Naked GoPro Hero 8 and iFlight Case Assembly

*This will void any GoPro warranty and could easily brick your GoPro. Do this at your own risk*
In this video I strip down a GoPro Hero 8 to remove unnecessary weight. The iFlight TPU printed case holds everything very snug. The fact that this case utilizes the front facing screenThe BEC board makes wiring very easy and can be mounted on any drone! I would definitely recommend heating the GoPro before removing the front plate, it will probably make taking it off in one piece ALOT easier.
End weight is only 29 grams!
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[@theshazman]

Hey, thanks for this video. I just built my own naked gopro after paying a stupid amount for one pre-made for me and I'll be damned if I ever order another prebuilt. This was so much easier than I thought it was going to be. Took me less than an hour. One thing for anyone else doing this, don't be afraid of using a hot heatgun on the front panel. Try to stay away as much as you can from LCD and even if it starts showing dark spots, ease on the heat and keep going around the edges and you'll find that it will separate easily. IFlight did an amazing BEC and this is honestly the way to go.

[@TRONCATFPV]

Yes ive seen a few people actually selling pre-made naked gopros and I've always been a little sketched out. The process for making a naked gopro is relatively simple other than getting that front cover off lol. Love the iFlight case and BEC, havent had any issues with it and have another one getting delivered tomorrow!

[@Mikebfpv]

Sick dude! Knocked this one out of the park. Nice and slow to show where all the screws go, and all the intricacies that go into putting it together. Got a sub from me. I'd love to see some flight footage. Specifically, RSGO, and hypersmooth. Great job!

[@TRONCATFPV]

Thanks for the sub! definitely will have some flight footage coming out soon. I am actually working on a video that compares Hypersmooth to RSGO so keep an eye out for that one! 👍

[@FlyB4UDie]

Won’t be long for my Iflight case to arrive, Can’t wait 😜 Thank you

[@TRONCATFPV]

Nice, I hope this video is able to help guide you through the journey of tearing apart your gopro! thanks for watching!

[@FlyB4UDie]

@@TRONCATFPV arrived today so I will have a go tomorrow, wish me luck ,

[@pixeiproduxions2426]

Worked like a charm. Thx for the excellent tutorial!!!

[@TRONCATFPV]

Awesome, glad it helped!

[@shotbyarian]

thank you very much, with this video super easy, had it done in like 30 minutes

[@TRONCATFPV]

Glad the video helped, thanks for watching!

[@CarlPaulsen]

If you have a 3D printer, your hesated bed is a good way to soften the adhesive on these before disassembly

[@TRONCATFPV]

Genius!

[@lloydranola]

Followed this to a tee. Worked great, thanks!

[@TRONCATFPV]

awesome, glad it helped!

[@nappyfpv]

Nice man. It worked for me!!! I did a 6 a year or so ago. I think the 8 was easier. Thanks man I subbed!!! I added GoPro laps 1st though.

[@TRONCATFPV]

Since making this video, I've been flashing GPlabs to my naked GoPros 🙌

[@nappyfpv]

@@TRONCATFPV I have a 6 and I wish I could use it on it. It’s nice for sure.

[@mdees88]

Just finished doing this myself following your video. Took me less than an hour. Needed a T3 and T4 torx and a small phillips head. Also added the gopro labs update so I can change settings with the camera lens in case I have issues with the app. Thanks a lot....

[@mikehunt5468]

Thankyou ! This info helps if you need to go and buy them . The driver that comes with the geprc kit dont even fit ! bloody frustrating

[@Paramaite]

Nice tutorial. Thanks. I will try repeat tomorrow

[@TRONCATFPV]

Hope it helped!

[@kingnothingfpv2303]

You can blow hot air with a hairdryer around the front screen so you can open it easily... It makes that adhesive loose...

[@TRONCATFPV]

yes, on the next hero 8 decasing I do i will definitely be doing this. thanks!

[@sankaijukumedia]

ありがとう！とても参考になりました！うまくGoPro hero8を剥くことができました。Thank you!

