Di0 2 #1 May 24, 2016 Hello guys! So, I know this might be a stupid question, but I have looked and couldn't find the answer, and I've never done these things, not exactly your DIY guy here. Thus, please explain like you would to a 3 years old kid. I bought a GoPro and while I am saving the money to buy a proper open-face to do some dedicated camera work (really craving the Tonfly 2.5x), I have a spare Oxygn that I wouldn't mind modifying as a makeshift helmet to stick a gopro in and do Hop & Pops with, since this is what I'm mainly working on nowadays. Not ideal, camera on a closed face, sure but... whatever, let's assume it'll do for a couple of months or so, with a low snag profile mount. This old Oxygn still has the worn out velcro on the strap that tightens up the helmet. Before I stick a gopro on it, I'd like to do the button modification. It shouldn't be hard but I really have no idea to where even start. Would anyone of you that has done it already describe me the step-to-step process as simply as possilble Also maybe a link to the right size buttons, clips, etc, all the extra stuff I'd need to buy? I think it'd be fun to try! Thank you and have a great day!I'm standing on the edge With a vision in my head My body screams release me My dreams they must be fed... You're in flight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpsalot-2 3 #2 May 25, 2016 First you get one of those hand held torches from the hardware store. One rated for button work. Then you ......... Life is short ... jump often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpsalot-2 3 #3 May 25, 2016 Seriously though ..... you might be able to attach the male snap piece to the helmet with an 8/32 x 3/8 long bolt backed by a small washer on the inside. Hold that with a nut and use "Locktight" on the threads ..... maybe.Life is short ... jump often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpsalot-2 3 #4 May 25, 2016 On the strap side you will need a button tool (which forces the female 2 button pieces together and thru the fabric and also curls a lip to hold to the pieces together). Life is short ... jump often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpsalot-2 3 #5 May 25, 2016 You do know not to mount any camera to a helmet without a cut-away system, right ? Maybe this is a bad idea (for your camera helmet). Life is short ... jump often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #6 May 25, 2016 Take a look at this site. He one of the top aerial photographers in the world. Notice what type of helmet he wears.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Di0 2 #7 May 25, 2016 jumpsalot-2 You do know not to mount any camera to a helmet without a cut-away system, right ? Maybe this is a bad idea (for your camera helmet). Thank you, I will look at those parts you mentioned and see if I can figure out how to make it work! As for that being a bad idea, yup, I'm perfectly aware. Let me say, I'll go ahead and do the button clip mod anyway because it'll give new life to a helmet I wouldn't otherwise use. As to whether I'll later add a camera on top, I am still questioning that. Hopefully by the time I'm done with the mod, I'll have found a good proper open face to fly camera and be a lot happier. :D Thank you again.I'm standing on the edge With a vision in my head My body screams release me My dreams they must be fed... You're in flight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Di0 2 #8 May 25, 2016 mjosparky Take a look at this site. He one of the top aerial photographers in the world. Notice what type of helmet he wears. What site? I can't see any. I'm standing on the edge With a vision in my head My body screams release me My dreams they must be fed... You're in flight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
