Project 1: Ultimate CAD Chair
KICK-OFF:
Project Ideas
Jeremy explores three ideas for our first project - the Ultimate CAD Chair, All-in-One Breakfast Maker, and Trailer-hitch Workbench. (3:48)
EPISODE 1:
Design Concepts
Jeremy looks at product features, design sketches, and initial 3D models as the ultimate chair starts to evolve into the ultimate workstation. (3:48)
EPISODE 2:
Detailed CAD
Jeremy builds small-scale prototypes, finalizes components, and begins detailed modeling of our Ultimate CAD Chair. (3:42)
EPISODE 3:
Simulation
Jeremy and a fellow engineer run analysis on two designs for the chair support system as we prepare for the build phase. (7:51)
EPISODE 4:
Industrial Design
As we get ready for final fabrication, Jeremy explores surface modeling and invites a Sustainability expert to help make our design more “green”. (7:26)
EPISODE 5:
Coming Next
Start sharing your design thoughts now
Kick-off
Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3
Episode 4
Episode 5
Meet Your Design Team Leader
This is Jeremy Luchini. You and your fellow CAD users are going to help create products that have never been built before. So start watching, sharing, downloading and voting now — we've got deadlines to hit.
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JeremyLuchini: We launched 2011 yesterday....thanks to the SolidWorks blog crew for dropping in the studio..good times in Concord..even w/ the heatwave
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21 August 2010 1:38 PM
Eman Kim (1 hour ago)
Love'n the series Jeremy, can't wait to see the unveiling of the chair!
OSCAR CEDIEL (1 hour ago)
I just watched the episodes. I disagree with the main decision to use the gantry, it's a design that looks heavy and old fashion design. I like the military switches. The episodes are awesome.
Jeremy Luchini (5 hours ago)
Hi Cory, thank you for checking out the series and your comments. You've got my other dream job....designing cars. I picked up both those military switches for 20 bucks from a buddy who rebuilds old miliary trucks.....If you guys are already talking overkill.....wait til you see the gantry/linear actuator setup that arrived ......it's incredible....we could probably hang a Sherman tank from it, not just a chair....
Cory Borghi (35 hours ago)
Hey Jeremy, just came across your Let’s Go Design web series and watched all four episodes. All I can say is being an Automotive Product Designer myself this is just awesome. I can’t wait to see the final product. As for the switches, I agree with Matt’s comment below. Too expensive and over kill. I don’t like the mini van switches either. I would go with industrial toggle.
junaldi (2 days ago)
hi, jeremy's can't wait to see you next episode......
Ahmad (5 days ago)
it's been 12 days since the last voting closed; seems like a surprize ^_^ waiting
Ivan Paul (7 days ago)
Military Grade switches are good on these. Having a thought in mind getting on the seat and ready for action. That's what would I do.
Matt (8 days ago)
Mil Grade Switches are unnecessary and massively over priced for this application. Unless your planning on taking your work station through the mud stick with civilian spec.
John M. (11 days ago)
I'm thinking road trip to Concord.....?
Jeremy Luchini (12 days ago)
My intern, Prateek, made the perfect comment during the setup of our unveiling of the Ultimate CAD Chair....."Do you know how I am supposed to submit that I worked til 4am on my timesheet?"....He's a great kid...and already seeing the emotional payback from putting in a few all nighters.....Thanks to all the crew for staying late every day this week to keep on schedule.....The chair and the environment is jaw droppin-great.....how many metal floor offices with diffused LED perimeter lights do you guys get to float on? We got one now...and its open to the public.....Hope you can all make it to SolidWorks World 2011 to try it out in person. Way more pictures and behind the scenes build pics to come.....
rowad (12 days ago)
thankyou for your design i need you to sent your mobil phone i need to drow for me some projectr can you drow the maine engine with the gas turbain in the ship sent to me e @please
rowad (12 days ago)
thankyou for your designe i need you to sent your mobil phone i need to drow for me some projectr
Ahmad (14 days ago)
we are using "solidworks" http://www.solidworks.com/
Phil (15 days ago)
What kind of software are you using. Is it AutoCAD?
Gerry J (16 days ago)
Jeremy when you get down to the control hardware, I like the military grade for it's durability but would like to see refinements in the toggles like silent toggles or simply touch toggles and might I suggest a feature that includes a built-in telephone. Really like the series. What's next?
Satish Kumar (17 days ago)
I really like this episode. I like an push button
Asheen (18 days ago)
For those of you curious about the environmental aspects of the design, I geeked out a bit about the process and material details of steel and aluminum in today's SW blog post... http://blogs.solidworks.com/solidworksblog/2010/08/lets-go-design-steel-vs-aluminum.html Anyone care to rethink your Steel/Al vote? :)
Daniel (18 days ago)
I love your episodes :) And jeremy, you look i little bit like our swedish prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt... anyway, keep on going!
Ahmad (20 days ago)
Jeremy: you wear a helmet and drive a semi armored car !!! does that means that the best choice is military??
Phil Foley (20 days ago)
J-Man! I Finally got to see EP4! Looking awesome!!
sam (22 days ago)
any sand on the floor to go with the waterfall?
Jeremy Luchini (22 days ago)
Glad you guys are enjoying the episodes....we are all trying to keep things light, entertaining, and interactive for you.....oh yeah, project 2 voting start very, very soon....stay tuned.
Jeremy Luchini (22 days ago)
Hi Dan, thanks for serving! Facility-folks need to be convinced that industrial strength items = higher cool factor for customer = you and I
Jeremy Luchini (22 days ago)
Hi Kevin, that rendering is hilarious....Thanks for that. ....I wanted this design to break some rules and at a minimum, show you guys how easy and cool SolidWorks is to use.
Walter (22 days ago)
The chair needs to have adjustable lower and upper back support. Also would be nice if some heating and cooling pad inserts could be incorporated at as option. A massage system could also make long CAD days more bearable.
Asheen (23 days ago)
@Nidders I like the idea of touchscreen-glass. Very iPad-like -- I'm picturing something like the controls in Zion in the 2nd and 3rd Matrix movies. And glass is, generally speaking, a bit less environmentally-impactful than metals, and more durable and long-lasting than plastics, depending on the specific design of course. @Kevin wow, I had no idea that when I sneezed on set and Jeremy said "bless you", he really meant it... :)
Nidders (24 days ago)
You dont show how the chair attaches to the gantry above, instead of buttons why not have flush touchscreen with toughened glass. which could double as a pen tablet or help increase mouse pad area?
Al P (24 days ago)
Make the mouse & 3d controller swappable for lefties or handicapped. And incorporate a foot rest so your legs don't dangle.
Jed S (25 days ago)
Instead of a single bar holding the keyboard, try splitting the keyboard in half. You could incorporate it into the chair arms on swing-up bars or into the gantry as swing-down. If it were my chair, the keyboards would not be parallel to the floor - too much stress on the wrists. Each side would tilt toward the outside like this: / \. The ideal angle would depend on the natural position and angle of the forearm and wrist while sitting in the chair.
Kevin De Smet (26 days ago)
It's starting to really amount to something, I can say I was initially somewhat skeptical. But I might have to take that back, to me Jeremy has achieved a higher status: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/Kev_Boy/CAD%20Stuff/pope_jeremy.jpg Sorry, my imagination went wild and I just had to do it ;-)
vadym stasiuk (27 days ago)
and there are no any keyboard? maybe some QWERTY panel or smth like that?
Milan B (27 days ago)
definitely you need more space for the mouse.. it's just not enough..
Dan B (27 days ago)
If you want to sell it to the corporate facilties manager, better to go smooth & pretty with civilian grade automotive type controls. Get the soft-touch silicone overmolded version for extra points. Unless the buyer is a military veteran with an eletcronics background, like me, who prefers function over form. (Pilots and tank drivers also qualify!) Cool hat & nice Willys, Jeremy... but, you didn't fasten your seat belt!
M (27 days ago)
Darren K - I don't think there are plans to sell this commercially. I say let it get as tricked-out as possible.
