iphone tripod adapter by ojd41
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This is an iphone tripod mount using the OtterBox Holster. See also http://www.instructables.com/id/iPhone-Tripod-Mount-from-OtterBox-Holster/.  I use the iphone while working outside a lot and I needed a rugged case to protect it. I chose the OtterBox defender series. http://www.otterbox.com/defender-series-cases/defender-series-cases,default,sc.html  It came with a holster which clamps to your belt for carrying. I use the holster all the time so I didn’t want to modify it so much that I couldn’t use it as a holster to carry the iphone. I also wanted to be able to take the iphone off of my hip, flip the camera over in the holster and put it directly on the tripod adapter.
 
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Step 1: Parts and tools

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This adapter can be made using parts available from you local Home Depot, Lowes, WalMart or ACE hardware store using tools that most people have. See parts picture. See Tools picture
amandaghassaei says: Aug 16, 2012. 5:12 PM
this looks nice and sturdy! you should post some of your timelapse
ojd41 (author) says: Aug 18, 2012. 11:00 AM
Thanks I will. I have a couple that need editing. Will provide a link when available.
wrogerl says: Aug 18, 2012. 8:44 AM
Nice work oj. Looks like a sturdy, inexpensive and easy to build adapter. Do you have some more materials?
ojd41 (author) says: Aug 18, 2012. 10:57 AM
Working on one now.
sampam says: Aug 18, 2012. 10:55 AM
wow, what a neat idea and so handy. I am going to make it because I really like taking photos from my iphone and want to be able to have a stable platform...thanks for sharing iphone tripod adapter ojd41
iApple guy says: Aug 16, 2012. 10:19 PM
Nice first instructable!
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