jason porter Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 When not using my SRb in a camera slot (AKA all the time) I just Velcro it to the camera. The problem is, the upper part of the receiver has screw holes that act like bumpers, making it so you can't get solid surface contact against the camera/battery body. It's also annoying having to always be ripping off Velcro every time I do end up using it in a slot. So... I downloaded Google's SketchUp, grabbed my micrometer and designed a simple "sleeve" for my cam hop. Then I found a website that pairs 3d printer owners with dorks like me so that I don't have to buy a printer and deal with all the headaches (that being said...I'm gonna buy one!). Cost me $20 (Canadian!) and I picked a service that was close to my house to save on delivery charges. Surprisingly, it fits perfectly, it's lightweight and feels durable. Now, all that I can think about are more projects! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark kirchner Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Great work! You better get a backup made before the price increases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobilemike Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Very cool! -Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claus Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 +1 Great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek H Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Cool! I really like Sketchup though it's been long enough now I think I've forgotten how to use it. For non-DIYers BEC group makes the same thing out of aluminum and is drilled with mounting holes to attach it to a bracket. More like $70-90 though but will last forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100sideprojects Posted May 24, 2017 Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 Nice work Jason! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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