Aero (27 days ago)
I think the area for the mouse is small. Great show by the way.
Corporal Willy (27 days ago)
Is there anything else other than military grade???? Great build so far Jeremy. Terrifically entertaining.
Asheen (28 days ago)
@Isabel: indeed, Iceland is replete with renewable geothermal energy. Believe it or not, a lot of aluminum smelters use significant amounts of renewable energy -- mostly hydro power -- because not only is this green, it SAVES a lot of green! Our dataset takes this typical % renewable energy into account for aluminum. That's one of exciting things about partnering with PE Int'l for the environmental impact data -- they go out and gather this real data. As for shipping to the US from Iceland, that's a pretty low impact compared to the material and processing costs.
Isabel (28 days ago)
I want to know the difference in smelting the aluminuam in Iceland and shipping it to the USA. This is what icelandic folks do best as they use Hydro electric & thermo energy.... very green
Jeff (28 days ago)
Maybe Jeremy should have driven off in a Ford Fusion. The military vehicle got me pumped about "military grade."
Darren K. (28 days ago)
I've noticed most people are voting for military grade but you have to keep in mind the cost and civilian grade would be cheaper. These chairs have to be affordable for the general public.
Iván T. (29 days ago)
You also need a keyboard!
Iván T. (29 days ago)
You also need a keyboard!
Iván T. (29 days ago)
Judging for the exit ride, I vote Military Grade.
John M. (29 days ago)
Hey Jeremy, how about on the right hand side incorporate a track ball that will reduce to needed area for mouse movement. I know not everyone is a trackball person like me, but you know, just incase you need a break and want to play a little Centipede..... Will the chair be righty or lefty switchable?? Good show my friend! Looks like you could use a hand...let me know!
SW User (31 days ago)
I can't believe Brian Harrison is leaving SolidWorks.
Matthew West (32 days ago)
Check it out - the episode 4 preview is up now. http://www.youtube.com/letsgodesign#p/a/u/0/h9qVLg4gDxs
John M. (32 days ago)
Sliding doors, I hope we can have the old Star Trek door openning sound go off when they slide open! Or customized sounds you can program! Couldn't resist. Rock on Jeremy!
Jeremy Luchini (38 days ago)
Hi Scott, hang around for episode 4 before you worry too much about us turning you into a drone. There's some hidden features to remove that feeling that we will introduce. We are actually going to introduce more human contact and flow throught a hexagon with pass though/twin sliding doors....and I'll show what office layouts could look like as we creatively stack them around eachother.....
Everett (44 days ago)
Its easier to weld steel than aluminum and less toxic. but the light weight is a big plus. Only way to process is aluminum modular welding where at the end your just bolting everything together. Many face plates and common pattern will make assembly easy.
Mike W (44 days ago)
Maybe a flip-down foot rest to use if you want. The chair could be low enough (adjustable) so you could actually rest your feet on the floor. I used to have a guest chair in my office....I kept a stack of books in it....hint...hint. You could always video conference!
Scott M (46 days ago)
There is a touch of validity to my comment, disregarding the humour. I agree that your chair is cool along with an octagon shaped office. However, I do worry that you would be solidifying an already drone-like, office job by reducing human contact in your own office. If you have ever been an inspector, and subjected to using fall-rest equipment, I think the tingling in your legs might warrant some sort of foot rest on your chair.
the angry pirate (50 days ago)
will the chair take the weight of two?
Scott M (50 days ago)
Where does your office buddy sit when he wants to come say hi? Or... where is the desk for your secretary to lean over?
Marv Lyons (50 days ago)
Looks like fun... HOWEVER. I'm concerned about human ergonomics regarding support of thighs and feet not touching ground. I see numbing of limbs and dis-integration with live environment. I would rather a comfortable lounge chair (on floor) and a large screen that can be manipulated by gestures and keyed in commands. Good Luck.
Josh D (52 days ago)
Jeremy, the show that you're referring to is to New Yankee Workshop with Norm Abram. Remember that the most important piece of shop equipment is these: safety glasses. I voted aluminum, but i have second thoughts. Lightweight steel tubing could be used to make a frame with more than enough strength. This could then be powder coated in any number of colors that a client would want. The use of nylon coated rollers on the gantry would help keep the noise down when the user rolls around. For ultimate laziness, or efficiency one might say, each axis of the gantry could have a rack and pinion with electric servos coupled to a joy stick. This would create more of a roller coaster feel when moving around. An electric brake could be incorporated into the rack and pinion to hold the chair in one position. I like the spring mount idea. If you want to be real crazy, mount the chair to a small air cylinder. You would then have air ride suspension, and adjustable ride height.
Phil Foley (52 days ago)
J-Man, Great episode!
Mike W (52 days ago)
That's what happens when you work 3rd shift! What I meant to say was the chair height could be adjustable but it may also be good to have a spring or shock to hang it from to give it some cushion. Also a mechanical brake for each axis on the gantry might be good to lock the chair into position when you don't want it to move too much.
Mike W (52 days ago)
The chair height could be adjustable but may be good to have a spring to or shock to hang from give it some cushion. Also a mechanical brake for each axis on the gantry might be good to lock the chair into position.
Matt (52 days ago)
It would be great if you could upload catia compatible files as a lot of us use it and dont have license's which allow us to open Solidworks files. If this entails extra work on your part, dont worry about it.
Jeremy Luchini (53 days ago)
Corporal, you and I are on the same page. When we sat down to discuss LGD I immediately thought that the projects should be achievable by our audience, and not so out of reach (due to effort or money restrictions that all of us face individually) Here in the northeast, there was a great show that filmed a master wood craftsman and his masterful collection of shop tools to make beautiful furniture.....and at the end of each project, for maybe 10 bucks, you could get the project plans and build virtually the same piece with simple household tools.....Do you guys know what show, and what host I am referring to?
Jeremy Luchini (53 days ago)
Hi Dan, every ridden in a race car with 5 point harness? There is something absolutely cool about spending more time to buckle in than it takes to find something good on the radio to listen too....I might even have an extra harness lying around here after the MK3 FFR build we did a few years ago....
Jeremy Luchini (53 days ago)
When you guys weigh in on steel vs. aluminum.....think about exercise equipment for a minute. Every purchased a consumer piece that was made out of alumium? like a tv infomercial abdominal machine.... Every purchased an industrial piece made out of boxed steel? like a benchpress or squat rack..... This industry faces the same thing we do for the ultimate 'floating' cad chair.....must be easy to assemble, realtively lightweight, must handle different body shapes and sizes, must be rigid and durable (not wobble around one we sit down)..... The gym equipment we have here at SolidWorks is mostly steel....
Jeremy Luchini (53 days ago)
Hey Scott, ever sat in one of those zero-g chairs?.....very cool stuff....but pricey.....I think we could pull off the same effect without dropping so much money into it....
Jeremy Luchini (53 days ago)
Hi Martin, sounds like a good friend to have on hand.....and I'd agree....rivets are cooler than bolts in most cases.....this will probably end up having a mix.....
mk (55 days ago)
Thinking about isolation between the gantry supports and the rest of the pod wall/structure. There was mention of using common walls between more than one pod; if there is no isolation then all of the roller vibration from gantry movement will be radiated throughout - eegads! what a nightmare that would be.... a sound system to drown out structural noise??? So maybe install the vertical gantry supports inside, and isolated from, the vertical members of the pod structure; or something similar. Imagine too: Mr. 300 lb design engineer returning from a good (or bad) lunch plopping down and literally shaking the house....just a thought Like the Pod design! GREAT SHOW! keep 'er goin'
Martin D. (55 days ago)
Recently I've spoken to my friend who is material engineer and he admit that aluminum will be the best choice, so after a small argue i have to agree with him, by the way maybe instead of bolt it we could rivet it?? looks better for me
Herman (56 days ago)
Your feet will rest on the floor the way they would in a regular chair, otherwise how could you propel yourself about. The Steel frame would flex less and wear longer if used for the overhead portion. And the rollers could be made of a more free-rolling harder substance. The Base frame where there is more of a compressive load should be extruded Aluminum. I would watch for stresses around the bolts at each end of the moving beam. There is a hidden load associated with the beam's need to stay perpendicular and a tendancy to sag in the center. Not sure what type devices are used for the glides. I think if it were up to me. I would use Ball Glides and rails for the motion, then Alum frame is Suitable.
