Unlike when I turned an old monitor into a digital dashboard or used smart lights to decorate for the holidays, this project actually took over a month to come to fruition and I even took my son to the hardware store for the first time to help me pick out the PVC pipe. In fact, I’ve had so much fun with my new setup that I’m even considering picking up some pedal converters for my Peloton so that my friends can try it out without having to pick up a pair of the best Peloton shoes. I had concerns about the stability of my DIY monitor arm while riding my Peloton Bike Plus but I’m happy to report that it hasn't fallen down yet, even when unclipping the Peloton shoes. I also enjoy playing first-party Nintendo games like Yoshi’s Crafted World which are a bit slower during my rides. Though you might have a difficult time playing fast-paced games, I love grinding my way through lengthy JRPGs like Persona 5 Royal and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 while on my bike. Still, gaming while riding a stationary bike is a bit different. Their cables then run through the PVC pipe which goes horizontally before going vertically up to the portable monitor. The power adapter for the portable monitor along with the Genki Covert Dock Mini are plugged into an extension cord that sits on the Bike Plus’ water bottle holder on the left side. It’s also absolutely tiny and 20 times smaller than the original Switch dock. Unlike other ‘unofficial’ docks that have been known to fry the Nintendo Switch, the Genki Covert Dock Mini ( $50, Amazon) uses the correct voltage. Instead of using an official dock, I actually tried using a third-party dock for the first time. Google Chromecast 3rd Gen ( $45, Walmart)Īs I was already using the monitor mount at the back for my DIY monitor arm, I used a DoublePlus Phone Holder ( $11, Amazon) designed to attach under the handlebars of the Bike Plus for my Nintendo Switch. VIVO Universal VESA Mount Adapter ( $25, Amazon)
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