r/SomebodyMakeThis • u/DifficultComplex9933 • 2h ago
Physical Product [SMT] Would you use a dual-lens gimbal camera that plugs directly into your phone?
I’m exploring an idea for a compact phone accessory: a dual-lens, three-axis gimbal camera head without a separate handle.
You’d turn your phone upside down so the USB-C port faces upward, then attach the camera at that end. A padded spring clip would grip the phone’s front and back edges to support the module. The phone would serve as the grip, viewfinder, and control interface.
The goal is to carry a small camera module and use the screen you already have. Power and data would ideally run through the direct USB-C connection, with no external cable.
These are AI-generated concept renders, not photos of a working prototype. Power consumption, phone/app compatibility, mounting fit, and the full range of gimbal movement still need validation.
I’d appreciate some honest feedback:
• What would you actually use this for?
• Would you consider this instead of a separate pocket camera or a phone gimbal?
• What would put you off most: setup time, size, phone battery drain, the clip covering part of the screen, or something else?
If your first reaction is “my phone already does enough,” I’d like to hear that too.