Scott S. (56 days ago)
Well, will the chair be height adjustable? You know, to avoid dangle? Or what about a foot rest like a barber chair? A full "zero-g" compensation would be cool! (and difficult!)
John Matrishon (56 days ago)
I'm not sold on this whole gentry idea, unless it's pedal powered of course. That way we won't turn into useless blobs sitting dangling in the air. There is another concern too, when you are suspended, your legs will have some pressure on them from your shoes and feet dangling, this can lead to problems with blood flow down the road, so you need to take that into account. Aluminum is a my vote if this path is taken. Time to model that sphere idea I had.....
Tom Howells (56 days ago)
I think aluminium is the best you can extrude it like a sailboat mast and it can house many of the electrical wiring needs. Like someone pointed out this could be mounted with fasteners to a roller system. Welding may not be needed and fasteners make for easy knock down or repair. You only had a metric for weight; nothing was specified about chair deflection or stability. Have you given any thought to mounting the chair to a guide wire system like they have on the cameras mounted above the football field. it may give the chair a hammock like feel. Human factors has a Haptics virtual reality helmet like that of the fighter pilots. You could minimize the number of screens. It could also give you added features like a 'walk' thru capability in a submarine or building. Human Factors should be considered further from the vision standpoint; so your eyes don't lock into a given 2-D distance that can produce eye fatigue. I think a 3-D office to be commensurate with the Dessault System 3-D CAD Graphics.
fintan (56 days ago)
I no i'm repeating everyone elses points but there all right in a way. to be honest, i would go for steel for the present design, as a lot less steel is required to supply the same strength. its cheaper, and youd never no what redesigning may have to be done during the building stage. if copy designs were to be made as DBertschi was saying for fll scale offices . . alluminium could then be used as its more appealing to ones eye etc. . great series . laters!!
Nidders (57 days ago)
The whole frame & gantry should be aluminum, it will be plenty strong & dont forget you want these cubicles easy to install & move if needed, Aluminum is lightweight, its the way to go! the connection from the chair to the gantry still looks over engineered, & a bit ugly. I think you could spend a bit more time styling & sketching a better look but still using the ganytry. I think you could get away with 1 arm connection from the chair to the gantry to streamline it.
Jim L. (57 days ago)
For a while now I have been looking for ways to incorporate Track IR (http://www.naturalpoint.com/trackir/) into a work environment. I have considered a mechanized monitor stand that, in concert with Track IR, would continuously adjust to help the user maintain optimal positioning of the monitor to reduce eye strain. After seeing the innovations being proposed in this series, I thought that Track IR could be better utilized as part of the ergonomic package you are designing here. I have used this device in flight simulators in the past and it rotates your point of view in the software relative to minor head movements, leaving your hands free to manipulate the controls. I am not certain that this could be incorporated into Solidworks but I believe the interface is possible in the same way that I can use my SpacePilot Pro to work in the flight simulator. Just a thought.
Jeff (57 days ago)
LOVE this series! How do I get one of these for my office when it is complete?
Jesper (57 days ago)
I would use steel for the gantry frame for cost and ease of manufacturing and aluminum for the actual moving gantry and chair support frame, that way there is less weight that has to be moved so the chair would be able to be moved faster and stopped faster. Less inertia.
DBertschi (57 days ago)
Considering the HUGE amount of 'wiggle room' in the FOS w/ the gantry style, I chose aluminum. Yes, it may cost a bit more, but the gains in office setup & configuration will make the pod/cell concept more marketable. As more cells are built, they can share walls, reducing cost. Don't forget, someone has to transport, setup & arrange these units. Aluminum would probably end up lighter overall weight. I like the honeycomb/hive/cell descriptions, too. As long as we don't become Borg-like SoliDrones with 3DConnexion implants! I'm just wondering if the chair will have a pull-down safety harness (like a roller coaster) to prevent 'fall-out' when one dozes off after a big lunch... not that I've ever done that before!! Cheers All!!
Martin D. (57 days ago)
Steel is much cheaper than aluminum, the same in case when you want to weld (welding steel is cheaper and easier). Besides, steel is heavier so our construction will be more stable and stress resistant ( I made simple simulation and I received safety factor approximately 20 to 1.5 for steel, so the difference is quite big). We can brush or paint steel to provide more attractive look. Costs saved on material I recommend to spend on the mechanism to steering gentry. It would be cool use 3D controller to steering motion of the chair in 4 directions, but we probably need a special software for it(I am dreaming about switching by hot-keys on the keyboard 3D controller between CAD and chair steering) but unfortunately it would be additional cost for this project. By the way gentry as well as the whole project is excellent. Best regards from Poland.
Martin D. (57 days ago)
Steel is much cheaper than aluminum, the same in case when you want to weld (welding steel is cheaper and easier). Besides, steel is heavier so our construction will be more stable and stress resistant ( I made simple simulation and I received safety factor approximately 20 to 1.5 for steel, so the difference is quite big). We can brush or paint steel to provide more attractive look. Costs saved on material I recommend to spend on the mechanism to steering gentry. It would be cool use 3D controller to steering motion of the chair in 4 directions, but we probably need a special software for it(I am dreaming about switching by hot-keys on the keyboard 3D controller between CAD and chair steering) but unfortunately it would be additional cost for this project. By the way gentry as well as the whole project is excellent. Best regards from Poland.
Corporal Willy (58 days ago)
I really had a good laugh here when I watched this episode. I love it. I really do like the ideas that the community is coming together with. This might even be a big seller to the upper level CAD users that would be able to afford it. I can also see a lot of those out there that would try making it themselves. I think I would. Great Great Great job here. Entertaining as well as enlightening. Bye.
Paul (58 days ago)
Tough call on the vote. I went with steel. Figured we'd need something more solid than aluminum.
IJsbrand Schipperus (58 days ago)
You can use cable chains to run the cables along te gantry, all the way down to the chair. I just think for a 3D mouse you should have a wireless tranfer, otherwise the cable length is going to give problems. I would certainly go for aluminum, as it's about interior building, esthetics are very important. Don't weld it, bolt it, which makes it removable, take your office and go where you want, set it up again and go!
Lonnie Johnson (58 days ago)
Looks like fun. What about wires? Are you going to be able to run wires to the chair with the Gantry? How will they be run? I mean, you obviously need audio wired into the chair and possibly some USB outlets for connecting peripherals such as wacom tablets or 3D Navigator... If those items could be attached to the arms of the chair, there would be no reaching involved and you wouldn't have to worry about being limited with how close you could get to a desk environment. Also, will the chair swivel, or just be able to move forward/back/side-to-side? Just a few things to think about.
Steve (59 days ago)
The gantry idea is cool. Sign me up. I want one.
John Matrishon (65 days ago)
within arms reach....sounding like Chaku-Chaku theory, which can be applied to a CAD area. As long as the chair is super smooth, like a gliding rocker it'll be good. Also, we should look at getting into this thing and out of it.
Jeremy Luchini (65 days ago)
Hi Dean, I've modeled up a tablet to see how it could coordinate with the setup. I like the idea of having all the right tools within arms reach.....We'll see how the budget goes, if there is room, I'll add one in a cool way.....
Jeremy Luchini (65 days ago)
Hi Phil, I'm trying my best to make sure this first project is cool for you guys.....no matter what the speed. The new approach in Episode 3 will get you guys thinking...... Thanks for the support. Hi Ano, when you see thing project come to life, I think you might change your tune. Cheers.
