foose4string
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I know using a camera tripod for a launch pad is nothing new, but i recently made a tripod adapter for relatively low cost and effort. Basically consists of two blocks of wood, a cold water ground clamp, 1/4-20 T-nut, and a few wood screws. I've seen several people use drill chucks, but I figured for only a dollar or two, this would work just as well. I used a 4 & 11/16ths blank electrical box cover for the deflector. I drilled a hole just part way through the adapter base to accept up to a 3/16" rod and stablize the bottom of the rod. Replaced the regular phillips head, 1/4-20 screw in the ground clamp with a thumb screw.
Through researching the forum I understand a camera tripod setup can be a little unstable in wind, and especially with tall rockets, so I'll weight or stake it down when conditions warrant.
Through researching the forum I understand a camera tripod setup can be a little unstable in wind, and especially with tall rockets, so I'll weight or stake it down when conditions warrant.