Zhiyun Smooth-Q Pool Pole Support

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I wanted to mount my Zhiyun Smooth-Q gimbal to a pole for aerial shots but found that using its tripod mount at the bottom of the handle wasn't practical in all positions from horizontal to vertical. I also sought out the longest adjustable pole available within a modest budget, and an extra aluminum pool cleaning pole on hand seemed like a viable option. To achieve a secure mounting system with adjustable angle, I designed this support that holds the gimbal both by its bottom 1/4"-20 mount as well as the top of the handle. The clamp is a customized version of this design: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1012573 The knobs for the 1/4" bolts and nuts are taken from here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2267262, while those for the M3 clamp bolt and nut can be found at: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2383326. If you want to add a plug at the end of the inner aluminum tube (if using it alone), you can print and use this: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2390255. Printing instructions, bill of material, and assembly instructions are provided below.