Phil Foley (66 days ago)
Ano, I'm sure you can understand that this show takes more of a team to shoot, edit and produce. I have enjoyed the many ideas submitted by my SW Brethren. Often, at this pace you have a much greater chance of learning something to enhance or add to your engineering bag of tricks. How many times in your career have you had the fun opportunity to work with a guy like Jeremy? The spirit of this community is FUN, so lets have some!
ano (67 days ago)
this is much to slowwwwwwww speed of course....................................boringSLOW if we have to work @speed here presented is not a productive attitude
Santiago Laverde (70 days ago)
Lets use a projector instead of monitors.... we can adjust the ratio
Dean R. (73 days ago)
How about a Wacom Cintiq? Istead of multiple monitors floating above the user how about one well placed in front along with a cintiq that folds down from the chair arm, like the desk on old fashioned school chairs
Dean R. (73 days ago)
How about a Wacom Cintiq? Istead of multiple monitors floating above the user how about one well placed in front along with a cintiq that folds down from the chair arm, like the desk on old fashioned school chairs
mk (76 days ago)
Re: armrest 3Dconnexion device. Either the SpaceExplorer USB or the SpacePilot Pro for the ultimate CAD chair.
D-man (79 days ago)
Hello from Slovenia! I realy like your show... :) great job man (and the whole team)...
Bill (79 days ago)
Look at the second camera...8-)
mikeyb@bartlettartsonline.com (79 days ago)
The lazy-boy posture of this chair suggests the user would be looking upward all the time. This leads to dry eyes and a sore neck. Physical alignment promotes better mental flow, check your yoga manual.
Doug Powell (79 days ago)
There's a lot of good ideas floating around in here but one I haven't seen is the chair's tilt mechanism. The chair needs to have a knee tilt, that is, the pivot point is forward of c/g, just behind the knees, and the operator's weight is supported by spring tension that is adjustable. I sit in one like this and it is the most comfortable chair I ever owned as it prevents presure points on the back of your legs as you recline. I had to buy one for the house as well.
Grant (79 days ago)
Like the idea of the series but I'd like to see more design and engineering in the episodes. Such as how did you create the chair a loft an extrude ect. This seems like a 3 min. commercial to me not a "show". I know Sw is cool and a powerful tool. That is why we use it to design with. You don't need to sell me on it....
Howman (79 days ago)
The collision detect is a cool feature, but I am concerned about the ergonomics and how that could possibly be modeled. That dentist-like chair looks cool, but how do you go about sitting on it? Is the leg rest retractable or do you slide in from the side? It will be interesting to see just how functional this design is at the end of the series.
Chevy Kok (80 days ago)
That's a great episode! Instead of one large monitor, how about installing a glass window with one of those 3M reverse projection screen with a decent projector? Then, overlay it with a touch-screen film. That way, we not only have large visual real estate for CAD modeling, the screen doubles up as a discussion board too! (imagine having a group designers use Instant 3D and modify design ideas using touch technology). Great work Jeremy & team for producing this series!
Jeremy Luchini (80 days ago)
Phil, the site isn't setup yet to 'receive'.....so send me files through my team email at certification@solidworks.com.....and subject: files for Jeremy Thanks.
Jeremy Luchini (80 days ago)
Hi mk, there are a also few folks here at SolidWorks talking about 3D screens and curved screens. In the end I think the system should account for a variety of setups. This latest vote is basically split down the middle.
mk (80 days ago)
How cool would it be to make one (or all) of those 3 monitors a 3D screen.... nothing like seeing your work with real dimension. Not trying to break your budget - just a thought.....
Phil Foley (81 days ago)
J-man, If we want to upload some files for this project, are we to use the "Submit a project Idea" tab?
Jeremy Luchini (83 days ago)
Hi Jood, I don't mind the dentist as much as you, but I am playing around with a few different setups that don't even resemble the 'rough' cad chair you've seen in the videos so far. We will definitely build a cool product. It will move around the office space to have access to fixed items such as a desk as well as components mounted on arms that move towards you... I really want to 'float' around the space in this chair....
Jood (84 days ago)
I ate dentist and this office concept is looking as my nightmare was... It isn't so cool Jeremy ! Over this clinical aspect, being working with screen in front of the eyes every time will be boring (i'm french sorry if it's not the good word). Eyes need to find a way out to look over, far in distance. I think that your screen are over-up.
Patrick (84 days ago)
There seems to be an error downloading the project files anyone else having a problem?
Mauro (84 days ago)
One big, 2 small/medium. that would be epic
Greg Johnson (85 days ago)
Instead of one big monitor or 3 smaller monitors how about a combination. Have 1 big monitor as the primary working monitor with 2 smaller monitors available to use for reference information needed.
Mike Hollen (85 days ago)
Here are a couple of ideas to consider for the design. All of the technology components need to be easy to swap out as new technology comes out. Some type of ventilation controls built in to the space to control a fan or heater (there always seem to be thermostat wars going on in our office). Also, have the design take up as small of a footprint as possible. We are always running out of office space and nobody wants to build. If I could stick 10 of these in the space that 5 cubicles currently use, that would be great!!
Jeremy Luchini (86 days ago)
Hi Christian....very cool concept....and for me, it's all about comfort too. I think in the end, it should accomodate floating monitors and/or a replacement style projection on the environment wall....
Jeremy Luchini (86 days ago)
Cal Mann, we aren't trying to confuse you....just trying to get you fired up to think about designing things you just can't go out and purchase already. I can think of a dozen great chairs. None of them have built in controllers in the armrests. None of them can accomodate all the needs of a 'busy, cluttered' office environment. This first project is about getting you guys involved in creating something cool. I don't find cubicles cool.....hang in there....we're just getting started.
Cal Mann (86 days ago)
This series is a great idea but it's confusing. The stated objective was to create an office chair but almost all the discussion has been around creating the environment around the chair. Why not just focus on the chair and use a typical "cube" as your environmental constraint?
Christian von Delius (86 days ago)
One idea I will mention is 'no monitors'. What? With projectors coming down in cost and with great quality, a lightweight curved screen surface mounted on a 'tree' arm, with the capability to gimbal (angle up/down+float up/down and bump over to the side for entry/egress) with the projector mounted vertically behind the chair with a fixed mirror above your head to vector the image 90* to a comfortable location forward without eyestrain. I am against touch screens-you actually have to keep your arms lifted and in motion to actuate them. At some point, I envision virtual buttons and/or mouse-like interface that can be actuated by moving your fingers where ever they happen to be, like with your forearms resting comfortably on the armrests of the chair. Its all about comfort, baby- -Christian
Jeremy Luchini (86 days ago)
Hi Allen, thanks for the comments....I will aim to include a wacom for us....the idea of the tree is to pick and choose from a variety of components we might want within hands reach....tablets, control panels, telephones, coffee cup holders, monitors, keyboards, whiteboards, etc....
Jeremy Luchini (86 days ago)
Hi Phil, I am most interested in designing something no one else has tried. The tree system is still a loose concept. What I care most about is being able to 'float' in this chair.....skipping the standard casters..... We definitely don't want keyboards and monitors being affected by small movements we make to adjust in the chair....
Jeremy Luchini (86 days ago)
Hi Beth, the Haas control segment was cut...but I had it there as representation of a similar control panel I want to build....a cool panel that has all the start up triggers....versus reaching around to power up all the components. Haas CNC machines are awesome....Do you use them?
Peto (86 days ago)
For sure i prefer one large monitor with touch screen function. That will be great!!!
mpowers (86 days ago)
Awesome series Jeremy
Brian Mazejka (87 days ago)
I'm kinda torn between the options of Monitors. I like the idea of 3 monitors, but I don't know if I'd be able to get used to that (unless I was gaming in my office after-hours). Someone mentioned in a previous post about the chair being kinda like a command chair (like the cool chair that Captain Kirk had) where you had buttons to control power to the PC, chair adjustments, monitor(s) adjustments, etc. We shouldn't forget about phone features as well. It would be cool to have the ability to tele-conference with video as well. As someone mentioned earlier as well ... a touch screen monitor would be really nice. This will sound like an Enhancement Request ... but what the heck ... SWx should build that feature (touch screen) into future product version. Now THAT would be really cool ... or you could say that would make a SOLID enhancement to an already great product.
