Insights into how and why a XOOT system operates the way it does.
I posted on Reddit/Wacom yesterday and got some good questions about XOOT. There’s some good Q and A in there so I’m adding meat of it below. (I’ll keep updating as things go along) Q: huh, when i first heard about these, i was under the impression theyd be cheaper than an ErgoStand A: Early…
Updated after SIGGRAPH2019. While displaying a XOOT System at SIGGRAPH, the most commonly requested feature was to have the screen rotate. This changed our thinking from: A feature that should be supported. to A feature that must be supported, as soon as possible. In addition: When it was mentioned we would soon add screen rotation,…
Recently Fable Siegel used the prototype XOOT system for a few weeks. Fable attached the XOOT system to a narrow and tall desk. She would pull the base of the XOOT system to the edge of the desk and pivot the screen up and down while keeping it close to her upper body. [cmsmasters_gallery shortcode_id=”lntwjs9pd”…
The XOOT system is not an expensive stand that goes obsolete when a new screen model comes out. Instead, as newer screens come into the market, we will add Kits to support them. A Kit is a collection of parts for a specific screen model. Initially, you will order a XOOT system with the Kit pre-installed. …
It’s been a while since a new video has been uploaded to XOOT YouTube Channel. Getting the new designs finished was the highest priority. The new prototypes where ordered this Monday. Finally, there was time to make a new video. When watching the video make sure to select a higher resolution, otherwise the spreadsheet numbers…
The main XOOT arm has simple black side panels. The stock panels are nice… but their plain. The panels can be replaced with your own designs. Here’s an example: 3D printing and similar tools make it easy to personalize your XOOT system. (The panel below was made with a CNC Router. ) I’m including a…
I’m happy about this patent. It’s a simple concept with broad coverage. This is a real distinguishing feature of the XOOT system. The Problem: Take for instance, the Microsoft Surface Studio. When pulling the screen down from a monitor mode to touch mode the screen extends forward. However, the design limits the screen from traveling…
[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text] Note: The concepts shown below may not apply to your situation or physicality. They are provided as guidance for general use cases. The most important ergonomic benefit of a XOOT system is not shown in the pictures below. That benefit is the easy movement of the screen. Changing the screen position requires…
The XOOT system has gone through many revisions. The diagram above shows a sampling of prior designs (there were several others). Counterweights Early designs used counterweights. They have an advantage where you can slide the base all around the desk (no clamps needed). However, they: are big, are heavy, bump into things, can pinch fingers …