GoPro clamp mount

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Sometimes you need to secure a GoPro in place, but a standard clamp won't fit. This mount is designed for situations like those. You'll also require two metal components: an eye screw and a barrel nut, which can be found at most hardware stores. I purchased mine from the local Home Depot's hardware aisle. The eye screw was 4 inches long with a 1/4-20 thread, while the barrel nut had the same thread size but measured 10mm in diameter. For optimal results, print the clamp mount with 2mm wall thickness and 50% infill. However, make sure to use 100% infill for the pusher stop, which is a small plastic cylinder that the eye screw will press against. This piece may wear out over time, but that's not a concern since you control the manufacturing process. You can print this mount directly onto your desired surface. The two clamp arms will be permanently attached to each other due to their hinged design. Some minimal support is necessary during printing, but it's relatively easy to achieve. Once complete, insert the pusher stop into its designated hole and screw the eye screw through the barrel nut. If your clamp arms don't move freely after printing, use the eye screw to tighten the clamp until they break free. To improve grip, I applied pieces of old bike inner tube to the inside surfaces of my clamp arms. You can customize this mount using the OpenSCAD file provided. Note that it relies on Mooncactus' excellent GoPro scad file, which is available on Thingiverse (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:62800).