u/AutonomousEthan

Hey guys, we’ve got a 1,290W solar PV array installed on our backyard WorkPod, currently powering a standard office setup: laptop, dual monitors, standing desk, LED lights, and a mini-split AC.

While it easily handles daytime loads on-grid, we’re optimizing the battery configurations for 100% off-grid energy independence. Based on your real-world setups, what battery capacity (kWh) and inverter combo do you find most reliable for handling mini-split surge currents while keeping reserves for overcast days?

Would love to hear how the community approaches micro off-grid sizing for structures like this!

We don’t only build Pods for work. This one’s a gym.

https://autonomous.ai/studiopod

He said it looks incredible, then a thumbs up 👍

Built-in solar power, network, and compute ready out of the box:

https://autonomous.ai/adus/autonomous-work-pod

Would you switch to a setup like this?

Because getting anything done with the kids around after school is a fantasy.

So, move your office 20 steps out of the house.

https://www.autonomous.ai/adus/autonomous-work-pod

The office you ordered is heading over.
https://www.autonomous.ai/adus/autonomous-work-pod

Running heavy AI rigs 24/7 inside the house means constant noise and heat. We’re testing a backyard datacenter setup, putting a WorkPod in the yard with 2x RTX Pro 6000s inside to keep all that heat and noise outside, while keeping the data local.

Anyone here running local LLMs/AI rigs: would you put your server in a yard pod, or do you prefer keeping it indoors?

If you’ve got a decent, medium-sized backyard and want a spacious outdoor space, check out the Studio Pod.

https://www.autonomous.ai/adus/workpod-versatile

• No permit needed in most areas
• Quick setup: Done in 1–2 days

Drop a comment below and I’ll send over a solid discount code for you guys!

Got a glass door and three side windows set up to avoid screen glare and let in natural light.

https://www.autonomous.ai/adus/autonomous-work-pod

For power, you have 2 options:

• Hook it up directly to the main house.
• Add a solar setup. With three 430W roof panels and a 10.2 kWh battery, it generates up to 6 kWh a day.

What would you add or change here?

No permits needed. Sets up in just 1-2 days and HVAC-ready

What you actually do with all that space is up to you:

• A outdoor office
• A home studio
• A home gym or yoga
• A cozy guest room
• A clinic room

https://www.autonomous.ai/adus/workpod-versatile

Which one would you turn this into?

Kept under 120 sqft to bypass permit headaches, yet fully powered, quiet, and optimized for serious productivity.

https://www.autonomous.ai/adus/autonomous-work-pod

Does this look like enough room for your daily workflow? Let us know in the comments!

Here’s a quick timelapse showing the entire setup process of this backyard pod from start to finish.

https://www.autonomous.ai/adus/autonomous-work-pod

Watch till the end to see how it all turned out. Drop your thoughts below!

• Location: Los Angeles, CA
• Size: 80 sqft (No permit required)

Swipe left to check out the before photo of the yard!

What do you think of the result?

See the picture to check out the compact climate control unit one of our customers uses!

Whether you prefer a portable unit like this or want to install a full mini-split system, all our pods come HVAC-ready and feature 6 layers of insulation to handle both extreme cold and summer heat.

Feel free to drop any questions!

Finished in 1 day

Just had a workpod pro installed in my backyard. Here are my first impressions:

Ordering:

- Super smooth

- Great customer support. I at one point thought I would need to cancel and they had initiated the cancellation, but then I found out I would be able to go through with the purchase, so they were able to stop the cancellation without affecting the delivery date.

Shipping:

- Shipping was a little confusing. The date they tell you is when it will arrive in the US, not when it will be at your house. It's another week or two to ship to your house. This made me less confident in being able to install it myself before my personal deadline.

- I was able to work out with the carrier to pre-unpack the shipping crates (extra $500) since the crates require a large truck/trailer that wouldn't fit on my street. They packed all of the boxes into a box trailer. To be honest, it looked really half assed. But luckily nothing was damaged.

- The two guys drove all the way to the bay area from Riverside to drop off just one pod. Crazy.

Building:

- So... I was going to do this myself, but after seeing the two guys struggle with some of the boxes, I decided to hire a professional. Automomous customer support was awesome and was able to forward my contact info to an installer in the bay area right away. It was built not even a week later.

- I am so happy I went with this installer. He and his team were super professional. The job site had zero trash during or after the build. They put my hose back better than I had it. They used the cardboard from the boxes to protect the pod floor and or avoid stepping in dirt. And they did a fantastic job installing the pod.

- Day 1 was for the concrete footers. I had just a dirt pad, so I asked if he recommended anything to make it better. He said he could do 1cu ft footers for an extra cost, or he could do home depot pavers. I chose the footers. This adds a day or two for the concrete to cure.

- Day 2 was the structural parts. It took shape and was looking really nice.

- Day 3 was the sliding door, siding, roof, electrical, and waterproofing.

- It was so worth the price. I also didn't realize there was a warranty if you get it installed through them (you might be eligible if you take a bunch of photos and build it yourself). I would highly recommend having it installed, especially in the bay area with the contractor they use. 10/10

First impressions:

- I LOVE IT! The aesthetic is so much nicer than a tuff shed or a studio shed. And it is really spacious. I love the vaulted ceiling. The plywood interior is really nice. Everything feels really high quality.

- The door... Holy crap. It's heavy. It's smooth. And it is so satisfying to open, close, and lock. It's not your standard residential sliding glass door. It's quality.

- The fan is really loud. This is unfortunate because the pod also gets really hot. It was 75 out today and the pod was at least 85+ inside. I am going to need to find a solution to the heat by next summer. Probably a mini split. I'm worried though that a mini split would exceed my breaker capacity (I am out of space in my main panel). In the meantime I might try out a portable AC since there is a cabinet meant to house one.

- The step up to the little deck is a little higher than I thought it would be. I will need to build a step at some point. No big deal.

- My plan to fit two desks will work. One caveat is that the sliding glass door opens from the side that has the windows, which is where I would like to put my desk. I wish it would open from the other side. I guess most people put their desks on the side without the windows, which is probably why it opens that way. I don't know if it can be flipped at install. Might be worth asking their customer support or the installer if you get one and want to put a desk on the window wall.

- The floor outlet... Why? It's in a really weird location. I would prefer it to be closer to the other windowless wall. My desk will be on the other side of the pod to the outlet. It's in a spot where I could end up tripping over it. I doubt I will have anything plugged into it. Maybe it can be moved at install time? Another question worth asking if you purchase one.

Overall I am super happy with this purchase. It has been a really smooth experience and will be well worth the money assuming no major issues arise. Not a whole lot to complain about except for the internal temperature issue, but that can be solved with some AC. I will have to see how it holds up over this next winter. It can get super windy here (30+mph winds). I will update this post if anything comes up. And I'll add some more photos once I've moved my office in. I think I will have a pretty cool setup when done.

No permit needed, and our team got it all done in just 1 day. Swipe right to check out the interior of this prefab office!

https://www.autonomous.ai/adus/workpod-versatile

Drop a comment if you have any questions.

Setting up a complete outdoor office space in the backyard was fast - took just a day.

https://www.autonomous.ai/adus/autonomous-work-pod

What stage of the setup process are you most curious about? Drop your questions below!