Automatic Retractable Cable Organizer - Free 3D Print Model

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ToodyX

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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

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Description

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⚙️ Automatic Retracable Cable Organizer ⚙️

You are getting annoyed by cable “flying” around your home … that's what I was 😅

So, I designed this cable organizer … it's not only a normal one which you have to manually wind up, I wanted it simple and cool to use … it should just feel good everytime you use it.

Right now, it can only retract 1m cables, but I'll add support for 2m cables in the future :-)

What you need in addition to the printed parts?

1x metal spring measuring 0.3 × 7 × 2600 mm which you can buy for example here at eBay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/156342286034?var=457407944918)
1x any spring from a ballpoint pen should be fine ;-)

⚠️ Important Note

Do print the hook plate BEFORE the case, ideally with PETG. On the case plate there is a stop integrated, where you can place the little ballpoint pen spring together with the hook inside
During final assembly (see assembly instructions), remember that the flat spring stores a significant amount of force. Be cautious when pressing the release button—the mechanism will be under load
Have fun at building ;-)

🛠️ Assembly Instructions

retractable cable

retractable cable organizer

desk organisation accessories

workshop organization

3d print

metal spring

Comment & Rating (81)

@AndrewM0813

What do I put for these settings when buying the springs?

The designer has replied

@toodyx

Hi, these are the options you should take: Outer Diameter: 35mm Size: 0,3mm x 7mm x 2600mm Inner End: Hook Outer End: Hook Hope that answers your question :-)

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@Lulu15

thank you for specifying that springs are needed

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@MatthewGhost

Good job bro! :D But tell the truth! where did you get your inspiration! It reminds me a lot of my models :D Even the same spring - Quite suspicious...

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The designer has replied

@toodyx

Hello Matthew, yes, I definetely got inspiration from your models! But as I found several things I didn't like too much, I designed my own version of it starting from scratch (your's very good tough, no question! I especially like the manual ones looking like a turbocharger, they are awesome 🤩) But as I started to create it, I quickly realized, there aren't too many options for a retraction mechanism fitting inside such a small case, especially with the hook and the spring ... so I used such a ratchet mechanism too. And I tried it with a 3d printed spring as well, but I couldn't get enough retraction with such a small spring in such a small room, so I needed a stronger one. First, I tried it with a one from a tape measure, it worked with a normal fabric cable in some cases, but that spring was in the one hand too weak and in the other too high 😅. After some orders here and there, too strong, too weak, I thought about the spring you used.

@toodyx

I’m really sorry if it looks like, I’ve used too much of your design, but I constructed it completely separately 🙈. I never wanted to do a copy or similar, just an own retractable cable organizer 🙈

@MatthewGhost

Replying to @toodyx :

It's okay, I don't mind that you were inspired. I know how challenging it is to make this design. And I know that my design is not perfect and yours looks more reliable and better :)

@user_2788776947

it's great but some parts are bigger than they should be and need a lot of sanding

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@Meeeeeeeeeeeee1

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Other Issues:The model was hard to put together. the sticks broke while trying to assemble and got stuck in the hole. it might need more clearance

The profile uploader has replied

@toodyx

Oh, okay, I'm sorry that happened. It didn't happen to me, so thank you for your feedback! I'm trying to fix the problem, reinforce the axis and add more clearance :-)

@Meeeeeeeeeeeee1

Replying to @toodyx :

I managed to fix it with a little hot water :)

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@Meeeeeeeeeeeee1

Replying to @toodyx :

You might want to put the part about printing the small part first in the front or in the print profile description as I made the mistake and had to print again.

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@Yazan2015

Boosted

amazing

The designer has replied

@toodyx

I'm glad you like the model :-)

@toodyx

And thanks a lot for the support with your boost, awesome 💪🏻🚀

@Yazan2015

Boosted

Replying to @toodyx :

If you want you can try out my model?

@justchillin

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

(Edited)

@user_4150319398

how in the world do you assemble the hook?

The designer has replied

@toodyx

Hi, there should be a stop integrated at the second plate when slicing. There you can put the previously printed hook at the axis and then continue the print. I wrote it in the description too. Hope that helps

@user_4150319398

Replying to @toodyx :

o ok thx

@Filament_Gluer

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

probably works, my printer just quit printing halfway through for some reason

The profile uploader has replied

@toodyx

Ok, that's weird ... is it the second plate with the actual case? Maybe because I integrated a stop there, so you can place the hook from the first place on the axis of the case. But that's on purpose and i tried to inform all about this through the model description and the print profile description. I'm sorry for the misunderstanding.

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@Filament_Gluer

Replying to @toodyx :

I am a simpleton. thank you for replying! I will read descriptions more next time

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@Loki1313

Boosted

sorry this doesn't work well at all ,doesn't say you need to get springs , and assembly difficult sorry thumbs down (and I repair, MFPs for a living)

The designer has replied

@toodyx

Hello DragonMaster, I'm really sorry to hear that. I mentioned it in the description that a metal spring as well as a normal ballpoint pen is needed for the organizer to work. What difficulties did happen to you on the assembly process? Maybe I can help you out

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@Loki1313

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Replying to @toodyx :

I did not see that ,so maybe my bad but instructions are not very good. That's all, the product looked fine. Also did not see where I should have installed any piece. Prior to completion, putting the spring in was very difficult. Getting it together was very difficult. No big deal.Chalk it up too learning experience

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@pixpy

Can this retract cables up to 2 m? Does it work with both fabric and regular cables?

The designer has replied

@toodyx

Right now, it can just retract 1m cables, but fabric as well as regular ones. But I'll add support for 2m cables in the future :-)

(Edited)

@pixpy

Replying to @toodyx :

it would be awesome

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