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

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Go to nordvpn.com/oddtinkering 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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@OddTinkering 3 года назад

Go to nordvpn.com/oddtinkering or use code oddtinkering to get a 2-year plan with a huge discount!

@MrMarshmelloBoi 3 года назад

@papaconmayo4642 3 года назад

Sure

@3229dan 3 года назад

nordvpn screwdriver lol

@failedxassassin1109 3 года назад

the link isnt working

@AntiIlluminati_GR 3 года назад

it doesn't open to me

@seabasssouthflorida 3 года назад

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

@-Cetus- 3 года назад

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

@poephila 3 года назад

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

@beyondbackwater4933 3 года назад

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

@mafiazuka 2 года назад

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

@furydeath 2 года назад

now for RAID SHADOWLEGENDS

@trijitsikdar7885 3 года назад

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

@corry9413 3 года назад

Also a biker

@TheFishySpartan 3 года назад

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

@joannelucille 2 года назад

And a biker 😌

@y.t.1320 2 года назад

Also a motovlogger

@catwilandishguy5577 2 года назад

And a subway train driver

@billwithers7457 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@jsciarri 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@scrambledegg81 3 года назад

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

@RestoreTechnique 3 года назад

Haha brilliant 😄

@thenoseknows9391 2 года назад

Of course 👍🏼👍🏼✌🏼✌🏼💙💙😄😅

@yuantheblue 2 года назад

That would be perfect :)

@brandoneverett3418 3 года назад

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

@hsbravati1 3 года назад

Hopefully it’ll be the next thing restored 🤗

@brandoneverett3418 3 года назад

@@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 3 года назад

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

@marko6804 2 года назад

Simp

@brandoneverett3418 2 года назад

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

@bleachedvoid8823 3 года назад

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

@Dotherecy 3 года назад

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

@craigcooper75 3 года назад

@@Dotherecy i have 3 of them 😁

@guilhermelopesfotografo 3 года назад

A fat 4USB PS3, with YLOD!

@craigcooper75 3 года назад

@@guilhermelopesfotografo yea, the original 60GB

@Maver1ck1987 3 года назад

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

@spost1986 2 года назад

Note to most people: DO NOT clean an image sensor with a q-tip and alcohol unless you REALLY know what you're doing. For most image sensors you should use a lint-free microfiber flexible swab designed for cleaning image sensors and methanol instead of isopropyl alcohol. Otherwise you run a major risk of permanently damaging the sensor.

@user-uw9pv4hx9d 2 года назад

well, technically you cleaning an IR-filter, not the actual sensor, but yes, you are right, swab is must-have for this type of work!

@k0dabeat117 2 года назад

and he didn't blow out the inside of the lens before reinstall

@rabonour 2 года назад

Yeah, I love these videos but I cringed at that...

@oregonwanderer Год назад

@@k0dabeat117 How do you know he didn't? If he videoed every single thing he did to a restore, it would take hours to watch it.

@gazehound Год назад

not relevant for this video though. he was not cleaning the sensor directly.

@weaselgunsru 3 года назад

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

@edsenos 3 года назад

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

@sergiofagundes1972 3 года назад

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

@Cerus98 3 года назад

Came here to find this comment. Never ever polish a camera lens. They all have some kind of coating.

@guilherme94 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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.

@luigivoncheeseburgerjenkinsiv 3 года назад

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

@mjc0961 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

@@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 3 года назад

@@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 3 года назад

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

@mmdirtyworkz 3 года назад

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

@hdezn26 3 года назад

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

@hdezn26 3 года назад

Thanks for the Heart!

@Sy_h 3 года назад

Ducktor is pogging

@Bellablixks 3 года назад

Lmfao

@josephsowell490 2 года назад

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

@ItsHyomoto 3 года назад

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.

@Crow3893 3 года назад

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

@hdezn26 3 года назад

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

@TheDirge69 3 года назад

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

@hdezn26 3 года назад

@@TheDirge69 Could be...

