Build GoPro accessories yourself: DIY instructions

In this article we show you how to build GoPro accessories yourself.

Homemade panorama timelapse attachment

With the help of a kitchen timer, you can take great panoramic shots, from which you can then conjure up a time-lapse at home. All you need is a kitchen timer and an adhesive holder.

• First, choose a nice place where you want to record the time lapse. The time for the recording is always half an hour before sunrise or sunset. At this time you get the most beautiful light.
• If you have chosen a place and possibly already a place where you want to set up your camera, it is time to do handicrafts.
• All you have to do is attach the GoPro adhesive bracket to the kitchen timer. And that was about it.
• To record a time-lapse with it, simply turn on the kitchen timer and set interval photos on the GoPro. This means, for example, that your camera automatically takes a picture every 5 seconds while the kitchen clock rotates.
• Then create a video at home by arranging the images one behind the other and saving it. The free program Windows Movie Maker, for example, is suitable for this, which is included with every Windows version and is preinstalled.

Floating hand tripod for the GoPro

This accessory can be very useful if you are filming or photographing a lot of water activities with your GoPro. All you need is a selfie stick or another hand tripod and a swimming noodle.

• First you have to consider how far the tripod should extend. It depends on a few factors that you determine yourself.
• Now cut the swimming noodle to this length. It is important that you release the handle and the thread.
• Now cut the swimming noodle lengthwise on one side so that you can put it over the tripod. If this is too difficult, you can also hollow out the inside of the swimming pool so that the tripod has more space.
• If you only film in calm water, i.e. in a reservoir, swimming pool or swimming pool, it is sufficient to put the swimming noodle around the tripod without any further attachment.
• In waters such as the sea or very fast and wild rivers when canoeing, you should also attach the swimming noodle with a few Velcro straps.

Magnet mount for the GoPro

To create a magnetic surface for your GoPro, you need an adhesive holder and a magnet again. If you want to attach the magnet to your car afterwards, we advise you to stick a rubber plate underneath.

• First cut the rubber sheet to size.
• Now take extra strong super glue and use it to stick the magnet to the rubber.
• Then all you have to do is stick the adhesive holder on the magnet and you can use the magnetic surface.
• The rubber protects the paint on your car and it cannot scratch. However, we recommend that you do a few tests on painted objects beforehand to ensure this.
• Make sure that the magnet is also strong enough for the speeds of the car. We recommend that you choose a magnet that has an adhesive force of over 40kg.