I have an insane idea. You raise your monitor and you create a Lazy Susan. This way, instead of switch and storing all the gadgets, you rotate them under the monitor. The tools you need in front can be rotated into place. Now, how big of one, unsure. This all depends on how many you have and how big or small they are.
Why don't you put the units on toy train rails & wheels so you can just shunt them back & forth either in a circle as described above or just along the table from left to right?
I feel like we need more Work From Hype content. I always get so excited for your videos and wish they came more often…. My wallet thanks you for making less content of course😂
Sorry dude, for 40 bucks each one, you got ripped off. You could make them yourself with aluminum, Acrylic, Iron cast or wood. Custom designed to fit the size of your gear. Not too hard to pull off. Good video production for sure.
I don't think i'd use a pedal board for this but the idea where you combine multiple devices into a "combo" is pretty novel. If you create a shelf that holds them all with labels on each cubby for what "combo" board is inside that would be awesome. Or add a hook to each pedal board and hang them from a curtain rod or something on your wall. Whatever the storage solution, making it grab and go is pretty neat. Not to mention some of these boards could work just as well on an ipad in a different location as they do on the computer.
I could see a magnetic USB adapter making the swapping of boards even easier! Probably only for USB-A though, I've heard mixed things about USB-C magnetic adapters.
This is the most best most hilarious solution to maybe the nichest problem in history. God knows this only works for you but I love seeing the process. Keep it up!
Feel like this is somewhat solving a problem that doesn't exist. How much easier is constantly swapping out gadgets, over just keeping your desk organized?
Everything that deals with pedals is named like it was thrown in a random word generator. Rippley Fall, Dellray LLama, Harmonious Funk, GHOSTFIRE BABY 1. Yeah it's all gibberish. At least the older companies like Ibanez used to name their pedals like it was describing the type of overdrive or distort. Like really, what the hell kind of sound does "BIG MUFF PI" make????
This was one of those projects where by the end of it I was close to pulling the trigger on a 3D printer. I think it's the next step for the channel. Any models you'd recommend?
It's kinda Buddhist the way you spend hours creating something only to discard it in the end - like you enjoy the process of creating something more than the final product.
You don't need a theory, it's called OCPD, sub-type arranger, possibly hoarder as well. Very likely over represented among your subscribers as well, at least on my end 😉 Btw, I like how you are ignoring the reality of cables existing and having to be connected into that thing 😄
Yeah when I'm shooting B roll for these videos I tend to remove cables because they can distract, although several of the devices in this video were also wireless (not the audio interface though lol) As for the "theory" I chose to leave it there for this video, it's a theme I'll likely return to in future videos. Thanks for watching.
I guess there's some benefit to saving a few minutes each time you want to do something but it doesn't look all that sleek and it also blocks your view of the bottom of the screen.
It's definitely a solution for a problem that is very specific to me, but I just wanted to share in case anyone found it interesting. I will say the tablet appears to block the screen only when I'm filming my with camera low with this specific lens on my camera. During normal usage it doesn't block the screen from where I sit.
Just wanted to drop in and say that I combined this idea with an IKEA hack that used small wall shelves as pedalboards. For about $15 AUD ($10USD) I got a 2ft shelf that suits my needs. I don't need to swap gear around constantly, but now I got a stand for my drawing tablet and a tidy place to keep/charge my phone, watch and earbuds. Might attach a desktop USB charger to the underside to keep cabling on the desk even neater.
Love this idea. I've attempted to do something sort of like this with my portable desk as a whole, but haven't thought to focus on a smaller scale. I also have this similar OCD conundrum, and that Animal Crossing story certainly resonates with me. My theory is just that I always like to have the most optimized setup for the task at hand. Nothing more, nothing less. Whatever it may be, I only want the most relevant devices in front of me; as anything I'm not actively using becomes instant clutter / distraction. This is why I love this Gadget Rack idea that can also help with light cable management. My current setup is in my living room, as my bedroom is too small for any practical work / entertainment. So I have my PC and console hooked up to the TV, and I use a manually height adjustable desk on wheels that carries everything I need on it; which I can wheel off to the side of the living room when not in use. I have just 2 meter thunderbolt cable that I'll connect to a docking station on this desk when I need the non-wireless stuff powered and connected. This does require a separate power source, but I had built this into the desk by adding a mountable power strip on the underside, which I can easily slide off and put aside when putting the desk away. I thought I had it all figured out this way, but I find myself rearranging the surface of my desk depending on the task, or needing to take things off of the desk to make room for other stuff on occasion. Everything at once is just too cluttered, though I do use everything at one point or another. This video offers some much needed food for thought! 🍻
I feel like if you just mounted your screen, you would have enough space to accommodate 4 racks... Using different height for the back 2, where you would put the ones you use the least, so you can see and reach them easily. At least you could have 3 in line ready to be swappable with the 4th that is in front of you keyboard. Or, maybe, a desk upgrade would make it so you can have them in a squared circle in front of you. The desk would need to have a bit more depth than the one you have now and you would have probably to customize a solution for what is behind those racks, once they are now a bit closer to you and can look like they are in "the middle" of the desk. Nice video and solution for gadgets. Made me rethink my dream setup.
