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SHORT CLIP OF DRIVING.mp4Touge (峠, tōge).
Touge (峠, tōge).
The Japanese term "Touge" translates directly to pass, of which mountain pass roads were raced on during the late 1980's. With a great handling car and a little bit of time - why not have some fun at our local roads?
Test: GoPro mounted to my head to record driver position and scenery ahead of vehicle.
Result: Lots of fun. Ran over a HUGE rock that killed my undertray.
Review: "Is it just me, or is does this footage look really slow? This looks boring."
Problem: Need to alter the angle to make my driving look more intense.
Solution: Relocate the Go-Pro to a lower position where the road speed is emphasized.
Review and reiterate. How to improve?
Review and reiterate. How to improve?
Increase thickness or radius of material around bolt holes.
Shift Go-Pro position up and in between fastening points.
Offset from license plate instead of flush.
Pro-Bracket V1.1:
Pro-Bracket V1.1:
Material: 3D-printed PETG
Expected Failure Mode: TBD after test.
Description: More centralized load between fastening points. Beefed up fastening points, and reduced cover (it probably won't fall out). Harder to print need more supports
Additions: New press-fit lid attempt. Will inspect fitment after 3D print is made tangible.
Actual 3D-Printed Result:
Actual 3D-Printed Result:
Looks great! Mounting holes don't line up with the car. Should've added slots. Need redo.
I think I took the distance from edge to edge and I forgot to add the two half lengths of screws. Or maybe I just measured it wrong.
Reiterating now with slotted mounting points and more thick walls (GoPro loose and shaky, too much wobble). Also needs to be taller in design, too low on license plate.
Pro-Bracket V1.2:
Pro-Bracket V1.2:
Impression: This is awesome. I'm going to hit the mountain roads with this thing. Lets see what the driving footage looks like compared to the boring one at the top of this page!
Final product / video footage:
Final product / video footage:
V1 is done. What's next?
V1 is done. What's next?
I love this angle when filming driving.
It's amazing seeing the suspension travel and battle the ups and downs of roads. Let's see if I can replicate this myself on my own car.
Problem statement:
Problem statement:
Design camera angle mount that displays front fender and driving footage.
Design camera angle mount that displays front fender and driving footage.
First Sketch:
First Sketch:
Mounted between wheel and fender. Extruded back and supported off passenger door. More versatile mounting mechanism for GoPro compared to V1.
Mounting Point decision.
Mounting Point decision.
Using fastening points that typically hold wheel well covers down. Extend past side wall of passenger door?
Scraping / conflict during turns?
Scraping / conflict during turns?
During aggressive driving and turns of the wheel, will the max radius scrape? What is the clearance calculation:
Tire Sizing / Rub Calc:
Tire Sizing / Rub Calc:
Tire Sizing = 205/30/R15
205 = Tire Width (Front front to back)
30 = Aspect Ratio (height to width)
R15 = Tire made for 15" rim
How much width do I have for the bracket incase largest turning of wheel occurs during driving?
Calculation Minus Fender Width:
Calculation Minus Fender Width:
Measured length of fender =
Calculated max rotation of tire diameter = 620.8mm
_____ - 620.8mm =
Total clearance for thickness of bracket is: _____
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