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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

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Did you ever hang the 100” tv over your bed?

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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 ???

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Splurge and get a "scorpion" style gaming chair.

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Splurge and get a "scorpion" style gaming chair.
seems expensive and hard to stow away

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Splurge and get a "scorpion" style gaming chair.
out of curiosity... have you tried one ???

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out of curiosity... have you tried one ???

No but I really want to get one.

You should buy one and report back.

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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


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.


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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

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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

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Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
« Reply #10 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.

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Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
« Reply #11 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

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Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
« Reply #12 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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Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
« Reply #13 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.

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Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
« Reply #14 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.

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Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
« Reply #15 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.


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Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
« Reply #16 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.

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Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
« Reply #17 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.

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Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
« Reply #18 on: April 10, 2023, 02:16:10 PM »
Maybe I need to do stretching and strengthen my back instead

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Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
« Reply #19 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
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Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
« Reply #20 on: April 10, 2023, 02:28:41 PM »
This guy seems legit. I will try

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Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
« Reply #21 on: April 11, 2023, 03:00:59 AM »
Is your Monitor an LG?
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Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
« Reply #22 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.

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Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
« Reply #23 on: April 11, 2023, 08:46:06 AM »
just get the meta headset and use virtual monitors

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Re: do it yourself ideas or cheap solutions to hold a monitor over my head?
« Reply #24 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."