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I’m such a fan of this. Nicely done! I opted for a $3k Costco shed and went off grid with it even though it’s in my back yard: https://drodio.com/going-all-in-o

by drodio 5y ago

I’m such a fan of this. Nicely done! I opted for a $3k Costco shed and went off grid with it even though it’s in my back yard: https://drodio.com/going-all-in-on-an-off-grid-workspace/ https://drodio.com/going-all-in-on-an-off-grid-workspace/ Off grid = No need for a permit but more importantly, a proof of concept that with starlink, this small office “shedquarters” could be placed anywhere in the world — say a beach in Costa Rica for example!

spiderice 5y ago
Looks awesome. I'd love something like that in my backyard. Only wish the write-up was longer!
- drodio 5y ago
  The longer original shed writeup is here: https://drodio.com/creating-your-own-remote-workspace-for-under-5k/ https://drodio.com/creating-your-own-remote-workspace-for-un...
jacquesm 5y ago
Imagine if all the nerds that could afford it set up their shacks on the beach in Costa Rica. Instant slum. I prefer the beach without such structures.
- drodio 5y ago
  Replace “beach in Costa Rica” with any remote (or not) global location of your choice, which is the point. We’re 1 year away from a low latency, gigabit speed ”shedquarters” workspace being available anywhere in the world for under $10k.
  - jacquesm 5y ago
    Bad news in some ways, good news in others. Tech is a two edged sword, and always will be.
jefftk 5y ago
Being off-grid wouldn't normally get you around building code; where are you that it does?
- drodio 5y ago
  San Mateo: under 120 sq ft; no electrical.
  - jefftk 5y ago
    Thanks! Quickly looking at the rules, it doesn't look to me like the issue is whether you're connected to the grid? If you have high-voltage wiring (50V+) it looks to me like you still need to get that permitted and inspected?
    - zeckalpha 5y ago
      Don’t have HV then, at least as part of the structure. Say, 14.8V DC and a removable 120VAC inverter.
      - jefftk 5y ago
        Sure, but you could also run 48V from the main structure, no?
jbluepolarbear 5y ago
Was the fast internet stuff worth it? I have a google mesh router in my garage about 20’ from my house and I get ~180mbs out there.
- drodio 5y ago
  I’m using Ruckus setup which is bulletproof inside the house but wasn’t consistent in the shed, so yes, worth it
anotherevan 5y ago
"Starlink works great until the cats find out that the dish gives off a little heat on cold days." https://twitter.com/Tippen22/status/1476985855981993984 https://twitter.com/Tippen22/status/1476985855981993984

by drodio 5y ago

spiderice 5y ago

Looks awesome. I'd love something like that in my backyard. Only wish the write-up was longer!

drodio 5y ago
The longer original shed writeup is here: https://drodio.com/creating-your-own-remote-workspace-for-under-5k/ https://drodio.com/creating-your-own-remote-workspace-for-un...

jacquesm 5y ago

Imagine if all the nerds that could afford it set up their shacks on the beach in Costa Rica. Instant slum. I prefer the beach without such structures.

drodio 5y ago
Replace “beach in Costa Rica” with any remote (or not) global location of your choice, which is the point. We’re 1 year away from a low latency, gigabit speed ”shedquarters” workspace being available anywhere in the world for under $10k.
- jacquesm 5y ago
  Bad news in some ways, good news in others. Tech is a two edged sword, and always will be.

jefftk 5y ago

Being off-grid wouldn't normally get you around building code; where are you that it does?

drodio 5y ago
San Mateo: under 120 sq ft; no electrical.
- jefftk 5y ago
  Thanks! Quickly looking at the rules, it doesn't look to me like the issue is whether you're connected to the grid? If you have high-voltage wiring (50V+) it looks to me like you still need to get that permitted and inspected?
  - zeckalpha 5y ago
    Don’t have HV then, at least as part of the structure. Say, 14.8V DC and a removable 120VAC inverter.
    - jefftk 5y ago
      Sure, but you could also run 48V from the main structure, no?

jbluepolarbear 5y ago

Was the fast internet stuff worth it? I have a google mesh router in my garage about 20’ from my house and I get ~180mbs out there.

drodio 5y ago
I’m using Ruckus setup which is bulletproof inside the house but wasn’t consistent in the shed, so yes, worth it

anotherevan 5y ago

"Starlink works great until the cats find out that the dish gives off a little heat on cold days." https://twitter.com/Tippen22/status/1476985855981993984 https://twitter.com/Tippen22/status/1476985855981993984