DIY-conversion for HD GoPro Hero 2

I can only agree with the original sound of the previous speakers. The ball head for camera attachment / adjustment is very shaky and after a few times tightening he no longer holds properly.
Why I bought the tripod anyway? (Retracted and extended) the size, and the price of less than 15 have influenced me in the decision.
At the choice of materials and the general stability of the telescope I have compared to other manufacturers absolutely nothing to complain about. Even in the extended state nothing wobbles and the clamps hold bombproof.
In order to improve the durability in conjunction with my GoPro Hero, I first removed the complete ball joint mechanism. To light also comes a 1/4 "screw as on the ball head itself, but this is a bit longer.
To avoid damage when screwing on the proprietary Gopro Tripod Mount this, I put a 3mm rubber washer over the screw and thus to a reduced length of thread to 5mm and on the other hand made a safeguard against inadvertent release of the adapter.
On the ball, I'm in touch with a GoPro Hero no longer rely. The inclination of the camera is already made only via the adapter. Axial alignment is done by turning the tripod. Only on the side inclination I had to give so - but what does not make any such recordings, as I had to constantly adjust this even with a ball head.
After the conversion, the handheld tripod for me only became useful. Material costs: 5ct (+ cost of Gopro Tripod adapter).