The Porodo Multi-Function Tripod Stand is now available at Mascom International for KSh 8,500, with a 190cm working height, a 10kg tray load rating, a 505 x 280 x 120mm main tray, a 155 x 203 x 17mm side tray, and a four-section aluminum alloy column, at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. The unit carries the model code PD-TRPPJH-BK and arrives brand new and sealed. Folded, the Porodo Multi-Function Tripod Stand measures 54.5cm and weighs 2.53kg, so one person can carry it to a venue and set it up alone.
Anyone who has balanced a projector on a stack of textbooks knows the problem this solves. The Porodo Multi-Function Tripod Stand is built for trainers, church AV teams, school ICT coordinators, event organisers, sales representatives, and lecturers who present in rooms that were never wired for it. A projector sitting on a low table throws a picture onto people's heads. Raise the same projector to 190cm and the image lands on the wall where it belongs. Freelance photographers and small studios in Kenya also use the tray as a laptop platform for tethered shooting, keeping the machine off the floor and away from foot traffic.
At Mascom International, we are seeing steady demand for the Porodo Multi-Function Tripod Stand from buyers who tried cheap plastic tripods first and cracked them within a term. Users consistently report that the 10kg rating is the reason they upgraded, because it covers a projector plus a small speaker on the same tray. Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya who list stands with no published load figure, we quote Porodo's own specification. Come test the Porodo Multi-Function Tripod Stand at our Kimathi Street counter, or order it for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in the country.
Common Questions About the Porodo Multi-Function Tripod Stand
What can this stand actually hold?
The tray is rated for 10kg, which covers almost any portable or mid-size projector, most 13-inch to 16-inch laptops, and a compact Bluetooth speaker on the same platform. The main tray measures 505 x 280 x 120mm, so a projector footprint of roughly 50cm by 28cm fits inside the raised lip. The 120mm lip matters more than the width figure, because it stops a device from sliding off when someone knocks a leg mid-presentation.
How high does the Porodo Multi-Function Tripod Stand go?
It extends to a 190cm working height and collapses to 54.5cm folded. The column uses four telescoping sections, so you can stop at any point in between rather than choosing from fixed notches. For a seated audience in a small Nairobi meeting room, roughly 120cm to 140cm usually clears heads. For a packed church or school hall where people stand at the back, the full 190cm keeps the beam above the crowd.
How does a projector attach to the tray?
It does not bolt on. The projector sits inside the main tray, which is a walled platform with a 120mm lip rather than a screw mount, so any projector shape fits without hunting for a matching thread. That design also means you can swap a projector for a laptop in seconds. Keep the device centred over the column, and route the power cable down one leg so nobody trips over a loop of slack.
Is it steady enough for a laptop I will actually type on?
For light typing and clicking, yes. The tripod base spreads wide and the aluminum alloy column resists flex under a 2kg laptop, which is well inside the 10kg rating. Heavy two-handed typing at full 190cm extension will introduce some sway, as it will on any tripod-based platform. Most buyers who type for long stretches drop the height to around 110cm, which shortens the lever arm and settles the tray considerably.
What is the smaller second tray for?
The side tray measures 155 x 203 x 17mm and was designed as a mouse platform, which is why it is shallow and flat. In practice, Kenyan buyers use it for whatever needs to stay within reach: a presenter remote, a phone running the timer, an M-Pesa receipt book, or a wireless microphone receiver. It rotates and tilts on its own arm, so a left-handed presenter can move it across without touching the main tray.
Can one person move it between venues?
Yes. At 2.53kg and 54.5cm folded, the Porodo Multi-Function Tripod Stand fits diagonally across a backpack or lies flat in a car boot alongside the projector case. Trainers running sessions across Nakuru, Kisumu, and Eldoret in the same week carry it as hand luggage rather than freight. It is light enough for a matatu commute, though a padded sleeve is worth adding if it will travel weekly on rough roads.
Who buys this stand most often in Kenya?
Our biggest groups are church and mosque AV volunteers, private school ICT teachers, corporate trainers running sessions in hotel conference rooms, and sales teams who pitch on client premises. NGO field staff running community sessions in Nakuru, Kakamega, and Machakos also buy it, because it works in halls with no ceiling mount and no fixed screen. Content creators use it as a floor-clear laptop platform during shoots and live streams.
Is the Porodo Multi-Function Tripod Stand worth KSh 8,500?
Compared with a permanent ceiling mount, which costs more once you add installation and locks the projector to one room, KSh 8,500 for a portable 10kg platform is straightforward value. Against generic no-name tripods around KSh 3,000, the difference is the published load rating, the aluminum alloy column, the second tray, and a 6-month warranty you can claim in person on Kimathi Street rather than by chasing an online seller.
