DIY GoPro Over the Shoulder Snorricam
REVIEW OVERVIEW
Parts you’ll need to make a DIY GoPro over the shoulder snorricam:
- 5 feet of 1/2″ PVC pipe ≈ $3
- Four 90° elbows ≈ $2
- Three “T” joints ≈ $1
- Four 45° elbows ≈ $1
- One 1/2″ PVC cap ≈ $0.50
- PVC cement ≈ $3
- Two lashing straps ≈ $7
- Canvas belt from Ebay ≈ $5
- 1/4″ bolt, nuts, washers
Tools you’ll need:
- PVC cutter or hack saw
- 1/4″ drill bit
How would you improve this design? Leave your comment below.
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What did you use for the strap padding (that black material through which the green straps are routed?
Hi Alex—we didn’t make this video, but I’m sure you could get in contact with the Indie Mogul guys and they’ll let you know.
I know these can be tweaked, but what are the individual cut lengths you used for the rig?
I believe that most of the cut lengths are spec’ed out in the video. The length of the top piece will depend on how you strap it to you back (i.e., tight or loose). Start out longer and trim it down until you have the right length. If you purchase a PVC cutter, trimming can be done in a few seconds.
I would maybe use a locking pin on the back piece so you can use different lengths of pvc for different applications. same with the cap with the camera mounted to it, so it doesn’t get knocked off like in the video, quick and easy to remove too.
Just a quick correction to your materials list… There should be 4 “T” Joints, and not 3.
The DIY worked well for me as it was quick an easy.
Gavin
What do you think about adding a cotter pin to the camera cap so you don’t have it falling off? Or even a leash? I’m looking for some type of rig to use for climbing and this seems to be perfect, but I would hate to have my camera drop a couple hundred feet. Not just for my camera’s sake, but for the safety of anyone at the base of the wall.
This is a great mount gets some cool fotage!