[@TRONCATFPV]

ビデオが役に立ったことをうれしく思います！

[@ArmanAvedyan]

Great video dude. I used this a couple years ago with a gopro 8 and worked great. However I just turned it on after a couple years and need to repair through gopro quick, also won't connect with ble app. I do not have a front screen. And accidentally threw out all my spare parts. I'm having no success with gopro labs also. Camera turns on and records. I just cannot change any settings. Any recommendations? Should buy spare parts like a rear and front screen? Thank you!

[@alexromo7990]

I dont have the wifi band setting =0!! =( I update the gopro and all, but nothing.

[@TRONCATFPV]

you can always reconnect the rear screen to modify settings afterwards, may take some work though. ALSO you can use an app called "GoProBLEremote" which controls the gopro via bluetooth. hope this helps!

[@alexromo7990]

@@TRONCATFPV hey, thanks for answering, and yeah, I will see how it goes once i get the case, i already striped down the go pro =p

[@jackfpv8904]

Good tutorial. My GoPro 8 on its way to me, and it's definitely loose some weight ) Quick tip. If you preheat front panel it will pops up way easy.

[@TRONCATFPV]

Good to know! Thanks for watching!

[@Outdoor_activitys]

Hi. Great vidéo. I have a question i went to replace the fish eye lens of my gopro 8 by another one 12mm ???

[@artply]

nice tutorial. I've been looking at all the different stl files and premade cases for naked GoPro 8. I liked the Iflight version but was skeptical of it. you help me confirm which case and bec I'll be using. Thank you

[@TRONCATFPV]

Glad it helped! Before pulling the trigger on the iFlight case/BEC I was also looking at cases that people had made on thingiverse. iFlights definitely caught my eye with the ND holder, front screen capabilities, bottom mount, and included BEC. Highly recommended, Thanks for watching!

[@syahmikamaluddin2022]

Hello, so I have a working Hero 8 but the LCD is cracked and broken. It still records by pressing the button. So for this mod, I don’t need the wireless connection right? Because I lost my wireless connection before my LCD breaks.

[@TRONCATFPV]

you do not need the wireless connection to do this mod. its recommended to have it connected to your phone before disassembling if you want to be able to change settings but not necessary. If you do want to modify settings on the gopro after tearing it down you can always use the goproBLE app. Thanks for watching!

[@syahmikamaluddin2022]

@@TRONCATFPV Thank you so much for the clarification!

[@CaptainSmoothie]

Are you able to change the settings after its all stripped? Like can I change the resolution/fps?

[@TRONCATFPV]

Yes you are able to change the settings in an app like BLE remote. If you have the old version of the GoPro app you can do it in that as well 👍

[@CaptainSmoothie]

@@TRONCATFPV Thanks for the input...I'm new to all of this and appreciate you.

[@AeroPhil]

is there anywhere in the internet a STL file for the TPU case? Want to print it on my own :)

[@TRONCATFPV]

There are similar STL files on thingiverse for a hero 8, but iFlight unfortunately hasnt released this one to the public :/ I don’t think you can just buy the BEC anyways, the case & BEC are a package. Thanks for watching!

[@AGEN7HIT]

very clear tutorial many thanks .. on your naked hero 6 you have a ND filter mount on it .. please can i have a link for it .. many many thanks in advance

[@TRONCATFPV]

Glad the video helped! this is the STL I used for the ND filter on my Hero 6 www.thingiverse.com/thing:4597891

[@thisisSherno]

I want to make something like this but I need to rotate the lens and turn it into bullet type camera. Would it be possible? Camera cable allows it? And how did you connect/place on/off and récord buttons to the top? I couldnt see it well.. And how do you get datas? I'll be glad If you can help me out. Dont wanna ruin the camera. I also need to power it with a powerbank. I got 3d printer to make custom case

[@dimitarnaydenov90]

Are you planning to make hero 11?

[@TheDroneNerd]

Why did you change the WiFi on GoPro to 2.4 ?

[@TRONCATFPV]

FPV drones use the 5.8ghz video frequency and the gopro wifi uses the same and can interfere with video feed unless its changed to 2.4

[@MaiaFPV]

Nice Tutorial!

