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Re: Megadesk

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Post by karyon »

Sohcahtoa82 wrote: post #95
alasdair_ wrote: post #85

I have a Jarvis standing desk right now and I'm very happy with it, but I've recently gone on a home automation bender and want to automate all the things. In particular, I'd like to be able to control the desk remotely so that I can add it to a Home Assistant script that fires via an Alexa skill. This seems a bit silly, but I have a whole configuration that I use for coding that is different to the config that I use…

I've been considering a new desk recently, since I will be WFH for the foreseeable future, and I'm considering the Jarvis. How's the lateral stability in a Jarvis? I want to be able to mount a gaming wheel with very strong force feedback to my desk, and the Jarvis's lack of a cross bar makes me doubt it's as strong as an UpLift V2 desk which I'm also considering.

They updated the frame to be less wobbly in early 2020: https://www.fully.com/the-new-improved-jarvis/ (so sibling comment may not apply)

I own that one (extended version) and in the "sitting" position (I assume that's how you would use the wheel) I can make it wobble front to back by a few millimeters if i really lean onto it, but side-to-side i can move it barely a millimeter or two even when yanking it rather hard. It feels really solid in that direction. In the standing position, it does move more.

Re: Megadesk

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Post by Sohcahtoa82 »

karyon wrote: post #111
Sohcahtoa82 wrote: post #95

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I've been considering a new desk recently, since I will be WFH for the foreseeable future, and I'm considering the Jarvis. How's the lateral stability in a Jarvis? I want to be able to mount a gaming wheel with very strong force feedback to my desk, and the Jarvis's lack of a cross bar makes me doubt it's as strong as an UpLift V2 desk which I'm also considering.

They updated the frame to be less wobbly in early 2020: https://www.fully.com/the-new-improved-jarvis/ (so sibling comment may not apply) I own that one (extended version) and in the "sitting" position (I assume that's how you would use the wheel) I can make it wobble front to back by a few millimeters if i really lean onto it, but side-to-side i can move it barely a millimeter or two even when yanking it rather hard…

Good to know! I'll give Jarvis another look.

Re: Megadesk

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Post by somehnguy »

winrid wrote: post #74

On a related note, I recently converted my old Ikea desk to a standing desk using a kit off Amazon. Only like $150 to end up with a nice standing desk!

More details please :)

Re: Megadesk

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Post by winrid »

winrid wrote: post #74

On a related note, I recently converted my old Ikea desk to a standing desk using a kit off Amazon. Only like $150 to end up with a nice standing desk!

Kit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TTVF1M5/ref=dp_cerb_2

The one I got isn't on sale anymore. Here's a more expensive dual motor one.

Here's the setup.

Ikea Desk + Vivo Stand + keyboard tray https://imgur.com/a/TlmKP1I

Re: Megadesk

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Post by winrid »

oAlbe wrote: post #77
winrid wrote: post #74

On a related note, I recently converted my old Ikea desk to a standing desk using a kit off Amazon. Only like $150 to end up with a nice standing desk!

What's such a kit composed of?

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=23684036

Basically everything below the flat desk part.

Although I suggest you have a drill to make inserting the screws much faster.

Re: Megadesk

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Post by [deleted] »

StavrosK wrote: post #46
tgsovlerkhgsel wrote: post #44

Earlier quoted context omitted.

a) You can design and make it; I can't. I have basic electronics knowledge and that is definitely more advanced than anything I'd get done in a reasonable time. b) Speaking of reasonable time, it'd probably take even you more than $50 in time, material and parts (mostly time) to make this. This doesn't look like the kind of PCB that you'd hand-solder either, bringing us to... c) Making 1000 of something tends to be c…

Making a PCB is pretty cheap, even making 10 PCBs costs around $15 nowadays. I usually panel my PCBs so I fit 40-100 in a batch, depending on size (and then only use one). I usually share my designs, the ones I've uploaded have links to the manufacturer where you can order them, though I haven't really done assembly on any, yet. I might, if any design has people interested, though.

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Re: Megadesk

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Post by [deleted] »

StavrosK wrote: post #46
tgsovlerkhgsel wrote: post #44

Earlier quoted context omitted.

a) You can design and make it; I can't. I have basic electronics knowledge and that is definitely more advanced than anything I'd get done in a reasonable time. b) Speaking of reasonable time, it'd probably take even you more than $50 in time, material and parts (mostly time) to make this. This doesn't look like the kind of PCB that you'd hand-solder either, bringing us to... c) Making 1000 of something tends to be c…

Making a PCB is pretty cheap, even making 10 PCBs costs around $15 nowadays. I usually panel my PCBs so I fit 40-100 in a batch, depending on size (and then only use one). I usually share my designs, the ones I've uploaded have links to the manufacturer where you can order them, though I haven't really done assembly on any, yet. I might, if any design has people interested, though.

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Re: Megadesk

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Post by vaughnegut »

aosaigh wrote: post #29

Ha, I just built something like this with a Raspberry Pi for fun. My standing desk (a Conset) only had a up/down button so I used a RPi + relay hat + distance sensor + screen/buttons to allow height presets as well as control via Homebridge: https://imgur.com/a/9YF7FuP Not exactly cost effective, but it was a fun way to learn about relays.

Out of curiosity, why did you go with height instead of timing? Wouldn't you get equivalent results without the use of the sensor by activating the motor for a set period of time?

Re: Megadesk

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Post by 0898 »

addicted wrote: post #67
0898 wrote: post #34

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I've just ordered these, so I'd be interested in any opinions. (Ideally ones that validate my decision to purchase, let's be honest.)

Haha. My wife got one for herself and we were impressed enough that I got one as well a week later. It’s been about 2 months and they are doing excellently. Honestly, I was surprised by the weight and sturdiness for the cost (under $400). 4 memory positions and a very decent vertical range (it goes higher than I would find useful being 5’8” tall, although I wish it went slightly lower than its current lower limit). I…

Thanks, really useful.
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