Naked GoPro Hero 10: How To Decase a GoPro Hero 10 - 4K

[@enricoferraro5802]

Hi, i whatched a couple of videos of decasing disasemble or tearing down a gopro 10. A piece from my gopro 10 fell off, i suspect is a preloaded spring leaf, could you help me understand where should it be in the gopro before opening it up?

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

A piece fell off? If you haven’t taken the GoPro apart yet, then you’re ok. You won’t need that piece.

[@TERBANGFPV]

Still using namelessrc case? I want to know if youre having overheating issue without additional fan

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

It works good for most part without a fan. It did overheat a few times on really hot days. I find that if you plug in your quad and fly right away. It doesn’t overheat.

[@TERBANGFPV]

@@MartinWithDroneBuzz i prefer without fan, because i need the audio to be recorded.

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

@@TERBANGFPV keep it out of direct sunlight before takeoff, it will help.

[@rüzgarınadı]

very difficult experience and valuable help thanks

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

I agree.

[@rubenvaneupen7327]

Do you know what the fan is that many people use?

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

Yes, this is the one. m.aliexpress.com/item/1005003160534956.html?spm=a2g0n.order_detail.0.0.5643f19cmp68eD

[@rubenvaneupen7327]

@@MartinWithDroneBuzz thx!

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

@@rubenvaneupen7327 no problem!

[@rubenvaneupen7327]

Can you start from a mobo + lens as with the hero 6? I always found that easier.

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

No, the GoPro 10 is on solid case on the front. The rear screen it the only place that opens.

[@Mathewmartialart]

i presume the battery casing and the silver surface that is ontop of the sensor are the same material, if so, do you know what material it is please.

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

I don’t know what it is. I assume it’s aluminum. But I could be wrong.

[@justinwalker631]

I'm getting the not enough power error screen, and I have looked all over the place for a fix.

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

Oh? In that case you’ll need the labs firmware. I’ve heard that the new GoPro firmware needs a battery to run. The latest GoPro firmware is not good for naked GoPros. I usually don’t update the GoPro before taking it apart, unless it’s to add the labs firmware.

[@justinwalker631]

@@MartinWithDroneBuzz yeah I can't believe I forgot to put that on there before taking it apart. but luckily I didn't thrash it apart like I usually do lol

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

@@justinwalker631 if you reconnect the rear screen to the board and the battery tray (with the battery in it) you should be able to update it with GoPro labs.

[@zkalimov]

Tip for removing display: Use construction knife with ~4mm blade length. And apply it between display and body

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

Thank you

[@nman2563]

Thanks for the extremely helpful video! Does the Hero 10 need to have the front screen connected in order to work?

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

Nope. Works fine without it.

[@benjaminfpv]

@@MartinWithDroneBuzz what about hero9??

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

Same, the 9 and 10 don’t need the front screen (neither does the 8). The screen just makes it convenient to see the settings.

[@Martin1171992]

What is the weight of the Naked 10?

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

It’s about 32g.

[@rubenvaneupen7327]

What's the weight in the end?

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

It’s 32g decased

[@rubenvaneupen7327]

@@MartinWithDroneBuzz Cool. Did you ever try to lower the weight on a gopro bones?

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

@@rubenvaneupen7327 no, they are not available yet in Canada.

[@ozevns]

Hey man, I'm trying to use my GP10 with Nameless BEC, but it constantly gets too overheat and it is impossible for me to record for more than 2 minutes, bc it stops recording as soon as it gets too hot. Any recommendation? Thank you

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

It seems to be a common problem. I haven’t got a solution. I know some people have been looking to add a heat sink.

[@smithyrtd]

I just bought the nameless Rc kit, so are you saying it’s no use?

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

Mine works fine.some people have an over heating issue.

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

You can test your GoPro before taking it apart. Run it on 4K 120FPS and see if it overheats or not.

[@rüzgarınadı]

have u fixed problem? please help me

[@cyclonmaster]

had to cut it open...I'm crying...huhuhu

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

You got this!

[@DrohneschweizCh]

Have you find a labs for gopro 10? Have you a case to print for gopro 10? Thanks and great video !!

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

There is GoPro labs for the 10 now. I don’t have a case to print but any GoPro cases for the 9 works for the 10 community.gopro.com/t5/en/GoPro-Labs-Information/ta-p/603173

[@yoni9600]

Great video. Do you think dremel will do the job or it's too dangerous? 2. Which screw did you removed in 35:14 ?

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

A dremel could be too aggressive. One false move and it could do lots of damage. That’s the screw for the USB connector.

[@iwatchedthevideo7115]

I used a dremel and it went fine. Just be suuuuper careful and go slow on lowest setting

[@manoli.160]

Hello, thanks for the guide. Would love to see you weighing every single part you take off the camera. Because there's also people who are just looking to lighten up the camera for other purposes other than fpv and perhaps keep the battery on. 1 question. What if someone would make a semi-naked gp10 like that.. by like that I mean with the battery frame on. Screens removed.. most of the casing as well.. or perhaps make the casing full of holes. Actual question: would the gp10 overheat if you only record 1080p 60fps with that setup and inside a protective waterproof housing? Or does it only overheat in higher resolutions?

