DIY World’s Biggest Laptop

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[theoboromine]

Finally, a laptop proportionate to Evan

[KacielNolwen]

My first thought was 'it can't be called a laptop if it doesn't fit on your lap' so the video ending with Katelyn having the laptop on her whole laps was just perfection! I love it!

[mitchib]

06:45 the best part is that the keyboard you chose uses the "compact" layout.... as if there wasn't room for a number pad or arrow keys lol

[nurah]

You know its a good day when evan and katelyn upload

[ygnkcti]

A quote that really resonated with me this episode was Evan talking about 3d printing the brackets for the electronics. "Was there an simpler way to do this? Maybe, but this makes me happy."

Sometimes we can lose sight of the making process with ideas of 'ease' and 'efficiency'! Even with something as 'silly' as a giant laptop, remembering and/or intentionally doing things in a way that makes you happy instead of the most efficient way I think is a part of what makes creating and making interesting and fun. So what if there's an easier way to do it. It makes you happy, then do it!

[lauren]

Now you need to make a giant backpack for it to go into, bonus: Katelyn could also fit in it and go for a ride 😂

[OfficiallySnek]

I can just imagine someone driving to a coffee shop with a forklift carrying this behemoth of a laptop. Then slowly struggling to get it through the door where they are eventually able to shimmy it onto a table. They open it and start clicking away happily

[jadeswrapsandbraids]

How these two are not doing professional commercials, is beyond me. They're amazing at it

[Dragonited]

Using extruded aluminium on all four sides and then replace the plywood with aluminium sheats with some structural supports to hold the equipment inside would probably reduce the weight of the whole thing. You could then remove the back and some of the structural metal inside the screen housing would also help a lot. It would even let you reduce the thickness of the lid. You also missed out on having the logo on the back being backlit. You should also add a safteystrap for the screen so it doesn't fall down and maybe some fold out legs under it. A fun project anyhow.

[des_cribe]

This video has all the classic hallmarks of a good E&K video. Things being not level & Katelyn reluctantly accepting it, Evan being too happy about his 3D-printed sockets, Katelyn being mad at Evan for messing up the CNC-ing, being embarrassed for doing a project outdoors late at night... what else? 😆

[ayyoallie]

Evan's dejected trip back to the hardware store is a vibe. It's also me, every time I do any DIY project. At LEAST one trip back to the store. 😂

[justinbouchard]

YT recommended you guys to me yesterday. I'm full time solo parent of a 10 year old. Thank you for giving us more content to consume!!! Legit love you guys already lol :)
love from Canada!
xoxo

[CHEFPKR]

Evan's laughter is one of pure joy and also of pure pain.

[zaraglynn]

you guys should totally make custom keycaps for that massive keyboard!

[GriffinStitches]

This turned out soooo cool! Very creative, and lots of credit for the technical parts of building a computer and power sources to work - I feel like you don't highlight that stuff as much, but it is so impressive! Well done!

[morissaedwards]

Y'all have to host a stream from the computer after this. That would be hilarious

[MyXXHoneyXx]

I feel Evans “it’s just as much as I feel Katelyns “I’m not pleased” 😅😂 I love your videos guys ! Thank you for the entertainment ❤

[NonrevGroup]

The amount of sponsors you two have is crazy

[afroboricua]

Evan and Katelyn started with useful DIY projects in the home, then slowly transitioned to the most ridiculous impractical you should never DIY projects… and we were all like “yeah, this checks out” and kept watching. 😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤

[nishinoyayuu]

evan: "its fine"
katelyn quietly: "no its not"
even: "its fine"