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iPhone Tripod Mount on the cheap

iPhone Tripod Mount on the cheap



This instructable will take you through the steps to create a simple way to mount your iPhone securely to your tripod for less $5 bucks. The best part about the clamp style mount, is that it will work with any kind of smart phones, and even works if you have a case on your phone.


What you Need:
Cheap plastic clamp ($1.00 walmart)
1/4 Coupling Nut ($1.50 Lowes or Home Depot)
1/4 bolt longer than your clamp is wide ($.30 Lowes or Home Depot)
Screwdriver
about 10 mins


Keep in mind the entire video above was shot with this setup. 
 
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Step 1Remove Original Bolt from Clamp

Remove Original Bolt from Clamp
Take out the original bolt from the clamp. Take note of where the bolt travel through the spring, and be careful not to lose the spring once the bolt is removed. 
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12 comments
Oct 25, 2011. 11:53 PMgrahambob68 says:
simple and brilliant, simply brilliant.
Nov 8, 2011. 4:49 AMssmelt says:
Hi Joe
i LOVE this idea!! whereabouts (in which dept) in Walmart did you find the clamp? i've spent AGES tonight wandering around my local one and found lots of clips but not this clamp. you will save me the cost of a video camera ;-) Thanks so much!
Apr 11, 2012. 7:56 AMmonkey333 says:
Awesome. I think this is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks
Apr 12, 2012. 9:09 AMmonkey333 says:
So I made one last night. Everything went pretty good except I overtightened the screw a bit and cracked the plastic slightly. It's mostly a cosmetic thing though. It's still really sturdy.

Thanks again.
Oct 2, 2011. 6:44 AMnatureboy68 says:
Brilliant!
Sep 27, 2011. 8:36 AMjsgraham says:
My only fear is using this type of clamp is that it will exert too much pressure on the glass screen and break it. Have you had any issues with that?
Sep 26, 2011. 6:14 AMRetroTechno says:
Some of the best Instructables are the simplest. Good job!

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