Laptops are breaking your back. We fixed them
After years of dealing with a bad back, can Evan invent an ergonomic laptop? Thanks to our sponsor Squarespace, go to https://www.squarespace.com/evanandka... for 10% off your first purchase. Check out the tools we used below! 👇
Checkout the build instructions here: https://www.evanandkatelyn.com/blog/e...
Here are the fusion 360 files:https://a360.co/4ia2WWv (password is: evanandkatelyn)
Here’s a link to a google drive folder with DXF and STL files you can print and laser cut: https://bit.ly/ergotop
Note that this design is released under the CERN Open Hardware Licence Version 2 - Strongly Reciprocal: https://ohwr.org/project/cernohl/-/wi...
🙏 Other sponsors and thank you’s:
Thank you to Jonathan Katz for hopping on a call with us, check him out here if you need a lawyer! https://jskatz.com/ or on all the socials at @ jskatzesq
Thank you to Rising Workplace (www.risingworkplace.com) for the ergonomic evaluation!
Thank you xTool for the laser cutter https://www.xtool.com/?ref=nslejrlr&u... (sponsored affiliate link)
Thank you OSH Cut for the metal pieces. Get 50% off your first order here: https://app.oshcut.com/evanandkatelyn (affiliate link)
Thank you to @AustinBradley for helping us write up build instructions and for making a fully 3d printed version!
Want to watch the full Ergonomic Assessment?
• Patreon members watch it here: / full-ergonomic-122790283
• YouTube Members watch it here: • A Full Ergonomic Analysis of our Transform...
Want behind-the-scenes content? Check out the Aftershow for:
• why we’re not selling this
• expectation vs reality of the ergonomics assessment
• changes Evan’s already made
• how working on this project through Evan’s back out
Patron members watch it here: / why-were-giving-122790132
YouTube Members, watch it here: • Why we’re giving away our best product ide...
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TOOLS & MATERIALS (affiliate* & sponsor links)
4x Monitor mount https://amzn.to/4a9gfU3
2x Selfie stick https://amzn.to/4fNC78N or https://amzn.to/3D1wiHA
2x Tablet holder https://amzn.to/4gSLOno
My fav keyboard https://amzn.to/3PmanNK
14 inch windows tablet https://amzn.to/3CdyDi6
(could also use android or apple tablets you already have)
Right angle magnetic usb-c connectors (makes using the ports easier) https://amzn.to/4jIewth
Smaller thumb screw for tablet holder (silver) https://amzn.to/4fNCct7
Smaller thumb screw for tablet holder (copper) https://amzn.to/3WhMxGX
Threaded inserts for 3d printed top https://amzn.to/3W5WCGW
Countersink drill bit (used on base) https://amzn.to/42kWCqi
3/8-16 tap https://amzn.to/42P8npi
Cheap tap wrench (optional) https://amzn.to/3WUdO2y
1/4 to 3/8 in adapter https://amzn.to/415wAGt
6mm (¼”) acrylic https://amzn.to/40GZz1V
1mm (1/16) acrylic (for all plastic version) https://etsy.me/4jIbftZ
3m adhesive roll for lasercut acrylic https://amzn.to/4hixLYJ
1/4-20 x 1" Flat Head Socket Cap Screws (bottom screw through base and into hinge) https://amzn.to/42UHPCW
Leather handle supplies:
Leather straps https://amzn.to/40Ea0Va
Leather rounding punch https://amzn.to/4gZf10r
Leather edge burnishing bits https://amzn.to/3WqI0St
Leather polish https://amzn.to/3E1ZeiP
Leather conditioner https://amzn.to/42dAzSp
1/4"-20 x 1/2" Button Head Socket Cap Bolts (to attach handle) https://amzn.to/40Uiw19
Magnetic phone mounts https://amzn.to/4gpNBj3
Black felt https://amzn.to/42n7CU3
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🎥 FILMING GEAR (affiliate)
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🎼 MUSIC
Covert Affair, Disappointment, Enigma, Laconic Granny, Protofunk, by Kevin MacLeod
Jazzi 3, The Inspector by Frank Schroeter
Jailbreak Whisper, Bouncy Gypsy Beat, Jazzy Detective, Smooth Criminal by John Bartman
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0:00 Intro
1:22 Tour of version 1
2:57 Getting legal advice
4:46 Building version 2
24:41 Ergonomic assessment