. You should check it out on the front page.
Hey Guys i wanna ask if the DIY Steadicam will also work with a 5D Mark II whitch is really heavy. Would be so nice if you awnser
If you did not try it do you think it would hold the Camera and Work?
The design itself could probably work, but you’d have to add some serious counter weight to balance the rig. Basically the counter weight needs to be heavier than the camera to keep the whole thing steady. You probably need to modify the design to use something heavier than fender washers. Hope that helps!
Sweet tutorial and video! Great job! How long would you say it takes to complete one of these steadicams if you have all the parts and tools from beginning to end?
It took me about an hour to make it and I was being very careful with the drilling and stabilizing
Thank you for sharing your design for this.
I am going to be drawing up the design in 3D CAD (computer-aided design) so that I can “assemble” it in a 3D model first. That way, I’ll know exactly where to drill the holes, etc. If anyone is interested in the CAD file, I can provide it when I am finished.
Where did you get the foam handle at?