Build iPhone tripod yourself - a guide

We are going to provide you with a guide that you can use to easily build your own iPhone tripod.

You need that for your iPhone tripod

To make your iPhone tripod work, you need some utensils that you can find almost everywhere. For this reason, it is also particularly easy to build the tripod. We show you what you should take:

• An empty plastic gum box.
• A scissors.
• A pen.
• A ruler.
• A piece of cardboard.

How to build your own iPhone tripod yourself

Of course there are countless ways to build your own tripod for your iPhone. We present our highlight to you.

1. Pick up the ruler and measure your iPhone. Write down both the depth and width of your smartphone.
2. Then grab the empty plastic gum box and turn it upside down. The opening of the can should now be at the bottom.
3. Now draw two marks on the underside of the can. The markings should be exactly opposite and have the following dimensions: a) They should each be as wide as the cell phone depth and b) They should be as deep as approximately one third of the iPhone width.
4. Now connect these two markings together and take the scissors at hand. Cut out the marked mark completely.
5. Your empty chewing gum can now has a slot that you can practically insert the iPhone into. Therefore, make sure that you have precisely measured and marked and cut everything out beforehand. Also remember not to let the gap get too big, otherwise the iPhone won't find a hold.
6. The best way to test the tripod is to insert the iPhone into it and cut something if necessary.
7. You can now decorate the tripod with bright colors according to your mood.
8. If necessary, attach a piece of cardboard or something similar to the chewing gum opening so that you can move the tripod back and forth more easily afterwards.

The self-made iPhone tripod in use

When using your iPhone tripod, please note the following:

1. If you want to turn the tripod, you can open the chewing gum can at the bottom and vary how inclined the tripod should be. This way you can get different heights. However, be sure to hold the tripod firmly or weigh it down so that the iPhone does not tip over.
2. If the tripod is too small for you, simply stick several chewing gum tins on top of each other and remove them depending on the working height. This way you are significantly more flexible.

Another practical tip will tell you whether a suitable lens for your iPhone camera is worthwhile or not.

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You need this to build the iPhone tripod: a bubble gum can, a pen, a piece of cardboard, scissors and a ruler. With colorful pencils you can then design your work according to your wishes.

Measure the depth and width of your smartphone.

Now turn the chewing gum can upside down so that you can use the lid for swiveling and height adjustment.

Then draw the depth of your phone on the top of the can. Make sure you make the two marks opposite. It is best to use a ruler.

Also draw around a third of the cell phone width on the opposite sides of the can.

Connect the two points together. Your can should look something like the photo.

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Now cut the can along the marking. The best way to do this is to prick the can first and then slowly work your way forward. You have to use a little force here, because the plastic is relatively hard.

Your can or self-made tripod should now look like the photo. File down sharp edges so that your display is not damaged. Now you can decorate the can as you wish.

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Insert the iPhone or alternatively another smartphone into the opening and make sure that it is secure. If it tips over, you have to make the opening even deeper. However, make sure that the camera lens has a clear view.