Reddit mentions of VIVO Single Monitor Stand - Freestanding VESA Steel Mount Base Riser fits 13 to 32 inch Screens, Adjustable Height, Tilt, Swivel, Rotation (STAND-V001H)

[This] would very likely function as a stand for the monitor. It might not be pretty, but it'll do the job of holding the monitor.
Just verify that there are mounting holes on the back of the monitor (spaced either 75mm or 100mm apart) and it'll work.

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price

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CPU | AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor | $119.99 @ Newegg
Motherboard | MSI - B450 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard | $114.89 @ OutletPC
Memory | G.Skill - Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory | $52.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Intel - 660p Series 1.02 TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive | $84.99 @ Newegg
Video Card | Sapphire - Radeon RX 580 8 GB PULSE Video Card | $174.99 @ Newegg
Case | Fractal Design - Focus G ATX Mid Tower Case | $49.99 @ Newegg Business
Power Supply | Corsair - CXM V2 (2017) 750 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply | $54.99 @ Newegg
Wireless Network Adapter | Asus - PCE-AC55BT B1 PCIe x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter | $34.89 @ OutletPC
Monitor | BenQ - GW2265HM 21.5" 1920x1080 60 Hz Monitor | $99.99 @ Amazon
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $827.71
| Mail-in rebates | -$40.00
| Total | $787.71
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-07-17 01:03 EDT-0400 |

CPU: This was probably the one part I had a bit of trouble deciding what to go with. Since I'm not familiar with what your workloads entail, I just went for the Ryzen 5 2600. It's the most powerful processor that fits the budget, and I doubt anything you do would require more that a 6 core 12 thread processor. Overkill, maybe, but it will last you a good long while

Motherboard: The B450 Tomahawk is one of the best B450 boards, not a ton to explain here.

RAM: Just a 16 GB kit of DDR4 3000 MHz RAM, nothing special

SSD: The cheapest 1 TB SSD, somehow, even though it is a very good drive. It's on sale on newegg for 10% off, make sure to grab it now.
GPU: It didn't sound like you were going to play any games that needed a ton of GPU power. Heck, even an RX 580 is probably overkill for you. Still, nearly any game can run at 1080p 60 FPS on it, so if you get a new game, you should be fine.

Case: I know you didn't want anything too flashy, and while this case does have a side window and LED fans, it shouldn't pop out too much. Besides, having 2 fans preinstalled takes care of airflow for the components.

PSU: Good, high-wattage PSU from a trusted brand with a 5 year warranty. Enough said.

WiFi/BT card: This is the cheapest ac WiFi card that also has bluetooth, and it has good reviews. Should do fine

Monitor: The cheapest 1080p 60FPS monitor with a VA or IPS panel and VESA mounting. (Also, here's a relatively cheap compatible VESA mount)

They make a free standing one too.

Another HP 25 ES + [THIS] (https://www.amazon.com/bracket-Adapter-mount-Pavilion-Monitor/dp/B01K5MHW2G) and a cheap VESA monitor stand, something like [THIS] (https://www.amazon.com/VIVO-Computer-Free-Standing-Adjustable-STAND-V001H/dp/B01FE2BCR8/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1487854469&sr=8-7&keywords=vesa+monitor+stand).

https://www.amazon.com/VIVO-Computer-Free-Standing-Adjustable-STAND-V001H/dp/B01FE2BCR8/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=vesa+stand&qid=1564248637&s=gateway&sr=8-3

I’ve toyed with the idea of going for an S4. Currently got an A4 at the moment.
I had hopes for the new Asus monitors or virtual link being able to power an older usb-c like the AOC 16ifux(?) an APU build might work these days, I think I saw someone saying they got decent frames out of one recently. That and TB3 on an X570 board.

Personally I’m on the lookout for a portable non-portable monitor that’s readily available in the UK with a vesa mount.

https://youtu.be/-WABu-1VIjE
One thing missing from that packing is the stand.

Something like this would be good as it looks like it’ll break down to be flat & allows for adjustability.
https://www.amazon.com/VIVO-Computer-Free-Standing-Adjustable-STAND-V001H/dp/B01FE2BCR8

Going just off Amazon, something like this seems like your cheapest option.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01FE2BCR8/ref=mp_s_a_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1494642209&sr=8-18&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=desk+vesa+stand&dpPl=1&dpID=31aduLUiylL&ref=plSrch

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/kKYXsY/aoc-monitor-i2269vw

plus

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FE2BCR8

You could get a VESA adapter (because this monitor doesn't have the standard VESA holes in the back of the monitor) and a single monitor arm for the desk.

