VKB Mount + GFIII

[Wombat]

So I've just received my packages and putting together the table mount and following the video. It shows the bulk of the GF3 base going underneath the mounting plate. If I do this the bottom of the GF3 base is exposed. Should I seek a solution to cover this or is dust and debris not an issue?

Thanks for your help

[Ron61]

The kit should have such a bottom just for this case.

[Wombat]

Thank you! I was looking in the grip box not the mount box.

[Ron61]

It's my pleasure!

[rtrski]

So I've just received my packages and putting together the table mount and following the video. It shows the bulk of the GF3 base going underneath the mounting plate. If I do this the bottom of the GF3 base is exposed. Should I seek a solution to cover this or is dust and debris not an issue?

Thanks for your help

It figures VKB would have you covered (hah) with the Stronghold mount kit. But FWIW, I think an open "downward facing" hole wouldn't be an issue, unless you thought you were likely to snag the little wires that might protrude somehow getting in and out of your seat or whatever.

When I designed my own mounting plates for my seat project, I intentionally left a hole in them so I could more easily disconnect the little 4 wire cable, then just unscrew the GF base assy at the top and pull out of its shell for any cam or spring alterations (instead of having to first remove my mount from my chair, then the GF from the mount, unplug cable, then the gimbal from the top side).


I've used these mounts for years now and don't think I've experienced any issues from doing so. I guess with just ambient air currents the bearings might be attracting a tiny bit of dust into their lubricant, but if so I've certainly not felt it.

As a bonus, when the room is really dark, I can see the illumination from the LED inside the gimbal base, barely. Because LEDs are cool.