I find it interesting how much overlap there's been between my brothers music and my streaming. We don't know how to speak the same language, but we're conquering the same problems.
Have you ever looked into an ADHD diagnosis? I am ADHD and the always changing, yet searching for the best way, or hyper focusing on a solution are some of my biggest ADHD traits (dopamine seeking). Clearly you would need to evaluate other things in your life and eventually speak to a professional. However, it might be worth exploring to answer the question “Why am I like this?” I hope this helps.
I'm also now imagining a Line 6 Helix equivalent for PC gadgets somehow. Where it can sort of emulate macro pads and Spotify controllers and things like that, haha
Changing your local environment on a regular basis isn't unusual. Look at the stereotype of women who constantly change the furniture layout in their living room. It's totally normal to want variety. What you have created here solves a different problem, though. This solves the problem of handling multiple functional needs in a single, space-constrained work area, which is awesome.
You inspired me. I think the pedal board is a great platform....FOR CHARGING. Hear me out. All sorts of camera, AA battery chargers, tool chargers are just begging to be modular with wire management. I built one of out of wood to help control the wire mess I have on my charge area but it is nowhere near as slim or sturdy as your guitar pedal solution. So I thank you so much to getting me to rethink the setup again.
You might have ADHD, getting an assessment might help you understand yourself a bit better. Hope this helps, and your videos are awesome keep being you dude 🤙🏽
For the android tablet playing music, how do you manage multiple audio devices into your headphones? i.e. listening to your computer's audio output and the tablet audio output on the same pair of headphones. It doesn't seem like you have anything plugged into the tablet so I'm guessing it's all just Bluetooth connections? If so, what does that look like? Thanks in advance!
A rack is a great idea! I've thought about something similar for my second laptop. Say, where did you get your separated ergo keyboard? I've been looking for one for years to relieve my carpal tunnel.
The way I cackled when you were like, "You know what solves the problem?" And in my head, I was like "More pedal boards" at the exact same time as when you said it.
ok i bit and bought one. I have a jabra speaker puke, lamp control knob and a stream deck on mine with the small usb hub attached to it. It works great for my setup I'm very happy with the setup.
6:05 So, about that theory... How many teachers said you weren't living up to your potential, and were you late to the appointment to get your diagnosis? ❤
Wait until you start getting into making your own custom sized and angled wooden stands with leather wrapped wrist pads. I don’t have a problem at all.
One last Improvement Add magnetic connectors to all the hubs and the one chord on your desk When you set a rack down it'll just snap together and be ready to use
I've always gotten ADHD vibes from him tbh and that's probably why I like the videos so much - as someone with ADHD lol. This pretty much confirms it haha. Within the first minute or so I was nodding my head like "yup, that's me. I'm exactly the same".
I need to find a way to implement something similar to my setup but my issue is more I play multiple consoles and every console I play using different accessories.
This is how I am but for me it's not a pain switching in and out! I love changing and rearanging so it always feels fresh and new whenever I make a change. Love the vid, cheers.
You know, I did something similar myself. The main difference is that I don't swap devices often, but I still wanted them easily removed and in a confortable spot. So I basically made an elevated wood platform on my desk, under the screen, and I have my uphoria audio card on top of it and my touch screen just in front of it. When I'm not using it or I need space, I just tuck it underneath the platform. Its also a great space to keep my 14 inch laptop accesible but out of the way. I also have a wireless charger for my watch attached just under the platform, so I don't see the charger or cables, but I can just put my watch on top and easily charge it.
Unfortunately I use a big midi keyboard and I cant move it easily. I wanted to have it concealed under the table, but I cant because of a metal beam in the way. So i just made like a countertop on top of my storage to my side and placed it there.
I call BS on this. It covers quite a lot of your screen, I doubt you can actually use it. It'll just be another thing you replace soon enough since you are "100% never satisfied with your setup".
If you're talking about the tablet, it only looks that way because I filmed this video with a zoom lens very low and close to the desk. When I am standing or sitting at my desk I can see the entire screen because my eyes are not where that camera lens is. I don't have any plans to replace the android tablet either. Sometimes it stays at my desk for a few weeks, sometimes I use it elsewhere it really just depends. Thanks for watching.
