Reddit reviews VideoSecu 2 Pack 2-6 inch Metal Wall Ceiling Mounts Adjustable Pan Tilt Video Camera Mounting Brackets with Ceiling Clip for CCTV DVR Home Installation Surveillance System 1SG

here is the mount pack that I bought. I combined the pieces from both to create a single mount that would allow the sensor to sit higher up. You could make the vertical stalk even higher by taking another one of the sections out of the part coming out of the wall but I found that this setup works just fine. When touch releases and I get a second sensor I will probably return the configuration to two separate mounts and mount them in opposite corners of the room.

haha... I bought these 2 for $15. Mounted them last night, they work PERFECTLY.

I use thumb tacks (they actually hold really well) cause I don't want to put holes in my walls either. This is the one I got. I took out all of the extension pieces.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D49TU4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

List of components:

• Adjustable/reversible Neoprene Cable Sleeve
  
  
• Wiremold Cordmate Kit
  
  
• Ceiling Mounts for a Camera
  
  
• Various USB Extenders (advice: when in doubt get the long ones. I had to double up on extenders because I thought I knew better than to take measurements)
  
  

Guys... 2 for $13 from amazon, that are adjustable in length.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D49TU4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These are the ones I used, I broke them down to the shortest configuration that I could to make it a cleaner look.

https://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Adjustable-Mounting-Installation-Surveillance/dp/B001D49TU4

I bought a pair of these off Amazon. They arrived yesterday and they seem like they are going to work perfectly for mounting up on the wall for my cameras. Comes in a 2-pack.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D49TU4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Although Robo Recall was a bit too arcadey for my tastes, it's still very fun and free, but Lone Echo... omfg, Lone Echo is amazing. Absolute must-play.

I also recommend Wilson's Heart, Obduction, and Robinson (which just got Touch support!) if you are into VR adventure games.

If you are into racing, and have all the right gear (seat + wheel + pedals), check out Dirt Rally and Project CARS 2, as well. They are incredible. I've noticed that people don't tend to have nausea problems with racing games when they are using a seat and wheel.

If you are ready to step things up, Elite: Dangerous is the one VR experience that keeps me coming back more than any other (Dirt Rally comes in second). You can easily spend a lot of money on it, though. Add a HOTAS setup, Voice Commander, and a VC voice pack, and you've added $300 to your purchase price... but once you do, it's no longer a game... you are genuinely living in space. I don't even really think of it as a game anymore. It's a second life. It's real.

Oh and as others have mentioned... don't leave your Rift near a window. Those damn fresnel lenses can damage your screen like a magnifying glass focusing on an ant... and Oculus will NOT repair it, not even for a fee.

Also, I strongly recommend mounting your cameras to a wall or ceiling. These are the mounts I use and recommend: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D49TU4/

I've found just about any USB3 extender cable works, but apparently, some people's motherboards don't output enough power for longer cables. If you run into that problem, use a USB3 or USB-C (if your mobo has one) based, independently powered hub. I've found you can get away with 2 cameras running over a single powered hub connected to a USB3 port, or 4 cameras connected to a hub connected to a USB-C port.

Here's the USB3 hub I recommend to everyone with power issues: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VDVCQ84/

Edit: Oh, and if you already have Alien: Isolation, there's now a mod that restores the game's original VR support for CV. Keep in mind, it still has plenty of rough edges and is gamepad only, but playing through that in VR is one my most cherished gaming memories.

