Since I had no success in the search for a practical mount for my ActionCam, I wanted to make one myself.
The requirements were: The bracket must:
- be attachable to the rear wall of the cab with a simple screw fastening.
- absorb vibrations and shocks while driving with the truck.
- have a small depth.
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| Axial Wraith with Trailer |
Since the tuning of my remote-controlled model car, a modified (self-made body and trailer in brass) "Axial Wraith", I have the old shock absorbers left. So one should take over the work. I tested it on the digital scale, looking at what weight (pressure with the finger) it started to spring down. At about 250 g.
The ActionCam weighs about 130g - where the rest of the weight should come from I already knew. The metal leftovers-box already glittered next to the lathe.
The idea was born - a holder had to be designed.
My favorite material for mechanical matters is definitely brass. From my left-over box I took several pieces and began to turn on the lathe and to mill on the mill.
When all the pieces were made, plastered, adjusted and sanded, I started flame-firing the aligned parts together with the flame.
It is certainly clear to every attentive reader what I have built here. Most people will say now: "Yes! That's exactly how I thought it would be! »ðŸ˜‚Sandblasted the work can approximately be seen, but only in the final state with camera mounted and shock absorber installed, the brass burnished, the construction is really understandable.
Et voilà ...😎
The holder with a diameter of 25 mm moves fine and a bit of grease makes it even finer.
I have the feeling that the device absorbs the hand-simulated bumps and vibrations quite well...fine tuning by means of spring bias and oil in the damper, which I have temporarily removed, will be done later.
Looks a little bit steampunk-like...😉
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