Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
After years of dealing with a bad back, can Evan invent an ergonomic laptop? Thanks to our sponsor Squarespace, go to squarespace.com/evanandkatelyn for 10% off your first purchase. Check out the tools we used below! 👇
Checkout the build instructions here: evanandkatelyn.com/blog/ergotop
Here are the fusion 360 files:a360.co/4ia2WWv (password is: evanandkatelyn)
Here’s a link to a google drive folder with DXF and STL files you can print and laser cut: bit.ly/ergotop
Note that this design is released under the CERN Open Hardware Licence Version 2 - Strongly Reciprocal: ohwr.org/project/cernohl/-/wikis/uploads/b236492596cfc91c12def7d50bbf7da0/cern_ohl_s_v2.pdf
🙏 Other sponsors and thank you’s:
Thank you to Jonathan Katz for hopping on a call with us, check him out here if you need a lawyer! jskatz.com or on all the socials at @ jskatzesq
Thank you to Rising Workplace (www.risingworkplace.com) for the ergonomic evaluation!
Thank you xTool for the laser cutter xtool.com/?ref=nslejrlr&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=goaffpro&utm_term=5306 (sponsored affiliate link)
Thank you OSH Cut for the metal pieces. Get 50% off your first order here: app.oshcut.com/evanandkatelyn (affiliate link)
Thank you to @AustinBradley for helping us write up build instructions and for making a fully 3d printed version!
Want to watch the full Ergonomic Assessment?
• Patreon members watch it here: patreon.com/posts/full-ergonomic-122790283
• YouTube Members watch it here: youtu.be/QM6JRbNd_eA
Want behind-the-scenes content? Check out the Aftershow for:
• why we’re not selling this
• expectation vs reality of the ergonomics assessment
• changes Evan’s already made
• how working on this project through Evan’s back out
Patron members watch it here: patreon.com/posts/why-were-giving-122790132
YouTube Members, watch it here: youtu.be/jIhGBCooUSs
Not a Patron yet? Join here: patreon.com/evanandkatelyn
Not a YouTube Member? Join here: youtube.com/evanandkatelyn/join
TOOLS & MATERIALS (affiliate* & sponsor links)
4x Monitor mount amzn.to/4a9gfU3
2x Selfie stick amzn.to/4fNC78N or amzn.to/3D1wiHA
2x Tablet holder amzn.to/4gSLOno
My fav keyboard amzn.to/3PmanNK
14 inch windows tablet amzn.to/3CdyDi6
(could also use android or apple tablets you already have)
Right angle magnetic usb-c connectors (makes using the ports easier) amzn.to/4jIewth
Smaller thumb screw for tablet holder (silver) amzn.to/4fNCct7
Smaller thumb screw for tablet holder (copper) amzn.to/3WhMxGX
Threaded inserts for 3d printed top amzn.to/3W5WCGW
Countersink drill bit (used on base) amzn.to/42kWCqi
3/8-16 tap amzn.to/42P8npi
Cheap tap wrench (optional) amzn.to/3WUdO2y
1/4 to 3/8 in adapter amzn.to/415wAGt
6mm (¼”) acrylic amzn.to/40GZz1V
1mm (1/16) acrylic (for all plastic version) etsy.me/4jIbftZ
3m adhesive roll for lasercut acrylic amzn.to/4hixLYJ
1/4-20 x 1" Flat Head Socket Cap Screws (bottom screw through base and into hinge) amzn.to/42UHPCW
Leather handle supplies:
- Leather straps amzn.to/40Ea0Va
- Leather rounding punch amzn.to/4gZf10r
- Leather edge burnishing bits amzn.to/3WqI0St
- Leather polish amzn.to/3E1ZeiP
- Leather conditioner amzn.to/42dAzSp
1/4"-20 x 1/2" Button Head Socket Cap Bolts (to attach handle) amzn.to/40Uiw19
Magnetic phone mounts amzn.to/4gpNBj3
Black felt amzn.to/42n7CU3
🛒 Our favorite tools/materials on our Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/evanandkatelyn
Want more E&K videos? We have more channels:
🎮 Gaming: youtube.com/evanandkatelyngaming
🎙️ Podcast: youtube.com/evanandkatelynpodcast
🎮 Gaming Uncut: bit.ly/ekuncut
👫 E&K 2: youtube.com/evanandkatelyn2
👫 E&K Uncut: youtube.com/channel/UCdq4aWLdfL6BSkkMjkxuAlw
📺 Twitch live streams twitch.tv/evanandkatelyn
✂ Clips youtube.com/c/EvanandKatelynClips
SOCIAL/SUPPORT LINKS
💵 Patrons can watch our Aftershow here patreon.com/evanandkatelyn
👕 Merch shopevanandkatelyn.com
📸 Instagram & 📣 Twitter: @evanandkatelyn
💬 Discord discord.gg/evanandkatelyn
👽 Reddit reddit.com/r/EvanandKatelyn
🎥 FILMING GEAR (affiliate)
bit.ly/eandkfilminggear
🎼 MUSIC
Covert Affair, Disappointment, Enigma, Laconic Granny, Protofunk, by Kevin MacLeod
Jazzi 3, The Inspector by Frank Schroeter
Jailbreak Whisper, Bouncy Gypsy Beat, Jazzy Detective, Smooth Criminal by John Bartman
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
0:00 Intro
1:22 Tour of version 1
2:57 Getting legal advice
4:46 Building version 2
24:41 Ergonomic assessment
After years of dealing with a bad back, can Evan invent an ergonomic laptop? Thanks to our sponsor Squarespace, go to squarespace.com/evanandkatelyn for 10% off your first purchase. Check out the tools we used below! 👇
Checkout the build instructions here: evanandkatelyn.com/blog/ergotop
Here are the fusion 360 files:a360.co/4ia2WWv (password is: evanandkatelyn)
Here’s a link to a google drive folder with DXF and STL files you can print and laser cut: bit.ly/ergotop
Note that this design is released under the CERN Open Hardware Licence Version 2 - Strongly Reciprocal: ohwr.org/project/cernohl/-/wikis/uploads/b236492596cfc91c12def7d50bbf7da0/cern_ohl_s_v2.pdf
🙏 Other sponsors and thank you’s:
Thank you to Jonathan Katz for hopping on a call with us, check him out here if you need a lawyer! jskatz.com or on all the socials at @ jskatzesq
Thank you to Rising Workplace (www.risingworkplace.com) for the ergonomic evaluation!