[@TRONCATFPV]

Thanks for watching!

I want buy your main board to repair my gopro 8 please

[@TRONCATFPV]

Haha mine isnt for sale, Keep an eye on used camera sites like lens authority, they usually have really good deals on gopros!

[@RussSweet]

I followed this video with my hero 8 and when I powered it up after i finished the process, it shows "SD ERROR" and will not let me record. Any idea where I may have went wrong? The gopro still connects and shows picture on my phone & works with the gopro remote. Also I should mention I tried formatting the card in camera and on my computer as well as trying multiple different SD cards. Thank you!!

[@TRONCATFPV]

Very interesting, what is the class and V rating on the SD card? Did the SD card work in the GoPro prior to dissasembly?

[@Adilson.Xavier]

Você é fera

[@bluemnm0814]

great video Gave me great confidence to do my own now. only question is it wired into 5V pad?

[@TRONCATFPV]

Glad the video has helped! The iFlight BEC is rated for 2-6s input. so anywhere from 7v-25v will power it. 5v will not be enough.

[@bluemnm0814]

@@TRONCATFPV got it thank you.

[@KronFpv]

Hi mate thank tou for your video! Just wonder to know if you have any problem with heat... I have the gopro 6 and in the summer I’ve got camera shut down because high temperature... do you think if i let the aluminum plate in it without finishing disassembling it will be too heavy?

[@TRONCATFPV]

I haven't had any problem with it getting so hot to the point of shutting down, which BEC board are you using? Make sure you have the right amount of power going into it otherwise you can fry components!

[@baekinflight]

Hey Tron, Great video. I was able to successfully convert one with your video! I do have a question though, does your naked gopro 8 stop recording after a certain amount of seconds? It happens to me all the time. Like it still stays on but when I land and check the gopro lcd screen, it stopped recording a while back.

[@TRONCATFPV]

I would try a different SD card, Ive had that issue with SD cards that dont have the correct read/write speed for the gopro. If that doesnt help double check the wiring for the naked gopro power, Ive had that come loose and recording stops mid flight. Hope this helps!

[@hjls3]

nice - can i buy it from you :)

[@andresvillanueva2319]

Nice build! I have seen people solder a wire to use as a wifi antenna to the motherboard for the hero 6 and hero 7. Is this required for the hero 8?

[@TRONCATFPV]

Thanks! I haven’t soldered an antenna onto either of my naked GoPros and haven’t had any problems with connecting to the GoPro app. you can for a more reliable WiFi connection though. Thanks for watching!

[@-flyhightv-]

Where did u get the plastic kit to open the gopro? Thanks :)

[@TRONCATFPV]

This is almost identical to the tool kit I use: amzn.to/3dDN4vK Thanks for watching!

[@RixFPV]

That is a great tutorial. However when I power mine on, the LED is on and buttons do not respond. Do you know how I would troubleshoot this?

[@TRONCATFPV]

You're using the iFlight BEC?

[@RixFPV]

@@TRONCATFPV Yes I am. I did take it off and reconnect power and lcd and it works ok there. Incidentally I had ordered the BetaFPV board and that came the next day. When I put that on there, the lcd blinks and then continues to blink every few seconds but the power buttons dont work there either. So not sure what is going on. Drone wiring looks right, powered off the battery pads and yellow wire going to LED. Not sure where to go from here.

[@TRONCATFPV]

Try disconnecting the yellow wire, it’s not completely necessary and is known to cause problems like this. Hope this helps!

[@RixFPV]

@@TRONCATFPV thanks, I will try that

[@RixFPV]

@@TRONCATFPV Ok I did not try that but I did wire it up to a different quad and that worked fine so I knew it was not my camera. So then I ran the following: resource PINIO 1 NONE save and that fixed the issue with the camera.

[@denmay2005]

the bec I’m having hard time to put it on the board I’m worried I might break it the board

[@denmay2005]

any advice thanks

[@TRONCATFPV]

I would try lining up the single top connector and clicking it into place first. This will line up the bottom connectors. It takes some light force to click into place

[@denmay2005]

it work Thank you so much 👍👍👍

[@TRONCATFPV]

Glad it worked!

