Build a DIY Knex Digital Camera Tripod (actually a Quadpod)
by lilpepsikraker in Living > LEGO & K'NEX
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Build a DIY Knex Digital Camera Tripod (actually a Quadpod)
Uses all k'nex except for the bolt used to connect the camera to the k'nex. See my youtube video on how to make it and use it.
Build the Base
Connect 2 blue or black connectors with a white rod, and add 2 half-moon connectors with 2 blue rods. See picture for help. Connect the two half-moons with a white rod, then add a white rod to one of the tops of the blue connectors. Add two yellow or red rods to the end of the half-moon connectors. Connect those with a orange connector. See pictures.
Build the Camera Connector
Basically, find a bolt that will screw into your camera with medium (not too much) tension. Add a gray connector, and add a white rod to that. See 1st pic. Then, connect the white rod like you did on the other in Step 1. Before screwing into camera, add 2 or 3 blue spacers, since you want the TIGHTEST fit, because, you don't want your $300 camera to fall on your desk while recording a YouTube video (my scenario). I used 3 spacers on my Sony DSC-S650. Then, screw the bolt in, and you have just made a DIY camera Quad-Pod. In this instructable, I used my previous camera, since it takes horrendously horrible pictures inside. It takes good pics outside, but I am using my S650 on it. Virtually any camera will work with this, provided it has a tri-pod mount hole on the bottom. Have Fun!