Restoring Broken GoPro Hero 3+ a Subscriber Sent Me - Action Camera Restoration

Go to nordvpn.com/od... or use code oddtinkering to get a 2-year plan with a huge discount! This GoPro was sent to me to be restored and repaired by a subscriber who didn't have any use for it. The camera was released by GoPro on 2012.
The camera has some visual damage, the USB port is damaged and the lens has some scratches. When I tested it it wouldn't stay on but it would just keep turning on and off after few seconds. There is also some dust on the sensor which causes dark spots on the video and pictures.
The GoPro was disassembled. And I noticed one of the connectors had gone loose. Probably after falling or lot of vibration. After putting the connector back the camera worked normally. Now I could see what the image was like. There were some dots caused by dust particles on the sensor. I took the sensor off and cleaned it gently with a dry q-tip.
Next I repainted the front cover. I started with sanding and filling all dents with filler. Next it was coated with plastic primer to ensure teh paints stays on. I also remade the logo with a water transfer image that I printed out. Finally everything was clear coated to protect it further.
I polished the lens and LCD screen to remove scratches. Acrylic polishing compound was used for the screen and glass polish compound was used for the lens. I also used a special glass polishing pad because glass is very hard and polishing it by hand would take a long time.
Thank you for watching my video!
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it doesn't open to me

[@seabasssouthflorida]

Also props to Nordvpn for letting him do silent add. Respect.

[@-Cetus-]

I respect it but wouldn't mind him talking for the ad either. Glad they gave him the option either way.

[@poephila]

Yeah it’s really cool that they respected his video style! Much better sponsor imo!

[@beyondbackwater4933]

Ok we've already got an ad from them in the video, don't need more in the comments.

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That was the best nord VPN ad, I've ever seen. I kinda like it now hahahah

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Dear everyone on youtube: This is how you do sponsorships. This is how you get people to watch the sponsorship section and not just immediately skip forward.

[@goku445]

I skipped forward anyway. NordVPN was hacked and personal data revealed in the recent past. Sometimes no VPN is better for your privacy.

[@jsciarri]

Doesn't matter what is being sponsored I still skipped over it. Still annoying to have ads purposely placed in the video itself instead of them popping up on random spots in the video which you can skip after 5 seconds. Another sell out but great video anyway.

[@spi-bro630]

Yes i watched that sponsorship but the others here are just being rude

[@trijitsikdar7885]

Electronics engineering, mechanical engineer, physicist, chemist, electrical engineer and now he is also an artist

[@corry9413]

Also a biker

[@TheFishySpartan]

He was always an artist. His camera work and edits are cleeeean

[@joannelucille]

And a biker 😌

[@y.t.1320]

Also a motovlogger

[@catwilandishguy5577]

And a subway train driver

[@scrambledegg81]

Just need a Ducktor mount for that bike (with accompanying tiny helmet, of course).

[@RestoreTechnique]

Haha brilliant 😄

[@thenoseknows9391]

Of course 👍🏼👍🏼✌🏼✌🏼💙💙😄😅

[@yuantheblue]

That would be perfect :)

[@bleachedvoid8823]

We as the fans are patiently waiting for the day of when the Ps3 restoration video is released

[@Dotherecy]

Only if it's the 4USB fat version. So many incredible backwards-compatible systems going to waste that could be restored. :)

[@craigcooper75]

@@Dotherecy i have 3 of them 😁

[@guilhermelopesfotografo]

A fat 4USB PS3, with YLOD!

[@craigcooper75]

@@guilhermelopesfotografo yea, the original 60GB

[@Maver1ck1987]

@@guilhermelopesfotografo hah! i have one with YLOD. And one with cut in trace on CPU

[@weaselgunsru]

Polishing of the lens removes the anti-reflective coating, so it reduces image contrast and resolution. Scratched lens better to be replaced.

[@edsenos]

i thought the same when i saw the lens reflex with no colors after polishment...

[@sergiofagundes1972]

And can create little distortions on the curvature creating problem with focus and blurring.

[@guilherme94]

Image quality during the motorcycle ride is very bad. It confused me because I have a 1st gen Gopro and the image is better than that one. That's probably because he removed the coating, for sure. But great restoring nonetheless

[@sandrodunatov485]

obviously correct, but we are all here for the spirit of the game. An old GoPro isn't worth all that patience and expert effort anyway. There are plenty good used ones, but this is a restoration channel. And there is no human way to re-apply a correct factory-grade coating on a lens without proper industrial equipment. So degraded as it is, it works and it looks the part, which in a world of disposable equipment and planned obsolescence is worth commending.

