Most liked posts in thread: Poll: Which Knob should we use on The FlexPod?

3. Nice and small.

and why are the results hidden? lol

 

For my flexpod I like the button head. But then again I don't need to move that very often at all. For the iPod mount that I move often I like the idea of an option to make it easier to move.

I'd think Kellen kept the results hidden as to not allow previous choices to influence new choices by others.

 

Fixed, the results are now displayed.

 

I'm kinda diggin number 4

Did you look into the possability of a round knob, with the little knures in them? That way it could be smaller and less un-sitely . Just my 2cents

 

Smaller knob, for those with small hands. I imagine you can get a good grip on it to tighten even if small.

Might have to order up the Garman setup, looks more useful than most.

 

So, if the results are hidden, how come you can see the results by clicking on "View Poll Results"? Or, was it just added?:blush2:


Ah geeze, I see it was just fixed.

 

Good morning MM. Glad you could join us. :cornut:

Jim

 

Major Face Palm.

 

Small knurled knob would be great.

 

WOW! Fast work on a solution to the dangling FlexPod issue! I definitely prefer #3 for its size and convenience. My FlexPod for iPhone 4 tends to move to a variety of positions, depending on which feature is in use, and tightening the bracket with a dedicated torx driver was a minor hassle.

 

That's what I'm talkin bout

 

Ahh. see I was thinking I'd use it at the elbow point, but then I forget sometimes that I added one of the bones to make mine fit exactly where I wanted it with a smaller than OEM Steering Wheel.

Kellen, whats the thread pitch. I may just hit up the local hardware store for one of the smaller knurled type knobs. (we still have an old fashioned family run hardware store around here that has that kind of stuff)

 

I like the button head, but I dislike that if it comes loose in traffic for whatever reason, I have no way to fix it quickly. The vibration from solid bushings/motor mounts/stiff suspension and the weight of the GPS being placed up above like a torque arm all work against the little button head.

 

I am with Nathan, the round knob looks more OEM.

If you want leverage, then #2 is the best. #3 just looks like a hacked-off #2.

For any option it would be optimal if the threads had a nylon insert like in a locking nut. This way you can adjust it to be exactly as tight as you want it to be and it will still hold. Also, it will not self loosen via vibration or if you move the arm back and forth a few times.