Jody A Morgan (87 days ago)
Type of monitor set-up did not give the option for 3 big monitors. Why?
Allen (87 days ago)
...Just to add a better idea of what I was referring to in my last post, here's a link with pictures: http://888ergodir.com/page/ErgoDirect/PROD/ArmSupports/ErgoRest. In my mind, it would be simple to design it so that this would be attached, but easily folded out of the way when not needed...might convert to make a good cup holder too...LOL!
Allen (87 days ago)
It's a great idea to build this thing. I would only add that I would make provisions for a double use of this as a gaming "chamber". One thing I'm not seeing, or maybe I missed it, is a place for a tablet. I use my Wacom a lot, so if I could come up with a support for it, it would be perfect. It would(for me) have to be located on the left arm rest, and be an adjustable tray-like assembly to support the arm at the right angle. I can't wait to see the next video.
Kevin De Smet (87 days ago)
I would really like to see Windows 7 and touch on one big monitor, probably would need the monitor lower to the ground though so you're in a similar posture as when you're writing on a piece pf paper on a normal desk.
Phil (SMC) (87 days ago)
Cool Web Series! I think the Cad Chair is a great idea, however the tree system to hold the chair, monitor , and keyboard may be a problem. Will slight movements on the chair move the keyboard around? That would be very distracting. Should the chair be separate of the keyboard and monitor(s)?
Beth (87 days ago)
Why do you have a Haas CNC simulator as one of your components?
Phil Foley (89 days ago)
J-Man-Do! What do you think about a Zero Gravity seat? I posted a pic on the Solidworks FB site. Looking forward to EP2! You better bring it! :)
ART (90 days ago)
looks good, let's see what else you got!
Blair (91 days ago)
The barber chair idea is great! Now...incorporate a mechanism for easy entry and exiting and a joystick or touch pad for rotation and you're set. Give it a cool paint job with nice custom stitched cushions, maybe the Dassault SolidWorks logo.
David Wurmfeld (92 days ago)
There are other pieces to the puzzle, as I look at my workspace; I have separate space for hard measurements. These include calipers, rules and such, my 3D Connexion Space Pilot on the left and the ball mouse on the right. For these measurements I need magnification and additional illumination. I web conference a good bit, and it is a pain to have the webcam properly positioned, as well as proper lighting for the web cam to provide a "professional" web presence. Last but not least I am a big guy, 6’4” and 300 lbs. I need a chair that will comfortably support me, and a primary keyboard work surface that does not have my arms draped over the edge of the desk, cutting into my forearms.
Jeremy Luchini (93 days ago)
Hi Charles, sounds like a cool setup. Good for you. Comfort is key for me in this first project as well. I have the sore back to prove how bad my current setup is.....
Jeremy Luchini (93 days ago)
Hi Mark, Yes I like the idea of an old-school drafting type table option...especially the way you are envisioning it.....multi-use.......Do you still have one of those old-school electric erasers?
Jeremy Luchini (93 days ago)
Hey Guys.....just watched a cool tv program about a pawn shop (of all things) in Las Vegas.....and the item they were getting restored was an old barber shop chair.....very cool setup.....they were explaining how the market has changed for these types of retro products...and that tattoo parlors were buying these chairs up as well as nightclubs......What I really liked was the base of the barber chair and how sturdy the mechanism was to raise and lower the position. It also looked really comfortable....
Mmd (94 days ago)
it looks like a dentist chair... and put some space between the chair and the monitor. and the chair not looks comfortable to me. make a chair thats soft or cotton materials... :-)
Mark (97 days ago)
How about an (old school drafting table) Modified 3-1. This could be used as a dry eraser board (Magnetic) , Drafting Table, Document Table D-Size Min. This could sit vertical on the wall as the board, and slide out at an angle like the old tables. Lots of uses. I still have all the old drafting templates. :)
Blair (98 days ago)
I love the idea of a CAD chair in a cubicle. At the end of Ep1 you mention the idea of adding an extra workspace or a chair for a guest. I would actually vote for both. Our company does a lot of paperwork as well as designing. So, with that in mind, I need a desk. Also, we work as a closely knit company so being able to sit with someone else or have them sit with you and go over designs is key. I think the monitor or monitors should be mounted in a single location.
Charles (98 days ago)
Comfort Helps when working on detailed SolidWorks Projects. I work for hours and hours very comfortably in Lazyboy Chair leaned back. There is a Trackball mouse sitting on the right arm rest with the 22" Flat Monitor mounted above me so in my vision there is also the Flat Screen TV about 10 feet away. Some days I find myself on the computer 12 to 14 hours; therefore, about two years ago, I made a metal side table with an adjustable mount for the Monitor so I can move it anywhere I need it above the Lazyboy. It’s great to see others designing comfort into an office!!
Phil Foley (99 days ago)
Now its a party!! RJ is here! Rickey Jordan, great Solidworks blog! The J-Man is cooking up the next episode, so no worries, nobody's got voted off the Island yet! :)
Ricky Jordan (99 days ago)
Hi Jeremy - I'm a little late in the game here, but definitely think a little more workspace is needed. Looking forward to the next episode! Ricky Jordan
Theo(dore) (100 days ago)
Hi Jeremy Its obvious, additional workspace is the way to go with out a doubt.
Phil Foley (102 days ago)
J-Man, The converted files opened up, and they look great. Thank you.
Akram (103 days ago)
thank you so much . i like to suggest an idea. to make a cooperative projects using solidworks. and at the end of time there will be a judgement of the projects and a winner team
Ahmad Ayesh (104 days ago)
can i get the older version files; i have the 2009 one......... thanks alot
Doug (104 days ago)
Thanks for the "older" SW files. interesting ziped ziped zip file
Doug (104 days ago)
Thanks for the "older" SW files. interesting ziped ziped zip file
Ahmad Ayesh (104 days ago)
jeremy thats great will you enjoy us another project? when? thank you
Phil Foley (104 days ago)
J-Man! You Rock!!!!! :) Thank You!
Jeremy Luchini (105 days ago)
Hi Phil.....see my previous post.....files coming at ya soon.... Thanks, - "J-man"
Jeremy Luchini (105 days ago)
Hi Richard, Doug, ....I'm going to need to keep pushing the design in 2010, but I will have my support team produce parasolid files so you can check out the work in older versions of SolidWorks....and for those folks that want to send me files, for now the website is not setup to receive, so please send concepts and ideas to certification@solidworks.com and include in the subject title: File for Jeremy and LetsGoDesign project1
Richard P (106 days ago)
Jeremy, this project looks great for schools to use however we have Solidworks 2009 and I can't open the project files. is it possible to get them in a compatible format.
Jeremy Luchini (107 days ago)
Hey Guys, I am back.....Was in NYC attending a design show on contemporary furniture. Much different than the usual conventions I attend....(SolidWorks World and car shows).....but fun and useful.
Doug (107 days ago)
Jeremy must be on holiday .................. good for him
Doug (108 days ago)
Jeremy where and how do we participate, if we wanted to upload a picture or a “2009” design?
jetsonjoe (108 days ago)
coffee cup holder...usb input, recharger for ipad...you get the idea
Sheldon M. (109 days ago)
Need the door in the back or back right or left. With all the wireless goodies today who needs more workspace. I myself love having more workspace but eventually it gets cluttered with stuff anyhow. How about a place for a guest.
Phil Foley (109 days ago)
Jeremy, I've checked today! No 2009 files yet. Come on J-Man! Down convert! :)
Mattias (109 days ago)
Adding a lot of features to a design can make it look ugly. Make it "as stealth" for a clean design and things come out of doors when needed. - anything that moves make it cool..
Neill K (109 days ago)
Dont forget a handy compartment for storing books and stationary or tools
Ian Perkins (109 days ago)
Additional Workspace, and facilities for communications (phone, mobile), iPhone port, headrest, speakers, and microphone.
