Introduction: GoPro Dog Collar

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Dogs are amazing. Anyone that has had one knows exactly what I'm talking about. So have you ever been interested in seeing life how your four-legged friend sees it? Well after a little experimenting, there's finally an easy way to do just that.


Here's some video using the GoPro Dog Collar.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56-OaEwo3KE

Step 1: Tools & Materials

To build this GoPro Dog Collar you'll need some basic items and some basic tools.

Materials:

• A GoPro and it's original packaging

• 4 small bolts

• 4 small nuts

• A thick, wide dog collar made of nylon/leather that is capable of carrying a GoPro camera.


Tools:

• A Dremel

• Drill bit and Cut-Off Wheel bit for Dremel

• A screwdriver

• A wrench/pliers

• Sandpaper (optional)


Oh, I almost forgot, you're going to need a dog too!

Step 2: Gopro Display Plate

When you purchase a GoPro it will be screwed into a plastic plate inside the packaging. It attaches to the plate using what is called a quick release mount, a commonly used tool with the cameras. You'll need to separate this plate from the packaging, as you're going to make some cuts to this thing with your Dremel.

Place and line up the display plate on your collar as shown in the photo. Make marks on plate for where to cut. The goal is to cut the plate to the width of the collar, but no more and no less. You're essentially making a belt-buckle. After you've cut the plate, you'll probably have some rough edges. Take some sandpaper to it if you feel like it, it will be more comfortable for the wearer.

Proceed to drill 4 holes through the plate and through the collar in the exact places. The holes must be lined up correctly for the next steps to be successful. (Ignore the extra holes, some were used in packaging.)

Step 3: Attaching the Mount

Insert the bolts into the holes you've drilled in the collar. If you're using nylon, this will be tricky. A screwdriver or possibly even drill will be necessary to screw them into the collar.

Once the screws are in place, place the plate you've just cut to size on top of the collar where you've chosen to mount it. The bolts and the holes in the plate should patch up perfectly, and there should be enough bolt sticking out of the plate to fasten a nut to. Use your wrench or pliers to attach the nut tightly. By now there should be little to no bolt protruding past the nut.

Step 4: Finished GoProduct

Now you're all set to film some footage! I've used this mount countless times with my German Shepherd, she seems to enjoy running around with it on. This is one of the most unique GoPro mount I've ever seen, so enjoy the neat footage you get while using it!

Thanks to all of my supporters, subscribers, and feedback givers!

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