[@sfsaviation]

@E ACHI what the fuck are you on about?

[@brandoneverett3418]

Finding out he has a motorcycle just makes me like this channel more. 🤘

[@hsbravati1]

Hopefully it’ll be the next thing restored 🤗

[@brandoneverett3418]

@@hsbravati1 I dunno, it sounds like it runs pretty dang good to me, and the little bit we see it looks like it's in good shape. I won't turn down a video of the chrome getting polished/buffed though.

[@brandoneverett3418]

@PRODUCTIONmYOWN Herr Direktör Agreed, can't beat that distinctive sound. 👌

[@marko6804]

Simp

[@brandoneverett3418]

@@marko6804 Bruh, do you hate bikes or something?

[@josephsowell490]

New models of action cameras like DJI's action 2 is worth considering than restoring old ones.

[@hdezn26]

20:06 The Ducktor is impressed by the improvement of the shot quality.

[@hdezn26]

Thanks for the Heart!

[@Sy_h]

Ducktor is pogging

[@Bellablixks]

Lmfao

[@MetalRestorationBho]

Great my friend! This is a masterpiece. Congratulation from Vietnam.😉👍🍺

[@epicwwiistuff6863]

H a m p t e r

[@gregoryderpwrld111]

@@epicwwiistuff6863 N O W A I T I T S A T R A P-

[@epicwwiistuff6863]

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[@theomelettecuber5458]

Nani

[@gregoryderpwrld111]

@@epicwwiistuff6863 OH GOD THEY HAVE SPIES.

[@Crow3893]

I never thought I'd see a gopro this beat up in my life.

[@hdezn26]

Is it one of those Demolition Ranch Go Pro's?

[@TheDirge69]

@@hdezn26 or from That's Ridiculous...

[@hdezn26]

@@TheDirge69 Could be...

[@HistoryandReviews]

Ive seen worse

[@rasalghul3533]

You haven't seen a lot of gopros have you? 😂

[@ItsHyomoto]

What I've learned from your channel is despite the fact consumer goods do everything in their power to convince you to throw them away and try to stop you from repairing them, a little bit of patience can fix a lot more than I'd think.

[@luigivoncheeseburgerjenkinsiv]

thanks for not spending 10 whole minutes sponsoring nordvpn and continuing to restore the camera while talking about the sponsor instead!

[@mjc0961]

Call me crazy, but I would prefer the complete ad break. That way I can just skip ahead in the video without having to hear or see it (the creator gets paid whether people watch it or not, so skipping it is a-okay). On this one I had to keep watching as a garbage service by a garbage company that can't secure servers properly was advertised to me. Not a great way to do it.

[@luigivoncheeseburgerjenkinsiv]

@@mjc0961 but he keeps restoring the object while advertising the product, you could just watch him do it and ignore the text that advertises nordvpn

[@mmdirtyworkz]

@@luigivoncheeseburgerjenkinsiv it distracts the attention. Better to have a separate3 add that my AdBlock can skip. They know it so they now force feed us with this garbage text over video. Also fick NordVPN, they were hacked and tried to keep it quiet. Secure my ass.

[@luigivoncheeseburgerjenkinsiv]

with this argument it's impossible not to call you crazy

[@mmdirtyworkz]

@@luigivoncheeseburgerjenkinsiv keep watching the adds mate, not sure who's crazy here :)

[@cottoneyejoe8285]

Dude's giving us more and more lore of himself. Now we see he has a motorcycle.

[@jeodezman32]

1:44 the best sponsorship i've ever seen and please make more electronic restorations

[@Goodtimes2021]

Ducktor face is censored

[@Addicted2Kaos]

It's so satisfying to watch you take something that many would throw away and bring it back to life. Not only that, but make it look new again. Thank you for your video's. They are both therapeutic and educational.

[@labrat8876]

I'm sure there's not much call for it but with your skill, I'd love to see a restoration of a vintage antique sewing machine, a White, Domestic, Kenmore or any of the White rotary clones. Love the Ducktor! Thank you for your videos, they are awesome!

[@stst8775]

Errsddadf nn,h

[@moonlightrising]

For real, is there anything this guy CAN'T do?? These videos are amazing.

[@FrenchFryCheese04]

Fix a vacuum with a shot motor?

