Hey guys,

I put together a short video to show you what you need to re-purpose a camera strap as a lanyard for your RC Remote.

There is also a quick tip at the end to help you avoid inadvertent touches on the RC Remote too.

Thanks for watching, cheers!

Really nice . . . I use a Guitar strap, however I Iike your way of having the flexible mating of Strap and RC, mine is stiffer.

Bob-Mini-2 Posted at 9-15 15:13
Really nice . . . I use a Guitar strap, however I Iike your way of having the flexible mating of Strap and RC, mine is stiffer.

Thanks. Once you have the anchors, anything goes really. Cheers!

Hello there SCoutts. Good day and thank you for sharing this interesting video that you have created. This is very innovative. Great work and have a nice day.

Nicely done!

Nicely done.    

Interesting bit of DIY.    Nice tip about putting screen to sleep.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 9-16 03:00
Interesting bit of DIY.    Nice tip about putting screen to sleep.

Thanks and thanks for watching!

DAFlys Posted at 9-16 02:10
Nicely done.

Thank you, cheers!

Montfrooij Posted at 9-15 22:32
Nicely done!

Thanks for having a look! Cheers!

DJI Stephen Posted at 9-15 20:12
Hello there SCoutts. Good day and thank you for sharing this interesting video that you have created. This is very innovative. Great work and have a nice day.

Thank you for the support, cheers!

SCoutts Posted at 9-16 09:21
Thank you, cheers!

Have you thought about the peak design quick release system,  there are loads of copies out there for just a few bucks

https://www.peakdesign.com/collections/straps/products/slide

DAFlys Posted at 9-16 09:52
Have you thought about the peak design quick release system,  there are loads of copies out there for just a few bucks

https://www.peakdesign.com/collections/straps/products/slide

Do you mean the capture clip? The link didn't take me to a specific product.

SCoutts Posted at 9-16 09:21
Thanks for having a look! Cheers!

You're welcome!

SCoutts Posted at 9-16 09:22
Thank you for the support, cheers!

Hi there SCoutts. You are very much welcome and thank you for the reply. Again, thank you for your support and cheers to you as well. .

SCoutts Posted at 9-16 09:55
Do you mean the capture clip? The link didn't take me to a specific product.

No,  the quick release system,  like this cheap copy.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/ ... LogUid=pTP274s079dq

SCoutts Posted at 9-16 09:21
Thanks and thanks for watching!

You're very welcome.    Have a great weekend Steve.  

If I could offer one modification, I think the eyelets need to be movable, i.e. to be able to fold flat for packing in a case etc, it would save having to remove them and losing the washers or cut them down to cut out the need for washers.

DAFlys Posted at 9-17 00:33
No,  the quick release system,  like this cheap copy.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/ ... LogUid=pTP274s079dq

How do these work, are they stuck on? I can't find that info...

looks good and works the way it should at the end of the day

Bashy Posted at 9-18 17:38
How do these work, are they stuck on? I can't find that info...

The circle end with the cord loop just feed through and the circle then passes through the cord,  the other end fits to the strap like you'd fit the strap to the camera.  This video shows the various ways they can be used on a camera,  on eBay and Ali they are a fraction of the cost.

DAFlys Posted at 9-19 02:06
The circle end with the cord loop just feed through and the circle then passes through the cord,  the other end fits to the strap like you'd fit the strap to the camera.  This video shows the various ways they can be used on a camera,  on eBay and Ali they are a fraction of the cost.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOY03ICKvSI&t=3s

Oh, ya mean to still use those metal screw in hoops?

Bashy Posted at 9-19 03:54
Oh, ya mean to still use those metal screw in hoops?

The peak design version has these very small screw on connectors.

Bashy Posted at 9-19 03:54
Oh, ya mean to still use those metal screw in hoops?

Or a lighter solution

TruGreen Posted at 9-18 19:02
looks good and works the way it should at the end of the day

Yup. Simple and functional. Cheers!

Bashy Posted at 9-18 07:08
If I could offer one modification, I think the eyelets need to be movable, i.e. to be able to fold flat for packing in a case etc, it would save having to remove them and losing the washers or cut them down to cut out the need for washers.

The moveable eyelets suggestion is genius! I never thought of that when I went looking for parts. I didn't come across any during my search but I am sure they exist. Having it a bit more compact would be great. I does fit nicely in my Lowepro ProTactic 450 AW II though, so not a big deal for me. I slot the controller in with the front edge up, kind of like bread in a toaster if you put in in sideways. :-)

I did think about cutting the bolts a bit but I actually prefer the squish of the rubber washers. They are .25" or 6.35mm thick. I could have probably used a thinner washer but I do like the bevelled look.

I think ultimately having a folding eyelet would be the best solution to make it a bit more compact.

Cheers!

DAFlys Posted at 9-17 00:33
No,  the quick release system,  like this cheap copy.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/ ... LogUid=pTP274s079dq

Cool.

