Rottencrotch
07-27-2003, 06:05 AM
Hey all, some of you may remember me describing a computer chair that I planned on building, well building has begun.
The cost of the hardware (wood, screws, fastening plates, wheels) thus far has been $60.
Phase 1 is complete and the chair is sittable but not yet comfortable nor is it the least bit computer related.
Phase 2 will include:
- Right side armrest with built in mousepad and mouse
- Left side armrest with slide-away keyboard
- Speakers that extend forward from the headrest, on each side
- Subwoofer inside, halfway up, behind the backrest
- Computer inside the front area
Phase 3 plans:
- Carpet covering all surfaces (so the cats can climb it easier, as they inevitably will) Haven't decided what color yet.
- Very soft cushioning including pillowlike headrest.
- Finished enclosure including fans to blow the hot air out the top-back
- Door on right side to gain access to computer
- External CD drive built into left side, on the inside, which opens to the left.
- USB ports (not sure where yet)
Phase 4 / Possible ideas:
- Plexiglass left side to see inside + neon lights inside (as many people do with their computer)
- Electric wiring to allow everyting to be plugged in inside the chair, and then one power cord extending from the chair that plugs into wall
- Strong arm that extends from the back, over the sitter's head, then down in front of head with a flat panel monitor. (This i DEFINATLY intend on doing, but it will likely have to be last on the list due to $$$ reasons.
There you have it folks, I welcome any and all ideas you may have. This will be my chair but I wouldnt mind making more and selling. Below are pictures of the chair as it is now, featuring cameos by Shinji (little one) and Rizzo (big one).
The cost of the hardware (wood, screws, fastening plates, wheels) thus far has been $60.
Phase 1 is complete and the chair is sittable but not yet comfortable nor is it the least bit computer related.
Phase 2 will include:
- Right side armrest with built in mousepad and mouse
- Left side armrest with slide-away keyboard
- Speakers that extend forward from the headrest, on each side
- Subwoofer inside, halfway up, behind the backrest
- Computer inside the front area
Phase 3 plans:
- Carpet covering all surfaces (so the cats can climb it easier, as they inevitably will) Haven't decided what color yet.
- Very soft cushioning including pillowlike headrest.
- Finished enclosure including fans to blow the hot air out the top-back
- Door on right side to gain access to computer
- External CD drive built into left side, on the inside, which opens to the left.
- USB ports (not sure where yet)
Phase 4 / Possible ideas:
- Plexiglass left side to see inside + neon lights inside (as many people do with their computer)
- Electric wiring to allow everyting to be plugged in inside the chair, and then one power cord extending from the chair that plugs into wall
- Strong arm that extends from the back, over the sitter's head, then down in front of head with a flat panel monitor. (This i DEFINATLY intend on doing, but it will likely have to be last on the list due to $$$ reasons.
There you have it folks, I welcome any and all ideas you may have. This will be my chair but I wouldnt mind making more and selling. Below are pictures of the chair as it is now, featuring cameos by Shinji (little one) and Rizzo (big one).