Floor vibration
m/s² RMS
Accelerometer on the floor 1 m away and on the desk top, on a wood-joist floor and on concrete.
Upstairs apartments and shared floors transmit footfall. This is the number neighbours care about.
Read the protocolMats & Accessories
Mats, carpet protection, lubricant and cable management.
In one line
A firm equipment mat keeps a walking pad level, protects carpet and keeps vents clear — manufacturers recommend dense rubber, PVC or EVA mats over soft yoga mats.
What we’ll measure here
No product in this category has been tested yet. These slots fill in when real measurements exist.
Motor heat
°F rise
Thermocouple on the motor housing over a 60-minute walk at 2.5 mph, on hard floor and on a mat over carpet.
Heat is what wears motors and control boards, and carpet can choke airflow.
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