[@moonlightrising]

@@FrenchFryCheese04 I honestly wouldn't be surprised if he could somehow fix even that

[@brandonj6874]

I’ve watched many of his videos. I’d say I’ve learned the most from this one. Love learning new things and you do it all while never saying a word. Brilliant.

[@doodieman4009]

Will just get a new one than repairing a broken action cam, cost almost the same. DJI action 2 for the win.

[@richardhenry5858]

The "talk free" ads are a nice touch. I immediately started fast-forwarding when I saw the "NORD VPN", realized that I had missed an important part of the disassembly, did a little rewind, and now I know about NORD VPN. Very clever ad read, Mr. Tinkering Man. 🤓

[@ricardocea4957]

Hi. What about the ar coating on the lens? When polishing it, it went away. And it's there for a reason. At night the reflections on the lens surface make the image blurry. I dont mean to critizise, its just a thought. Regards

[@RestoreTechnique]

Do you know if you can replace that coating?

[@Chaos89P]

@@ricardocea4957 Isn't Odd Tinkering in Finland?

[@lacucaracha111111]

hahaha that was an LTT level of sponsor transition

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That's Private Internet Access or PIA

[@dawsonramdass1145]

It really was an LTT level Segway ngl

[@ghostything]

Congratulations on making a midroll ad that doesn't need skipping. Genius.

[@madm3rt989]

I‘ve probably seen every video of you so far, they’re so calming and satisfying. Great job, als always!

[@dysfunctionalisme]

Out of so many videos I've seen on KZbin with sponsors, this is by far the smartest way to highlight sponsors on the video

[@boingokky]

Now THIS is how you do sponsorship advertisements on a video!

[@GeminiWoods]

Idk, Internet Historians Nord VPN ads are pretty hilarious.

[@johannesaylott]

I love the idea of odd tinkering's motorcycle gloves being identical to the gloves he uses during a restoration.

[@customrestoration5317]

i love how much you care for *details*

[@BozowolfnHD]

I’m not sure but I’ve heard the Ducktor is a quack.

[@liorzisman2968]

I like how you included the sponsor in the actual video and it was not some boring unrelated segment no one wants to see. Kudos!

[@jsciarri]

Nice automated comment that's obviously fake. Nobody wants or cares about Nord VPN.

[@alex_chubanoff]

Ad integration is great. Brief and appropriate. I like it.

[@johntheanimator4317]

Give this man some dinosaur bones, the next day his house will become Jurassic Park

[@kid_girl_lover]

R u john walker fan

[@projecteer4498]

I love these vids, restoration is so satisfying :)

[@garinramadhan6572]

That silent ad is brilliant for not ruining the vibe. Ngl nordvpn is nice, i use it myself mainly for netflix and the speed and connection is more stable than using free vpn. Also the speed loss its just a little

[@madcat4563]

It's amazing to see how the inside looks way simpler than I thought. I was expecting some witch craft or something. 😂 Crazy to think that they have gone all the way up to 9 with Gopros.

[@ethannorton564]

I remember when the hero 3 was new

[@AsmodeusMictian]

Funny how education and learning dispel the mystery.... In my case it always leaves the 'wonder' and the 'wow' factor in place though. :) LOVE watching these types of videos even though I have little experience w/hardware myself. (I program as a hobby :D )

[@jjryan1352]

The development of microelectronics is an amazing story, but I'm more in awe of the "gadgets" before microchips, like those old timey cash registers and such that get restored. Just can't keep from wondering, how did they design such intricate stuff?

[@CarsRestored]

Me: No way he can restore this Tinkering: Hold my tools

[@ijnmutsuki7031]

little correction: OddThinking: *hold my Isopropyl alcohol*

[@ЛексЛексыч]

@@ijnmutsuki7031 kills camera lens and sensor, so it stars to produce bad image and to protect yourself says "it's a small camera from old time, don't expect it to work good", but we all know a reality, the gopro gives very same result even on new products.

[@daviddryden7668]

I'm a simple man, I see The Ducktor, I upvote.

[@DaisyHollowBooks]

Ive been watching an American bloke’s channel who seems to be an imitator of yours. He lacks your finesse, and he doesn’t have captions. You’re the king!

[@TheSilentGecko7]

If I sent to you my 2DS which has one of the screen oversaturated (probably a problem of the inside board) could you repair it and send it back to me? I'm a big fan I'd love to get it repaired from you 💕

[@Chaos89P]

I know of an NTSC GameCube that needs a little work done, too. Apparently it cuts on and off repeatedly, and the disc reader isn't working in some manner. Former may just be because of dirt.