I do have some old Canon camera straps and this solution would be perfect for that. The downside is those straps are slow to adjust but I suppose once you have it set, you won't touch it much.

My Peak Design strap was under-utilized so this was a great way to repurpose it as an RC strap. Definitely the premium option - haha!

Cheers!

SCoutts Posted at 9-19 08:56
The moveable eyelets suggestion is genius! I never thought of that when I went looking for parts. I didn't come across any during my search but I am sure they exist. Having it a bit more compact would be great. I does fit nicely in my Lowepro ProTactic 450 AW II though, so not a big deal for me. I slot the controller in with the front edge up, kind of like bread in a toaster if you put in in sideways. :-)

I did think about cutting the bolts a bit but I actually prefer the squish of the rubber washers. They are .25" or 6.35mm thick. I could have probably used a thinner washer but I do like the bevelled look.

Nice bag I use the Flipside 400 AWII Camo which i love and the RC stands up in there perfectly which made me think of the folding ones because using the same as you have at present, I am sure it wouldn't be able to stand up as it does now. I wonder if there is such a thing as ones where the ring can stay flat when moved into that position and stand when opened, that would be better, for me anyway, i prefer to drop it in but it wouldnt feel right if it had to drop in upside down, that's just me mind, its an OCD thing lol

Here is something for the whole job, not sure where they get the eyelets from though.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sekepin ... =8-3-spons&th=1

DAFlys Posted at 9-19 04:22
Or a lighter solution

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I would prefer these types myself, not sure where form mind...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sekepin ... 2&sr=8-3-spons&th=1

EDIT: Found some (not specific to mini 3 rc check thread size)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/2Packs- ... 2Caps%2C301&sr=8-12

Bashy Posted at 9-19 14:03
I would prefer these types myself, not sure where form mind...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sekepin ... 2&sr=8-3-spons&th=1

i use those on my rc pro

https://www.ebay.com/itm/314113196760

Bashy Posted at 9-19 14:03
I would prefer these types myself, not sure where form mind...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sekepin ... 2&sr=8-3-spons&th=1

also those you listed are too big the thread portion wont fit the remotes

TruGreen Posted at 9-19 18:35
also those you listed are too big the thread portion wont fit the remotes

Thanks, it was just the type i was showing, i didn't look for specifics as i didn't know them

Bashy Posted at 9-19 14:03
I would prefer these types myself, not sure where form mind...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sekepin ... 2&sr=8-3-spons&th=1

They are nice,  Ive seen them on eBay before.

Bashy Posted at 9-19 19:08
Thanks, it was just the type i was showing, i didn't look for specifics as i didn't know them

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7RL ... ;tag=mavicpilots-20

TruGreen Posted at 9-20 05:29
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7RLCLTK?smid=A36M2FPLPDXGWI&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp&th=1&tag=mavicpilots-20

That style looks great.
When someone makes them in non magnetic nylon I'll pick a set up.

Wbear Posted at 9-20 06:08
That style looks great.
When someone makes them in non magnetic nylon I'll pick a set up.

stainless steel lacks iron, so its not magnetic

Bashy Posted at 9-19 14:00
Nice bag  I use the Flipside 400 AWII Camo which i love and the RC stands up in there perfectly which made me think of the folding ones because using the same as you have at present, I am sure it wouldn't be able to stand up as it does now. I wonder if there is such a thing as ones where the ring can stay flat when moved into that position and stand when opened, that would be better, for me anyway, i prefer to drop it in but it wouldnt feel right if it had to drop in upside down, that's just me mind, its an OCD thing lol

Here is something for the whole job, not sure where they get the eyelets from though.

Cool! I have an older Flipside as well. It's my "lighter carry" bag.

The more compact or folding eyebolts idea would be way better than what I did.

Really the whole idea started from not wanting to buy a lanyard and re-use what I already had laying about. If I could have sourced the eyebolts locally, it would have cost nothing to do but I live in a small city and there is not much selection for odd items like that.

SCoutts Posted at 9-26 09:46
Cool! I have an older Flipside as well. It's my "lighter carry" bag.

The more compact or folding eyebolts idea would be way better than what I did.

I too am like that, i made a 1 man kayak loader for the roofrack, its an extenable arm, i used what i had at hand (an extending arm from a lawn edge trimmer) turned out it was just too flimsy, great for loading balsa wood but bit a 15kg kayak lol, so i either need to buy a proper steel one or buy the box steel parts and try again, ya play with what ya have 1st

Bashy Posted at 9-26 19:03
I too am like that, i made a 1 man kayak loader for the roofrack, its an extenable arm, i used what i had at hand (an extending arm from a lawn edge trimmer) turned out it was just too flimsy, great for loading balsa wood but bit a 15kg kayak lol, so i either need to buy a proper steel one or buy the box steel parts and try again, ya play with what ya have 1st

Yeah, for sure! Re-purposing can be a great challenge and fun too.