ARCHETYPE RACING | BAM-BYODR (Billet Aluminum Modular Bring Your Own Device Rail)

[DubC]

This is a stupid question. But as a canuck with 0 experience in picatinny... How the hell do I mount stuff to this? I see yall posting balls and such but I can't wrap my head around how they'd attach.

Stoked I got one of these but truly have no idea what to do with it lol

The same here. Ordered the smooth, but I have no idea what to buy and how to mount

No experience here either, but I spent hours over the weekend trying to figure out a MagSafe mount for my iPhone. All my parts came in so I was able to connect them all, but keep in mind I’m not sticking with this exact setup because I didn’t realize the arm I bought was so heavy. Instead, I ordered a lighter weight arm and new ball adapters. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think earlier in this thread it was mentioned that Picatinny mounts will work with the smooth rail. The difference is mainly looks.

This attaches to the BYOD rail. It’s called a Picatinny rail mount to 1/4-20” camera tripod mount adapter…

This attaches to the Picatinny tripod mount adapter. It’s called a ball adapter with 1/4-20” female threaded hole. The ball here is 1”, but I’m changing to a 20mm ball for the new arm I bought…

This is a RAM Mounts long arm (about 6”) and attaches to the ball adapter. I think it’s too heavy. Weighs over 9 oz. I’m changing this out for a TackForm telescoping arm that weighs a little over 5 oz…

This is a 25mm to 17mm ball adapter and attaches to the arm. I’m also changing this out to a 20mm to 17mm ball adapter because of the new arm. I’m converting down to 17mm because the MagSafe charger I’m using has a 17mm opening …

And finally this is the Belkin MagSafe charger I’m using as my phone holder (hasn’t come in yet). It’s supposed to mount to an AC vent, but I’m removing the vent mount and attaching it to the 20mm to 17mm ball adapter…

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[Slyder]

Just be patient unless you want to experiment like a few of us are. I have parts waiting, but no one has a rail yet, so we don't know really what is going to work best and what fittings and adapters are going to do what we expect.
My rail is due to arrive this week, I have a phone mount waiting and will install as soon as I can. I, as well as others here, will post plenty of sexy pictures of our setups, and others can copy what they like and know works.
I am doing phone first, and will look to copy someones setup for a 2-way radio setup after that. I have a few idea in my head, but its low priority for me right now, so I have haven't purchased anything for that yet.

I received my rail today (smooth black) and it looks awesome. I now just need a Bronco to mount it in.

 

[evgenyvasenev]

I received my rail today (smooth black) and it looks awesome. I now just need a Bronco to mount it in.

Can you post photos? And what are you going to use for your phone and other devices?

 

[Yuki]

Start out with a posts that just says “SEND IT” and things will just happen.

SEND IT

 

[Slyder]

Can you post photos? And what are you going to use for your phone and other devices?

I don't have a Bronco yet, so I'm not sure what I'll be using for phone/devices at the moment. I'm going to watch and take note of what others use and do.

Here are a few quick pictures I took. I just have the bolts just tight enough to hold things in place. This is the smooth black version.

 

[evgenyvasenev]

I don't have a Bronco yet, so I'm not sure what I'll be using for phone/devices at the moment. I'm going to watch and take note of what others use and do.

Here are a few quick pictures I took. I just have the bolts just tight enough to hold things in place. This is the smooth black version.

Thanks! Looks cool!

 

[ModifyMike]

@EIGHTLUG When do you expect the first run of the Raw Aluminum ones to ship? Very excited to get mine!

 

[EIGHTLUG]

@EIGHTLUG When do you expect the first run of the Raw Aluminum ones to ship? Very excited to get mine!

The Tumbled Matte Clear are already shipping!

 

[Losy]

Send it. Thank you.

 

[Smheard]

Arrived and assembled. Install in 30….

 

[ghoevers]

No experience here either, but I spent hours over the weekend trying to figure out a MagSafe mount for my iPhone. All my parts came in so I was able to connect them all, but keep in mind I’m not sticking with this exact setup because I didn’t realize the arm I bought was so heavy. Instead, I ordered a lighter weight arm and new ball adapters. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think earlier in this thread it was mentioned that Picatinny mounts will work with the smooth rail. The difference is mainly looks.

This attaches to the BYOD rail. It’s called a Picatinny rail mount to 1/4-20” camera tripod mount adapter…

This attaches to the Picatinny tripod mount adapter. It’s called a ball adapter with 1/4-20” female threaded hole. The ball here is 1”, but I’m changing to a 20mm ball for the new arm I bought…

This is a RAM Mounts long arm (about 6”) and attaches to the ball adapter. I think it’s too heavy. Weighs over 9 oz. I’m changing this out for a TackForm telescoping arm that weighs a little over 5 oz…

This is a 25mm to 17mm ball adapter and attaches to the arm. I’m also changing this out to a 20mm to 17mm ball adapter because of the new arm. I’m converting down to 17mm because the MagSafe charger I’m using has a 17mm opening …

And finally this is the Belkin MagSafe charger I’m using as my phone holder (hasn’t come in yet). It’s supposed to mount to an AC vent, but I’m removing the vent mount and attaching it to the 20mm to 17mm ball adapter…

Do you think that MagSafe will be strong enough to hold while on the roads or on the trails? I’m afraid if I hit a speed bump too quickly my phone would just fly right off.

 

[N Jacob]

SEND IT

 

[Smheard]

 

[EIGHTLUG]

That looks so good! You don't even have to mount stuff on it.

 

[MattyAg]

Beautiful piece of machining. Thanks Eightlug. Sorry for the crappy photos.

Edit: I saw it was delivered and I ran home because I couldn't wait to see this thing. So stoked to get it on my Bronco (in hopefully 2 weeks) when it gets delivered. my setup includes a gun adapter camera screw, phone holder (no longer on Amazon), and a Mutnt Binocular tripod adapter. I am a big hunter and wanted my Binoculars at my fingertips.

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