Finally, I was able to test the DIY GoPro to Phone Rig that would allow me to control my GoPro using my phone as well as allow me to see the live video feed to my phone.
Simple rig that used PVC, COAX TV Cable, a metal extension with a GoPro mount to hold the GoPro and another mount to hold the phone.
While testing the rig in a bucket the GoPro would stay connected via Wi-Fi as far as 20 feet without the rig.
However, in the field, the camera lost the Wi-Fi connection. I needed the DIY GoPro to Phone Rig to stay connected.
The rig worked!
- I could start and stop the recording, turn it off and surprisingly... back on too!
- I watched the live video feed; no fish but it was a field test more than a fishing trip.
- And, even stay connected up to 10 plus feet away. I did not have to have the phone touching the cable.
Below are links to what I used to build the rig... here is the live stream to detail how I built it - • DIY Live Underwater Vi...
Material List:
DIY GoPro to Phone Camera Rig for Live Underwater Video Feed
GoPro with Wi-Fi capability and underwater housing
GoPro Hero 5: amzn.to/3COLphx
GoPro Quick App gopro.com/en/us/shop/quik-app...
Mobile Phone (I used an old Samsung Galaxy 5, also used a Galaxy 8) amzn.to/2XPB31H
GoPro Tripod Adapter and appropriate mount for GoPro amzn.to/3m1ROze
GoPro Pipe Adapter and appropriate mount for phone amzn.to/2Y3FYfY
Phone Holder (I like the one that uses a screw to secure the phone) www.amazon.com/dp/B07SSZRXD5
GoPro Phone Tripod Adapter: amzn.to/2WbG9Fc
3/4" PVC - 4 feet amzn.to/3udgrg5
1/2 Metal Tube with a 1/4"-20 screw (I used an old Boat Light Mount)
COAX Cable (I used 20 feet because that was what I had already) amzn.to/2XZsvpB
Duct Tape amzn.to/3i9WodF
Electrical Tape amzn.to/3mfQuZZ
Zip Ties amzn.to/3kFvgoA
Zip ties mount: amzn.to/3EUI3vg
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