Awesome of you to share your info to help others! Two things ... (1) O*B*SBOT... the first "B" isn't silent ;-) (2) I'd like to add a disclaimer for folks who might be inclined to hang their gear using a press/lever clamp like that above people's heads. It's PLASTIC. I totally get that the OBSBOT is super lightweight and can be supported by this thing, but when it comes to safety (and liability), I'd think twice about hanging this without a safety wire also wrapping it (and the camera) around those girders -- especially if it'll be over people's heads.
Two things: 1) Don't correct my pronunciation. I say Osbot intentionally. It's a made up Chinese word from an abbreviation and adding 'bot'. I can say it however I want. Plus, do you know if I have had any discussions with the company about possibly renaming the next generation? Do you have any conception that maybe I have made that suggestion to them and I'm saying Osbot Tail Air instead of OBSBot Tail Air? When you're presumptive with your assumptions, you can look foolish to those that know. 2) My press clamps are metal. They have a rubber sleeve on the tips to prevent them from marring the surface they contact. They are cheap but built nicely. Have you seen how press clamps work? They connect on three sides. I'm attaching to a square beam as shown in the photos and putting about 60 lb of pressure on the beam with the clamp. It's not going anywhere. If I was attaching to something less stable or a different shape, such as a pipe or something, and I'd use a bungee and some zip ties or or a wire to hold it up.
@@RobertHamm Hey now.. can't we be friends here? It was just a light-hearted comment on how they pronounce their name. FWIW, before I commented on the pronunciation I went to the *company's* Website where they had a thread about how they prefer the name to be pronounced. That was *their* preference... but hey, you do whatever makes you happy. :) Similar to your advice, when you presume I was assuming, the same applies ;-) On #2 -- YMVV. I work around theatre and film industry union workers -- safety cables are *required* for any hung fixtures in union houses, regardless of what the clamp is made of. Since you mentioned in the video "no need to get the expensive metal clamps" it seems prudent to add mention of safety measures. I'm sure you feel secure (see what I did there) about your setup and nobody will get hurt -- not everyone has the same levels of comfort or diligence as you might.
