Author Topic: Should Dave Get a Bigger Lab? (Read 47898 times)

EEVblog · « **Reply #100 on:** September 28, 2015, 05:40:32 am »

Yes, 240p, stupid pocket cam reset to defaults

This place is stupidly cheap (for the area), practically half price 150sqm elsewhere. $5k/year cheaper than the balcony one at 100sqm (+balcony) I have yet to look at.
Only downside, no internet, same position I was in before on ADSL2+, but that might be sortable.

pickle9000 · « **Reply #101 on:** September 28, 2015, 05:46:26 am »

That's massive, I like it!

DrGeoff · « **Reply #102 on:** September 28, 2015, 05:58:09 am »

Quote from: EEVblog on September 28, 2015, 05:40:32 am

This place is stupidly cheap (for the area), practically half price 150sqm elsewhere. $5k/year cheaper than the balcony one at 100sqm (+balcony) I have yet to look at.
Only downside, no internet, same position I was in before on ADSL2+, but that might be sortable.

Still in Norwest?

ez24 · « **Reply #103 on:** September 28, 2015, 06:00:32 am »

Impressive
Next the White House

EEVblog · « **Reply #104 on:** September 28, 2015, 06:13:33 am »

Quote from: DrGeoff on September 28, 2015, 05:58:09 am

Still in Norwest?

Yup. Literally on top of The Bunker.

EEVblog · « **Reply #105 on:** September 28, 2015, 06:19:43 am »

Actually, if I move all the Bunker stuff into a room in this place, and rented the bunker out, and rented out the current lab, this place technically wouldn't actually cost me anything

ez24 · « **Reply #106 on:** September 28, 2015, 06:22:58 am »

Quote from: EEVblog on September 28, 2015, 06:13:33 am

Quote from: DrGeoff on September 28, 2015, 05:58:09 am
Still in Norwest?

Yup. Literally on top of The Bunker.

Funny - I own a building that everyone calls "The Bunker" because the walls are 12" thick and made of concrete and no windows. Bet my Bunker can beat your Bunker (but we would need a small A bomb to test them)

ez24 · « **Reply #107 on:** September 28, 2015, 06:24:32 am »

Try and get the paintings and put them on the walls

EEVblog · « **Reply #108 on:** September 28, 2015, 06:29:42 am »

Quote from: ez24 on September 28, 2015, 06:22:58 am

Funny - I own a building that everyone calls "The Bunker" because the walls are 12" thick and made of concrete and no windows. Bet my Bunker can beat your Bunker (but we would need a small A bomb to test them)

Mine's underground

BillyD · « **Reply #109 on:** September 28, 2015, 07:16:06 am »

Definitely.

Whatever about the space, the natural light and fresh air are a huge factor in physical and mental wellbeing.

Galenbo · « **Reply #110 on:** September 28, 2015, 07:48:26 am »

Quote from: nctnico on September 27, 2015, 06:49:37 pm

Not really. In farm areas you'll have bad smell from farm animals and usage of pesticides which will cause (not 'can cause'!) health problems.

Quote from: tautech on September 27, 2015, 08:18:40 pm

Think I'd rather risk this than the ongoing smog and pollution of big cities.

Without TV, none of these would exist.

Galenbo · « **Reply #111 on:** September 28, 2015, 07:55:14 am »

Quote from: EEVblog on September 28, 2015, 06:19:43 am

Actually, if I move all the Bunker stuff into a room in this place, and rented the bunker out, and rented out the current lab, this place technically wouldn't actually cost me anything

Maybe, in this new location, there's place for another startup/hobbyist/... so you can gain some income + have an extra access to activity + gives you free material for videos.

ez24 · « **Reply #112 on:** September 28, 2015, 07:55:32 am »

It is big enough for EEV University. You have enough equipment and I hope you offer classes to members so I can get a .edu email and get some discounts.

6581 · « **Reply #113 on:** September 28, 2015, 08:44:04 am »

Is there a toilet nearby? Is the door next to fire extinguisher entrance? Looks spacious to me. Would definitely take it if it's reasonable price and location is fine.

KJDS · « **Reply #114 on:** September 28, 2015, 09:06:51 am »

I've seen a couple of businesses go bankrupt by moving to bigger premises in good times, only for unexpected income reductions, or a lack of continued growth in business to result in a cash flow crisis.

