We finally have a case and BEC board for the Naked GoPro Hero 9 from NamelessRC. The design is innovative and the quality is excellent. In this review we will check out its features and specs and how to assemble it.
Check out more Naked GoPro Hero 9 tips and tricks.
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Where to Buy?
The NamelessRC GoPro 9 Case and BEC board are available here:
- BEC Board: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9JHJuo
- Hero9 Case: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9hIRXe
What I Like About the NLRC Naked GoPro 9 Case
The coolest feature of the new NamelessRC naked GoPro case is probably the ribbon cable design.
The GoPro takes 5V input, the job of the BEC board is to convert LiPo battery voltage (2S to 6S) to 5V.
In the past, the BEC board used to connect to the GoPro’s motherboard in piggyback style. In the new design, it now connects via a flexible ribbon cable. This is a robust solution. Often I see people rip the connectors off the motherboard because the BEC board puts too much stress on them, the new ribbon cable design should be more crash resilient.
The Nameless Hero 9 case design and finish are much improved from their previous cases for the Hero 8 and 6, which were mostly 3D printed in TPU. The new case is injection molded in nylon plastic. The lens adapter appears to be the same dimensions as the previous NLRC Hero8 case, so it should take the same ND filter options I reckon.
The GoPro 9 has a color front screen, you can check the camera’s exposure anytime anywhere. It’s great for those who frequently change camera settings such as shutter speed and ND filters. It’s also removable from the logic board if you worry about breaking it in flight. You can also see what camera settings you are using. However You can’t change settings with it, you still need to use your phone APP, QR codes (GoPro Labs) or touch screen.
The two buttons are now located at the back instead of the top. There’s also a cut-out at the back that allows you to connect the touch screen for changing settings.
Compared to the older GoPro, the GoPro 9 is more suitable for the professional cinematographers as it has superior image quality, and you can check exposure easily with the front screen.
The weight saving is huge, the GoPro Hero 9 weighs 158g. After stripping and putting it in the NLRC case, takes it down to merely 30g.
NamelessRC Hero 9 BEC Board Specs
This BEC board is designed specifically for the GoPro Hero 9. It comes with a ribbon cable that connects the MODE button, REC button and USB Power (5V).
- Input voltage: 2S~6S
- Output voltage: 5V 2.1A
- Input connector: PH1.0-3P
- Weight: 1.5g
NamelessRC Hero 9 Case Assembly
- Install the front screen
- Then the lens module
- Install the GoPro motherboard and connect the flexible ribbon cable
- Secure the BEC board on top of the SD card slot, and insert the ribbon cable into the BEC board
- Finally put the back cover on
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Does anyone knows the difference between the old and new BEC?
Old one: has 4 cabs in the right top corner
New one: has just 2 but bigger ones in the right top corner
I’ve created the naked go pro. But it seems like the lcd screen doesn’t get enough power. Do i have to fully charge the battery to make it work? I used a storage charged 6s now.
does anybody know why namelessRc is sold out everywhere? have they quitted the production???
Is the Hero 9 NamelessRc case also fitting for hero 10 and specially for hero 11??
Thanks
they are not all sold out, try aliexpress. thats where i got mine from
also works for Hero 10, but im not sure with 11
11 as well!
so i got the case… de-cased the gopro and put it in the case everything works great. even installed gopro labs on it… love it. i have the SMO 4k and set up PINIO switches for power and record. everything works great. did the samething for the naked gopro and it doesnt work. set up PINIO on an AUX switch just like the SMO 4K and noting. it works when i press the buttons but not on the controller through the AUX switch. Am i missing something?
i talked about why pinio for GoPro is unreliable here and why you shouldn’t use it: https://oscarliang.com/naked-gopro/#how-to-start-and-stop-recording
hi, does anyone know how to connect the external screen? and the cooling fan?
Nameless has a newer BEC that looks slightly different and you can solder a 5v fan right up to it.
WINSINN DC 20mm Fan 12V 2006 Hydraulic Bearing Brushless Cooling 20mmx6mm 2PIN (Pack of 2Pcs)
This is the fan I used, I don’t really have anything good or bad to say about them except the work but the wire quality is just OK.
Hi, I can’t find ND filters for this case. If someone knows, please help me
Anyone having any issues with the BEC or ribbon cable connection? The installation is simple and it worked immediately but after a day it’s working sporadically. If I mess with the cable it seems to work sometimes. I thought is could possibly be my wiring from the FC but it happens plugged straight into a lipo as well.
I ordered a new beck thinking it’s either the BEC or the ribbon cable I guess we’ll see.
Same problem here. In my case it was loose connection between ribbon and gopro. I just added foam over connector so its between fc and case and push connector down
When im using dji zoom 2 nd filters i have black corners in video. Any idea for another type of nd filter wich dosent have black corners ?
I’d love to know that as well, just got some zoom 2 filters and I’d say they are a no go for me as well.
Did you figure what works best?
Ad the moment im using custom gopro mount with tbs nd filters . But is design in progress.
Great review, and all of this works for the Hero 10 too.
However, what is harder to find – at least in my experience – is how then to mount this case to the drone?
I’m planning to use a deceased Hero 10 on 4 quads at different times and I can’t find any proper mounting solution… can you point me to the right direction for this?
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4887247
If this helps, let me know
thingiverse.com/thing:4887247
Let me know if this helps
Is there a custom case for the hero 9 touchscreen for nameless
Drone Co designed one that used the standard gopro fingers.
thingiverse.com/thing:4963856
Decasing is not that complicated if you do that from the main screen side. Simply find the seam and start cutting with the saw. This video helped a lot: youtu.be/JrRDl1HJKgQ
I have several questions regarding the BEC board:
1) the specified connector PH1.0 does not seem to exist as per JST website.The only one that I can find with 1.0 pitch is JST-SH.
2) I know where to solder Ground and REC leads to on Kakute F7 HDV (for REC button I remapped M5 output), however cannot find any logical way of taking the bat voltage from… Latest version of Kakute F7 HDV (1.6) does not have the bat output on the flight controller and using only 1 lead from the balance output from the battery also does not make sense… Any suggestions?
Which ND filters do you think would fit this case? I know you said same as the 8 case but I can’t seem to find those either. Thanks in advance!
It takes Mavic 2 Zoom ND filters just like their nylon case for Hero 8 did.
but how to disassemble it – simple way?
youtube.com/watch?v=JrRDl1HJKgQ
Waiting for my cases to show up, but i’ll be following this. Drone Co says he uses a dremel instead of a saw blade.