The Idea
I was determined to design a simple multi-wire holder which let me easily keep the end of the wire close at hand, find the right wires fast and to avoid future tangles.
My idea was simple. I just wanted a "parking spot" for the end of each wire - most of which are micro-USB. I also have one iPad wire and one Mac wire. My goal was to create something fairly generic that would work for the ends of most any wire.
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The Design
My first iteration was simply a tapered hole in a shallow board with an entry slot through which the thin part of the wire could be inserted.
As I tested that design in a small version, I realized I could improve it by adding some separators between multiple spots which helped to make sure the ends of each wire did not touch each other.
The Print
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I'll definitely be adding this print to my answer to the oft-asked question "What have you printed that is actually useful?".
The Model
You can find this model on my Pinshape page.
This is a great print and a great idea! I really like the fact that its nice and clear - and that the print could be easily managed and produce something that is really useful. I'll run a couple of these off and produce them for our classroom!
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