3D - 2D GoPro connector mod issue

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I unscrewed the GoPro back connector from my 2D and put it in my 3D, but the screws for the mounting bracket don't fit the 3D.

In other words, I can't attach the little C-bracket that holds the GoPro connector in the gimbal. On the 2D, the holes are slightly smaller. On the 3D, they're not only bigger, but they go straight through the back of the gimbal.

Has anyone else seen this issue?
 
Yes of course you can't use the screws from the 2D to the 3D.You have to find small screws with nuts.Me as a modeler for years i have many screws for my helicopters and i found the right ones with small nuts.
 
I haven't done the mod yet using the part from my broken 2d gimbal but I have been following what others or doing and they say that screwing the C bracket down isn't necessary that they just placed it in place and put the camera into the plug. I'll see how things look when I decide to convert. Just passing on what I've read from several other people that did the mod and didn't bother with screws in the C clamp.
 
Yes of course it's not necessary to screw the c clamp but you have to be careful when you are going to take out the gopro from the gimbal because it is very easy to destroy the ribbon cable of the plug.
 
I kind of think if you found the right screws, you wouldn't need to use nuts as well. In any case, if you want to remove your GoPro from the gimbal, you'll definitely want the C bracket in there. The ribbon cable is going to tear without it.

To solve the problem, I removed the backplate from my 2D and used it on my 3D. Now everything screws in place as it should and the gimbal still balances level.
 
Get some small black zip ties, pull the thin end through the holes from the back (I used needle nose pliers) until its tight. Snip off the front side as close as possible to the gimbal plate. Keep pulling from the back so that the ties sit flush inside the holes, then snip off the back.

It secures the c plate and the plug perfectly and it doesnt move an inch.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/54a4ni3k1nmrg ... .29.36.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/kn685gn7wh6s1 ... .30.01.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/s2y14n58sf7rd ... .31.40.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/osv2apnzo31wj ... .31.44.jpg
 
britchris1 said:
Get some small black zip ties, pull the thin end through the holes from the back (I used needle nose pliers) until its tight. Snip off the front side as close as possible to the gimbal plate. Keep pulling from the back so that the ties sit flush inside the holes, then snip off the back.

It secures the c plate and the plug perfectly and it doesnt move an inch.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/54a4ni3k1nmrg ... .29.36.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/kn685gn7wh6s1 ... .30.01.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/s2y14n58sf7rd ... .31.40.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/osv2apnzo31wj ... .31.44.jpg
I went even lower tech!

Small black twist-tie... I flattened out the center of the tie, then bent nice sharp 90°'s with pliers to line up with the holes.
 

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