Thank you xTool for the laser cutter xtool.com/?ref=nslejrlr&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=goaffpro&utm_term=5306 (sponsored affiliate link)
Thank you OSH Cut for the metal pieces. Get 50% off your first order here: app.oshcut.com/evanandkatelyn (affiliate link)
Thank you to @AustinBradley for helping us write up build instructions and for making a fully 3d printed version!
Want to watch the full Ergonomic Assessment?
• Patreon members watch it here: patreon.com/posts/full-ergonomic-122790283
• YouTube Members watch it here: youtu.be/QM6JRbNd_eA
Want behind-the-scenes content? Check out the Aftershow for:
• why we’re not selling this
• expectation vs reality of the ergonomics assessment
• changes Evan’s already made
• how working on this project through Evan’s back out
Patron members watch it here: patreon.com/posts/why-were-giving-122790132
YouTube Members, watch it here: youtu.be/jIhGBCooUSs
Not a Patron yet? Join here: patreon.com/evanandkatelyn
Not a YouTube Member? Join here: youtube.com/evanandkatelyn/join
TOOLS & MATERIALS (affiliate* & sponsor links)
4x Monitor mount amzn.to/4a9gfU3
2x Selfie stick amzn.to/4fNC78N or amzn.to/3D1wiHA
2x Tablet holder amzn.to/4gSLOno
My fav keyboard amzn.to/3PmanNK
14 inch windows tablet amzn.to/3CdyDi6
(could also use android or apple tablets you already have)
Right angle magnetic usb-c connectors (makes using the ports easier) amzn.to/4jIewth
Smaller thumb screw for tablet holder (silver) amzn.to/4fNCct7
Smaller thumb screw for tablet holder (copper) amzn.to/3WhMxGX
Threaded inserts for 3d printed top amzn.to/3W5WCGW
Countersink drill bit (used on base) amzn.to/42kWCqi
3/8-16 tap amzn.to/42P8npi
Cheap tap wrench (optional) amzn.to/3WUdO2y
1/4 to 3/8 in adapter amzn.to/415wAGt
6mm (¼”) acrylic amzn.to/40GZz1V
1mm (1/16) acrylic (for all plastic version) etsy.me/4jIbftZ
3m adhesive roll for lasercut acrylic amzn.to/4hixLYJ
1/4-20 x 1" Flat Head Socket Cap Screws (bottom screw through base and into hinge) amzn.to/42UHPCW
Leather handle supplies:
- Leather straps amzn.to/40Ea0Va
- Leather rounding punch amzn.to/4gZf10r
- Leather edge burnishing bits amzn.to/3WqI0St
- Leather polish amzn.to/3E1ZeiP
- Leather conditioner amzn.to/42dAzSp
1/4"-20 x 1/2" Button Head Socket Cap Bolts (to attach handle) amzn.to/40Uiw19
Magnetic phone mounts amzn.to/4gpNBj3
Black felt amzn.to/42n7CU3
🛒 Our favorite tools/materials on our Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/evanandkatelyn
Want more E&K videos? We have more channels:
🎮 Gaming: youtube.com/evanandkatelyngaming
🎙️ Podcast: youtube.com/evanandkatelynpodcast
🎮 Gaming Uncut: bit.ly/ekuncut
👫 E&K 2: youtube.com/evanandkatelyn2
👫 E&K Uncut: youtube.com/channel/UCdq4aWLdfL6BSkkMjkxuAlw
📺 Twitch live streams twitch.tv/evanandkatelyn
✂ Clips youtube.com/c/EvanandKatelynClips
SOCIAL/SUPPORT LINKS
💵 Patrons can watch our Aftershow here patreon.com/evanandkatelyn
👕 Merch shopevanandkatelyn.com
📸 Instagram & 📣 Twitter: @evanandkatelyn
💬 Discord discord.gg/evanandkatelyn
👽 Reddit reddit.com/r/EvanandKatelyn
🎥 FILMING GEAR (affiliate)
bit.ly/eandkfilminggear
🎼 MUSIC
Covert Affair, Disappointment, Enigma, Laconic Granny, Protofunk, by Kevin MacLeod
Jazzi 3, The Inspector by Frank Schroeter
Jailbreak Whisper, Bouncy Gypsy Beat, Jazzy Detective, Smooth Criminal by John Bartman
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
0:00 Intro
1:22 Tour of version 1
2:57 Getting legal advice
4:46 Building version 2
24:41 Ergonomic assessment
