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Title: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: dunkin donuts on April 09, 2023, 04:37:46 PM
I want to using my computer while I lay down on my carpet, this in order to hopefully alleviate back pain
I was thinking of something along these lines
(https://www.cambridgeclarion.org/work.lying.down.dimensions.jpg)
Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: robcguns on April 09, 2023, 04:39:08 PM
Did you ever hang the 100” tv over your bed?
Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: dunkin donuts on April 09, 2023, 04:41:02 PM
Did you ever hang the 100” tv over your bed?
no it seems risky and obscene. I have a 21,5" monitor which I am now thinking about setting up for this purpose. I could just use some wood and just build a simple supporting frame perhaps ???
Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: Stephano on April 09, 2023, 04:41:52 PM
Splurge and get a "scorpion" style gaming chair.
Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: dunkin donuts on April 09, 2023, 04:42:58 PM
Splurge and get a "scorpion" style gaming chair.
seems expensive and hard to stow away
Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: dunkin donuts on April 09, 2023, 04:50:32 PM
Splurge and get a "scorpion" style gaming chair.
out of curiosity... have you tried one ???
Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: Stephano on April 09, 2023, 04:52:18 PM
out of curiosity... have you tried one ???

No but I really want to get one.

You should buy one and report back.
Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: Flexacon on April 09, 2023, 04:54:11 PM
I want to using my computer while I lay down on my carpet, this in order to hopefully alleviate back pain
I was thinking of something along these lines
(https://www.cambridgeclarion.org/work.lying.down.dimensions.jpg)

Went to visit my nephew who has a bunk bed and he hangs his tablet off the top bunks rails so it's similar to this and then uses a usb mouse to navigate. The set up was comfortable as fuck.

Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: dunkin donuts on April 09, 2023, 04:56:20 PM
No but I really want to get one.

You should buy one and report back.
i have to admit i am tempted but i would have immense buyers remorse after such a purchase
Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: dunkin donuts on April 09, 2023, 04:58:38 PM
I did eventually order a split ortholinear keyboard as part of my overall preparation of a mad setup where I can lie down on the carpet
Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: robcguns on April 09, 2023, 05:00:21 PM
no it seems risky and obscene. I have a 21,5" monitor which I am now thinking about setting up for this purpose. I could just use some wood and just build a simple supporting frame perhaps ???

Yeah be very easy to frame something up to hold a 21.5” monitor.
Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: dunkin donuts on April 09, 2023, 05:03:10 PM
Yeah be very easy to frame something up to hold a 21.5” monitor.
rights? And on wooden guard rails i could add some cushioning to improve grip and avoid scratching

All that is left then is rolling up a towel to serve as a cervical support pillow
Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: dunkin donuts on April 09, 2023, 05:06:48 PM
I ordered this keyboard setup which I will put on the floor with my arms spread out
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Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: Tapeworm on April 09, 2023, 05:59:14 PM
Just cut a hole in a sturdy box and glue the monitor into it. Second hand coffins can be had cheap. A mechanic's creeper would be good to get in and out. Just ask for one at your local Jiffy Lube. They're always trying to give them away.
Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: Tapeworm on April 09, 2023, 06:36:09 PM
You can also just glue it up without cutting a hole. A picnic bench and an old oven make a formidable combination. Just shim the assemblage until it's properly cromulated.
Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: Taffin on April 10, 2023, 05:33:40 AM
You can also just glue it up without cutting a hole. A picnic bench and an old oven make a formidable combination. Just shim the assemblage until it's properly cromulated.

(http://i.postimg.cc/v8qs8MMP/Skinner.jpg)
Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: GymnJuice on April 10, 2023, 11:46:26 AM
It would probably be easier to just get a projector to put your computer screen onto your ceiling. Like one of those Roku things but for your computer instead of TV.
Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: Dave D on April 10, 2023, 12:19:01 PM
Have you considered using a strong double sided tape?

No construction involved and it’s literally the most economical option.
Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: dunkin donuts on April 10, 2023, 02:16:10 PM
Maybe I need to do stretching and strengthen my back instead
Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: Grape Ape on April 10, 2023, 02:19:20 PM
Looks like this gimmick has already run out of material:

http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=683769.msg9962577#msg9962577
Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: dunkin donuts on April 10, 2023, 02:28:41 PM
This guy seems legit. I will try
Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: Kwon on April 11, 2023, 03:00:59 AM
Is your Monitor an LG?
Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: Tapeworm on April 11, 2023, 08:37:16 AM
Maybe we're coming at this all wrong. What if

Instead of suspending the screen

Stick Helmet

With telescopic stick capability.
Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: residue on April 11, 2023, 08:46:06 AM
just get the meta headset and use virtual monitors
Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: Tapeworm on April 11, 2023, 08:46:26 AM
Then I was going to suggest magnification, save money on a monitor to spend on sticks etc but


Don't you think she'd be like "omg tweezer that one up and get him in, he's the way strongest swimmer."

