GoPro Hero 7 Tripod Base and MultiTool

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I had a base like this for my Hero 4 to allow a pocket-size tripod mount for the naked camera, and wanted the same for my new Hero 7 Black. During the sketching, I got the idea to add some extra functions. *This is a friction fit for your expensive camera -- be gentle; nothing is my fault! This allows you to apply force to your expensive camera -- be gentle; nothing is my fault!* This is - a quick and dirty (but insecure) tripod base - a snap-on lens cover for pocketing/bagging - a wrench/gripper for removing the protective lens - a wrench for _loosening stuck knobs_ (I do not recommend using it for tightening; finger tight should be enough, but sometimes they get past finger-loosening.) - a hex bit grip - a button push-and-slide tool *This is a friction fit for your expensive camera -- be gentle; nothing is my fault! This allows you to apply force to your expensive camera -- be gentle; nothing is my fault!* Multitool is the tool itself. If your slicer permits an infill masking model, you can overlay the masking model and select a higher infill for that area, to allow fast build of the rest, and more material in the masked area. (I used 20% elsewhere, and 80% in the infill area. Wouldn't be that much worse to just use 60 to 80 everywhere.) The 1/4-20 threads are theoretically present, but you'll probably have to chase them with your tripod screw or a real 1/4-20 screw. Do that a time or two and they'll be usable. If you use it to remove the lens cover, remember it's **PULL** and twist, not just twist. Do not break your expensive camera. Photos are: - camera in tripod - tripod mode, without camera - lens cover mode - lens cover mode - cover remover, mid-operation - cover remover, removed - knob un-twister - hex driver - hex driver; alternate - button push-and-slide If you scratch or ding or drop your camera it's not my fault. AFAIK it will work for Hero 5 and Hero 6, as I think they're the same exterior form factor -- but I can't swear it.