Arm mount for oscilloscope - does it exist? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: alexthe5th
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 01, 2020, 08:50:35 pm
content: I'm looking for a better solution for mounting my oscilloscope (Rigol DS1000 series - fairly slim and lightweight) as space on my desk is at a premium. Is there some kind of generic clamp mount out there that I can use to attach my scope to a monitor arm or something along those lines? Thinking of designing and 3D printing one specific to my scope that would mate with a standard VESA monitor arm, but first wanted to check and see if something already exists.

author: tv84
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 01, 2020, 09:12:02 pm
content: Never saw one (taking out the more generic ones) but would love to see your design. Might serve me as inspiration.

author: DaJMasta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 01, 2020, 09:29:21 pm
content: Didn't show up in the first page of the search for "oscilloscope mount" but I've definitely seen one posted here somewhere. If I remember right, it was a monitor mount or something with an adapter plate for the back of the scope?

author: tv84
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 01, 2020, 09:32:50 pm
content: Well, there is this one but the price...https://www.rigol-uk.co.uk/Rigol-ARM-Desk-Mount-Instrument-Arm-p/arm.htm

author: alexthe5th
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 01, 2020, 09:36:47 pm
content: Quote from: tv84 on June 01, 2020, 09:32:50 pmI've seen that, but I think that's actually for a different, older model of scope and it's been long since discontinued.The Rigol DS1000 is actually a bit of a pain to design the mount for, since the case has these weird molded angles in it. Why couldn't they just stick with the tried-and-true rectangular box?

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 01, 2020, 09:41:44 pm
content: Some Tektronix scopes come with VESA mounting holes so the idea isn't totally alien.

author: DaJMasta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 01, 2020, 09:42:06 pm
content: Quote from: alexthe5th on June 01, 2020, 09:36:47 pmHave you seen their more recent entry level arb gen?https://www.rigolna.com/products/waveform-generators/dg900/I'm expecting their next generation equipment to have RGB lighting

author: Elasia
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 01, 2020, 09:49:56 pm
content: The term you are looking for is "swivel arm laptop shelf"https://www.amazon.com/Loctek-Standing-Workstation-Notebook-weighting/dp/B01E8K0B38/ref=pd_lpo_229_t_1/138-8788154-0200105?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01E8K0B38&pd_rd_r=77a7d194-475d-425e-b098-fcf117036806&pd_rd_w=bj2NA&pd_rd_wg=86W6M&pf_rd_p=7b36d496-f366-4631-94d3-61b87b52511b&pf_rd_r=NXYMYQADK9A4HE6EZ91B&psc=1&refRID=NXYMYQADK9A4HE6EZ91BWe use these on the shop floor at work at certain stations.. they can be used for more than just a notebook

author: tv84
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 01, 2020, 10:04:50 pm
content: Quote from: Elasia on June 01, 2020, 09:49:56 pmThose are the ones that I call "generic". Don't like them. I would prefer something like the Rigol's example.

author: alexthe5th
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 01, 2020, 10:17:46 pm
content: Quote from: DaJMasta on June 01, 2020, 09:42:06 pmSeriously! Looks like a tacky gaming PC.

author: Elasia
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 01, 2020, 10:26:40 pm
content: Quote from: tv84 on June 01, 2020, 10:04:50 pmUnless the mfg put in vesa mounting just about forget it.. you are going to end up fabbing your own.. i mean think about it... what product can you sell that ISNT a generic small table on an arm?A table with a box around it? All the options are cheese in those flavors.. if you use arms you either get to pick vesa or a table top or fab your own to match whatever it is you want to mount / integrate (this is what a lot of chinese do as well since they have hoards of generic cheap parts for making fixtures.. but again.. all custom designs for whatever)

author: artag
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 02, 2020, 12:58:29 am
content: An L-shaped bracket (like a bookend) drilled on the upright part for a vesa mount should give you what you need. Unlike a laptop shelf, the support will come from the back and the shlf itself will be unobtrusive (especially if you cut it to match the scope width).

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 02, 2020, 07:43:23 am
content: Any sort of "arm" is going to cost a fortune.How about a shelf 6" above the bench... will hold more than the 'scope, too!

author: realswift
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 13, 2021, 09:16:10 pm
content: I'm gonna have a crack at this for my MSO 5074 soon, the gas counterlevered monitor arms are actually pretty cheap these days. Figuring out the best way to attach to the back of the scope is going to be the hard part as it looks like flimsy plastic from the back.Here is an example of cheap arms from Australia:https://cplonline.com.au/brackets/desk-brackets/vision-mounts-vm-gc12-single-monitor-adjustable-desk-arm.htmlI have 3 older models from Vision Mounts and are really good, including for a big heavy 38 inch ultrawide.Will post back once I come up with a VESA mounting fixture.

author: DaneLaw
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 14, 2021, 01:11:45 am
content: Good luck, aint gonna be easy, doesnt come more flimsy than MSO5000series backcase even when pursing the smallest VESA Std (75mm -2) and Not even sure it will be sufficient to DIY-metalplate it behind the plastic, perhaps..https://youtu.be/P5faiEUXbGg?t=465Maybe you can use some top and bottom grapper approach, bull will complicate it both lookwise and design but would love to see ur final build..Used lot of these monitorarms back, in the day for day trading screens, nowadays I tend to use one big 55" LG OLED TV as a deskmonitor for all the tradetickers and qoutedepths and its a blast to game on or watch movies..

author: JDubU
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 14, 2021, 05:40:20 pm
content: Here is a combo that might be made to work:Arm:https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Premium-Single-Monitor-Stand/dp/B00MIBN16O/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=arm&qid=1615742725&sr=8-3Bottom mount (laptop) tray:https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Notebook-Arm-Mount-Tray/dp/B010QZD6I6/ref=pd_bxgy_2/143-2274666-3179415?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B010QZD6I6&pd_rd_r=28fe2b5b-7bfd-47c9-b64e-b4cc21f3d4aa&pd_rd_w=8lzGj&pd_rd_wg=1f2Cz&pf_rd_p=f325d01c-4658-4593-be83-3e12ca663f0e&pf_rd_r=G0MR2MS16BEYQBBBZQX7&psc=1&refRID=G0MR2MS16BEYQBBBZQX7I've used these arms before. They are well built and move smoothly. They're actually OEM'd from Ergotron and identical to the Ergotron LX series of arms (but less expensive):https://www.ergotron.com/en-us/products/product-details/45-241#?color=black&buynow=0&attachment%20option=2-Piece%20Clamp

author: wizard69
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 15, 2021, 04:25:09 am
content: Quote from: tv84 on June 01, 2020, 09:32:50 pmProbably the same product manager that came up with the stand for the Apple monitor.The original poster does have a legit question though, why haven't the instrument makers standardized on one of the VESA mount patterns? This is a good question for HPAK, Tek, Rigol and whom ever else is out there. As stuff has become much smaller traditional bench layouts don't make as much sense as they did in the past. Yard long scopes are a thing of the past.

author: achalid
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 14, 2021, 11:05:37 pm
content: Hi Did you ever solved your Arm mount for the oscilloscope? I am looking for a similar solution any suggestions.Thanks.

author: Howardlong
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 14, 2021, 11:23:42 pm
content: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/new-dso-for-work-any-opinions-welcome/msg871104/#msg871104

author: bicycleguy
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 16, 2021, 06:01:35 am
content: Just ask your daughter if you can borrow her tricycleThen make a few adjustments:

author: beanflying
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 16, 2021, 08:21:29 am
content: Has the world forgotten about the time before flat monitors and pre VESA mounts? These used to be as common as muck at salvage places.