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Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: dunkin donuts on April 11, 2023, 10:31:23 AM
Guys. I once again went back to the drawing board and came up with this

-strip down bed to wooden board with 2 sheets (no mushy mattress again!)
-rolled up towel for cervical support
-used the chair to tie the laptop to the chair cushion with my leather belt. Made sure no risk of scratch or damage that way because laptop costs money
-wireless keyboard
-mouse

By next week I am expecting my unilateral ortholinear keyboard and I will have the ultimate ergonomically brilliant and overall low cost and responsible solution
Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: dunkin donuts on April 11, 2023, 10:36:33 AM
Ahhh yessss offff course!!!!
Now just change the screen settings to upside down my screen and I am golden
Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: Flexacon on April 11, 2023, 10:39:39 AM
Guys. I once again went back to the drawing board and came up with this

-strip down bed to wooden board with 2 sheets (no mushy mattress again!)
-rolled up towel for cervical support
-used the chair to tie the laptop to the chair cushion with my leather belt. Made sure no risk of scratch or damage that way because laptop costs money
-wireless keyboard
-mouse

By next week I am expecting my unilateral ortholinear keyboard and I will have the ultimate ergonomically brilliant and overall low cost and responsible solution

(https://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=684236.0;attach=1435302;image)

Glad you found another use for your rimming chair.
Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: dunkin donuts on April 11, 2023, 10:41:26 AM
I kind of feel the idea is so good I shouldnt even be sharing it with ayone ???
Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: wes on April 11, 2023, 10:43:44 AM
Glad you found another use for your rimming chair.
:D
Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: Grape Ape on April 11, 2023, 10:57:35 AM
I kind of feel the idea is so good I shouldnt even be sharing it with ayone ???

shut up pamith
Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: dunkin donuts on April 11, 2023, 11:22:00 AM
Been only a few minutes but I already feel relief in my back. Removing the matress was a great idea, I can actually feel my shoulder blades position now against the wooden board. And for sure once I can get that split keyboard and angle each side of the keyboard 45 - 60 degrees up from the wooden board, as well as widen my arm position away from my body, it should dramatically improve my posture over the course of the day, and so hopefully contribute to relieving back pain over the longer term

(https://static.mercdn.net/item/detail/orig/photos/m43118264231_3.jpg?1680637305)
Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: GymnJuice on April 11, 2023, 03:17:48 PM
Looks intricate bro.

Can you supinate while typing on this contraption?
Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: dunkin donuts on April 11, 2023, 08:15:14 PM
Looks intricate bro.

Can you supinate while typing on this contraption?
Been thinking about the same. In theory you could fix it upside down to the  underside of some small table like objects you would put over each hand. Anything is possible

However it may be nicer typing experience to have gravity pulling your hands to the keys
Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: dunkin donuts on May 01, 2023, 04:20:51 PM
Been only a few minutes but I already feel relief in my back. Removing the matress was a great idea, I can actually feel my shoulder blades position now against the wooden board. And for sure once I can get that split keyboard and angle each side of the keyboard 45 - 60 degrees up from the wooden board, as well as widen my arm position away from my body, it should dramatically improve my posture over the course of the day, and so hopefully contribute to relieving back pain over the longer term

(https://static.mercdn.net/item/detail/orig/photos/m43118264231_3.jpg?1680637305)

I received from taiwan in the mail this funky keyboard. Very expensive and also import costs

Very bad experience,  I dont recommend it. Basically.guys who are using this are all going down insane rabbitholesof alternative keyboard layouts
Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: robcguns on May 01, 2023, 04:24:52 PM
shut up pamith

Hahahaha.
Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: dunkin donuts on May 01, 2023, 04:29:35 PM
I want to ellaborate on why I consider alternative keyboard layouts as a no-go.

When you are working with other people, they will always use normal keyboard layouts, you need to be able to work very efficiently with the standardized keyboard layout.

When you go down the rabbit hole of alternative "superior" keyboard layouts you are basically destroying 20-30+ years of training and muscle memory. You will end up looking like a total noob when it really counts
Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: wes on May 01, 2023, 05:10:10 PM
I want to ellaborate on why I consider alternative keyboard layouts as a no-go.

When you are working with other people, they will always use normal keyboard layouts, you need to be able to work very efficiently with the standardized keyboard layout.

When you go down the rabbit hole of alternative "superior" keyboard layouts you are basically destroying 20-30+ years of training and muscle memory. You will end up looking like a total noob when it really counts
I have a feeling that you are the only person who owns this type of keyboard.  :D
Title: Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
Post by: Lartinos on May 01, 2023, 07:50:43 PM
Address your back pain however you can like with a posture brace.