Sencor / Gopro camera underwater arm system

Arm system for underwater camera.

This project is made for underwater use. The light conditions in deep water are required to using two lamps.

The best way to hold the lamps are the arms beside the camera. The main load carrier parts are the 20 mm thick water pipes. The 3d printed parts are the connecting elements.

On the end of rods are the ball heads, and for the connection, a pair of clamp. The size of the clamp’s main screw is M6. Recommended to use stainless steal screws to avoid the corrosion.

Inside the ball head is an M4 bolt to make it stronger. Also must to use an “O” ring on the ball head. Size of it: 18 mm inner diameter, 3 mm thick.

The tray part include also M6 bolts, and 20 mm diameter water pipes and 16 mm diameter electric tube. The long of the tubes are depends for Your choice. If You want to make it bigger, it is possible.

In the base part the camera holder is an M5 size bolt, washer and hex nut. It is a Gopro compatible part.

The trigger contain M3 bolts and nuts. You can adjust is for the best position.

The used materials are PLA and PLA plus. The infill must be 60% or more, because of the water pressure. I try it at 36 meters deep. 

Finally, here is a little film, that was taken with this set.