[@kathy3178]

I binge watch your vidoes. Always enjoy seeing the work that you put into a restoration. You are really good at incorporating sponsorships into the videos. It is much better than cutting away to watch someone go on about something you can tell they never use.

[@ozandis127]

Restorations and motorcycles. Heck yeah!

[@hdezn26]

Restoration on the motorcycle? Yass! (Future Video?)

[@skywing626]

I swear this guy just got into my recommendations and now I'm here, subscribed and can't stop watching

[@arafe.1012]

i love hows he's smart enough to put the sponsorship along with the dismantling, so we can't actually skip it

[@jsciarri]

What are you talking about I still skipped right over it lol

[@damianramos327]

I am just patiently waiting on the DS restoration and finally be able to fix the touch screen (if possible). Great Vid as always!

[@bunnybird12]

16:25 For a second I thought that was the actual battery 👀

[@infinitemidnightghostmourner]

You: -Restore and repair on a whole new level -Do silent ads -Clean with Ducktor, and -Ride a motorcycle??? You are a legend

[@GaudyMarko]

i liked how you didn't break from the normal ASMR video format for the sponsor spot

[@ZestyAqua]

Appreciate the talk free content as well as watching your mind in action! Always impressive to watch. Thank you.

[@rapha_risi]

🇧🇷 Toda vez que assisto vídeos desse canal, fico totalmente satisfeito.

[@dennisfereoles768]

I just don’t understand why there are people disliking the video. Did amazing job of restoration.

[@Trickgliding]

Is there anything this man is not capable of?!? He is a do it all master…

[@carsbraber9096]

My dad bought this one at launch and i used it last week, but guys, im telling you, this thing is still amezing!! Both mic and cam!

[@3229dan]

0:37 YEET

[@Tototoron]

Your no talk ad as you continued working in the video was literally the best ad inclusion I’ve ever scene from a youtuber. I REALLY hope others take a page from your book and do similarly cuz wow was a surprised to not be even kind of annoyed by an add and it fit your video style so well!

[@MarkMeadows90]

Ah yes, I remember the days of the older GoPros. My brother in law had a couple of the Hero 3 and 4s he took to Afghanistan when he was fighting in the war. Didn't see much combat with the video footage he got, but was very interesting how things went on over there.

[@PrayingLotus]

Regular people: “oh this water slide skill seems pretty cool! I wonder when I’ll use it though?” Model makers: “….pathetic….” This is me making a funny, I think he did a very good job with the actual self-made water slide decals

[@elgrupogamer9352]

Hi! NICE WORK!!! So clean and perfect. There is no other Word to describe this, its just perfect. Congratulations and greetings from a Venezuelan in Argentina.

[@MT-od7mc]

Ahhh, a new video. You make my day. Thx

[@MT-od7mc]

Damn, i am early ^^° pssst, this is the best thing on a Saturday night :-)

[@papaconmayo4642]

@@MT-od7mc Wachi wachi wa

[@jakemoeller7850]

Love your videos! No politics, no shootings, no wars. Thank you. 👍🏻

[@javi_el_sucio]

i need to learn how to do this kind of stuff and restore my gameboy advance sp

[@odd_ish5347]

The gameboy adv. sp is relatively easy to restore. What's wrong with it?

[@javi_el_sucio]

@@odd_ish5347 the screen have bubbles in it maybe the Polarizer some scratches and few hits of the shell also yellowing and some clean too :)

[@odd_ish5347]

@@javi_el_sucio you could order a new shell & polarizer from Aliexpress. They have everything you want and for a reasonable price ;) Changing the shell isn't hard, just watch a tutorial :)

[@Maitreya-7777]

Companies should hire you for product Refurbishment!!! You will earn so much money and respect for this man.

[@DavidWarrior360]

Putting the battery in the camera at the start looked so satisfying

[@stefangla6878]

You’re a freaking real life MacGyver.

[@pjs299]

This man is a damn genius. And pure joy to watch.

[@leadergames0661]

I've always wondered, how much time do these projects really take from start to finish? Love the vids 👊

[@stevejohnson1685]

Beautiful restoration, and a real treat to get a glimpse of Finland!

[@vlaskz]

I’m thinking at the moment: does Da Vinci reincarnated and got a new job as restoring expert?