I highly recommend you hang them from the ceiling.
You can buy cheap camera mounts on amazon, and pickup a cable hider at home depot. it's cheap, there's no wire mess, it's easy to patch if you ever take it down, and you don't get tracking issues when you go low to the floor where the edge of the table would otherwise block the camera from seeing.
Here's examples,
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D49TU4/ref=b2b_gw_d_bia_172282_a2_3_p/161-5249210-3309400?ie=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B001D49TU4&pd_rd_r=1N4N8EE6PTT5GCWWFQ7M&pd_rd_w=STdGU&pd_rd_wg=QlaPK&pf_rd_i=b2b-desktop&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1N4N8EE6PTT5GCWWFQ7M&pf_rd_t=ABGateway&refRID=1N4N8EE6PTT5GCWWFQ7M

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Legrand-Wiremold-CordMate-Channel-White-C10/202059078

I can't comment on the effectiveness of my mounting yet, since I've still just got one sensor until tomorrow - but I've mounted mine about 7 feet high on the wall (just above door frame height). When testing potential mounting spots, I found that any higher and tracking would get wobbly or that the Rift sensor setup would complain about being too far from the sensor.

I used these security camera mounts from Amazon (they sell them in both two packs and single packs, so I ended up buying three total). I like these because they can extend out from the wall with the included extensions and I needed that extra length because I have a really deep desk that would occlude tracking if they didn't stick out so far. Note that these mounts are probably too heavy to use with command strips, they really do need to be screwed in (I tested them with command strips just while I was trying them in different positions and three large command strips did hold the mount+sensor during testing, but didn't seem like it would hold reliably forever).

When testing different positions, I used DeskScene to visualize and test the tracking area. Note that it currently only works with one sensor, but the developer has said he's working on adding support for additional sensors.

I think if you have room for them on your desk, your desk doesn't occlude them when you crouch, and you can step far enough back from your desk when playing to be in their sweet spot, there's no special reason to mount them, though.

Here are the links for all the extras I bought to set it up.

• Wall mount
  
  
• Wall Mounts 2-pack
  
  
• TV Mount
  
  
• 10ft HDMI for headset extension
  
  
• HDMI Female Connectors
  
  
• 6ft USB 3.0 cable extensions
  
  
• 10ft USB 3.0 extension (for headset extension.
  
  (the 16 ft extension is the one that came when I ordered my oculus.)
  

THESE are a little pricey at $15 for the pair but are doing a good job for me

I don't know about mounting the XB1 itself, but I mounted my Kinect to the wall using a security camera mount like this

Looks nice, but I wouldn't store the Rift upside down.
Aside from that you should consider wall mounts like this : https://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Adjustable-Mounting-Installation-Surveillance/dp/B001D49TU4/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1496041851&sr=8-5&keywords=camera+wall+mount

Very easy to set up.

You can also use camera mounts. This is what I use for mounting my 3 sensors, but there are many different choices if you prefer a different brand.

VideoSecu 2 Pack 2-6 inch Metal Wall Ceiling Mounts Adjustable Pan Tilt Video Camera Mounting Brackets with Ceiling Clip for CCTV DVR Home Installation Surveillance System 1SG https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001D49TU4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_CWaBzbBAPEBSX

Using these: VideoSecu 2 Pack 2-6 inch Metal Wall Ceiling Mounts Adjustable Pan Tilt Video Camera Mounting Brackets with Ceiling Clip for CCTV DVR Home Installatio https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001D49TU4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_rMVvC74Ui1ffH

I'll try to get you a closer picture tonight.

hi bro i use this for all for of mines https://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Adjustable-Mounting-Installation-Surveillance/dp/B001D49TU4/ref=pd_bxgy_421_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B001D49TU4&pd_rd_r=80RP0Q7TXN6GCPNVZQQC&pd_rd_w=tsm4A&pd_rd_wg=JVGtf&psc=1&refRID=80RP0Q7TXN6GCPNVZQQC

If you have the room/ability, I'd mount the sensors on the ceiling or corners of the room. I got two (VideoSecu 2 Pack 2-6 inch Metal Wall Ceiling Mounts Adjustable Pan Tilt Video Camera Mounting Brackets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001D49TU4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_bYfm6J1rX8VQH) to mount them cheaply and securely, and three (Cable Matters SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Type A Male to Female Active Extension Cable 5 Meters/16.4 Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DMFB5OK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_z9Cm45OtYiwYz). Purchasing a third sensor nets you a USB extension cable, and I also got an HDMI extension cable to give my Rift some extra room. Sorry for all the links! The ceiling setup gives me pretty flawless tracking.

