GoPro Hero 3+ line mount

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Reuploaded files This is a fully printable GoPro line mount for your kite. http://youtu.be/k5zBLl5FX6Q Easily mount your GoPro camera on the center lines of your kite. I had in mind the newer model, Hero 3+, but it will work for the Hero 3 too with some processing. I used the Hero 3, to place the camera inside the base and had in mind that the 3+ is smaller. So you may need to trim some plastic from the top connection There are two versions. The one we actually used is the white ABS one. The top connection allows bending, while the bottom slim connection does not. You can print it with the bottom connection and if it breaks remove it. The test made with the bottom connection already broken. In order to mount it on the lines, i used 4 nylon clips. I was extra cautious on the line mounts, so that the lines won't wear from contact with the base. The clips are not pressing the lines too tight, but are holding the base on it's position. I printed a slim version with nylon (Taulman 645), but it didn't stick well on the bed and the line mounts are messed up. Although i believe that nylon is the way to go. Since this is in beta version and i don't own a GoPro, i would be happy if i got some feedback from kiters on windy days :) Our video (on it's way) was shot with little wind so it's just a "walk" on the sea. Warning: Always tie your camera on the kite's lines or somewhere else in case of failure. I'm not responsible for any loss. Many thanks to brentb and MoonCactus for their designs. Instructions Print the base. I printed the base on ABS and it worked well. Nylon is also another option. The one we tested is the thick, gopro_v22-ABS.stl. You will need to trim some plastic at the line mounts, in order to smooth the path of the line. Print 4 clips. If you select the slim version, print the clip_11.stl. For the thicker base print clip15_new.stl. Clips were printed with nylon. I have not tried yet to print them with other materials, that are stiffer. When printing with nylon make sure it's dried for good. If it's not dried well, the clips will be even more flexible and you may have problems mounting the base.