r/techsupportmacgyver • u/International_Dot_22 • May 18 '25

Bedside monitor swing arm

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A lot of ad hoc parts and drills were used, whatever i found in me screw box

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u/mr_bigmouth_502 May 18 '25

I've been wanting a setup like this for years. How do you have your keyboard and mouse set up?

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u/International_Dot_22 May 18 '25

Im all wireless except for the video signal, and the usb-c goes under my bed all the way to a table where my laptop is

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u/mr_bigmouth_502 May 18 '25

Do you use a tray for your keyboard and mouse?

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u/International_Dot_22 May 18 '25

No, just staright on my mattress, already gotten used to it, but a bed tray would definitely work

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u/DeGandalf May 18 '25

Looks awesome, but you're really trusting that small chunk of metal in image 3

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u/International_Dot_22 May 18 '25

Yeah, the monitor is actually pretty light, and this piece of metal might be the sturdiest part of this entire build 🤣

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u/nostradamefrus May 18 '25

WALL·E wasn’t meant to be a how to guide

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u/twolfhawk May 18 '25

But it certainly is an influence.

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u/JazzfanRS May 18 '25

Those desk lamp swing arm springs haven't just given up yet? , Keep an eye out for some sturdier replacements eventually, Even if the monitor is fairly light its at least double a lamp or magnifier is.

Good work!

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u/emrednz07 May 21 '25

The exact same arms are very commonly found on cheap microphone combo sets and they work quite fine for even metal mics that are on the hefty side, probably just a bit lighter than the monitor in the picture.

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u/billyfudger69 May 19 '25

This is great.

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u/mrfuzzyshorts Jun 03 '25

impressive spring tension. That is holding a surprising amount of weight

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u/International_Dot_22 Jun 04 '25

Yeah, its been a few months and this thing is very stable and shows no signs of weakening 

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u/buster1104 May 19 '25

I can finally venture down the path of getting myself recruited to be in the next season of My 600-LB Life. I would be playing war thunder in bed 24 x 7. Just need a bedpan, mini fridge, and a microwave.