Nancy (111 days ago)
- Mechanized work table that can be elevated above the workspace and out of the way. - The monitors need to be vertically adjustable because sitting looking up is not the way I would want to work all day. - Optional chair arms with built in mouse pad - switchable for right and left handed use.
Mark Zimmerle (111 days ago)
Brian, I like the fact that the devices are "on the chair". Are there any specifications / criteria for the chair yet? A stationary chair seems . . . . stiff, limiting. I was pondering whether to mention it or not, but what the heck, here goes. What about having some kind of 'command center' type chair that incorporates keyboard, mouse, space navigator, vertical seat adjustments, vertical & horizontal arm rest / device tray adjustments (with the device tray on a pivot for easy exit of the chair), vertical back adjustment (with built-in speakers - volume control on the keyboard), vertical shock for seat, standard spring-tensioned hinge on the seat, manual adjustment on the back-to-seat angle and last but not least, the beverage holder (coffee of Coke). After this chair is concepted, then we can start adding the monitors, whiteboards, desk space, phone, filing cabinets, shelves and tool box(es) around the 'command center' chair.
Brian Mazejka (112 days ago)
I voted for the guest chair because we all know that if your manager somehow agrees to purchase this chair for you, you'd better be able to produce some amazing designs to justify the purchase ... and they (the manager) are going to want to see these designs in your office. Although as I read some of the other posts and look around my office I've noticed some similarities ... I need to clean my office up. I like the idea of a touch screen monitor but if we're creating the ultimate office chair a touch screen monitor would have to be fairly close in order to be touched from someone sitting down. I don't think you'd want to have a large monitor like the depicted in Jeremy's model that close to you. So I think a keyboard and space-mouse is necessary. Plus with the monitors suspended above and in-front of you ... who wants to work with out-stretched arms when you can rest them on the arms of the chair ??? But again this is just my opinion ...
Chris G (112 days ago)
I voted for the extra workspace, but I find that the more space I have the more clutter I collect. As others have said, a near vertical whiteboard with the ability to 'tack up' drawings would be very useful. As an aside, the multiple monitors are nice, but the bar in between is annoying. We find that it is better to commit each screen to an app or app view rather than spanning several monitors. If we are looking at the 'ultimate' workspace, how about exploring large screens with 3-D visuals, and maybe 'spacemouse' like controls or multi-touch. The multi-touch interface should simplify the chair/workspace design, eliminating the need for keyboard and mousepad support. I really like the idea of Cintiq screens/tablets, especially if they supported shutter glasses-type 3D display.
Doug (112 days ago)
Now what type of designer would I be without the coffee mug and the open KFC box with the day old (alright 3 hour old ….. ) hamburger. If a chair and combined work area is to be design it must be designed for the very designer that is designing it as a designer work area! In other word for the human in all of us.
Doug (112 days ago)
I forgot all the supporting books, catalogs and measuring tools. What else …….?
Doug (112 days ago)
I have yet to see a designer/engineer not have a desk that looks like a filing cabinet has been tipped out on it and then there is all the parts on the desk and on the floor around him. Oh let us not forget the all important, can not do without “white board”. So to my mind any work area that is restricted to only the computer is like driving a car without wheels, engine or steering wheel.
Richard Williams (112 days ago)
Hi Jeremy. I think that the guest chair should be like a back to back configuration to what your own space would be. It could be quite crowded to get another chair into that small space so your screen could be shared in a mirror image sort to speak of the back of your monitor screens. Or you might even want to situate a guest chair remotely from this working center that the SolidWorks use will be using. Cameras could establish what is being done remotely or perhaps run some cables to a near by guest chair. Presentations of designs could also be magnified in their affect by having stereo speakers incorporated near the head rest of the chair. I saw those at one of our Las Vegas Casinos here. Nice effect I thought but not so great with my hearing aids. :)
Steve (112 days ago)
Hey Jeremy, what about memory foam for the cushioning on the chair? Perhaps with a few small holes so that a fan mounted under the seat could lightly blow cool or warm air up through the seat and back area?
Jeremy Luchini (113 days ago)
Hi Developmentscout thanks for the feedback and for getting the word out.... you website is cool....my german needs work though.....danke.
Jeremy Luchini (113 days ago)
Hi Troy....glad you are into the series....we're are just getting started....and yes you guys get to weigh in on material selections as we approach the FEA portion in a couple of future videos.
Charles (113 days ago)
Yes it would be nice to have the option for view files in 2009. I am attempting to get my new boss to get SolidWorks 2010 at the office, and only have my copy of 2009 to show examples.
Doug (114 days ago)
Yes Phil It would be a lot more representative for those of us still on 2009
Russ Harris (114 days ago)
Chair, collaboration tea and a chat and if you include a chair would the workspace not follow?
Phil Foley (115 days ago)
Any chance to down convert the files for us 2009 users?
Phil Foley (115 days ago)
Any chance to down convert the files for us 2009 users?
Mark Z. (115 days ago)
Be careful on Scope creep. What is the set of featrues we are looking to complete? I like the idea of the ultimate chair, but the ultimate workspace really does sound nice. The 'sketchpad' would be nice There used to be SummaSketch, CalComp (showing my age) and others for the "pre-mouse" era and now Wacom and possibly Apple's iPad or HP's Slate might be choices for this feature. (I still use my SummaSketch II, but it IS BIG; more desk space. :-) ) What about using a multi-dimensional input device, like the 3D Connexion's SpacePilot, SpaceNavigator, ...? (SpaceNavigator is nice also.) Do we need an external sketching device?
John M. (116 days ago)
So, either the chair or the work space needs to be adjustable. If you fix the chair, the surrounding space needs to be adjustable. We're not all the same size. If you fix the environment, the chair better move. It's on it's way!!! I voted workspace, sketching workspace would be nice, but not in the white board sense. How about an electronic sketch tablet you could sketch on and directly port over to Solidworks (no scanning required)! Something like Bryce only more simple, but about the size of a I-pad.
Jeff M. (116 days ago)
Work surface. I never seem to have enough space.
developmentscout (117 days ago)
What an innovative idea! Typically solidworks. We will report about your Web series under www.developmentscout.com and wish you many developers, who work with you.
Fintan Troy (117 days ago)
Brilliant idea. just came across this. Love design and fabrication. will you be going through material choice? FEA?
Pramesh (120 days ago)
nice video but bad background destiny
samer (121 days ago)
nice work
Jeremy Luchini (122 days ago)
Erik....the destination is SolidWorks World 2011. After that...maybe an auction or charitable contribution.....stay tuned.
Erik (122 days ago)
What is the destiny of the pieces created during the show? Tks.
John Matrishon (123 days ago)
Just thinking this morning (and it's Monday) of a couple more things I must have it's own temperature controls, especially if it's POD based all hardware that makes noise should be outside the chair, or sound proof the chair to cancel out excessive noise If the chair is enclosed, it should contain connection points to the outside that don't interfere with the visual experience....that's enough for a Monday..
pcwhiz (123 days ago)
when is the cad chair be available online to watch
Angel (124 days ago)
Where can we watch the the episode???It's only on air for a while?
Jeremy Luchini (125 days ago)
Shankar....the great part about this series is the open format we'll use to share in the overall design....It will be especially rewarding to me to see other people around the world try to build one of these ultimate chairs as well.....within their means, of course.
Shankar (126 days ago)
Jeremy chair is cool one when can i get one for me in the office:)
Fabian Salazar (127 days ago)
I'm Fabian Salazar, I studied Automation Engineering in Colombia, really I like to design, I knewn Solid Works in College, It's really exciting. Since time ago I've thought an idea about water recycling. In this country it's wasting a lot water, for example on the whole houses there are not reservoir tanks for water recycling. The water that we use in take a shower, the washing machine, could use to WC; moreover to collect rain water maybe to use in another places in house, washing anything. My idea of design is think about a system without electricals parts, only mechanical stuffs like, pipes, tanks, handling pumps, valves, and all stuffs about it; Only for houses, then we'll think about huge installations. Some Basics for now. Sorry about my English I'm learning.
