DIY GoPro Steadicam Version 2: Step-By-Step Build How-To

Several people have asked that I do a detailed write up on version two of my steadicam. So here it is! Please read this full description for a detailed parts list.
Parts for this build can be purchased here: http://www.buygoproparts.com/

Parts List:
Main frame made out of a 1 1/4" x 1/8" x 3' aluminum bar. I bought this at Lowes. I bent the aluminum bar around an air tank that was 7" in diameter.
The flat part of the frame is 4 3/4" long. The rest of the frame (the curve and all the way to the end) is about 15". It's tough to measure the curve. The bottom weight is at the very end of the frame. The front weight is about 8 1/2" up from the bottom of the frame. The top/rear weight hole is drilled about a 1/2" from the back of the frame. Hole for the camera mount
is about 1.3" forward of the rear/top weight hole. The hole for the grip/handle is about 2" in front of the camera mount hole.
Fender washers for counter weights - My rig has a total of 18 fender washers. 10 behind the camera, 4 in front of the "bow", and 4 on the bottom of the "bow". I do not know the official size of these but the outside diameter of them is around 1.25"
GoPro tripod mount
1/4"-20 threaded bolt to attach the GoPro tri-pod adapter.
Two GoPro pivot/mounting arms - I used two short arms. These allow you to move the camera up, down, backwards, forwards.
Traxxas Stub axle/Half shaft for a T-Maxx 2.5 (possibly part number 4953x): and Traxxas short Half Shafts for T-Maxx 2.5 (possibly part number 4949x). Also Traxxas flanged nylon locking nut (probably part number 5147x). To avoid buying more than you need, check buygoproparts.com .
One 5/16-18 x 1" long bolt goes through the frame of the steadicam and screws into the Traxxas stub axle/half shaft. The Traxxas part is not threaded but the bolt will thread the plastic the first time you screw it in. When I take mine apart and put it back together I always start threading the bolt by hand so I don't cross thread the plastic.
Two 6x22x7 bearings - The inside diameter is a great fit on the Traxxas stub axle/half shaft and the outside diameter is slightly undersized compared to the CPVC coupler. Wrap a few layers of clear packing tape around the outside of the bearing and it will fit tightly
3/4" CPVC coupler - CPVC is NOT the same as regular PVC pipe. It usually has a slight yellow or brown color to it.
3/4" CPVC pipe - Roughly 4-6" long depending on how long your bicycle grip is.
Bicycle grip - You should be able to get these at lots of stores. Foam grips are usually really inexpensive. I like and used a lock-on style because I already had it they are easy to install and remove.
Bicycle grip cap - This part is not needed but it caps off the bottom of the grip and makes it look a little better.
Misc. nuts and bolts to tie everything together.

Here is some demonstration footage of the steadicam:    • DIY GoPro Steadicam Version 2: Demons...   and    • DIY GoPro Steadicam Version 2: Demons...  

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