@HistoryandReviews 3 года назад

Ive seen worse

@rasalghul3533 3 года назад

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

@jeodezman32 3 года назад

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

@Goodtimes2021 2 года назад

Ducktor face is censored

@cottoneyejoe8285 3 года назад

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

@doodieman4009 2 года назад

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

@labrat8876 3 года назад

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 2 года назад

Errsddadf nn,h

@lacucaracha111111 3 года назад

hahaha that was an LTT level of sponsor transition

@abdulmuhaimin5274 3 года назад

That's Private Internet Access or PIA

@dawsonramdass1145 2 года назад

It really was an LTT level Segway ngl

@MetalRestorationBho 3 года назад

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

@epicwwiistuff6863 3 года назад

H a m p t e r

@gregoryderpwrld111 3 года назад

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

@epicwwiistuff6863 3 года назад

@@gregoryderpwrld111 😳😳😳 toto motim esopofgo tinaof motoim anisotim opainso loadisk sidsak modula diadcikd paoils eojcxn siwuq

@theomelettecuber5458 3 года назад

Nani

@gregoryderpwrld111 3 года назад

@@epicwwiistuff6863 OH GOD THEY HAVE SPIES.

@Addicted2Kaos 2 года назад

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.

@boingokky 3 года назад

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

@GeminiWoods 3 года назад

Idk, Internet Historians Nord VPN ads are pretty hilarious.

@brandonj6874 3 года назад

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.

@johannesaylott 3 года назад

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

@dysfunctionalisme 2 года назад

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

@madcat4563 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

I remember when the hero 3 was new

@AsmodeusMictian 3 года назад

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 2 года назад

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?

@taylorqueensbury170 3 года назад

I miss the Ducktor’s beak

@ricardocea4957 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

Do you know if you can replace that coating?

@Chaos89P 3 года назад

@@ricardocea4957 Isn't Odd Tinkering in Finland?

@johntheanimator4317 3 года назад

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

@kid_girl_lover 2 года назад

R u john walker fan

@alex_chubanoff 3 года назад

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

@BozowolfnHD 3 года назад

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

@moonlightrising 2 года назад

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

@FrenchFryCheese04 11 месяцев назад

Fix a vacuum with a shot motor?

@moonlightrising 11 месяцев назад

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

@marckyle5895 2 года назад

Helpful hint with waterslide decals. A few drops of Microsol under the decal to make it look like it was painted on (it's a mild solvent that melts the decal slightly onto the surface so ridges and seams don't cause bubbles or silvering), and then clear coat over it after it is completely dry

@Drowronin 3 года назад

Always good to see Herr Ducktor

@daviddryden7668 3 года назад

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

@kathy3178 3 года назад

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.

@zestygurl 2 года назад

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

@madm3rt989 3 года назад

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

@ozandis127 3 года назад

Restorations and motorcycles. Heck yeah!

@hdezn26 3 года назад

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

@MarkMeadows90 3 года назад

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.

@CarsRestored 3 года назад

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

@ijnmutsuki7031 3 года назад

little correction: OddThinking: *hold my Isopropyl alcohol*

@user-uw9pv4hx9d 2 года назад

@@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.

@bunnybird12 3 года назад

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

@GaudyMarko 3 года назад

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

@garinramadhan6572 3 года назад

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

@DaisyHollowBooks 2 года назад

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!

@projecteer4498 3 года назад

I love these vids, restoration is so satisfying :)

@customrestoration5317 3 года назад

i love how much you care for *details*

@skywing626 3 года назад

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

@raemcmahon8216 2 года назад

Your attention to detail is something, thanks for the videos. I enjoy them very much!

@richardhenry5858 3 года назад

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. 🤓

@damianramos327 3 года назад

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

@Tototoron 3 года назад

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!

@ghostything 3 года назад

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

@Trickgliding 3 года назад

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

@arafe.1012 3 года назад

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

@jsciarri 2 года назад

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

@pjs299 3 года назад

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

@liorzisman2968 3 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@TheSilentGecko7 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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.

