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Floor tripod · 19–47 in · 1/4-inch screw

Magcubic 47-Inch Projector Tripod

Magcubic's own tripod for its mini projectors raises an HY300 from 19 to 47 inches on a ball head that turns 360° and tilts 90°, then folds to 21.7 inches for a backpack or a cupboard.

  • Height19–47 in (about 48–120 cm)
  • MountStandard 1/4-inch screw
  • LoadUp to 11 lb
  • HeadBall head, 360° turn, 90° tilt
  • Folded21.7 in long, 3.9 in wide
Perfect for
  • Lifting the lens above the heads on a sofa
  • Aiming at a wall from a spot with no table
  • Carrying a whole setup to a garden or campsite
Look past it if
  • Large or heavy projectors: Magcubic keeps it for light gear
  • Pictures that need the lens higher than 47 inches
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The Magcubic 47-inch tripod lifts an HY300 over the sofa

An HY300 on a coffee table sits low, and every head on the sofa lands in the picture. Magcubic's 47-inch tripod fixes that by standing the projector on the floor behind the seats, raised as high as 47 inches. It is the same tripod Magcubic packs in its HY300, Pro+ and Ultra bundles.

The design is a light camera-style stand built for small gear:

  • Height from 19 to 47 inches, set with quick-lock knobs on three leg sections.
  • A ball head that turns a full 360 degrees and tilts 90, so the lens can face a wall, sweep sideways or point up at the ceiling.
  • A standard 1/4-inch screw, the camera thread used on mini projectors and ring lights.
  • An 11 lb load limit, many times the weight of any HY300.
  • Thickened metal tubes on a reinforced triangular base with anti-slip rubber feet for smooth floors.

Folded, the tripod shrinks to 21.7 inches long and 3.9 inches wide. That fits in a backpack beside the projector, or in the gap between a wardrobe and the wall.

Magcubic calls it four-in-one because the box also holds a phone clamp. Between movie nights it doubles as a stand for video calls, a ring light or a camera. One stand then covers the projector on Friday and a phone for a family video call on Sunday.

The legs are 0.86 inches across, slim enough to keep the weight down but thick enough to stay steady at full height on a hard floor.

Light gear only. Magcubic's own note limits the tripod to light equipment and advises against large, heavy projectors. HY300-class projectors are well within its range.
Tech sheet

Lens, light and ports

SpecValue
BrandMagcubic
Height range19–47 in (48–120 cm)
Folded size21.7 in (55 cm) long, 3.9 in (10 cm) wide
Mount thread1/4-inch screw
Load limit11 lb
HeadBall head
Head movement360° rotation, 90° tilt
Leg sections3
Leg diameter0.86 in
MaterialThickened metal tubes
BaseReinforced triangular base
FeetAnti-slip rubber
Height locksQuick-lock knobs
ColourBlack
Works withMini projectors, ring lights, phones, cameras
In the boxMetal tripod, 360° ball head, phone holder, user manual
Returns30-day return policy; no further manufacturer warranty

Setting the 47-inch tripod behind the sofa for a 100-inch wall

Height and distance are the two dials a tripod gives you. The height clears heads and puts the lens level with the centre of the wall. The distance sets the picture size, about 2 m for 100 inches on the short-throw HY300 models that state a 0.9:1 ratio.

Tripod heightWhere it standsWhat it does
19 in (48 cm)On the floor in front of floor cushionsLow picture for a children's den
About 30 inBeside the bedLens above the mattress, aimed at the ceiling
About 40 inBeside an armchairPicture on the facing wall, clear of a low sofa
47 in (120 cm)Behind the sofaLens above seated heads, picture straight ahead

Middle heights are examples; the knobs lock anywhere along the range. At full height, if the picture sits too high on the wall, tip the head down a few degrees and let the auto keystone square the rest.

Tips that make the tripod setup look tidy:

  • Level the head first. Keystone correction fixes a tilted picture digitally, but a level lens keeps the full 720p sharpness.
  • Run the power cable down one leg and tape it, so nobody trips over it on the way to the kitchen.
  • Mind the vents. Point the projector's exhaust away from the sofa and nearby curtains.
  • Garden screenings. Spread the legs fully on grass; the rubber feet grip best on hard ground.