CADkid (127 days ago)
Gimmy my heads-up display :) No idea where it is use-full for but it is cool.
Jeff M (127 days ago)
Jeremy, as far as design ideas, how about a cooler/refrigerator? Also, some sort of electro-stimulation to help prevent muscle atrophy might be a good idea as well.
Jeremy Luchini (127 days ago)
GB, we just wrapped episode 1 on the chair yesterday....it takes a couple of weeks to do the final edit and translation before we post it.....sign up for the updates and you'll get notified when we have new video uploaded.
GB (128 days ago)
When will the chair episode air and how often will episodes air? This is cool idea wish TV would air a show based more on the design and engineering side of building things i.e. American Chopper.
Jeff Poltorak (130 days ago)
Hey Jeremy, this whole concept of unlimited - yet practical - design collaboration is really cool. Many of us bound by corporate bureaucracy yearn for such free thinking release of our creativity. The chair won the votes, but I would seriously like to see the workbench project be executed next. OK, so the chair is first; designing it is supposed to allow us to design better, but then something needs to be designed "better" - the workbench. Seeing as the best designers/engineers are ones that put words (ie designs) into action, the workbench (or ideas therefrom) will well serve us in the "real" (vs. virtual) world. Another reason the workbench would be a great project for this audience is that a common theme to most hardcore engineers is "if you want the job done right, you've got to do it yourself". I wish that we could also help you do the actual fab and assy work - nothing more rewarding than actually giving life to your thoughts. Again, great idea. This will be fun!
Steve McGilvrey (132 days ago)
Hey buddy, how about having a spaceball incorporated into the arm rest of this cad chair?
Jeremy Luchini (132 days ago)
Hi Doug, the next step in this process for you will be to weigh in on the features you'd like to see incorporated. Look for the new video in a couple a weeks. While we wait for that....you can begin submitting your own ideas on what you'd like to see in the ultimate office chair.
Doug (133 days ago)
Are you going to show us a list of all the other project ideas that where put forward? Maybe we could have a vote on those, just as a review of the idea one put forward
Doug (133 days ago)
So now what? How do we play a part in this project? When do we start contributing or do we just watch? ........ Can South African take part?
Jeremy Luchini (133 days ago)
Votes counted, decision made....and now we're ready to build.......The Ultimate CAD Chair. Thanks to all of you who voted.
Allen Schrader (133 days ago)
As a former Professional mechanic it has always been a pain to load up your tools to move to a new job site so I am in favor of a portable tool box or work bench that could be towed by a car or light truck.
Guus from Holland (133 days ago)
workbench for all do-it-yourself- people
John Matrishon (134 days ago)
How about instead of the place where you sit (the chair) being movable, it is stationary, and you bring everything to you in a preset position, kinda like your luxury cars with seat position memory. Of course it would have all wireless peripherals. Don't forget seperate Ipod docking for media addicts.... The chair will win!
Bob Doyle (134 days ago)
I would like to see the Cad Chair project. Maybe the chair could be the work station with a 3D mouse and keyboard incorporated into the arm rests.
Mel MacKenzie (135 days ago)
Workbench is a great idea: - Optimized construction based on 90%yield stress of all members. - aluminum construction (some welded joints). - work with an incline of 15 degrees (any direction on the ground)
Jeremy Luchini (136 days ago)
Only a few days left before we close the voting for this first project! Which one will win?
nick donahue (137 days ago)
I think Al is right on. How about adding this little handy cushion: The GasBGon® flatulence odor control seat cushion is a high performance air filter designed to look and feel like a conventional seat cushion incorporating a sound dampening filter and a proprietary activated carbon odor filter. The seat cushion functions as a powerful passive control device to effectively muffle the sound and adsorb the odor associated with flatulence. Each cushion is complete with a washable zippered cover for filter insertion/replacement, they are lightweight (less than 1 lb) and are nominally 15 inches square and 1 inch thick. Each cushion comes complete with a sound and odor filter and a Tally-Toot card. A downloadable wind instrument award can be provided for those gift giving occasions. Each cushion can accept a second odor filter for those heavy end users and should be purchased separately. Installation by purchaser.
Al Whatmough (137 days ago)
Don't mean to be crude about this... but there is nothing worse then the guy in the office with gas.... gota add some sort of oudor spray system! Well, that and built in massage functions would be great!
Warren R. McCray (139 days ago)
Perhaps, thin crome plated bent rods for the frame support (low cost), with stretched meshed fabrick that is strong yet cool (reduced sweating). There are some designer models you may reference. You will have to also use machined Aluminum for parts that require tapping and mounting locations. For those who need more comfort use velcro to attach additional seat cushions. Remember to keep it modular so everything does not have to be attached at the same time. This will give you more flexibility. Cost is always important so keep that in the back of your mind. There could be a room accessory that can be set-up quickly for privacy yet portable. Good luck!! Semper Fi, Warren R. McCray
Jeremy Luchini (139 days ago)
You guys are great.....these ideas are fantastic. What kinds of materials do you think we should consider? I just ordered samples of various metals, plastics, wood, textiles....so we have a cool way to pick and choose how we pair up elements.....
Hans Santos (139 days ago)
Add a break/release system for the wheels? I take off the wheels of my chairs because it's more comfortable for me to be static and avoid all movement of the chair, but every time you sit or get up, you need to reposition yourself and the chair. If you make it a reclining chair, keep the monitor aligned so there's no strain on the neck. The keyboard and mouse supports should also be movable for comfort. Detachable, sealable, easy to clean storage units on one or both sides of the chair for easy access to put your drink, the phone, remote controls, games, DVDs, CDs, tissues, books, food, office supplies, pistachio or sunflower seed shells, trash, whatever. Full elbow to hand support. Detachable. When I spend long hours using the mouse I develop elbow pain, so I shift the weight of the arm to the hand, but that causes the hand to get tired soon after. And think of the southpaws if you design this. Stretching in the chair? When the back of the chair is too high, you can't stretch comfortably. I tend to arc my back forward and the head support gets in the way. In some chairs the back is too low, below the dorsal part, and that is even worse. Adjustable seat. If the size of the seat (the distance from the back of the chair to the edge of the seat) is not the right one for you, this can lead to either calf pain because you put pressure there or back pain if you move yourself forward and your back doesn't touch the back of the chair. I've seen some chairs with ergonomic seat design to relieve pressure from the coccyx. A rest/support for the feet. Can't wait to see this $20k chair. If it's that comfortable, throw in a pillow and a blanket. And an alarm clock. Good luck. :)
Fred Smith (140 days ago)
I know we are heading for a paperless world but sometimes we have sketches notes etc. so how about the walls, ceiling or other surfaces be perferated with vacuum to hold your paperwork. That way it can be anywhere at any angle and can also have some shape as well.
Phil Foley (140 days ago)
Jeremy, I'd like to take the concept of the chair and model it to allow for the entire chair, monitor and work surface to rotate. The goal behind this would be to take the 8-10 hours of pressure off the lower back and also improve posture. I've had two back surgeries and sometimes sitting all day isn't the best thing for that. Design thoughts: Chair and surface rotate to users desired angle after sitting Built in speaker system behind chair. Rotatable mouse surface to mitigate gravity. Add cooling fans. I love your smoked lexan idea. Size and accommodate 2 monitors Removable side panels Allow side by side or end to end pod construction Getting excited at the potential fun of this project! I will upload a mock-up of the above Idea before dead line. Thanks, Phil
Warren R. McCray (140 days ago)
Jeremy, I like the idea of an awesome CAD chair, it can have a built in power supply so your lap top can plug into it. More like a mobil office, it can have a built in monitors that flips up and is touch screen (if available) so you can use solidworks anywhere in the office or at home in you comfortable chair. Built in wireless head set, MP3 accessory input, foot message within the foot rest, neck message and lumbar support, easly removable arm rest, motorized and self propelled. Can fully recline for those nights when going to bed is not an option. If you add walls you can have a bult in monitor within the wall when it folds (or can be a cylinder shape on a track that slide) around you. The char will also have very small built in spot lights, speakers like you said with head set inputs the speakers will be built into the sides of the chair along the back. This is a lot but you are the man make it happen do as much as you can. Some accessories can be attached when desired as needed, not fixed to the chair. One other idea the walls can be similar to a projection screen at the theater and SolidWorks is projected on it making the screen as large as you desire. The cost is not a limiting factor, if this works it will be bought by every SolidWorks user just because you designed it for them. Good Luck and Semper Fi.
