GoPro tripod/handle hybrid

The idea is to implement a tripod feature into a basic GoPro-handle, without compromising the funktionality of the tripod or ergonomics of the handle.

Next on my to-do list, is to design add-ons that will enable you to use other items in addition to your basic GoPro, such as flashlights and mobile phones. There might or might not be another version in works.

Print list:
1x front leg hinge
2x back leg hinge
1x gopro mount
1x front leg
1x right leg
1x left leg
1x front leg pin
2x back leg pin

Additional materials: (Optional!)
1x Countersunk M4x17 screw(or shorter)
1x Shoe lace or similar

HOW IT WORKS
It's quite simple really. The handle can be unfolded to a basic tripod. When folding the tripod back again, start by folding in the back legs, hook the shoe lace on the grooves in the back legs and just snap on the front leg to form a nice handle. The shoe lace is optional but it's a good way to secure the handle from unfolding when you don't use it.

Print Settings

Don't rotate the models when placing them in your slicer. I have placed the parts in the best orientation possible with surface finish and part strength in mind. 

The legs have a really bad hight vs. base area ratio which makes them prone to breaking away from the build plate.I added a brim to help with the build plate adhesion.

Post-Printing

Assembly

[Before you start!]
Please try putting the tripod-pieces together before inserting the pins and screws. it's borderline impossible to disassemble the tripod after you have inserted the pins without damaging your prints. The assembly could be confusing and it's easy to fail.

• Remove the support materials and clean the holes in the hinges and legs. I used a M5 tap tool in the holes to get a good press fit for the pins without risking the hinges breaking.
• Place the "back leg hinge"-rings on the "front leg hinge" the way shown in the pictures. If you have placed them right, the back leg hinges shoud line up.
• Close assembly with the "GoPro-mount" on top of the "front leg hinge". The stop-blocks should line up.
• (Recommended) Screw a countersunk M4x17 screw (Could be a bit shorter) in the hole on the GoPro mount, to secure your camera from falling off. If you don't have a suitable screw laying around I atleast recommend you to glue it in place with hot glue or super glue.
• Attatch the front and back legs("right leg" and "left leg") in their hinges and secure them with the "back leg pin" and "front leg pin", using a hammer or tongue-and-groove pliers. I used the latter.
• (Recommended) Pull a string thru the two holes in the front leg and tie them together on the front. This string will keep the legs together when the tripod is not in use. 

Front leg assembled:

Left leg assembled, make sure the "slot" on the hinge is facing down towards the leg:

Right leg assembled, the slot should face away from the leg:

The back leg hinges should line up:

The GoPro mount should be assembled with the stop block on the front:

(Optional) Screw in a countersunk M4-screw to secure the GoPro mount:

How I Designed This

The idea

The idea came to me when I bought a GoPro for a hiking trip this summer. Not having owned a GoPro before, I had no idea they were so hard to handle on their own. I needed some kind of handle.

I've always liked the idea of compact living and it has influenced my work as an engineer and industrial designer. This is no exception, I wanted to make some kind of multi purpose handle, and the idea was born.