Production updates from the Berlin workshop.

Most weeks I write down what actually happened: what I tried, what broke, and what I got wrong before I got it right. The failures are in here too, because those are usually the part worth reading. Alongside them, the longer pieces on manual walking pads and what they change at a desk. Newest first.

The Office Walker, a manual walking pad in wood and steel

Manual Non-Electric Walking Pads - An In-Depth Overview

If you’re already using an electric walking pad, you might know these problems: - They are noisy, especially after using them for several months or...

Office Walker campaign image, barefoot walking on the light wood model at a desk

Timeline Update: A Roughly 4-Week Shift

I'll get straight to it: the estimated production schedule is going to shift by about four weeks. I want to be transparent about why, so here's the...

The black frame with light slat covers, the Office Walker Oreo edition, on a wooden floor

Strength Test Passed & the Office Walker Oreo Edition

First impressions of the black frame I wanted to share the first photos of the black frame since about a week already but somehow didn't manage to....

Barefoot walking on the dark brown Office Walker with dark gray slats at a standing desk

Pre-Production Prototypes Are Here (And One Is Really Quiet)

TL;DR The first two pre-production prototypes are built (including a dark brown version) One prototype is very quiet (below 30 dB at slow speeds) ...

The two milled side elements for the first pre-production prototype, unpainted, lying in their packaging

First Pre-Production Prototype in the Works

TL;DR: We're making solid progress and are closing in on the first pre-production prototype. Pre-Production Prototype I've finally started working ...

Marvin and Johannes with an Office Walker prototype stood on end in the workshop

Improved model | Collaboration with engineer | IP protection

Here's what's been happening over the past few weeks: Product Optimization Over the past weeks, I've built dozens of Office Walker variants to trac...

Office Walker campaign image, barefoot walking on the light wood model at a desk

Beware of scam websites with fake Office Walkers

Since some time I receive reports about ads and websites that seemingly offer the Office Walker at a very low price (e.g. $40). In the past days, t...

Walking on the new soft touch version at home, a still from the video in this update

Super smooth! The latest version of the Office Walker

After 3 weeks of waiting, the new side elements finally arrived last week. And they were a disaster! My hopes were high, but once assembled, the Of...

Office Walker campaign image, barefoot walking on the light wood model at a desk

Crossed 550k! Progress report and introduction of "Wave 2" rewards

Day by day, more backers are coming. It's amazing to see your support, thanks for that! Production location We made the final decision that we want...

Three painted wood test pieces side by side, showing a light stain, a mid brown and a dark brown finish

Almost at €450k & Quick progress update

The past days have been wild. We're slowly approaching the €500k mark! Thanks to everyone who backed this campaign! On top of the launch craziness,...

Office Walker campaign image, barefoot walking on the light wood model at a desk

Funded in... 2min!?

Holy cow, that was unexpected. I think all super early birds were gone within seconds! Sorry to all backers who had technical problems or weren't a...

The Office Walker set up on a Berlin pavement with someone walking on it, a still from the video in this update

Just another freak in Berlin doing his thing (cross post of waitlist update #18 on September 19th)

This is a cross-post of part of the 18th update to the waitlist on office-walker.com from September 19th. If you're interested in more frequent upd...

Walking barefoot on the new prototype at a desk at home, a still from the video in this update

Amazing new prototype - Getting ready for Kickstarter (cross post of waitlist update #14 on June 27th)

This is a cross-post of part of the 14th update to the waitlist on office-walker.com from June 27th. If you're interested in more frequent updates,...

The assembled Office Walker prototype v3 in Danish oil

Quiet and Smooth: Major Progress with Office Walker Prototype v3

We're excited to share that all the parts for our latest prototype of the Office Walker have arrived, and the assembly was a success.

Testing how loud the Office Walker is during a Zoom call

Testing the Noise Level of the Office Walker During Zoom Meetings

Ever wonder if you can attend a Zoom meeting while using your Office Walker without disturbing others with noise. Well, you're not alone.

The Office Walker prototype v2 under a desk in daily use

Testing the New Office Walker Prototype: Now Under-Desk Ready!

We’ve been busy refining our manual walking pad, and we're thrilled to share the latest milestone.

Walking on the smooth and quiet Office Walker prototype v2

Office Walker Update: Smooth and Quiet Prototype V2

In our latest update, we're thrilled to share some groundbreaking progress on the development of the Office Walker.

The Office Walker belt running smoothly after the jerkiness fix

Manual Walking Pad Update: Fixing the Jerkiness

In our latest update, we've addressed a critical issue with the Office Walker - a problem where the belt would slip towards the inner side of the...

New slats fitted to the Office Walker prototype v2

Manual Walking Pad Update: Testing Prototype v2

We're back with an exciting update on the Office Walker: Prototype v2 is here, and it's looking promising! New Slats, Less Noise After assembling ...

New side elements assembled on the Office Walker

Manual Walking Pad Update - New Side Elements

In our latest development for the Office Walker, we've taken a significant step with the assembly of new side elements.

The new chain fitted to the Office Walker prototype

Manual Walking Pad Update: New Chain, Different Noise

Upgrading our manual walking pad, the Office Walker, sometimes means swapping one issue for another.

A quieter chain on the Office Walker prototype

Manual Walking Pad Update: New Chain, Less Noise

Tackling the Noise Issue In our ongoing development of the Office Walker, one of the key challenges we've hit is noise reduction.

The Office Walker stored upright against a wall

Manual Walking Pad Update: Innovative Storage Ideas

Efficient Storage Solutions for the Office Walker We're back with another exciting update about our manual walking pad, the Office Walker.

The first real-size Office Walker prototype

Testing the First Real-Size Prototype of Our Manual Walking Pad

A big step forward for the Office Walker: We have the first real-size prototype. It's pretty loud but that's expected at this stage.

Starting out on an under desk walking pad

Initial Steps On Your Under-Desk Walking Pad

If you just got a walking pad or are planning to you hope this big device won’t collect dust in the corner. After all, you have a goal. Be it losin...

A slow walk at the desk on the Office Walker

Weight Loss Using A Walking Pad

The modern office worker sits too much. - We sit while driving to the office and back. - We sit while working in front of the desk.

The Office Walker, a manual walking pad alternative

Alternatives To The Walkolution

The Walkolution treadmill has excellent performance and innovative design.

Walking on the Office Walker at a standing desk

You can’t compensate for 8 hours of sitting with a bit of gym - How a walking pad changed my life

Everything started with my job. I’m a software developer. It’s a great profession but comes with a sedentary lifestyle.

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Backers get theirs first. After that the waitlist orders, below the price the store will charge once it opens to everyone. Tens of thousands of people are already on it, so it is worth putting your name down now.