@3229dan 3 года назад

0:37 YEET

@stevejohnson1685 3 года назад

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

@akiwuff2779 2 года назад

Very neat to see some of the tools I use frequently for hobby models used in this restoration. Just goes to show you never know what can come in handy!

@xxredchanxx 3 года назад

These video such a satisfying to watch

@josueveguilla9069 3 года назад

Odd Tinkering is always 1st. Change my mind😎👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@hdezn26 3 года назад

No need to change your mind, This one thinks.

@josueveguilla9069 3 года назад

@@hdezn26 Thank you.

@hdezn26 3 года назад

@@josueveguilla9069 Your welcome.

@id10t44 3 года назад

Great to see how far your channel has come. Congrats on almost 2 million subs!

@debbiespring6653 3 года назад

I was so excited to see a new video from you! Keep up the great work! 😊

@rapha_risi 3 года назад

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

@issieplayzzz361 3 года назад

I’m thinking of sending you my broken Wii U because it’s disc reader is broken and it won’t turn on anymore, I consider this an easier challenge for you if I do send it

@Tr4c13 2 года назад

Absolutely fascinating to watch you have a proper steady hand and you are clever in the things that you have restored

@GeorgeWMays 2 года назад

Great job. Fascinating to watch. Thank you. Your project and video are appreciated.

@leadergames0661 3 года назад

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

@alansmith4734 3 года назад

Fun Fact: About 9 years ago, GoPro gave away a GoPro daily, plus all the accessories. People won from all over the world, and the winners posted pictures of the box full of 'goodies'. Sadly, the daily give-away ended. Since you restored a GoPro, someone should send you an MP3 Player. i.e. Sony 20:24 Place a strip of rubber from an old inner tube inside the bracket, to keep the camera from rotating back or forward on the handlebar.

@rawr51919 3 года назад

It will also prevent the bracket from scratching up your handlebars

@geeyowthe1 2 года назад

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." 🤣

@Rev-D1963 3 года назад

That was really cool, as your videos usually are! I don't think there's anything that you and Ducktor can't restore. Thanks so much for another awesome video brother. Be well, stay safe and God bless. Rev. D.

@MT-od7mc 3 года назад

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

@MT-od7mc 3 года назад

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

@papaconmayo4642 3 года назад

@@MT-od7mc Wachi wachi wa

@williamwest4049 3 года назад

Subscriber: I challenge you to fix my broken Go Pro. Odd Tinkering: Challenge accepted.

@dennisfereoles768 2 года назад

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

@EleonoraSpizzamiglio 3 года назад

All restoration process seems so simple and smooth. You are the best

@impavidvs_ 3 года назад

Eu amo seus vídeos, cara!

@thomasmurrell9832 3 года назад

I was literally about to pull up one of your videos to enjoy with my lunch and I got the memo

@zdavzdav86 2 года назад

Love this channel! A true craftsman! Keep up to good work!

@JSL1986 2 года назад

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

@PrayingLotus 3 года назад

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

@troyna77 3 года назад

Do you have a supply of NZT? lol... I have to draw out on paper and assembly matrix. I don't see how you can keep track of everything. Awesome job!!!

@elgrupogamer9352 2 года назад

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.

@mota7506 3 года назад

Insane amount of work, great job!

@stefangla6878 3 года назад

You’re a freaking real life MacGyver.

@javi_el_sucio 3 года назад

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

@odd_ish5347 3 года назад

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

@javi_el_sucio 3 года назад

@@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 3 года назад

@@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 :)

@DavidWarrior360 3 месяца назад

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

@alfieh24 2 года назад

So close to 2 million!! Great video as always I love your content 👌🏻

@vlaskz 3 года назад

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

@SpotOn-AV 3 года назад

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

@hdezn26 3 года назад

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

@RJFawlkes 3 года назад

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.