DIY phone scope

[WoodBow]

I posted one of these a couple of years ago but i needed to make a new one for a different phone and new binos. So i thought id share the process again for those who did not see it last time.

Build cost is about $2 and the biggest perk is you do not need to take your phone out of its case. You can simplify the process by just using a cheap phone case though.

Take your binos to the hardware store and find what size pvc coupling fits them.

You could use kydex but i always just use pvc because it is cheaper. I specifically used 3" sdr 35 sewer pipe, mainly because that is what i had. Cut a section of it off and then cut a slit down the length of it. Toss it in the oven at 300 degrees for a few minutes and it will relax towards flat. Remove from oven and press it flat while it cools. Then you are just using a heat gun to soften tabs to bend up and around the phone. Wear gloves and hold them in place while they cool. You can get a very snug custom fit. Trim as needed and then epoxy on the coupling after you cut it down to get the fit so the phone is as close to lens as possible.

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[isItFallYet]

Hell yeah!

 

[sram9102]

Pretty slick idea. I'm going to have to rig one of those up.

 

[Cedarsavage]

That’s pretty cool I might have to make one

 

[standswittaknife]

Very cool..


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[Nate_Beres]

Awesome work! I love me some ripped and heated pvc for small sheets. Looks like I've got a project this weekend. Got any pics to post?

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[Dtp465]

Awesome. I’m going to have to try that.

 

[Medicineman7]

Very cool idea! definitely gonna give this a go

 

[Pgohil]

I've done something very similar by gluing a piece of PVC to an old phone case. Biggest problem I've had is the alignment. What are you doing to make sure that the lens is centered properly on the glass?

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[WoodBow]

I've done something very similar by gluing a piece of PVC to an old phone case. Biggest problem I've had is the alignment. What are you doing to make sure that the lens is centered properly on the glass?

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I center it live. Put the coupling on the binos with them on a tripod and then move the case and phone around with the camera on. When the alignment is perfect, mark where the coupling is on the case.

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[weekender7]

I made one after seeing your original post that has both bino and spotter adapters, one on each end.

 

[matthew_grffn]

Pretty cool idea. Il'l definitely have to give this a try.

 

[jruff002]

here's how i did mine, fits razor perfect and sure you can alter any pvc to fit any spotter....

 

[Elcy]

^^^^^
jruff002- That's an idea/price point I can get behind. I'll give it a shot and report back. Thanks

 

[JRMiller]

Im guessing Kydex might work too? Just wondering cause i have a bunch around

 

[Cosmono]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Chester1234]

This is great! Def going to make one

 

[Joby619]

Great work. I might have to try to make one.

 

[Thwack_attack]

That had some thought behind it!

 

[CedarPost]

This is awesome. Thanks for posting.