Print in place GoPro mini tripod mount

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Here's a remix of "GoPro mini tripod mount" by David_Mussaffi, https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1389862. I created the upper GoPro fork mount to match the contour of David's tripod and then glued it onto the top (using Bosch high strength hot glue). This tripod is simple and sleek but has one major drawback - it can't be easily re-oriented in relation to the tripod legs. You could always unmount your GoPro, rotate 180 degrees, and remount, which gives you a bit more flexibility back. I've paired this tripod with my split design helmet case, but it's totally compatible with the stock GoPro cage. Since this is a print-in place mechanism, I recommend doing a test print of the tripod legs (the top section) to see if your print tolerances allow the legs to be easily broken free after printing without snapping them. It took me 2 partial height test prints to get my settings just right, and on the third try, the print was perfect. Once they're loose, add some silicone oil to help keep the parts from wearing out. I might modify the design in the future to add an o-ring groove to the outside of the legs so they stay shut when using it as a stick.