Magnetic Mounting Head for Monitors

Magnetic head mount for use with the Multifunction Arm mounting system:

I attached mine to my variation of the Hinge below that doesn't Spin (which is no longer necessary with a magnetic mount and may be required if the plate on the monitor isn't exactly centered):

Magnetic mount is strong enough in my testing to hold portable monitors at least up to 18" in size.  If you have a VESA holes, there are plates that can be attached to the monitor for the magnets to attach to.  Or heavy duty sticky metal plates can be used for monitors without VESA.  I have both and they both work well.

Additional Required Hardware:

• 9 12x6mm Neodymium Magnets

• 4 M4 Pan Head Screws or similar

• 4 M4 Nuts or similar

• Monitor with Plate:  VESA plate and screws or Sticky Plate

How to Print/Assemble:

• Print the Magnet Holder in PLA or similar with the magnet cups up.  Print this first.  No Supports.

  • I used Sunlu 2.0 PLA, 40% Infill, 6 perimeter layers.

• Print the Magnet Cover in TPU or similar FLEX with the flat face down.  No Supports.

  • I used Overture TPU, 15% Infill.

  • I hate using supports with TPU so instead I inserted a pause just as the printer reaches the overhang.  This allowed me to place the Magnet Holder inside the TPU and the printer uses that to print the overhang. 

• Once printing is all done, remove the cover from the Magnet Holder.

• Attach the magnetic head to one of the many parts of the Multifunction Arm Mounting System using the nuts and bolts.

• Insert the magnets into the Magnet Holder.  Putting the screws and nuts in the head is irksome when the magnets are in place, so do this step after the nuts have been tightened.  The magnets can be glued or simply held in place by the cover.  I did not glue mine.

• Place the Cover over the Magnet Holder so that it holds itself in place.