3D-Printed Desk Cable Organizer Uses Rotating Snap-Latch Tubes
Reading lead
Maker mgm86 has shared a desk-mounted cable organizer designed to keep frequently used leads accessible on the desktop. The holder is offered in configurations with three, five or seven tubes; each tube rotates 180 degrees to open or close and uses a snap latch. The body pushes onto a base, and the tubes can be removed and replaced. It attaches with double-sided adhesive tape, with the designer recommending masking tape underneath for sensitive surfaces. The post also describes a May 2026 V2 with an improved spring mechanism said to work with all filament types, and notes that the multicolor design can be printed without an AMS system. The material describes a community-shared 3D-printable design, not independently tested durability or performance.
Article body
mgm86 shares:
Image unavailable. Open source image ↗
A desk-mounted cable organizer that keeps frequently-used cables accessible on the desktop rather than lost behind the desk. Available in 3, 5, or 7-tube configurations. Tubes rotate 180° to open/close with snap-latch mechanism. Attaches via double-sided adhesive tape (designer recommends masking tape as intermediate layer for sensitive surfaces). Main body simply pushes onto base with specific alignment (low foot side faces back). Removable, replaceable tubes. Multicolor printing without AMS. V2 (May 2026) features improved spring mechanism compatible with all filament types. By mgm86
download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1400922-desk-cable-management-holder-cable-organizer
Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, brackets, and sculptures, so each Thursday we celebrate and highlight these bold pioneers!
Image unavailable. Open source image ↗
Have you considered building a 3D project around an Arduino or other microcontroller? How about printing a bracket to mount your Raspberry Pi to the back of your HD monitor? And don’t forget the countless LED projects that are possible when you are modeling your projects in 3D!
LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord
Adafruit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adafruit
Shop for parts to build your own DIY projects http://adafru.it/3dprinting
3D Printing Projects Playlist:
3D Hangout Show Playlist:
Layer by Layer CAD Tutorials Playlist:
Timelapse Tuesday Playlist:
Connect with Noe and Pedro on Social Media:
Noe’s Twitter / Instagram: http://instagram.com/ecken
Pedro’s Twitter / Instagram: http://instagram.com/videopixil
Source: Pedro ·Adafruit Blog · 2026-10-08T12:00:48.000Z · Read the original article
Why read this
This is a concrete, printable hardware design with useful configuration and mounting details, but it is a narrow community project and its spring and compatibility claims are not independently verified.
AI score 36 · View scoring rationale
Two-model scores assess source reading value, not factual accuracy. Check this editorial article against the original.
- gpt-6-luna-2026-09-22 · 38
This is a concrete, printable hardware design with useful configuration and mounting details, but it is a narrow community project and its spring and compatibility claims are not independently verified.
- deepseek-flash · 34
Community maker project: an open 3D-printable desk cable organizer with rotatable snap-latch tubes and a V2 spring update. Narrow scope and no independent testing keep attention moderate, but it is relevant hardware and useful for makers.
Analyzed: 2026.10.09 10:14 UTC
Comments & answers 0