Not sure if your still monitoring this particular video but this is what I wanted to hear. Its a matter of proper equipment and computer monitor placement. I'm trying to place my monitor(s) and bench equipment so as to do development and troubleshoot/build circuits without moving all over my bench to do it. My area of interest is at the interface beteen hardware and software i.e robotics, IoT, etc. I really appreciate this video and your thoughts around this topic. Thanks!
I've watched the replay now until 35min (need to get some sleep) but oh boy we seem to think alike! Everything you have is more advanced, refined and I've got only 1/5 of the space but just to name a few: I've got multiple screens, sharing the mouse/keyboard with synergy between two computers, electronics bench is right next to the next computer, lab gear is raised up to have plastic tubs underneath, USB hubs are attached to the bottom of the shelf, I use two mice to avoid wrist pain, lab gear is blue tacked to the shelf to not move... There's not much to monitor in a flat but I've got several cameras at our cottage that I occasionally have an overview from my tablet.
Hi Jon. Enjoyed this lab video. In reference to your soldering on that piece of wood--you could also use a piece of tile over the wood or just use the tile by itself. Easily gotten at any home store in your area. It works well for me and may work for you. Take care Jon.
Extending from the blast gate comments. Some woodworkers have made systems where the blast gate opens automatically when they turn a piece of equipment on and their dust collection starts. Lots of TH-cam videos on that subject.
I don't get enough airflow through my current system so I need to make some improvements anyway. If I rework the ducts I'll definitely look into automatic blast gates.
Wow, i came to the same conclusion as you about the computer needs to next to the workbench. I had two desks they were separated and I would never work on the project because I need to get up to go the workbench. I just built a desk has well i will have to send it to you soon
Thank you, this was probably the most useful session to me personally as I'm going to have to rebuild my lab entirely. Thank you very much for the tour!
Thanks for the tour. Very interesting and some great ideas. Just wondered if you ever use, or have thought about, a standing desk/workbench option for specific aspects of your work or occasional alternative? Not saying it would be of any benefit but just wondered.
Something I didn't talk about is bench height. What I have now is a compromise. Office and computer desks are normally lower than workbenches, where you need to bring things up closer to your face. When I made these benches I did a few experiments and settled on 740mm as a good height that's between the two. It's a touch lower than I'd like in the work area, and the height is still ok when sitting at the computer. I do try to move around physically during the day, and when I'm doing things like packing orders I use a standing-height bench in the back of my garage.
Not that you need to upgrade the switch you have mounted under your shelf, but, have you checked out the USW-Flex-Mini? Since you are using unifi hardware. I am probably going to get one for behind my tv. It cost about $40AUD
That would be a great switch for this purpose. If I was buying one now, I'd get it. However, I ended up a with a small pile of 8 and 16 port Netgear desk switches after disbanding the IVT office, so I had this one lying around spare.
Thanks for the tour Jon... you've give me some ideas for improving my workspace... I might take the plunge and beat the 'incremental improvement' and become SuperOrganised ;)
I've done major rearrangements a couple of times, but most of my setup is the result of incremental improvement over many years. Each big rearrangement has been worth it though. Sometimes you have to change the entire structure.
The hubs glued under the shelf are both Simplecom CH371 Ultra Slim hubs. They're great for this purpose, but recently I've been talking on the livestream and in Discord about designing my own USB hub that is the same form factor but has USB-C sockets and extra features to make them better for hacking.
Incredible tour Jon, really appreciate the showcase :) I also really enjoyed the way you presented it - very humble and coming from a place of usefulness/optimisation, rather than being boastful. Awesome work! Quick questions as I wasn't able to ask live - How deep is the table/bench? How did you go about passing cables through the bench near the wall whilst keeping the surface relatively flush to the wall? Small cutouts?
That's cool, thanks for touring.
Not sure if your still monitoring this particular video but this is what I wanted to hear. Its a matter of proper equipment and computer monitor placement. I'm trying to place my monitor(s) and bench equipment so as to do development and troubleshoot/build circuits without moving all over my bench to do it. My area of interest is at the interface beteen hardware and software i.e robotics, IoT, etc. I really appreciate this video and your thoughts around this topic. Thanks!
I've watched the replay now until 35min (need to get some sleep) but oh boy we seem to think alike! Everything you have is more advanced, refined and I've got only 1/5 of the space but just to name a few: I've got multiple screens, sharing the mouse/keyboard with synergy between two computers, electronics bench is right next to the next computer, lab gear is raised up to have plastic tubs underneath, USB hubs are attached to the bottom of the shelf, I use two mice to avoid wrist pain, lab gear is blue tacked to the shelf to not move... There's not much to monitor in a flat but I've got several cameras at our cottage that I occasionally have an overview from my tablet.