[@ManMad17]

That ad roll is so smoothly represented

[@SpotOn-AV]

Wow, peaple say go pro's are so difficult to repair but you did it!! 👍

[@hdezn26]

The newer ones are more difficult to repair than the older ones. They made them harder to take apart without damaging them....

[@mehrozezamir1251]

Watching your videos is pure Serenity...

[@HappiSabi]

Can you please link the clear coating you used for the water transfer paper? Thanks in advance

[@jeffersongabler5998]

This guy are awesome,no noise music,fair adds and no more annoying stuff.

[@iridescentgherkin]

Doesn't polishing the lens like this, remove all the optical coating?

[@hdezn26]

I think so. Is there a way to replace the optical coating?

[@nooaiden]

I think for a low cost/quick fix, it is what it is-that is if you already have glass polish and the tools. I don't think a replacement lens is really that expensive

[@pfadiva]

Yes, it does. I suspect the scratches were only in this coating (anti-reflective coating or AR) which made it fairly easy to polish out. Scratches in the actual glass would be harder to deal with. Without this coating, the images won't be as nice as they would be with it but this way you get a usable image without the scratch artifacts. A nice restoration of a very ruggedly-used GoPro.

[@hdezn26]

@@ricardocea4957 Ok, ill have to look into that. (for future reference)

[@Lithnilian.]

I deeply appreciate the algorithm bringing me here. I find these videos fascinating and they’re the best unintentional asmr for me.

[@illusion5739]

Dude if only I found your channel earlier, I wouldn't have thrown away my broken PS1. You're really good at restoring things

[@bucketman5138]

Ay that segway into the ad tho that was smooth

[@hotwateronwool]

I'd so love to see videos of you working on your bike!!!

[@minjijin00]

cleaning with a soap and an alcohol is my fav part 🧼🛀 so satisfying !!!!

[@panterarosa4325]

This master of restorations is cool and the videos are 100% real

[@mawprints]

this is fully my favorite channel to watch while high, i come here just about everytime i smoke now and like put my own music on in the background and its the most pleasant thing ive ever discovered. as long as you're making videos you will have my stoned viewership i love you dude

[@qnimx4847]

Don't smoke too much. Its bad for ypur health

[@mawprints]

@@qnimx4847 thanks for telling me. gonna smoke twice as much

[@qnimx4847]

@@mawprints ok then. Lungs go bye bye

[@CityShadow9888]

Slick how you put the sponsor in the video so you have to watch it. You are a smart cookie sir lol

[@JSL1986]

Really love the video, the final was epic. Thanks for sharing.

[@beatrizd.rodriguez9051]

Love it... Giving life to old and maltreated items... Love it... This is what we should do...

[@s.d.a.b6733]

the seamless ad was beautiful

[@Vixenaustin]

I wish I had skills like yours. Great video as always.

[@Peviputguy8]

I am definitely a fan of gopro cameras for sure

[@Paritan164]

This is the most satisfying channel on KZbin.

[@zacharytgmredsun]

Seeing Odd Tinkering with his absolute chad motorcycle is a sight to behold

[@geeyowthe1]

When you started painting with an airbrush, I automatically thought Gunpla lol! Then you busted out the water slide decals, and I'm just like, "Yup!! He does Gunpla too." 🤣

[@09Gamerlegend]

Now that’s a good quality Camera, and Sick Wheels Tinker Man👍🏻

[@RJFawlkes]

Watching your videos has got me doing little restorations myself. Nothing massive; just a cleanup and removing corrosion from a Wii. Works perfectly now because I followed some of your videos to help.

[@Porcelain9319]

Really creative making your ad part of the video so people won't fast forward

[@pcachu]

1:39 The base sponsorship rate is just for Odd. You want the Ducktor? That's extra.

[@expressionoffreedom7165]

I like how well lit up your projects are.

[@expressionoffreedom7165]

I've worked in a lot of dark places and it always sucks trying to see what's going on with shadows everywhere. Your videos reminded me how I used to be obsessed with how well things were lit up.

[@paologiordano.photos]

fun fact and tip. The gopro 3+ lens should be slightly adjusted if you want to achieve general better sharpness at infinity. Screwing the lens all the way in throws the focus nearer to you leaving the infinity focus slightly blurry

[@DARWIN1FY]

Mad props to you for doing sponsored content without interrupting the rest of the video’s content, awesome video as always

[@AmitRozee]

That was the smoothest transition to a sponsor ive seen

[@SmaugAltair]

I think the subscriber will love you for your good work.