Jeremy Luchini (140 days ago)
One thing I want to pull off in the chosen project is something feature packed, yet easily maintained and super easy to clean.....don't you agree? Clutter is not an option.
Josh (140 days ago)
I don't care which one *chair* as long as it has a properly designed launch mechanism.
Pascal (141 days ago)
Love the idea of the chair being multitasks, a joystick controls, sounds, video built in but what about massage chair after several hours of work on a laptop you should rest your muscles, your back ecttt...and than may be integrating a 3d virtual screens so you can rest your eyes on an avatar organic landscape....so you can dream a little bit about your next futuristic project.... Good luck!!! Love the idea!!!!
John Matrishon (141 days ago)
Hey Buddy!! The Chair has to be the chair! It's something we can all relate to in CAD and the potential for something better than 5 legs with wheels and a cushion is probably closer to everyday experience. Rock on! Yes, it needs to rock! How about a chair within a sphere so it can self center depending on your position, complete with giros
Camille Nasrah (141 days ago)
A Cad Chair of a new breed that is refreshing, one that is ergonomically designed for better support and health maintenance, one that can help the user to avoid or minimize body aches after a long use, since almost every one sits on a some type of chair every day of the year all our lives, for example; inside the house, inside the car, on the job, in the office, working, waiting, or traveling. Therefore designing just a chair is a practical idea, but designing such a super cad chair is a very challenging task, and will require a variety of considerable sets of data to achieve such a product design.
Grant (141 days ago)
I cant wait to see you in action. I think there is a real market oportunity with the workbench & a large target market. Thats my vote!
scubagarth (141 days ago)
Throw a grill attachment to the workbench, and you've got yourself a winner!
Alan (141 days ago)
Why stop with a chair, why not build a complete CAD workcenter with the chair in the center controlled by a joy still that allows the chair to rotate and swivel, surrounded by a minumum of 4 monitors, keyboard that swings in and out of your way. Something similar to a camelback drink hose to supply mountain dew, coffee, etc...must have surround sound system, tv and radio access as well.
steve (141 days ago)
Ken, sounds like you want to take a nap! On the other hand, astronauts aren't exactly slouches. Maybe some sort of privacy mechanism to keep the chatterers at bay.
ken westby (141 days ago)
I like the idea of a chair that will allow me to be comfortable, like an astronaut. You know, to be able to lean back without tipping over, and having my arms snuggled into a nice cup type rest. It must also have lumbar support for endless hours of use.
Jeremy Luchini (141 days ago)
Remember not to hold back on the project features......here in the early stages, we can think about extremes.......go beyond the conventional thinking of chair/office design, or appliance design, or tool shop design......think about how we can blow away what is currently offered on the market.....there are no rules here.....just have fun.
Jeremy Luchini (141 days ago)
Great Comments!!!! Keep the votes coming!!!
Lebos (141 days ago)
I voted for the workbench... but the CAD chair is made, then you need to have a touch screen interface for massage, heated and cooled seats, stereo sound.
Tony (142 days ago)
Fun workbench. How about making it fit a lawn tractor also.
GEK (142 days ago)
CAD Chair, My current chair is terrible I'm beginning to get carpel tunnel because of location of the mouse and 3D joy stick somehow these should be part of the chair so that my wrist doesn’t suffer.
Dan Bertschi (142 days ago)
Go for the Ultimate CAD Chair, but please (I know I'll get flamed for this...) add a set of pedals or something to burn calories! Sitting in a chair for 8 hrs is our worst ememy, that and chocolate. Ok, so nix the M&M dispenser too. Dave (above) nailed it regarding Caractacus Potts and his Breakfast Contraption. It was the best ever... I don't think it can be replaced.
Deepak Gupta (142 days ago)
I would love to go with an engineer's chair, oh I mean a CAD chair.. ;)
mk (142 days ago)
Ok, cool idea, but asking engineers to vote on a Cad Chair, Breakfast Maker or a Workbench is like asking a kid to pick between a big chocolate bar, a small cookie or some rock candy..... what do you think???? THE CAD CHAIR! ... kick it up a notch and incorporate a beverage/snack dispenser and tool kit/box into the cad chair. ;-) Good Luck!!
mayari (142 days ago)
Hmmm, good ideas. But then... Please don't diversify - innovate! We have enough stuff already on offer, esp. chairs! If you create something, please don't exploit resources that we should rather leave in our soils. Use recycled materials at leaste. Or even much better: Make upcycling part of your strategy! Thanks a lot!
Graham (142 days ago)
I could totally use a new chair for my workstation. CAD chair all the way.
Brian Mahone (142 days ago)
I voted for the Breakfast Maker. I was thinking this would truly be a great challenge to design. Look like all the rest are too scared for something difficult to work on, but any way. You never know some may want this item. It makes me think about the Jetsons.....:)
Dalibor B. (142 days ago)
I voted a chair because it's most probable it will happen to me to do it some day, so better "steal" some tricks.
DezineKo (142 days ago)
The ultimate CAD chair could be sick. And make sure I can download the final design so I can build it and use it!
JC (142 days ago)
gotta be the workbench. it's certainly the most practical and marketable. I'd like to see all three, but voted for the workbench.
Richard Williams (142 days ago)
Hi Jeremy, Love this idea and how you are going to handle it. Given a million years I might have come up with this idea as well. I look forward to this exchange of ideas and techniques in solid modeling using the best one available, SolidWorks. Bye for now.
lenny at ASU (142 days ago)
Jeremy, Now you just need a Model Maker to make it all work, you know they always save the designers but! Just kidding, hope all goes great with the show and was great seeing you again at SWW! lenny
Shanimal (142 days ago)
AutoCad forever??? Paleeze! Anyway, all cool ideas, but the workbench gets my vote for the most feasible concept that goes to market and succeeds. I want one already! LOL.
Rucha Thakare (142 days ago)
ultimate CAD chair is such an amazing idea!!! Being a CAD user its good to keep my merchandisers away and work in own space!!! mean but i'll get good design ideas!!! :) Good Luck
Paul (142 days ago)
Looks like a great show. Can't wait to see what project gets selected. I voted for the CAD chair.
Brian Mazejka (142 days ago)
Hey Jeremy, congrats on the new show ... I'm sure it'll be a "solid" show. these are some great ideas for projects. I think the most practical project would be the Workbench because I feel it would have best consumer marketable potential. But because I'm a CAD junky and a former on-line gamer, I'm voting for the Ultimate CAD Chair. I like some of the ideas that have already been posted for inclusion into the design ... you definitely need to include a massage feature in the design. Or how about a feature that would automatically wake you up when someone entered into you office/cubicle ... I mean c'mon.
Lin SD (143 days ago)
I think the Breakfast Maker should be quite challenging, it needs lots of control, transfer and programming. but too bad, so few people vote this one.
Jeff (143 days ago)
Great ideas. Thanks Jeremy! This should be fun. My vote is for the CAD chair. Who couldn't use a better chair - I'd love one with a massage and stereo. And, a little privacy would be nice too...
Dave (143 days ago)
I like the CAD chair idea, but Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a family favorite movie . . if Professor Potts can make a breakfast machine, you can too!
tsheehan@solidvision.com (143 days ago)
my vote is in portable workbench for me!!
Jeremy Luchini (143 days ago)
Hi Tom, thanks for the support.
Thomas Ivancso (143 days ago)
Hello Jeremy, Congrats on the new show looks like it is going to be a fun ride. I know you'll do great with it as you have with everything else I've known you to do with since we met years ago. Cheers, Ivan