Cable and Wire Roller and Organizer

PROBLEM? The age of technology and interactions between computers has become a large part of everyday life. And with it, cables and wires. Tons and tons of them. Mounds, even. What are you going to do about those wires, re-straightening them just to get them all tangled and rolled up in a heap again? Well, here is a SOLUTION for you.

All you need is:

1. Slicing software
2. 3D Printer with at least 4x4 in. build plate,
3. ~88g filament (This will change depending on your printer, filament, and print settings)

I used:

1. PrusaSlicer (Settings: 0.20mm speed, 15% Infill)
2. Original Prusa MINI 3D Printer 0.4mm nozzle (The build plate is 18x18 cm. = ~7x7 in.)
3. Generic PLA

The largest piece has a radius of 4 inches. No supports are needed. Feel free to change the print setting to 0.10mm for better detail, but most details are okay with 0.20mm SPEED mode, and print time is halved (3.5 hours with 0.20mm, 6.5 hours with 0.10mm).

I started off by making a basic skeleton of the shell, and limiting it to a maximum radius of 4 inches (outside circle). The 12 holes around the center are not necessary, but they can help (though if you would like to reduce dust, it would be a good idea not to include them). I did everything in inches because realistically speaking it's a lot easier to work with without needing a ruler and calculator. The little wedge at the top that helps to snap on the cap shouldn't be too big, but shouldn't be too small. After all, it needs to be able to keep the cap on while not being too difficult to put on or take off.

The cap looks similar to the shell. Make an offset plane near the top of the shell and work inward. I projected the shell multiple times to design the cap so it would be a nice and snug fit by giving it just enough extra space.

Load the STL files into your slicing software. Slice, check the bottom layer, print-time, and filament needed, and export as G-Code.

Load your G-Code file into your 3D printer and begin the print. You will most likely not need to sand your print, but feel free to smoothen your print and fill in any holes caused by printing errors.

Assemble the pieces. Too lazy to add images and text for steps :p