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Re:Open-Source Controller for the IKEA Bekant Standing Desk by hardwaresofton on Monday January 28, 2019 @03:42PM (#19020883)
For those who can afford it, the Uplift Desk[0] is the best desk I've ever used -- very sturdy and there's even a reclaimed wood option. Huge sizes available (if you're into lots of table space) and the resale value is pretty decent (to other nerds/people who want lots of nice looking desk space). Also never had a problem with the motor/setup.

You can often order them through local office supply mom & pops IIRC -- was one of my favorite purchases.

[0]: https://www.upliftdesk.com/

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Re:Open-Source Controller for the IKEA Bekant Standing Desk by fipple on Monday January 28, 2019 @07:14PM (#19022489)
LOL at reclaimed wood being twice the price of new wood. Wouldn’t be surprised if the carbon footprint of reclaiming the wood is higher than growing new bamboo too. It’s like an environmentalist taking a private jet to Davos.
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Re:Open-Source Controller for the IKEA Bekant Standing Desk by fingerlocks on Monday January 28, 2019 @08:45PM (#19022972)
The price appears to be for the Teak, which is a quite expensive wood. The Doug Fir isn’t available yet but I would expect it to be less expensive
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Re:Open-Source Controller for the IKEA Bekant Standing Desk by linsomniac on Monday January 28, 2019 @05:31PM (#19021690)
Looking at the upliftdesk photos, it looks like the desktop and legs are identical to the "Jarvis" desks we got at work a couple years ago. I've had mine for a solid year, some of my coworkers are closer to 2 years.

We haven't had any problems with the ~8 that we've gotten, except one was missing a cable when it arrived and they sent a replacement. I do probably 4-5 up/down cycles a day, with 3 monitors on it, so it gets a bit of a workout.

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Re:Open-Source Controller for the IKEA Bekant Standing Desk by Schattenbaer on Monday January 28, 2019 @05:36PM (#19021731)
OT but how does a site like this, selling premium items (all in the over $500 range), think it's a good idea to have a email signup popover dialog hide the actual content?

It's expected for the likes of Buzzfeed and similar clickbait-y sites, but it's a tacky tactic that detracts from the overall premium feel here.

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Re:Open-Source Controller for the IKEA Bekant Standing Desk by radley on Monday January 28, 2019 @04:59PM (#19021488)
I'll just chime in and point out you can buy the Uplift standing desk frame separately and use your own tabletop (i.e. from Ikea). I made an awesome 2.5' x 7' pine desk this way.
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Re:Open-Source Controller for the IKEA Bekant Standing Desk by kev009 on Monday January 28, 2019 @04:09PM (#19021100)
Agreed, buy once cry once. I expect mine will last me my professional career.
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Re:Open-Source Controller for the IKEA Bekant Standing Desk by mswiss on Monday January 28, 2019 @04:13PM (#19021148)
yup i have one its amazing! I did the same thing with my chair, bought a herman miller aeron. They were both expensive but make working so much more comfortable and should last a long time.
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Re:Open-Source Controller for the IKEA Bekant Standing Desk by rhinoceraptor on Monday January 28, 2019 @04:56PM (#19021475)
If only I could convince my boss of that...
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Re:Open-Source Controller for the IKEA Bekant Standing Desk by conradk on Monday January 28, 2019 @04:16PM (#19021165)
Somewhat similar is FlexiSpot [0] desks. Have you tried those ? if so, I'd love to hear how they compare to Uplift.

Myself, I have a FlexiSpot height adjustable desk and it's great. The price was 430€ (frame only) new (and I've seen it cheaper during events like Black Friday).

[0] https://flexispot.com/

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Re:Open-Source Controller for the IKEA Bekant Standing Desk by hardwaresofton on Tuesday January 29, 2019 @06:29AM (#19025494)
I haven't but thanks for the pointer! Right now I'm using a non-adjustable IKEA Bekant (I missed the height adjustable one by mere weeks but couldn't wait).

