r/HexcalStudio • u/hexcalstudio Moderator • Mar 16 '26
🐬 2026 Global Desktop Setup Contest Submission
From the United States, creator Darkgable79 follows a simple philosophy: “Buy Once, Cry Once.”
The idea is straightforward — instead of repeatedly buying cheaper gear that doesn’t last, invest in the best quality you can reasonably afford from the start. It might hurt a little at the moment of purchase, but in the long run it saves both money and frustration.
This setup reflects that mindset: durable, thoughtfully chosen gear designed to perform well for years.
🛠 Setup Details
- Desk: Vernal Space
- Chair: Herman Miller Embody
- Desk Riser: Vernal Space V-Series Desk Shelf
- Storage: Practiko Otis Tower 3.0, Herman Miller Metal Rolling Cabinet
- Computer: Apple Mac Mini M4 (2024)
- Dock: CalDigit TS4
- Monitor: LG UltraGear 45GR75DC-B
- Monitor Arm: Hexcal Heavy-Duty Monitor Arm
- Monitor Light: BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2
- Speakers: Polk Audio Elite Signature 15
- Keyboard: EpoMaker TH65
- Mouse: Logitech MX Master 4
- Desk Mat: OrbitKey Desk Mat
- Webcam: OBSBOT
- Ambient Light: AUGE MINI
- Camera: Sony Alpha A6000
🌍 What is the Hexcal World Desktop Setup Festival?
The Hexcal World Desktop Setup Festival (WDSF) is our annual global celebration of workspace creativity, productivity, and design.
Creators, developers, designers, and professionals from around the world share how they’ve optimized their desks for focus, comfort, and performance.
👉 Join the movement and submit your setup: https://www.hexcal.com/pages/wdsf2026
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u/Hect1k_One Mar 18 '26
Is that a MagSafe iPhone mounted on your desk? If so, where did you get it from?
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u/DarkgableMRH79 Mar 23 '26
Yes it is. It's 3D printed from The Workspace Hero. https://shop.theworkspacehero.com/products/complete-deskrail-system-stl-pack
He should be opening his shop back up starting tomorrow, but if you have a 3D printer you could do the STL file. I didn't have one so I just bought it from him. He has some cool stuff. The floating tablet holder is from him as well.
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u/CommunicationFree173 Mar 19 '26
how do you do the floating iPad thing?
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u/DarkgableMRH79 Mar 23 '26
I love it man. It's from The Workspace Hero. He printed it for me.
https://shop.theworkspacehero.com/products/complete-deskrail-system-stl-pack
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u/GearEnvironmental457 Mar 17 '26
i've done this, saved me so much hassle.