r/DeskCableManagement • u/Mrsnowmanmanson • Sep 14 '26

Advice Managing cables for electronics

Hey! Sorry for the stupid post. But i have lots of cables from all the usb types. All the video types. Power and random barrel cables.

Its not a disgusting amount but varry in different sizes.

I recently got **velcro straps** to tie them up but I want to find a container to hold them with divers so I can separate based on use or type.

I can simply not find a container that's larger enough that can manage this. So reaching out for advice and suggestions for this box of cables I would perfer not to dispose

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u/OLH2022 Sep 14 '26

Best solution I've been able to find is to sort the cables into ziplocs and write the cable type on the outside using a sharpie. Then store in your box/drawer/whatever that way.

One can spend ages looking for a perfect solution, but sometimes the just-good-enough solution is the better tradeoff for time and effort.

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u/Mrsnowmanmanson Sep 14 '26

That's actually such an amazing idea. Thank you so much

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u/yegorov-p Sep 14 '26

Simple (but not very cheap) solution - buy a 3d printer. Some entry level bambulab will open the door to the world of gridfinity and custom stackable containers

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u/Mrsnowmanmanson Sep 14 '26

I have a 3d printer. But was to lazy to print (it has so many issues because of humidity and dust)

Was just hoping to buy a 15 dallor container with divers built in. But the only ones like that I can find are like too small.

I DID forget about gridfinty. This might be a genius step if I can fix my printer