Will keep flexispot in mind for when I move next (should be heading towards the EU as well)

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Re:Open-Source Controller for the IKEA Bekant Standing Desk by eclarkso on Monday January 28, 2019 @05:07PM (#19021536)
Another upvote from me. Purchased November 2016 for my home office and it's held up very well. I've found the (memory) motor controller a little cheap (it'll just stop and/or switch directions sometimes), but otherwise materials have held up well.
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Re:Open-Source Controller for the IKEA Bekant Standing Desk by trumped on Monday January 28, 2019 @05:13PM (#19021571)
what kind of desk can't hold up for 2 years?
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Re:Open-Source Controller for the IKEA Bekant Standing Desk by eclarkso on Monday January 28, 2019 @05:41PM (#19021777)
Bad ones? I've definitely had furniture that looks beat up and/or doesn't work as well after 2 years of everyday use. It's usually the dirt cheap stuff, but not always.
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Re:Open-Source Controller for the IKEA Bekant Standing Desk by hardwaresofton on Tuesday January 29, 2019 @06:33AM (#19025509)
+1 to to this, also people on the internet are crying bloody foul over the Bekant as well though it's more about the electronics that come with/build quality I think.

Uplift was a fantastic desk to use while I had it

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Re:Open-Source Controller for the IKEA Bekant Standing Desk by trumped on Tuesday January 29, 2019 @01:36PM (#19028753)
do you have a example? did you use it as a shop work bench?
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Re:Open-Source Controller for the IKEA Bekant Standing Desk by tnorthcutt on Monday January 28, 2019 @04:39PM (#19021343)
+1, very happy with my Uplift desk after ~8 months so far. I would avoid their chairs (not built by them, I would guess) – I ended up returning mine b/c it was very uncomfortable. But the desk is fantastic and I'd buy it again without hesitation.
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Re:Open-Source Controller for the IKEA Bekant Standing Desk by eclarkso on Monday January 28, 2019 @05:10PM (#19021557)
I think it depends on the chair. I got a Raynor Ergohuman chair and I've really liked it. Not cheap, but a cheaper than HM or Steelcase and I've been very happy with it (it's mesh, and it's hot here in the summer).
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Re:Open-Source Controller for the IKEA Bekant Standing Desk by verylittlemeat on Monday January 28, 2019 @07:42PM (#19022658)
Can someone explain how or why these are any better than a Jarvis despite being $100+ more expensive? I'm in the market and don't really see any major differences.
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Re:Open-Source Controller for the IKEA Bekant Standing Desk by thomasmeeks on Monday January 28, 2019 @10:27PM (#19023458)
I own one of each. They are very similar, and use the same motors & control boxes.

Jarvis upcharges for "extended range", uplift has that by default. Uplift also has a little bit more reinforcing that makes it less prone to side-to-side sway. But only just barely. Not anything that would make me buy one over the other.

We have one of each purely for aesthetics. Uplift had what I was looking for, and jarvis had what my partner was looking for.

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Re:Open-Source Controller for the IKEA Bekant Standing Desk by codingdave on Monday January 28, 2019 @08:16PM (#19022833)
They are the same. Exactly. If you dig down into it, all the standing desk companies (that have that 4 position controller) are just putting their own branding and desk tops on top of the exact same motor and controller.
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Re:Open-Source Controller for the IKEA Bekant Standing Desk by magic_beans on Monday January 28, 2019 @04:02PM (#19021054)
But how much does it cost? I don't see a price anywhere.
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Re:Open-Source Controller for the IKEA Bekant Standing Desk by gpm on Monday January 28, 2019 @04:07PM (#19021092)
Prices seem to be here: https://www.upliftdesk.com/adjustable-height-desks/

Right now everything is marked down, and prices are $500 - $2300, mostly towards the lower end.

If the non-marked down prices are usually real and not just a questionable advertising gimmick, $900 - $4300.

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