Man, you have no idea how well it gets rid of that line of sight issue. I can lay prone and shoot! People were getting mad at me in multiplayer for it, lol.

It's super easy and will only cost you $40~ - here's what I used with mine:

• Mounts (2 pack)
  
• Cable Hooks
  
• 10 Foot USB 3.0 Extension
  
  The sensor cords are only 8 feet, so chances are you'll need to extend both. Use USB 3.0 for the first 2 sensors, and USB 2.0 if you get a 3rd.

I don't have the video cam, so I can't offer up specific recs, but there are a number of mini/pocket sized tripods with small ball swivel heads that might help if you're wanting to set it on a shelf or table. Manfrotto offers a pretty solid one, or some of the ones sold as cell phone tripods might work if they aren't so lightweight that they fall over easily.

Alternatively, something like this could also work, though depending on camera weight or the center of gravity, you'd probably need to screw it down to the shelf or to a board painted to match: https://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Adjustable-Mounting-Installation-Surveillance/dp/B001D49TU4/

Thank you for the suggestion. I went ahead and placed a mount above my computer, but I guess since it's so close and high the tracking is a little wonky. I can mount the sensor back onto it's original mount when i want to do a sit down session. These are the mounts I'm using

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D49TU4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I think Oculus said these things because they didn't want to scare casuals away. It is much easier to grasp the setup when they tell you to set them on your desk. Also initially Oculus started with one sensor. Then touch came and you had two sensors. Then you had the option of buying 3rd and 4th sensors. My point is with one sensor the closer the better because it can't triangulate your position and tracking accuracy drops drastically with distance. With 2 accuracy is better and distance because the system can much more accurately track at distance. With 3 and 4 sensors tracking can keep track of your distance from each sensor and position within that 3d space amazingly well.

With each step up from one sensor the effective tracking distance is increased and tracking at any given distance is improved in terms of robustness.

Trust us. Put your sensors as high as you can. You can mount them with these upside down in the corners of your room: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D49TU4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Use these extensions cables for the sensors: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0179MXKU8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you need even more length I have had luck with this extension but I only use it on my furthest sensor: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DMFFL2W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Always keep your cabling as short as possible. The first extension I posted can be used on all sensors without issues. I haven't had any issues with the second 33ft extension but I would not attempt to use that one on all sensors unless I had too.

That is correct, I had bought these to mount them upside down on my ceiling, and have one of them on a 2 meter USB 3.0 active extension cable. I've played through several different experiences, and no jumps anymore so far.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D49TU4/

I used the below graphic as the basis for my new setup (making sure not to go past the listed measured distances.
http://cdn.uploadvr.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/oculus-3-sensor.jpg

I am going to try

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D49TU4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I figure ill first try pressing thumbtacks into the spots for the screws for a less destructive approach, but if that fails ill cave and just screw them into the walls.

Mounts used in this video: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D49TU4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'd recommend wall or ceiling mounting them.

Use these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D49TU4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Affordable and can be held in place with thumbtacks, so no drilling worries. Just shorten them to their shortest length and they'll work great

ive used these since december, they hold up with just three thumbtacks.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D49TU4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here is what I used:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D49TU4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00481GFH4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CFL6ARO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000A2AGZC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I screwed my sensors into these mounts, then used heavy duty velcro on the wall and the back of the mounts to secure them on the walls.

I use these mounts with command strips for my sensors. Two strips per mount and they seem very stable

I've ordered some of these Command Picture Hanging strips and a couple security camera mounts that I'm going to try to use with the Rift's sensor(s).

The picture hanging strips should allow for moving the second sensor from one corner to another if necessary. E.g. game "A" works best with two front mounted sensors but game "B" works best with opposite corner mounted sensors... In theory I should be able to detach a camera and reattach it in the desired location without much fuss and without making a lot of holes in the wall.

