So I have been concerned a bit about the strength of ABS prints, specifically for some GoPro mounts I make.
The fingers on these prints can be squeezed together and they will break but so can the originals from GoPro but it takes a bit more strength on the originals.
So I fashioned the test rig in the photo with a bolt running through the mount and a bit of wire looped under that so I could hook my fish scale to it.
To my surprise I was able to max out my fish case (past the 50lb mark) over and over with no damage to the mount at all. I did some quick calculations and that means the mount should be safe (with the 6oz. camera) for over 133G's
I will probably test each individual finger on the mount separately later. But I am rather happy with the outcome and I will feel safer about producing these mounts for others. ** Always use a leash with a GoPro camera if you value it **
** Always use a leash with a GoPro camera if you value it ** I have heard on other forums of many of the manufacturers mounts breaking and people losing their cameras.
Just thought I would share. I know this is not very scientific testing but I feel more secure now.
The fingers on these prints can be squeezed together and they will break but so can the originals from GoPro but it takes a bit more strength on the originals.
So I fashioned the test rig in the photo with a bolt running through the mount and a bit of wire looped under that so I could hook my fish scale to it.
To my surprise I was able to max out my fish case (past the 50lb mark) over and over with no damage to the mount at all. I did some quick calculations and that means the mount should be safe (with the 6oz. camera) for over 133G's
I will probably test each individual finger on the mount separately later. But I am rather happy with the outcome and I will feel safer about producing these mounts for others. ** Always use a leash with a GoPro camera if you value it **
** Always use a leash with a GoPro camera if you value it ** I have heard on other forums of many of the manufacturers mounts breaking and people losing their cameras.
Just thought I would share. I know this is not very scientific testing but I feel more secure now.
