Smol Community Straps

This page documents DIY strap solutions from the community.

Table Of Contents

Tracker Placement

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Components Guide

Here is a list of useful items for making your own straps.

Band

GoPro Chest Strap + Adapter for case

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Provides robust chest tracker mounting.

It can be found by Chest Strap Mount Belt for GoPro.

Compression Knee Brace

strap image Original idea and photo by Dean Ravencrest dot dog.

A solution for thigh tracker slipping.

Elastic Band With Non-slip Webbing

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Enhanced grip compared to regular bands.

Can be found by Elastic Band With Non-slip Webbing.

3D Printable Buckles

Image Name Author Link
Dovetail Strap Latch 30mm 40mm 50mm SlimeVR Buckles MoDErahN Thingiverse
Brackles V2 30/38/50mm for elastic straps RDTiel Thingiverse
SlimeVR Straps Clip Hook Extended (Astrix Remix) Astrlx Thingiverse
Stock Slime VR Velcro Strap Quick Clip Hooks by Kurzaq Kurzaq Thingiverse

Full Strap Builds

Depact V1 Smol Strap

Design by Depact

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Summary

👍 Pros:

  • No sewing required
  • Minimal tools needed (scissors only)

👎 Cons:

  • Straps may slide within the buckle
  • Less secure attachment

Making Steps

  1. Wrap band around tracker position.
  2. Cut band slightly longer than needed to wrap around.
  3. Put case and buckles on band.

Required Components

ComponentListing NameColor/VariantLink
Belt Buckles with webbing size 32mm, 10pcs pack20mm 25mm 32mm~50mm Plastic Hardware Dual Adjustable Side Release Buckles Molle Tatical Backpack Belt Bag Parts Strap WebbingWebbing Size 32mm, 10pcsAliexpress
5m of 30mm Elastic Band with Non-slip Silicone WebbingMeetee 2/5/10Meters Elastic Band 20-50mm Non-slip Webbing For Belt Garment Wave Silicone Ribbon DIY Clothes Sewing AccessoriesEB312-Black-30mm, 5MetersAliexpress
GoPro Chest StrapChest Strap Mount Belt for Gopro Hero 9 8 7 6 5 4 Insta360 R X2 DJI OSMO Action Camera Harness for Go Pro SJCAM EKEN AccessoriesBlackAliexpress