The sensors can be unscrewed from the bases, then you can use standard CCTV mounts if that's more convenient for you.
I could not get mine unscrewed though, so ymmv.
Other users have used mounts like these.
I personally built an overhead mount from k'nex that is self supporting and sits on shelves/doorframe, so I didn't have to drill into the wall/ceiling, but something like that can get very time consuming and bulky depending on how big your room is.

I use these with the 3M Command strips right now. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D49TU4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Just for variety, this is what I got. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D49TU4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Its a pack of two, so there's one for when the touch comes out. I've been happy with mine so far.

This is what I went with. It's a 2-pack so I'm ready for when touch comes out.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D49TU4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

There was a post about this mount on Amazon and clear push pins to mount to the wall or ceiling with no tape or screws. Just ordered mine today!

This
https://smile.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Adjustable-Installation-Surveillance-1SG/dp/B001D49TU4

Anyone try these?

https://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Adjustable-Security-Brackets-Surveillance/dp/B000IDBXBO/ref=pd_cp_23_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=JMGQNPX89RY99N0DF9PD


Or These

https://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Adjustable-Installation-Surveillance-1SG/dp/B001D49TU4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1481039147&sr=8-3&keywords=ceiling+mount+camera

I just finished playing 15 levels of Brookhaven Experiment (amazing game), 3 sensors is all you need. I have two in the front corners on tri-pods roughly 5 feet from the ground and 8 feet apart angled toward the center of the play space and one rear center mounted 6" down from a 8' celing with this mount approximately 13 feet from the front. I know this isn't the recommended setup, I plan to try a few setups and decide what I like best. I had a 4th sensor on order but I decided to cancel it since 3 sensors works so well. My play space is roughly 9' x 9' right now, the only time I notice any goofiness is when I'm facing one of the rear corners and slowly turning, the handoff from one sensor to the next makes my pistol move in or out about 3-4 inches. It's not noticeable when I'm playing the game, just when I'm slowly rotating to test tracking.

The room is 11'x12'
No bed however there is a couch which takes up some valuable space.
I used wall bushings that I sawed partially in half with a dremel so that I could slip the cable into it without having to cut the USB head off. I also had to soak the bushing is boiling water to soften it up a bit for bending. It makes the hole in the ceiling very clean. The hole itself was drilled just wide enough to get the USB head through. I'll post some pics soon of the wires. :)
Here is a list of parts.
Ceiling Mounts
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D49TU4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Wall Bushings
https://www.amazon.com/Single-Feed-Thru-Bushings-package-CIMPLE/dp/B01EKG1K1W/ref=pd_cp_23_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01EKG1K1W&pd_rd_r=69VB8HQYJYJ1ABYZDDNH&pd_rd_w=kvX5u&pd_rd_wg=VNk2q&psc=1&refRID=69VB8HQYJYJ1ABYZDDNH
StarTech 4 port PCI Express
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HJZEA2S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Cable Matters Active USB 3.0 16 feet
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DMFB5OK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Any wall or ceiling camera mount.

Example:

https://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Adjustable-Mounting-Installation-Surveillance/dp/B001D49TU4/ref=pd_lpo_23_tr_img_3/166-9688279-5278432?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=00ABP2T246SVYN363TXE

Yessss 100%! I mounted my 2 sensors to the ceiling, and now I'm able to track all the way down to the floor with no issues. Love it. Will definitely install the 3rd sensor the same way.

For anyone wondering what mount I used (idk, I lurk alot and this would help me lol):

https://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Adjustable-Mounting-Installation-Surveillance/dp/B001D49TU4/ref=pd_sim_421_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B001D49TU4&pd_rd_r=PRWR7G0B6X8WPC0RDBTE&pd_rd_w=9Vk3H&pd_rd_wg=dViLD&psc=1&refRID=PRWR7G0B6X8WPC0RDBTE