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Blink Home Security Camera System Mounts

The Blink Home Security Camera System is a new device that is the byproduct of a recent Kickstarter campaign. They have a lot of lofty product plans as they try to fit the product space that’s halfway between a home security camera and an affordable home security system. The mount provided in the box is very limited. We are going to recommend some alternative mounts for the Blink Camera. Blink Home Security System Mounting Basics If you’re reading this article, it’s likely you may already have a Blink System. The system includes a sync module and one or more cameras. … Read more

nDash Tuner Mounting Options

The nDash Tuner is one of the more popular monitoring and tuning solutions available today. The nDash Tuner allows tuning of certain vehicular engines. An nDash tuner has a slot on the back for mounting purposes. This mounting pattern can be found on many mounts that are sold for satellite radio. Therefore, many mounts that fit a Sirius or XM Radio will fit the nDash as well. The key is that single T pattern. It’s similar to what you see in the photo that accompanies this article. Let’s look at a few recommendations. Keep in mind, these are typically marketed … Read more

Mounts for Garmin Dash Cam 46, Dash Cam 56 and Dash Cam 66W

Garmin has become a major player in the automotive dash cam space. The new Garmin Dash Cam 46, Dash Cam 56, Dash Cam 66W line is the smallest and most feature rich to date. You get a lot for the money plus some excellent support from a US based company. This is an upgrade to the Garmin Dash Cam 45, Dash Cam 55, Dash Cam 66W introduced back in 2017. Garmin Dash Cam 46, Dash Cam 56, Dash Cam 66W Overview First, a quick overview of the cameras. The cameras are only 1.5 inches high. All models record and save … Read more

Raspberry Pi Mounts and Cases

A Raspberry Pi is a small inexpensive computer. There are several generations available with varying configurations, processor speeds and memory. The Pi is a small computer board that typically gets inserted into a case or sometimes is used as a bare board. This article will look at some challenges in mounting a Raspberry Pi. We will also suggest some options for mounting your Pi. The current generation is the Raspberry Pi 3 B+ and this article will concentrate on this form factor. Typical Challenges The Raspberry Pi 3 B+ in the photo is a typical setup. This generation has four … Read more

Mounts for the Yi Outdoor Camera

The Yi Outdoor Camera is a well priced option for those wanting to monitor the outdoor area of the home or office. The camera comes with a stock mount that works moderately well but has some functional limitations. This isn’t the first camera from Yi we have looked at. Prior articles on mounts for a Yi Home Camera highlighted alternative mounts as well. There are a few key attributes on the Yi Outdoor Camera that needs to be discussed. First is the mounting point. A standard 1/4″ – 20 threaded screw hole can be found on the back of the … Read more

Wasserstein Blink XT Flat Surface Mount Review

Wasserstein has made a niche for itself in manufacturing and selling mounts for home security cameras. We recently had a chance to use the Wasserstein Blink XT Flat Surface Mount and found it to be one of the better mounts for this camera model. When we first encountered the Blink XT, there weren’t any custom mounts available so our initial article over a year ago listed several recommendations that were more of the universal variety. The mounts worked fine but they weren’t perfect. The problem was the unusual shape of the Blink XT and lack of standard 1/4″ – 20 … Read more