hoodman solution? (solved)

[G Randy Brown]

So I've been using a Hoodman for a 10" monitor and it's so top heavy I need to find a way to make it work or just not use it.
I prefer to sit in a camping chair so I'm wondering if this music stand tilted at an angle to where it's balanced with a 6' cable would work well...sounds like it would to me but want to see if I'm missing any gotchas
Thanks,
Randy

 

[dirkclod]

If your concerned about the cord I wouldn’t. I set my pad on my steering wheel in my truck and use 6’ cord. Works fine but now that’s with my Pro and Mini.

 

[G Randy Brown]

I saw this picture the other day and almost bought one of those steering wheel thingys (never knew they existed before) but want to be outside of my vehicle...good to know a 6' cord is no issue, thx bud

 

[dirkclod]

I saw this picture the other day and almost bought one of those steering wheel thingys (never knew they existed before) but want to be outside of my vehicle...good to know a 6' cord is no issue, thx bud

Had to modify that board as my steering wheel is fat but just used a Drexel tool . 4’ most likely be better as it’s just shorter but keep
the 6’ in the truck all the time for phone or whatever.

 

[vindibona1]

So I've been using a Hoodman for a 10" monitor and it's so top heavy I need to find a way to make it work or just not use it.
I prefer to sit in a camping chair so I'm wondering if this music stand tilted at an angle to where it's balanced with a 6' cable would work well...sounds like it would to me but want to see if I'm missing any gotchas
Thanks,
Randy

I assume you want the music stand just for the 10" monitor. iPad or tablet, no? The one you've linked looks sturdy enough. Are you going to use it with the desk flat (perpendicular to the ground) or upright somehow? The key to it is the tension adjustment on the desk, neither too loose that it could flop or too tight that you can't adjust it easily. I couldn't tell by the photos. I don't know how close you are to ABQ but there is a Guitar Center there where I'd be reasonably sure they might have one in stock so you can get your hands on one and test it before buying.

 

[MA2 317]

I prefer to sit in a camping chair

Me too.

I thought about upgrading to a canopy / umbrella chair for shade.

But the comfort of the front seat of a vehicle looks tempting as well. ?

 

[Deleted member 114292]

Had to modify that board as my steering wheel is fat but just used a Drexel tool . 4’ most likely be better as it’s just shorter but keep
the 6’ in the truck all the time for phone or whatever.

What’s the steering wheel thingy I actually called?

 

[dirkclod]

What’s the steering wheel thingy I actually called?

Sorry was getting grand ready for school. Cant seem to get the link to stick but here are the 2 I use.

 

[G Randy Brown]

I assume you want the music stand just for the 10" monitor. iPad or tablet, no? The one you've linked looks sturdy enough. Are you going to use it with the desk flat (perpendicular to the ground) or upright somehow? The key to it is the tension adjustment on the desk, neither too loose that it could flop or too tight that you can't adjust it easily. I couldn't tell by the photos. I don't know how close you are to ABQ but there is a Guitar Center there where I'd be reasonably sure they might have one in stock so you can get your hands on one and test it before buying.

Sorry guys, I posted that before realizing I had a music stand in my garage (my wife and I are musicians) and should have marked it resolved (it is now).
The music stand works fine so I guess I just need the 6' cable
Thanks very much, I'll report back if I discover any issues when trying to use it in the desert.