DIY Gopro mount

[kelemvor]

Hi,

I'm yet another guy considering a DIY gopro dive mount setup. I'm thinking of making it mostly out of PVC tubing since I have a LOT left over from a lawn sprinkler project. I've got a question about sealing the tubes. Recently, I've seen posts where folks seem to be going to great lengths to seal the inside of tubes used on camera mounts. I'm wondering why? Is there some reason not to just have holes at various points in the tubing and let water flow through it?

 

[parzdiver]

I use a DIY PVC mount for my GoPro and drilled a number of holes so it drains better. I think you have the option of either sealing it completely (full of something to prevent compression?) or drill a bunch of holes for water to flow in and out of the pipe. The only thing I can think to seal the tube is if you are putting something in the tube to make it less bouyant.

 

[kelemvor]

So I built the thing, and now I've got these two inexpensive DRIS dive lights that I want to put on the top of the "Y". Problem is, they're quite negative. I was thinking of rebuilding a sealed one, and putting a little C02 cartridge or other air source and an overpressure valve on it to help compensate. Something vaguely along the lines of this for the c02. I haven't really looked into it much other than some initial thoughts.

Comments?

 

[yachtshots]

I made mine out of PVC and drilled a lot of holes in it, works great!! I put several pieces of bungee cord (shock cord) with light mooring line clips and it clips to a d ring on my zeagle ranger. I really like the set up!!

 

[fjpatrum]

So I built the thing, and now I've got these two inexpensive DRIS dive lights that I want to put on the top of the "Y". Problem is, they're quite negative. I was thinking of rebuilding a sealed one, and putting a little C02 cartridge or other air source and an overpressure valve on it to help compensate. Something vaguely along the lines of this for the c02. I haven't really looked into it much other than some initial thoughts.

Comments?

Personally, I'd just tether the thing rather than creating a separate air compartment that needs management. I'd be interested in seeing how you do it if you decide to go ahead with it though.

 

[3D diver]

You could make floats or fill your pvc with this:

DIY Underwater Camera Floats & Strobe Arm Floats

DIVINYCELL FOAM PVC from Aircraft Spruce

I use 4 DRIS lights in my rig and built some large floats that make my 10lb rig neutral at depth:




http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/gopro-video/425784-my-gopro-3d-setup-11.html

 

[mcfarland]

Do you have a picture of your mount? I would love to make something that could work with two flex arms for lights