It would cost more than 50$ though unless you could find the parts listed below for cheaper....

https://www.amazon.com/Monitor-Mount-VESA-Adapter-Pavilion/dp/B01K5MHW2G/ref=pd_rhf_ee_s_cp_0_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01K5MHW2G&pd_rd_r=532D4RR0YZEGKACB59SV&pd_rd_w=OKBtR&pd_rd_wg=u4MZy&psc=1&refRID=532D4RR0YZEGKACB59SV

https://www.amazon.com/VIVO-Computer-Free-Standing-Adjustable-STAND-V001H/dp/B01FE2BCR8/ref=sr_1_30?ie=UTF8&qid=1522211463&sr=8-30&keywords=monitor+stand

You can always just put this stand on the Alienware monitor. I use this one on the Alienware and it’s been great for RB6 and Overwatch.

You mean like this?

Great work!

I do agree, that the 'multi arm' approach is the way to go (EDIT: triple arm minimum, as I just did some testing and with only two arms there is really no way to effectively stabilize 'anything' that you are holding as the item tends to easily rotate out of control), unless you have access to a 3d printer and effectively free filament, etc.

The geared linear approach was done as a 'cheapest' first attempt to duplicate TempestVR's and tomotomox's work in linking a robot directly to VAM. After having done that, and then done the tcp/ip connection, I moved directly now to the multiple servo/axis approach. It is funny how much less printing will be required, lol.

Also, in ref to the geared linear approach, I was working on modifying the gear for the 20kg amazon servo I had bought DS3218MG ( https://www.amazon.com/ANNIMOS-Digital-Waterproof-DS3218MG-Control/dp/B076CNKQX4) as seen here ( https://imgur.com/a/OMaqHPL ), and per the dimensions in the images for the servo, the arm has a stated furthest hole of 23.5mm, turns out I had to do a few prints of test gears as the hole was actually at 24.5mm! Not to mention, where the central 'hub' is, it is different from the MG995R, so, that then now threw off the 'gearing' being properly mated and so then there is play between the rack and pinion, lol! With a multiple servo/axis setup, that wouldn't be an issue at all! The only alignment issues are effectively those due to the proper synchronized control of the 2+ servos.

I looked into using the ram mount too, and like it, but I think I'm going to go with this https://www.amazon.com/VIVO-Monitor-Adjustable-Articulating-STAND-V001/dp/B00B21TLQU/ , it is meant for holding up 22 pound monitors, so I think it shouldn't oscillate too much while the robot is in motion. In addition it can be mounted to a desk, to the side of a bed, and has a nice long articulating arm and 75 and 100mm VESA mounts which will be easy to 3d print something to attach to. A non-clamped version that you could 'sit around' is here https://www.amazon.com/VIVO-Computer-Free-Standing-Adjustable-STAND-V001H/dp/B01FE2BCR8/

So at this point, I'm currently printing the housing for the new multi axis robot for testing, it will be a 3-4 servo setup in the end, might have a few variants. Going to be using an adafruit servo hat https://www.amazon.com/2327-Raspberry-Servo-Development-Board/dp/B00SI1SPHS/ and a raspberry pi and the tcp/ip VAM connection.

Lastly, once I get the multiple axis setup, I will then move to the code/algorithms such that there can be a seemless transition from the VAM 'movements' to the new robot(s) based on it's features. The idea is to make all this as seemless and easy as possible for anyone to do themselves.

And all thanks to TempestVR for all his contributions, without him I wouldn't have done any of this!

Just curious, why didn't you just buy a stand like this:

https://www.amazon.com/VIVO-Computer-Free-Standing-Adjustable-STAND-V001H/dp/B01FE2BCR8/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2CMHQ8ITMJDYI&keywords=vesa+height+adjustable+monitor+stand&qid=1563153345&s=gateway&sprefix=vesa+height+adjustable+moni%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-3

Just ordered my Pixio PX275h and may get something like that.

>Or, you know, you just used the cables Apple provided, which they could be certain met the necessary safety standards, unlike some $1 cable that probably doesn't but who cares?

<laughs> You've got a lot of faith in a company that doesn't give a shit about you. Enough to spout nonsense you know nothing about, and called the bluff of the wrong person. The $1 cable I referred to is one I've bought many of, of various lengths, as I don't like messy cables. It's a C7, or C7P plug, and it, like C5 cables plugs, and virtually all other US lamps, largely use the same wire. So much so, it's called "lamp wire". It's a pair of 18awg cable. Now this is the part where your little indignance breaks down, and it's gonna involve numbers that aren't money, so stay with me. 18awg cable is capable of running 10 amps over 120v power, so long as it isn't over 50 feet. The Apple cable is required to provide enough to supply a Macbook with, at most, 85 watts of power. Watts are calculated by multiplying voltage by amperage. So the Apple cable is required to supply 85. My $1 cable you doubt so much is capable of supplying 1200.