EEVblog · « **Reply #115 on:** September 28, 2015, 10:32:02 am »

Quote from: KJDS on September 28, 2015, 09:06:51 am

I've seen a couple of businesses go bankrupt by moving to bigger premises in good times, only for unexpected income reductions, or a lack of continued growth in business to result in a cash flow crisis.

Yes, although technically I'd be getting this place for "free", it's not the same cash flow situation. Cash flow is king in business.
Things would have to go drastically wrong for that to be a problem though.

bookaboo · « **Reply #116 on:** September 28, 2015, 10:37:07 am »

Quote from: BillyD on September 28, 2015, 07:16:06 am

Definitely.

Whatever about the space, the natural light and fresh air are a huge factor in physical and mental wellbeing.

As someone with their workspace in the back office (no windows) I can agree totally.

nctnico · « **Reply #117 on:** September 28, 2015, 10:38:06 am »

Quote from: EEVblog on September 28, 2015, 10:32:02 am

Quote from: KJDS on September 28, 2015, 09:06:51 am
I've seen a couple of businesses go bankrupt by moving to bigger premises in good times, only for unexpected income reductions, or a lack of continued growth in business to result in a cash flow crisis.
Yes, although technically I'd be getting this place for "free", it's not the same cash flow situation. Cash flow is king in business.
Things would have to go drastically wrong for that to be a problem though.

Still I'd keep a close eye on the money and take the necessary actions immediately. Shit can fly in from any (unexpected) direction and you do have a family to support. A business owner can only sit back & relax after he is retired!

VK5RC · « **Reply #118 on:** September 28, 2015, 10:41:25 am »

Dave's biggest asset is between his ears!
Keeping ideas fresh and interesting is hard, a window could be quite productive in that regard.

Towger · « **Reply #119 on:** September 28, 2015, 12:25:50 pm »

Still like the warehouse you were looking at last time better. How are you going to haul all your ~~junk~~ equipment up that stairs. I am sure David does not have or want an equipment transportation Union Card.
Roller doors and plenty of space to work on the DMC time machine is required.

Rasz · « **Reply #120 on:** September 28, 2015, 01:43:53 pm »

Said it before, will say it again:
Australia is ridiculously expensive. Sell everything, move to Taiwan/Singapore. You will be able to afford a small mansion with symmetric 100Mbit and top English speaking school for Sagan.

AF6LJ · « **Reply #121 on:** September 28, 2015, 02:07:57 pm »

Well this candidate for the EEV Lab looks nice; the question is can you open the windows??

Towger · « **Reply #122 on:** September 28, 2015, 02:20:24 pm »

Quote from: Rasz on September 28, 2015, 01:43:53 pm

Said it before, will say it again:

It is all a cycle, what does up comes down. We are currently buying 640sqm of '1950s rundown warehouse and offices' from our landlord for €225K in Dublin. This is just over 8.5 years rent, but he wants shot of it. The unit in front of it (same size) just went up for sale for €250K (hope the landlord does not spot this), but the kicker is that these units were going for 7+ figures 10 years ago.

ivan747 · « **Reply #123 on:** September 28, 2015, 03:18:40 pm »

Quote from: EEVblog on September 27, 2015, 06:06:14 am

Quote from: ez24 on September 27, 2015, 05:59:12 am
Quote from: EEVblog on September 27, 2015, 03:56:08 am
Always fun to discuss. Of course I'm going to do what I want
This spoils our fun

But you have the illusion of democracy, just like with your government

Nice

ivan747 · « **Reply #124 on:** September 28, 2015, 03:23:16 pm »

Quote from: EEVblog on September 27, 2015, 11:14:39 am

Quote from: EEVblog on September 27, 2015, 11:05:22 am
Quote from: mikeselectricstuff on September 27, 2015, 09:08:22 am
There's your answer.
Why pay for commercial space when you don't need it to be. Don't know about Aus but I'd imagine taxes etc. would also be lower. Only minor concern might be security.

There are local council laws that restrict businesses operating from home. It's not that easy.

Not allowed to use more than 10% of the house:
Quote
Under the Building Code of Australia and SEPP, a Home
Occupation, Home Business or Home Industry is not
permitted to exceed 10% of the existing floor area of the
building as this would change the classification of the
building.
Under Clause 2.43 of the SEPP, a Home Occupation, Home
Business or Home Industry is not permitted to include the
manufacture of food products or the undertaking of skin
penetration procedures.

Nor are you allowed to stab yourself with multimeter probes it seems.

Get a 1000sqm house


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