3D printing project
Snap-On Cable Tidy
A removable clip that keeps charging cables from falling behind a desk.
Print notes
Material: PLA
Print time: About 40 minutes
Project story
A clip slips over the edge of a desk and keeps two charging cables within reach. The round slots are wide enough for the cable to move, with a narrower opening so it stays put when unplugged. The design has no screws or adhesive. Its shape can be adjusted to the thickness of a specific desk.
Build notes
Print a narrow cross-section of the clip to check the fit before making the full-width piece. Test whether it grips without marking the desk, then round the mouth of each slot and check that the cables can pop in and out without pinching.
What I learned
Measure the desk edge and both cables before modelling. A rounded slot is easier to use than a square notch.
