Close
0%
0%

Missing Tripod Quick Release Jamboree!

Designed & printed the three quick release styles missing from a few Goodwill Store tripods that have been invested in over the years.

james-finchJames Finch
Following
Liked Like project

Just one more thing

To make the experience fit your profile, pick a username and tell us what interests you.

Pick an awesome username
hackaday.io/
Your profile's URL: hackaday.io/username. Max 25 alphanumeric characters.
Pick a few interests
Projects that share your interests
People that share your interests

We found and based on your interests.

Choose more interests.

OK, I'm done! Skip
Similar projects worth following
107 views
0 comments
0 followers
View Gallery
Figured was time to update the ~450MHz Yagi Antenna that's a cost effective made in the USA clone of a Chinese antenna found on Aliexpress. https://www.instructables.com/-450MHz-Yagi-Antenna/

With a new (used, like I'm going to buy new) MPSM V2 at hand, I decided I needed to print a quick release for the Slik U9000 that was a specific design for the 1" square aluminum tube of the antenna.

First, I figured I'd start off with the other two of the three tripods that were missing quick releases and either remix or make from scratch.

Radio Shack RST-84V, Vanguard RST-216 and the Slik U9000 quick release variations are what resulted. These quick releases most likely have other tripod makes and models where they can be used.

I know with the Slik the 6122 is the quick release model and for the Vanguard the QS-05/QS-06 are the quick

GoPro_QS-05_quick_release_per_drawing_measurements.4.stl

Standard Tesselated Geometry - 396.37 kB - 01/22/2021 at 10:55

Download

Slik_6122_quick_release_Plate2.stl

Standard Tesselated Geometry - 130.94 kB - 01/22/2021 at 10:55

Download

GoPro-ZipTie-Mount3_top_Radio_Shack_RST-84V_guick_release_60deg_minus_top.2.stl

Standard Tesselated Geometry - 366.59 kB - 01/22/2021 at 10:55

Download

Radio_Shack_RST-84V_quick_release_60deg_minus_top.2.rsdoc

rsdoc - 202.78 kB - 01/22/2021 at 10:55

Download

GoPro-ZipTie-Mount3_top_Radio_Shack_RST-84V_guick_release_60deg_minus_top.2.3mf

3mf - 94.39 kB - 01/22/2021 at 10:55

Download

View all 11 files

Enjoy this project?

Share

Discussions

Does this project spark your interest?

Become a member to follow this project and never miss any updates

Going up?

About Us Contact Hackaday.io Give Feedback Terms of Use Privacy Policy Hackaday API

© 2025 Hackaday

Yes, delete it Cancel

Report project as inappropriate

You are about to report the project "Missing Tripod Quick Release Jamboree!", please tell us the reason.

Send message

Your application has been submitted.

Remove Member

Are you sure you want to remove yourself as a member for this project?

Project owner will be notified upon removal.