The HY300 screen size chart gives the distance for every picture size, and the keystone correction guide covers aiming from above or below.

On the HY300 shelf

Where it plays in the range

HY300 projector models by type, September 2026. Highlighted: Magcubic 47-Inch Projector Tripod.

Screwing an HY300 onto the 1/4-inch ball head

Fitting the projector takes a minute. The ball head carries the standard 1/4-inch camera thread, and HY300 bodies that list tripod mounting take it underneath. Check the base of your projector for a threaded socket before you start.

  1. Open the legs fully and set the height with the knobs, working from the top section down.
  2. Loosen the ball head and hold it upright.
  3. Turn the projector onto the screw by hand until it seats firmly; do not force it past the last thread.
  4. Aim the lens at the wall, then lock the ball head.
  5. Power on, focus and let the auto keystone take care of any small tilt that is left.

Balance matters on a light tripod. Centre the projector over the head, keep one leg pointing the same way as the lens and the stand resists a nudge from a passing knee or a curious pet.

For a ceiling picture, tilt the ball head through its 90 degrees until the lens points up. The HY300's own swivel adds a second axis, so the tripod can stand to one side of the bed while the picture lands in the middle of the ceiling.

Models Magcubic sells with this tripod in the same box:

Other brands. Many HY300 Pro and Ultra models from other makers list tripod mounting too. If the base has a 1/4-inch socket, the Magcubic tripod fits; if not, a tray-style stand is the answer.
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Three other projectors

2 Floor Tripod Stand (110 cm)
Pick one height Floor Tripod Stand (110 cm)
A floor tripod sold in 110 cm and 160 cm sizes, made for Magcubic HY300 Pro bodies.
  • Tripod for the HY300 Pro
  • Standard 1/4-inch screw fits the HY300 base
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3 Chanvoo Drill-Free Wall Mount
Off the floor Chanvoo Drill-Free Wall Mount
Chanvoo's aluminium wall and ceiling mount goes up with 3M VHB tape or screws and swivels 180°.
  • Mount for the HY300 Pro
  • Puts the picture on a wall or ceiling
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Magcubic's tripod against taller floor stands and wall brackets

A 47-inch tripod suits most living rooms, but not every one. Tall sofas, rooms with a raised bed or a picture high on a wall can call for more height. Some rooms would rather have no stand on the floor at all.

OptionHeightBest for
Magcubic 47-inch tripod19–47 inBehind a sofa, beside a bed, travel
Universal floor tripodUp to 160 cm in its tallest sizeTall sofas and high walls
110 cm floor stand110 cm (160 cm size also made)A fixed height chosen at purchase
Height-adjustable tripod standAdjustable, hollow trayProjectors without a thread
Chanvoo drill-free wall mountWall or ceilingNo floor space at all

Choose the Magcubic when the projector moves between rooms or goes on trips, since it folds to 21.7 inches and brings a phone clamp along. A 160 cm stand is the better call when the picture must sit high above a tall sofa. A wall bracket wins in a small bedroom where every bit of floor counts.

Above all, the tripod earns its place on portability. Fold it, slide it into a tote bag beside the projector and a tent wall or a garden fence becomes a screen for the evening.

Before buying, check three things:

  • A thread under the projector. The 1/4-inch screw needs a matching socket.
  • Ceiling height and sofa height. 47 inches clears most seated heads, not every high-backed sofa.
  • Bundle or separate. Buying the projector with the tripod in one box skips a second order.

The HY300 stands, mounts and cases cover every accessory by job.

Before the lights go down

Setup and screen questions

Does the Magcubic 47-inch tripod fit the HY300 Pro+?

Yes. Magcubic sells the HY300 Pro+, HY300 Ultra and original HY300 in bundles with this tripod, all on its 1/4-inch screw.

How tall does the Magcubic tripod go?

From 19 to 47 inches, about 48 to 120 cm, locked with quick-release knobs on three leg sections.

How much weight can it hold?

Up to 11 lb. Magcubic keeps it for light gear and advises against large, heavy projectors.

Can the tripod aim a projector at the ceiling?

Yes. The ball head tilts 90° and turns 360°, so the lens can point straight up beside a bed.

What is packed with it?

The metal tripod, a 360° ball head, a phone holder and a user manual.