[@theavenger8213]

My screen broke when i try dismount him. but anyway go pro works.

[@TRONCATFPV]

yea the screens are fragile, I did another hero 8 not long ago and the screen broke on that one as well. Thanks for watching!

[@JamesVautin]

Thanks so much! Just wonder what hardware you use to connect your mount (on thingiverse) to the beta85x floating mount. Neither the BNF or the iflight kit came with a screw/nut that thin and long!

[@TRONCATFPV]

Those tiny screws came with my beta95x and 85x for the naked gopro mount that they included. if yours didnt come with it, i'm sure you could find replacements at your local hardware store. just look for the thinnest smallest screws you can find haha

[@JamesVautin]

@@TRONCATFPV good to know they came with yours.. i'll go check the bottom of the box again. I got a couple TPU mounts and a hero6 case but didn't see any hardware.

[@TRONCATFPV]

yea if you got that hardware the tiny screws should be right there with it. may be in a small ziplock bag!

[@matveeeeey]

Thx!

[@TRONCATFPV]

Absolutely, hope the video helped! 🙌

[@PinkeySuavo]

how is it powered though?

[@pixeiproduxions2426]

Thx for the tutorial. I might do my first one in a couple of weeks and was looking at the iflight bec/case. But a question do al naked gopro cases have about the same dimensions? I got a naked gopro mount included with my cinewhoop. But i dont know if the iflight case will fit. Do you have dimensions of the case? Thx

[@TRONCATFPV]

the hero 6 and 7 have the same dimensions and the 8 has different dimensions. The iFlight case has its own variable mount built in so you would need to find a mount that is compatible with your drone and the iflight case. What kind of cinewhoop do you have? if its a Beta95x v2 or 85x v2 I designed a mount that is 3d printable that you can easily mount to the drone for use with the iflight case. Thanks for watching!

[@pixeiproduxions2426]

@@TRONCATFPV I ordered the cinelog 25, but it hasnt arrived yet, So I dont know if it's the exact same mount, that would be handy. No thank you for the tutorial ;)

[@harrylyss3495]

how do you solder the cables to the drone?

[@TRONCATFPV]

Since I’m using this on a 4s drone, I have my cable soldered directly to the power pads on the FC.

[@tteezzoo]

what is the final weight with this case? I cant find that info anywhere

[@TRONCATFPV]

i will weigh it tonight and report back!

[@rowannadon7668]

@@TRONCATFPV did you weigh it?

[@TRONCATFPV]

Yes I did! I just added it to the description. 29 grams!

[@rowannadon7668]

@@TRONCATFPV thx

[@Ger.FPV2023]

Does it works in the 5v Pad?

[@TRONCATFPV]

Since the iFlight BEC has an input voltage of 2-6s (8.4v - 25.2v) a 5v pad most likely wont supply enough power. I have mine hooked right up to the battery leads on the flight controller and haven't had any issues. Thanks for watching!

[@Lomiler]

which voltage pad in FC are used to power the naked gopro?

[@TRONCATFPV]

The wires for the GoPro are soldered right to the battery pads. Thanks for watching!

[@Lomiler]

@@TRONCATFPV there is a huge gap about powering this nakeds. I realised i bought a 4S rated bec but i need a 6s one. But one guy advised me about the possibility to burn out the gopro in a voltage spike on it in a possible crash. He advised me to use a good capacitor on it. Can you share some toughts about it? Please? Thanks

[@TRONCATFPV]

It all depends on which board you are using. I have the betafpv BEC board on my naked hero 6 that has an input power of 2-4s (7.4v-16.8v). On my naked hero 8 I use the iFlight BEC which is capable of 2-6s (7.4v-25.2v). For both drones since I am only using 4s I run the wires straight to the battery pads and haven't had any problems with voltage spikes (knock on wood) Since you're running 6s I would look into a BEC that converts 6s input to whatever power you need for your naked gopro BEC. I would assume something like this would suffice. amzn.to/3tpGjn4 which BEC board you are using?