I assume you also get distracted easily by discomfort and then try to optimise the setup regardless of what it is? :)
Optimisation never ends :-)
Hi Jon. Enjoyed this lab video. In reference to your soldering on that piece of wood--you could also use a piece of tile over the wood or just use the tile by itself. Easily gotten at any home store in your area. It works well for me and may work for you. Take care Jon.
That's a great idea! I have boxes of tiles left over from our bathroom renovation.
@@SuperHouseTV That is handy. If the surface is to slippery, turn it over.
Extending from the blast gate comments. Some woodworkers have made systems where the blast gate opens automatically when they turn a piece of equipment on and their dust collection starts. Lots of TH-cam videos on that subject.
I don't get enough airflow through my current system so I need to make some improvements anyway. If I rework the ducts I'll definitely look into automatic blast gates.
Wow, i came to the same conclusion as you about the computer needs to next to the workbench. I had two desks they were separated and I would never work on the project because I need to get up to go the workbench. I just built a desk has well i will have to send it to you soon
Why does seeing how organised Jon is stress me out! :) I'll never be this organised!
If youwant to scale up, you need to be. do 5-10 minutes extra of organizing everyday. you'll get there
Thank you, this was probably the most useful session to me personally as I'm going to have to rebuild my lab entirely. Thank you very much for the tour!
You're welcome. Tuning your workspace can be very important in the long term, so I'm always trying to work out ways to make mine better.
A tip : watch series at Flixzone. Been using them for watching lots of of movies recently.
@Reese Clyde yup, I've been using Flixzone for months myself :D
Very cool lab. Very well organised and well thought out. Thanks for sharing the topic in the title so I can find it again 😉😊
Why the plastic boxes have a QR code? Any application? Thanks
What a great tour - thanks a lot
Great little lab Jon.
How do you make storage labels such as qr barcodes on your component storage box? ✍
Thanks for the tour. Very interesting and some great ideas. Just wondered if you ever use, or have thought about, a standing desk/workbench option for specific aspects of your work or occasional alternative? Not saying it would be of any benefit but just wondered.
Something I didn't talk about is bench height. What I have now is a compromise. Office and computer desks are normally lower than workbenches, where you need to bring things up closer to your face. When I made these benches I did a few experiments and settled on 740mm as a good height that's between the two. It's a touch lower than I'd like in the work area, and the height is still ok when sitting at the computer. I do try to move around physically during the day, and when I'm doing things like packing orders I use a standing-height bench in the back of my garage.
I copied you on the usb hub. Still want to fix my multimeter to the desk somehow! Love your videos/shows/tutorials! Thanks
Not that you need to upgrade the switch you have mounted under your shelf, but, have you checked out the USW-Flex-Mini? Since you are using unifi hardware. I am probably going to get one for behind my tv. It cost about $40AUD
That would be a great switch for this purpose. If I was buying one now, I'd get it. However, I ended up a with a small pile of 8 and 16 port Netgear desk switches after disbanding the IVT office, so I had this one lying around spare.
Thanks for the tour Jon... you've give me some ideas for improving my workspace... I might take the plunge and beat the 'incremental improvement' and become SuperOrganised ;)
I've done major rearrangements a couple of times, but most of my setup is the result of incremental improvement over many years. Each big rearrangement has been worth it though. Sometimes you have to change the entire structure.
What label printer do you have
Love the USB hubs on the bench. Does anybody have the model of those?
The hubs glued under the shelf are both Simplecom CH371 Ultra Slim hubs. They're great for this purpose, but recently I've been talking on the livestream and in Discord about designing my own USB hub that is the same form factor but has USB-C sockets and extra features to make them better for hacking.
Incredible tour Jon, really appreciate the showcase :) I also really enjoyed the way you presented it - very humble and coming from a place of usefulness/optimisation, rather than being boastful. Awesome work!
Quick questions as I wasn't able to ask live - How deep is the table/bench?
How did you go about passing cables through the bench near the wall whilst keeping the surface relatively flush to the wall? Small cutouts?
you got more stuff than Radio Shack ever had..you should of been the CEO!
Your making an infinite picture. Does that use a lot of ram?
If you fall into the screen, you'll keep falling forever. So ... yes!
Gostei demais joia!