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

That's a good idea. I should do that on my next How To. As for the over heating. I don't any issues with it. I know it's a very common problem. I've shot at 5K 4:3 30FPS, 5.3K 60FPS and 4K 120FPS with no issue. I get a cold battery warning but that does affect anything.

[@manoli.160]

@@MartinWithDroneBuzz I don't know about the heating issues of people with normal gp10. My question was for all completely naked gp10. If it was stationary (not flying in an fpv) and it recorded only 1080p 60fps (not higher than that because it will surely overheat), would it be fully functional and record without shutting down or cutting videos short or whatever? That would be very interesting to test, because if it does work, like I said one could make a waterproof-protective case housing the actual shell of the gopro. Why would one do that: 1. Fully waterproof up to 30m 2. There are no screens for you to damage even if you throw it around 3. Lighter than the actual gopro.. maybe just by a little (perhaps 20-30 grams) but still lighter, which would be a benefit for people using it on helnets. 4. Because a gopro naked gets smaller in dimensions, perhaps you could fit it in a smaller waterproof-protective case housing from a different camera. Thank you for replying.

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

I see, a naked 10 shouldn’t overheat at 1080 60fps. Then in a water proof case, that would get you a lighter GoPro that can still take a beating. Some people have the naked 10 overheat just by seating there not even recording anything. Others, like mine, doesn’t overheat regardless of recording settings or if it’s just seating in one spot or on the drone. It’s hit and miss right now. Hopefully GoPro can come up with a solution for that. Unfortunately, there is no way to guarantee if you’ll get a GoPro 10 that will not overheat.

[@manoli.160]

@@MartinWithDroneBuzz Actually my plan is to go for a hero 8 black. I think a 10 would be overkill and paying about a 200 extra for it only to have it completely disassembled.. it kind of pains me. 8 should be enough for 1080p 60fps which I am interested in. Or let's better say.. no. Gp10 is just better and I want that, but this will be my first time getting a gopro naked.. so if I see I can do it fine without destroying it and get confident, I could get a gp11 considering that is released next year. Just want to first make sure that this project will work out fine and test in general. Thank you very much!

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

The 8 is a great camera. It’s still the most widely used naked on FPV. Plus you can get lighter than the 10 and keep the front plate and lower mount on it if you want.

[@DW-xt6nt]

Great video, thanks for effort. Question, at 37:28 you remove the silver lens surround, if that were to be removed on it's own would the lens still be fully locked in position? Think so as it's just there as mounting point for the square lens protector, please confirm.

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

Yes, you could remove it with the lens still in the GoPro. The lens mounts onto the housing of the GoPro, not this silver part.

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

I still have the housing so I’ll dig it up and look.

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

So, I’m wrong. Turns out you can’t remove the silver piece as the lens is literally screwed into it.

[@DW-xt6nt]

@@MartinWithDroneBuzz Thanks for looking

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

No problem. I didn’t want you to wreck the lens because it is attached to the silver piece.

[@estebanc-vistaprevia2941]

Can you still transfer footage via USB-C to your computer after decasing???

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

No, the USB-C plug gets removed during the decasing process.

[@estebanc-vistaprevia2941]

@@MartinWithDroneBuzz Then how do you transfer footage to computer? Is the SD slot still easily accessible?

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

@@estebanc-vistaprevia2941 yes it is. The case allows access to it from the side. The SD slot is attached to the main board.

[@estebanc-vistaprevia2941]

@@MartinWithDroneBuzz Thank you!

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

@@estebanc-vistaprevia2941 no problem

[@LasCasasHobby]

11?

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

It’s the exact same process!

[@rüzgarınadı]

Im getting not enough power error, do u know what is this, can't record

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

What are you powering it of off? The 5V pads on the FC is not good. I power it of the + and - battery pads on the FC.

[@rüzgarınadı]

@@MartinWithDroneBuzz with soldering on board?

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

Solder the GoPro BEC plug wires to the flight controller + & -

[@rüzgarınadı]

@@MartinWithDroneBuzz Im directly checking it with my 3s Lipo Battery , I have connected it to Lipo 3s Lipo Battery and 4s Lipo Battery, I have upgraded my go pro to version 01.30, do u think reason may be it? How will I downgrade my go pro or reset factory setting ?

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

In that case. It sounds like the BEC could be the problem. The BEC regulate the power from the battery to the GoPro.

[@Chakawakaw]

Cool video, but knowing how i do things and the patience i have i know its gonna be a mess.

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

You got this! Take your time and take breaks if you have too.

[@justinwalker631]

what happens if I forgot to put the labs firmware?

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

Nothing really. The labs firmware adds the ability to control the GoPro with a QR code and a bit more pro tune options.

[@rüzgarınadı]

first remove lens and then board it will be more easy, thanks

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

Yes! I figured it out after the fact. 😬

[@rüzgarınadı]

@@MartinWithDroneBuzz is there a time limit for BEC , it is broken too fast I read, any problem with your go pro 10 ?

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

So far so good. I use it lots. No issues as of yet.

[@rüzgarınadı]

@@MartinWithDroneBuzz thanks for respond my friend,

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

No problem

[@Niedzwiedzfilmuje]

omg... use hotair :P

[@MartinWithDroneBuzz]

I know!!! Trying a different approach. Hot air is best though. That’s what I did here! 😁 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpDWqWyfjLihoqs