GoPro - Ultimate Support for Laser sailboat

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The Ultimate GoPro support is designed to be a highly customizable and versatile attachment system for your GoPro camera. It consists of three main parts: the "Transom_plate", the "Y-link", and the "collar". The Transom_plate is designed to attach directly to the transom (back) of your boat, while the Y-link connects the collar to the boat's traveller fairleads. The collar itself fits around the GoPro camera. Here are some key features of this design: * **Adjustability**: The Ultimate GoPro support offers a high degree of adjustability, allowing you to position your camera exactly where you need it. * **Durability**: The system is designed to be robust and durable, with a focus on long-term reliability. * **Ease of use**: The design is intended to be user-friendly, making it easy to attach and detach the GoPro camera as needed. To assemble the Ultimate GoPro support, you will need some basic tools and materials. The required materials are listed below: * 40 cm (15 3/4") x PVC electrical conduit, 16 mm (or 3/4") diameter * 6 cm (2 1/2") x PVC electrical conduit, 16 mm (or 3/4") diameter * 2.5 m (8 ft) x string, 2mm diameter * 2 x M5xL30 stainless steel hexagonal bolt (in the US, a #10 x 1 1/4" bolt should work) * 2 x M5 stainless steel nut (in the US, a #10 nut should work) * 1 x rubber cap (chair leg caps or ferrules will do the job) * 25 cm2 (4 sq in) x double-sided tape (it must be strong !!! **) * 18 m (circa 50 g) 3D printing filament (I used PLA, but ABS and PETG should be fine too) The total cost of materials (without double-sided tape), should be around 5.50-7.00 euros/bucks. **Important!!!** It is crucial that all "GoPro links" are printed with the <b><u>hole axis normal to the hotbed</u></b>. I.e.: the "Transom_plate" shall be printed vertically ! The "Y-link" shall be <u>flat</u> on the hotbed. Relevant image as a reference for the printing orientation of each part. (Print each part separately, though) I used brim to enhance built plate (hotbed) adhesion. It is nice to have, especially when printing the <i>transom plate</i>. The three parts showing a GoPro link shall be printed with "supports everywhere" enabled (or equivalent) **MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS** When I will have time, I will write down some instructions For the time being, I ask you to be patient and refer to the images that I am attaching here. They are pretty much self-explanatory TO NOTE: the "collar" should be fixed closer to the camera than what it shows in the photos. I believe that 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the camera should work better than in my example