Poorman's GoPro ($1 Mod)

2ndChance · 03-31-2012, 11:17 PM

Today while shopping at $1 store (Because I'm Poor) I came across this suction cup anti slip mat for cellphones... then a bright idea came to my mind.

I've always wanted a GoPro but wasn't sure if the pricetag was worth it, because it would be mostly a one time use gadget. I often do drag race with a group of friends and this is great to record their run.

So I made this, with some small adjustments you can get a great recording angle!!

Features of the PoorMan's GoPro:
-720p HD recording and 5mp stills with iPhone 4, Audio recording. 1080p available with more advanced phones.
-REAL TIME viewing and playback of your recordings
-Firm grip allow video stability, while still maintaining rear view mirror function
-Easy 1-Step to install and remove, no tools required.
-Bonus: Doubles as GPS, portable gaming system, etc.

Cons:
-Only compatible with flat backs cellphones
-Only in-cabin record allowed at the time, a PoorMans Gopro v2 is under development which retains all the functionality of the v1 plus exterior video recording.

Only purple heart shape was available at the time.

But I think it is quite cute

Still Taken going at 30mph

Video Footage. In case you're wondering I have stock I/E

370ZilverZ · 03-31-2012, 11:46 PM

Good mod! +1

90 ST · 04-01-2012, 12:53 AM

going off your idea, you could even just use a couple elastic bands...

frost · 04-01-2012, 12:56 AM

lulz

Vbp6US · 04-01-2012, 03:36 AM

Excellent mod. Way easier than putting a metal rod behind your headrest.

kenchan · 04-01-2012, 12:47 PM

lol!! excellent april fools joke!

+rep

slo · 04-02-2012, 04:03 PM

LOL, great for street driving....maybe. But to others, please don't attempt this at a track. Hopefully Tech would not pass this anyway.

Wicked CAS · 04-04-2012, 03:47 PM

And yet a nother application for iphone.

Cmike2780 · 04-04-2012, 04:07 PM

lolz. Great idea, but a suction mount isn't all that expensive.

Just Mobile Xtand Go for iPhone 4 / 4S (White) ST-169W B&H Photo

Intova Suction Cup Mount SCM B&H Photo Video

sixpax · 04-04-2012, 04:12 PM

...best way is to make the MightyBobo version of the camera mount attached to the headrest posts, run a 1/4" 20 count bolt up through bottom, attach a $10 tripod mount to that, and attach a $6 iphone grip type case that has a tripod mount thread on the bottom. not as cheap as your version, but much better imho

03-31-2012, 11:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
2ndChance Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Panama Posts: 240 Drives: like he stole it Rep Power: 199	Poorman's GoPro ($1 Mod) Today while shopping at $1 store (Because I'm Poor) I came across this suction cup anti slip mat for cellphones... then a bright idea came to my mind. I've always wanted a GoPro but wasn't sure if the pricetag was worth it, because it would be mostly a one time use gadget. I often do drag race with a group of friends and this is great to record their run. So I made this, with some small adjustments you can get a great recording angle!! Features of the PoorMan's GoPro: -720p HD recording and 5mp stills with iPhone 4, Audio recording. 1080p available with more advanced phones. -REAL TIME viewing and playback of your recordings -Firm grip allow video stability, while still maintaining rear view mirror function -Easy 1-Step to install and remove, no tools required. -Bonus: Doubles as GPS, portable gaming system, etc. Cons: -Only compatible with flat backs cellphones -Only in-cabin record allowed at the time, a PoorMans Gopro v2 is under development which retains all the functionality of the v1 plus exterior video recording. Only purple heart shape was available at the time. But I think it is quite cute Still Taken going at 30mph Video Footage. In case you're wondering I have stock I/E Last edited by 2ndChance; 03-31-2012 at 11:41 PM.

03-31-2012, 11:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
370ZilverZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW, TX Age: 67 Posts: 2,321 Drives: '11 BMW Z4 Rep Power: 19	Good mod! +1 __________________ 370ZilverZ Journal BMW Z4

04-02-2012, 04:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
slo Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: denver Posts: 240 Drives: 370, TBSS, ZX10r Rep Power: 13	LOL, great for street driving....maybe. But to others, please don't attempt this at a track. Hopefully Tech would not pass this anyway. __________________ My introduction Thank you to my 2012 season motorcycle sponsors Colorado Powersports - TFOG Wheelsports - SIDI Boots - Scorpion Helmets TechSpec USA - HotBodies Racing - ASV Inventions

04-04-2012, 03:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
Wicked CAS The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kingston, NH. Posts: 469 Drives: 98 Supra 1036 RWHP Rep Power: 15	And yet a nother application for iphone. __________________ www.wickedcas.com Call: 603-642-4222 E-mail: Wickedcas@aol.com *DIRECT AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR:* AUDISON, HERTZ, JL AUDIO, JL AUDIO MARINE, KENWOOD EXCELON, COMPUSTAR, DIAMOND AUDIO, CACHE, ARC AUDIO, K40, PASSPORT ESCORT.

04-04-2012, 04:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	lolz. Great idea, but a suction mount isn't all that expensive. Just Mobile Xtand Go for iPhone 4 / 4S (White) ST-169W B&H Photo Intova Suction Cup Mount SCM B&H Photo Video __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

04-01-2012, 12:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 421	going off your idea, you could even just use a couple elastic bands...

04-01-2012, 03:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
Vbp6US Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 442 Drives: 2009 370z MB 6MT Rep Power: 14	Excellent mod. Way easier than putting a metal rod behind your headrest.

04-01-2012, 12:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	lol!! excellent april fools joke! +rep

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