Watch the video below to see how to assemble and rig this great little DIY Cable Cam!
Supplies you will need
5ft - 1/2 PVC SCH 40 Pipe ( cut 3-12inch 2-1 1/2inch and use what's left to roll your cord on)
3 - 1/2 PVC Male Adapters
2 - 1/2 PVC Female Adapters
1 - 1/2 PVC Coupling
1 - 1/2 PVC Tee SxSxFPT
2 - 1/2 PVC Caps
1 - 1/2 PVC Plug
PVC Primer
PVC Glue
1 set of 1 1/4 patio Door Steel Wheels
3 - Flat Corner Braces 2 1/2 inch
6 - 1/4-20 x 1 1/4 inch Machine Screws with nuts
1 - 1/4-20 x 2 1/2 inch Machine Screws
1 - 1/4-20 Wing Nut
4 - 1/4-20 Nylon Lock Nuts
2 - #6 5/8inch Sheet Metal Screws
1 - 1/4-20 3/4 inch Machine Screw with nut
2 - Carabiners with key rings ( see picture below)
1 can of Spray Paint that Bonds To Plastic you pick the color
150 feet of 550 cord black
10 feet of 550 cord any color
2 - Aluminum Carabiners
1 - Figure 9 Carabiner
I designed the rig to break down into 4 pieces that could easily be put in my backpack. If you did not need this feature you could omit the male and female adapters and get a standard 1/2 tee that could be glued on all three sides to save some money also the break is a nice feature but can be omitted as well.
If you are mounting a GoPro, the standard tripod adapter screws directly to the bottom.
If you want to mount you cell phone they make a tripod cell phone holder that works great.
I always love to see your work, email me photos of your completed rig and videos from your projects using the cable cam!