The standing desk I have is super solid, I went onto alibaba and ordered two frames directly from the manufacturer, in total I paid about NZD$300 including shipping for each of them, I bought a benchtop, put a nice edge on it with a router and then oiled it. currently have a 27" imac and a 27" monitor on a vesa mount and no wobble whatsoever. I highly recommend going this route, far cheaper than a premade product. Th…
Do you happen to have a link to the Alibaba supplier you bought from?
Open-Source Controller for the IKEA Bekant Standing Desk
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Re: Open-Source Controller for the IKEA Bekant Standing Desk
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An esp32 would enable so much cool features. Like control by bluetooth/wifi, apple homekit integration, ...
I can't think of any reason to control my desk over the internet or via Bluetooth. If I'm not at my desk I don't care how high it is, if I'm at the desk and want to change it a button is much more convenient than using my phone.
I'd prefer serial control, so I can reliably control it directly from my PC without any wireless protocols: https://github.com/gcormier/megadesk/issues/12
Re: Open-Source Controller for the IKEA Bekant Standing Desk
#153For those who can afford it, the Uplift Desk[0] is the best desk I've ever used -- very sturdy and there's even a reclaimed wood option. Huge sizes available (if you're into lots of table space) and the resale value is pretty decent (to other nerds/people who want lots of nice looking desk space). Also never had a problem with the motor/setup. You can often order them through local office supply mom & pops IIRC -- wa…
Somewhat similar is FlexiSpot [0] desks. Have you tried those ? if so, I'd love to hear how they compare to Uplift. Myself, I have a FlexiSpot height adjustable desk and it's great. The price was 430€ (frame only) new (and I've seen it cheaper during events like Black Friday). [0] https://flexispot.com/
I haven't but thanks for the pointer! Right now I'm using a non-adjustable IKEA Bekant (I missed the height adjustable one by mere weeks but couldn't wait).
Will keep flexispot in mind for when I move next (should be heading towards the EU as well)
Re: Open-Source Controller for the IKEA Bekant Standing Desk
#154Earlier quoted context omitted.
what kind of desk can't hold up for 2 years?
Bad ones? I've definitely had furniture that looks beat up and/or doesn't work as well after 2 years of everyday use. It's usually the dirt cheap stuff, but not always.
+1 to to this, also people on the internet are crying bloody foul over the Bekant as well though it's more about the electronics that come with/build quality I think.
Uplift was a fantastic desk to use while I had it
Re: Open-Source Controller for the IKEA Bekant Standing Desk
#155Earlier quoted context omitted.
what kind of desk can't hold up for 2 years?
Bad ones? I've definitely had furniture that looks beat up and/or doesn't work as well after 2 years of everyday use. It's usually the dirt cheap stuff, but not always.
do you have a example? did you use it as a shop work bench?
Re: Open-Source Controller for the IKEA Bekant Standing Desk
#156Earlier quoted context omitted.
Motorized desks are for flexible working places. People need to change their desks to the right height before starting to work and they are more likely to do so if it is easier.
The biggest advantage would be the preset level buttons. I have a hand crank and it's a pain to get the desk to the level I think I want, only to sit down, get comfortable and realize I need to go up a few inches. So then I have to get up again and there is just a lot of fastidiousness sometimes.
My (IKEA) desk at work has a hand crank, too, but it's easily within reach when I'm sat down.
I still don't use it much, though, since I don't feel particularly productive when trying to do my work while standing.
Re: Open-Source Controller for the IKEA Bekant Standing Desk
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My BEKANT does not wobble at all.
The conflicting anecdotes of "wobble" vs "no wobble" of the BEKANT desk in this thread are fascinating. Last year, I played around with the BEKANT standing desk on display at the IKEA store and (in my perception) it wobbled. It's the same type of wobble that a youtuber demonstrated[0]. There are others in this thread that complain about wobble.[1] And yet some people say there's no wobble -- and I believe them . My a…
It also depends on the load. Heavier items places on solid footing on the desk => less wobble.