Truth be told, the Apple cable is likely 18 as well, possibly 20awg, since they like making money. But at this point it's pretty clear you don't know what you're talking about, but are heavily, emotionally invested in your opinion, and may want to rethink your opinions on Apple and your discretionary income choices.

>Probably because quality and safety cost money, hence the USB power supplies from reputable brands, that won't burn your house down, aren't $1 from eBay.

As I've shown above: No. It's just cuz Apple likes overcharging people, and people who like Apple appear to like getting overcharged, then get very defensive when it's pointed out. I take safety very seriously--more so than I care to explain right now, and far more than you'd likely believe. The $1 cables aren't from Ebay, but they also weren't USB cables. Please try to follow along. USB has become a very convoluted standard that requires a great deal of research to ensure you're getting what you need. There are some dangerous cables out there, so you need to be aware of what you're getting. They're going to cost more than $1, but a 6ft cable isn't $30. That's just you buying an Apple executive another vacation home.

>You won't be buying the stand unless you're buying the monitor.
>
>This isn't for your "gaming rig", it's for people that have the budgets to pay for it, where time is money, and don't want to waste time finding a cheaper alternative.

<googles "VESA compliant monitor mount"> Oh look. I found a cheaper alternative. It only took me <looks at non-existent watch> 10 seconds. At $970 savings, I'm saving almost $350,000 an hour! Boy, that certainly isn't worth "wasting time to find a cheaper alternative." Yeah, if I'm a business with a budget, it's certainly much better to just spend an extra $1,000 for every single one of these monitors we buy. That money clearly couldn't be better spent somewhere else.

But wait! There's more! True to Apple's philosophy of proprietary bullshit I explained earlier, they've made certain their monitor is not VESA compliant. Why, you ask? I'll tell you! This way if people come to their senses (as many have over this) and decide they don't want to pay Apple $1,000 for a ridiculously overpriced stand, they'll instead still be forced to pay Apple $200 for the adapter to that makes the monitor VESA compliant! Either way you go, Apple screws you over! :D

Noticing a pattern?

Oh, and their justification for this bullshit? It pivots between landscape and portrait, and has a magnet so you can disconnect it and take it with you. Now, the $30 option I showed also spins 360 degrees, so I guess they had to up their game to justify this nonsense by adding another feature that seems more like a solution looking for a problem than an innovation. I don't know why anyone needs to quickly disconnect and travel with a monitor that's the size of a small TV--it's not exactly convenient to transport something like that, but I give them points for the sheer audacity of suggesting this level of shit to justify another "innovation" they could use to rip people off even more. Bonus: If they encourage people to carry around a $5,000 monitor, there's a chance it'll get as destroyed just like an iPhone, requiring them to buy another!

Again, noticing a pattern?

Give if a month or so. Someone'll sell a better version of their VESA mount adapter for $50 on Amazon.

>By whinging about the cost of something you aren't required to buy. You don't even need to buy it even to use that monitor, you could of course find your own stand if you're willing to put in the time.

Ah, apparently you weren't aware of the $200 Sucker Tax. :) Yeah, the whole "Oh, but you're not required to buy it! We're doing you a favor!" line falls apart when everyone just realizes even Apple didn't think they could get away with charging an extra $1000 for the monitor by forcing people to buy the stand as well. That make it nearly double the cost of Dell's version, and they wanted to stay under Eizo and Sony. So, instead, it's a $5200 monitor, minimum. They're just milking the intended demographic, hoping they'll shell out more for overpriced nonsense because they're settling for the Apple XDR instead of getting a far more expensive reference monitor, but anyone in that same market is also going to look at others making similar products, so they still have to stay competitive. Brass tacks? You're the one who mentioned the monitor--I don't care about it. I said the stand is bullshit, because the ability to pivot, rotate and "easily disconnect" a 32" display does not justify a $1000 cost. Nor does a simple adapter for VESA compliance justify a $200 cost.

>I say this as someone who literally yesterday had to spend time filing down my new "VESA desk mount" to fit my expensive monitor

I'm hoping you're not saying it would be wiser to spend 1,000 USD than to spend a few minutes filing down a monitor mount. I'll stick with my middle-ground of buying VESA mounts that meet the typical 75 or 100mm standard, as I've never had any issues with them. It sounds like you got a low quality VESA mount, but the wonderful thing about standards is that you can measure both the monitor and the mount, and see who actually screwed up!

Here's one:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FE2BCR8/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B01FE2BCR8&pd_rd_wg=6Ky88&pd_rd_r=HZMZT01QH7PZZXJ0ZRE3&pd_rd_w=umG1W