Technical Specifications
Height Adjustment and Column Structure
- Working height reaches 190cm, clearing standing audiences in halls without a raised platform or stage.
- Four telescoping sections lock independently, letting you fine-tune height instead of picking a fixed preset.
- Folded length of 54.5cm fits a car boot, a large backpack, or an overhead rack.
- Twist collars secure each section, so adjustment needs no tools and no loose parts to misplace.
- Lower settings around 110cm suit seated boardroom tables in Westlands and Upper Hill offices.
- Full extension positions a projector beam above head height, removing shadows cast by people walking past.
Tray Dimensions and Device Fit
- Main tray measures 505 x 280 x 120mm, holding portable and mid-size projectors without overhang at the edges.
- The 120mm raised lip keeps equipment contained if the stand is bumped during a live session.
- Side tray measures 155 x 203 x 17mm, sized originally for a mouse alongside laptop work.
- Open tray design accepts any device shape, since nothing screws into a fixed mounting thread.
- Laptops from 13-inch to 16-inch sit fully supported on the main platform with room for cables.
- Both trays mount on separate arms, so each can be positioned without disturbing the other.
Load Capacity and Stability
- Tray load capacity is rated at 10kg, covering a projector plus a compact speaker together.
- Tripod leg spread creates a wide contact triangle that resists tipping on carpet and tiled floors.
- Aluminum alloy resists the flex that lets plastic columns sag under sustained equipment weight.
- Lower height settings reduce sway noticeably, which matters when typing rather than only viewing.
- The 2.53kg net weight of the stand itself adds base mass without making transport difficult.
- Cable routing down one leg keeps tension off the tray and reduces accidental pulls.
Rotation and Tilt Control
- Trays rotate through a full 360 degrees, letting you redirect output without moving the tripod legs.
- Tilt adjusts up to 90 degrees, correcting projection angle when the screen sits higher than the tray.
- Angle control removes the need to prop a projector on folded paper to reach the screen.
- Rotation helps in narrow rooms where the stand must sit off to one side of the audience.
- Independent tray arms mean the side platform can face the presenter while the projector faces forward.
- Locking joints hold the chosen angle through a full session without gradual drift.
Build Materials and Portability
- Aluminum alloy construction keeps the stand at 2.53kg while carrying up to ten times that load.
- Aluminum does not rust in the humidity along Mombasa, Diani, and Kenya's wider coastal strip.
- Folded profile of 54.5cm travels easily by matatu, boda boda, or personal car between venues.
- Black finish hides scuffs picked up from hall floors, storerooms, and repeated packing.
- No electronics inside means nothing to charge, pair, or replace over the stand's service life.
- Tool-free assembly lets a single volunteer set up before a service or class with no help.
Setup and Everyday Handling
- Legs, column, and trays deploy in under two minutes once you have set it up twice.
- Level the tripod first on uneven hall floors, then raise the column to your target height.
- Centre heavier projectors over the column rather than toward a tray edge for the steadiest hold.
- Wipe the column sections after dusty upcountry trips so the twist collars keep gripping cleanly.
- Collapse the sections from the top down to avoid pinching fingers in the locking collars.
- Store it upright in a corner rather than flat, which keeps the leg hinges from splaying.
Package Contents
Every Porodo Multi-Function Tripod Stand from Mascom International arrives sealed in its retail box:
- Porodo Multi-Function Tripod Stand with four-section aluminum alloy column
- Main equipment tray, 505 x 280 x 120mm
- Side accessory tray, 155 x 203 x 17mm
- Assembly hardware and mounting arms
- User manual and warranty documentation
Warranty
The Porodo Multi-Function Tripod Stand carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use, including the locking collars, tray arms, and column sections. Claims are handled directly at our Nairobi CBD service desk on Kimathi Street, so no customer has to ship a unit abroad or chase a third-party agent for a decision.
Buying the Porodo Multi-Function Tripod Stand from Mascom International
Mascom International stocks the Porodo Multi-Function Tripod Stand in black at our Nairobi CBD location: Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street. Walk in Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM to extend the column, load a projector onto the tray, and check the stability yourself before committing.
Three ways to order:
- Call/WhatsApp +254 708 852 521
- Email info@mascomintl.com
- Order through www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches every Kenyan county. Nairobi and its environs receive the stand the same day. Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, and all other major towns receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. You inspect the unit and pay only when it arrives.
Every Porodo Multi-Function Tripod Stand ships with the 6-month Mascom warranty stated above.
Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for accurate specifications quoted from the manufacturer, current KSh pricing, and after-sales support handled face to face at our Kimathi Street counter.
