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Great writeup! I did something similar for the (much dumber) DeskCycle which has a simple odometer. Conveniently I was just able to plug it into Aux In and track pulses. https://github.com/lfowles/deskcycle
I think cycling is the wrong motion for an under-desk exercise machine. I think it should be a very short vertical motion, just feet moving up-and-down, something you can do without disrupting your chair posture, or making the rest of your body move too much. Potentially you don't even lift your toes up, just raise and lower your heels with some kind of resistance. Maybe you wouldn't get much exercise this way, but I…
You mean a stepper? https://www.amazon.com/-/us/dp/B07NRCZHYJ/
I've also thought a sliding back-and-forth motion might work -more like a skiing thing.
Thanks for the link
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You mean a stepper? https://www.amazon.com/-/us/dp/B07NRCZHYJ/
I wonder if even that might be too much motion for under a desk. Plus, it looks like it's designed to be stood on, so I wonder how it would work when you're sitting and not directly over it, and don't have all your weight on it. Still, might be an options. I've also thought a sliding back-and-forth motion might work -more like a skiing thing. Thanks for the link
The pedal https://www.thomann.de/intl/millenium_pd222_pro_serie_fussma... [english language link] Something to hit (incl. sensor!): https://www.thomann.de/intl/millenium_e_drum_kick_bass_pad.h...
Partially kidding, partially serious. Careful: These aren't noiseless. My former downstairs neighbor wasn't too happy with me so I could only practice when he wasn't at home ;-)
Great writeup! I did something similar for the (much dumber) DeskCycle which has a simple odometer. Conveniently I was just able to plug it into Aux In and track pulses. https://github.com/lfowles/deskcycle
What did you plug into aux? And what does this app do?
I've tried desk treadmills with a standing desk, bike desks which are designed for a laptop and under desk pedalers like this. I end up ditching them all in the end because the movement is distracting enough to not let me get into the zone. Whenever I need to focus on something I instinctually stop moving to 'free up' brain power to execute whatever I'm doing better, be it a computer game, writing or coding. Also you…
I've tried desk treadmills with a standing desk, bike desks which are designed for a laptop and under desk pedalers like this. I end up ditching them all in the end because the movement is distracting enough to not let me get into the zone. Whenever I need to focus on something I instinctually stop moving to 'free up' brain power to execute whatever I'm doing better, be it a computer game, writing or coding. Also you…
"Free up" brain power: I turn off the radio when I need to focus driving on the road (e.g. traffic, rain, snow) It sounds absurds. But I think some may do the same.
Same. When I have to seriously think about the code I'm writing - I stop the music. I think that goes against a lot of people who continuously jam music while writing code.
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If users care about that, they'll go to a vendor that gives them access to the data. No need to legally mandate anything.
There are no vendors that do it; it's in their best interest to keep data locked down. You can't vote with your wallet when your candidate isn't running.
Is it practical to do fine mouse work while pedaling? Or is pedaling more something you do while checking email etc.? I know if someone so much as jiggles my desk I immediately notice.
Flapping your feet around under a desk is not real exercise.
Easy bet just walking the same amount of time is better for you with your own weight providing resistance against muscles.