

Unlock your battlestation with Portable Monitors
January 19, 2026
Tips & Tricks

For the past couple years, I have been obsessed with using portable monitors at my desk setups, where they sit permanently and are super easy to maneuver and move around. They are powered via USB-C, are super lightweight and thin, and can be place almost anywhere.
Once I got my hands on my first portable monitor, I saw the VESA holes and immediately had a lightbulb moment. The very first thing was design a bracket that I could 3D print. It would take the 2 or 4 screw VESA mounting holes that were on the back of these portable monitors, and covert it over to 1/4"-20, which is compatible with unlimited amounts of photo and video mounting hardware that is very popular and standardized in the media world. I got so many requests for them, so I started to print and sell them.


If you are interested in replicating this setup, here is what you need.
Part | Link (affiliate links) |
|---|---|
A - Portable Monitor with VESA holes | |
B - VESA to 1/4-20 Mount | (both come with screws) |
C - Friction Arm | (I like the ones with locking pins) |
D - Clamp |

Please be advised that parts like monitor arms are constantly changed or upgrade even though the listing and product link is the same. So while the arm that I purchased in 2023 is linked below, the exact model might be slightly different. Here's the exact model of the one I bought:

A short video covering this topic and my setup:
Full review of a portable monitor that features the adapters:
More glamour shots ❤️




