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Apr 9 2018 02:06pm
So we recently changed buildings at the fabrication shop where I work as an engineer and we don't have our offices built out yet to support working at this facility.

However, I should be at this facility to oversee the fabrication projects we have going on which leads me to my questions:

I would like to take a rolling cart and outfit it with the computers and monitors I have now but I want to keep the cart unplugged all day and simply plug it in at night to recharge for the next day.

I have a Laptop, 3 monitors, a mobile hotspot for internet, and a printer for 11x17 prints

I dont necessarily need 3 monitors, but at least 1 is a necessity to have simultaneous prints pulled up.

What kind of UPS, Battery pack, power strip, ect do I need to make this set up happen?
Is this even possible? I envision something similar to what doctors use in the medical field to move from patient to patient without plugging in.

Someone enlighten me on the best way to do this!
Thanks!
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Apr 9 2018 02:37pm
Hmm. I'd advise going with one single 21:9 monitor for work flow production. Less chance of the monitor falling off as opposed to three clanking together during movement.

That idea is possible though it would require a rather large UPS. I'm not sure what the power draw would be so I can't say for sure if one particular UPS would suffice but I will think further on this problem for you as it sounds intriguing.

Look into those 21:9 monitors. They are about three screens wide and I remember hearing some monitors can run off 5V USB for its power source.
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Apr 9 2018 02:41pm
Quote (NinjaSushi @ Apr 9 2018 03:37pm)
Hmm. I'd advise going with one single 21:9 monitor for work flow production. Less chance of the monitor falling off as opposed to three clanking together during movement.

That idea is possible though it would require a rather large UPS. I'm not sure what the power draw would be so I can't say for sure if one particular UPS would suffice but I will think further on this problem for you as it sounds intriguing.

Look into those 21:9 monitors. They are about three screens wide and I remember hearing some monitors can run off 5V USB for its power source.


1 and 1/3 screens wide

16:9 is the norm now days

also could look into those portable projectors

This post was edited by yupitsmeh on Apr 9 2018 02:47pm
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Apr 9 2018 02:50pm
He'd need a wall to project on unless you suggest he bring a pop-up screen with him.

Here's something using display fusion.

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Apr 10 2018 08:34am
I already have the monitors so I can use all 3, I can use laptop +1, or any variation inbetween...but i wont be getting a new monitors. I was mostly looking for a recommendation on a battery pack/UPS that could potentially support something like I am trying to do.
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