I know a lot of you were saying that the tension on the old one would drive you nuts, so here you go! Something I discovered after filming (so it didn't make it into the video) was that I can flip the cam up so it stays open, letting me roam around with the slack constantly being taken up, then when I'm back at my desk I can flip the cam back down so it can lock the cable again! If you want to help support the channel so I can keep making builds like this, become a member! www.youtube.com/@Barnso/join No worries if not though, it's lovely to just have you here watching!
that sounds like the perfect solution! And if it isn't, the first idea with the stop line/stop block surely could be. I would love to see that one executed as well. Thanks for making a diy video that doesn't require a load of expensive power tools.
its super refreshing seeing a maker on youtube that doesn't have every tool ever and is willing to make things that don't look the best, just making things to make things. Love it!
Hahaha thanks, glad you enjoyed it! I just really enjoy the process of making and having a go at things, I try not to let the tools or materials I have hold me back!
This is actually worse. I've come across a manual hand drill once in my entire life. It's not a starter tool, you have to go out of your way to find one. Otherwise, great video.
Refreshing to see someone building something ‘unprofessionally’. I mean that as a compliment. It’s well built and designed like a ‘normal’ person ie doesn’t look like someone who was is a mechanical engineer during the day and wanting to become a content creator. I guess I can say it’s relatable… thank you.
Crazy levels of creativity here. Incredible! I would have thought to move the cam but never file it, that's a blind spot on my part. If people made more stuff out of "junk" rather than buying new and making everything out of virgin materials, we would have SO much less waste and pollution in the world. The levels of wasteful production in this world is insane. I hope you inspire more and more people to make stuff that is good enough out of used materials that are readily available. You're certainly inspiring me!
I'm so happy to hear you say this because it's exactly the sort of thing I want to promote and it's very encouraging to know that people like you are picking up that message (which in turn inspires ME to make more!) I also just think that as a maker, it's a really fun challenge to have limitations in materials and see if you can still make something work!
im more from a electronics/computers field but mechanical engineering like this looks soo satisfying to build. solving simple problems mechanically is so cool, i love it. great start to the channel too. most DIY channels are technically DIY but they require you to have heavy machinery, expensive tools and materials which at that point it kinda looses the point of DIY. yours seems much more beginner friendly and easier to approach. looking forward to more videos
Glad to see I'm not the only one obsessed with fixing this sort of niggling little issue. I am on an ongoing quest for the ideal retractable multimeter cables :/ I had a CNC machine on a rolling platform and rigged up an identical system to your original one which kept the power cable out of the way at all times, weighted by an old tow hitch. Worked flawlessly
As an aspiring maker without wood to work (i have the tools, but very little scrap.) I hope to replicate this in a form that can be 3D printed! The cam is a great idea!
Too bad your not near me..I would give u a lot...im pushing 80 and would much rather take a nap..it sucks getting old...take a walk...with your dog..if u live near some old folks if they look like they mine is a car port...may have wood...look for a kind a messy place...not a hoarder....and most my age do..strike up a conversation ...and mention u wish u had some wood..and they may give you more than than u need. I keep driving by a girl who is working on a old house hoping to find her home....to give her wood and solid doors ect. When I was young I would take home trash furniture for solid oak pieces...these days everything is particle board IKEA crap....but ya never know..
After watching the V1 part I was wondering if the constant tension from the cable wouldn't be a problem, and this is really nice solution. And I am saying it as a mechanical design engineer. Respect.
Thanks so much! I think there's definitely still some improvements to be made, but I think this is certainly in the right direction. Thanks so much for the lovely comment, and glad you enjoyed the videos :)
as a current A-level product design student, it's so enjoyable to watch your thought process and development of ideas throughout this project, amazing video. you're like a reverse philippe Starck, funtion over form, and I love that
Thanks so much, I've been having a lot of fun with it! I'm not sure form has even entered the building 😂 but actually I'm one of those weird people who really love the look of functional things so you can see how it works and what not :)
I actually think the reverse would be better: retract by default, give the handle a push and become solid then. Because now you'll have the same problem with running over your cable with your chair when going to the desk. ps: it's very cool to very slowly see you move from "wow, even I'm not that janky (but he's got good ideas!)" to slightly less janky as time goes on, keep it up!
I discovered after filming all this (so it didn't make it into the video) that you can just flip the cam all the way up which leaves it permanently disengaged so you can move around freely, then you can just flip it back down to lock it into place! I will never be 100% jank free I don't think 😂
For the third iteration, build something with a hysteresis behavior: Once the slack gets too much, the lever gets automatically pulled up again to tighten the cable again. Maybe that can be automated mechanically. :) Great update on the project!
That would be amazing! I'll have to give it some serious thought! If I can't get something like that working, I might try to make it so you can lock/unlock the cable by tugging on the cable in some way (that way you don't have to reach over to the lever at all!)
Yeah, since as it is now, you are practically back to sq.1 as you move away and back you are prone of running over the cable with the chair wheels unless you have a spare hand to pick up the slack
Maybe look into how seatbelts lock up when you tug them hard. Or how vacuum cleaner cords lock in the cable out position and with a tug goes back to pulling it all in @@Barnso
@@Barnso I'm thinking maybe some kind of ratcheting mechanism perhaps. At the shop I work in we have hoses for oil that when pulled will stop but if you pull them to a certain point in the rotation once they start retracting they'll automatically return, unless you pull them again. It's quite cool to watch. I wish I could look at the mechanism inside but unfortunately they're attached to the ceiling of the shop.
I'm on RUclips a lot, and I rarely find good creators, what a pleasant surprise. This was a well made video, the effort you put into it is noticeable and worth it. Doubtless, this design will inspire some projects of my own. How generous of you to share the idea. I thank you for the content and I wish you success 👏👏
dude this is so sick :0 if you ever revisit this project i think a cool addition could be a headphone hook/holder that’s connected to the weight release system so when you put your headphones on it, the cable automatically gets retracted! keep it up man 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thanks so much! That's a really great suggestion! I'm thinking I'll make a third version and try to get it so I can lock/unlock the cable by tugging on it (kinda like blinds), a hanger sounds sick though!
Another option would be to put a stopper on the cable (like a simple knot) so it can't retract past a certain point. This would allow it to auto retract only to where the knot is but it wouldn't be infinitely adjustable. You could do a hybrid system with a catch for the lever on your cam, either keep it up and let the knot stop it at a comfortable distance for auto retracting or release the lever and use the cam to have it auto stop the cable until you tell it to retract. Either way its awesome seeing what you make with basic tools. Its easy to feel hopeless without the fancy workshops we see from other youtubers, you show how you can still find creative solutions with minimal gear. Love to see it! Keep up the great work!
Great suggestions! I actually discovered (after I finished filming everything, so it's not in the video unfortunately) that I can flip the cam all the way up so it stays open, then once I'm done roaming around I can flip it down and it locks the cable again! Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks again for the suggestions!
This is sort of like a festoon used on web-handling machinery! Basically the same pulley design is used when handling films of paper, plastic packaging, etc. when it moves from a continuous section (i.e. continuously unspooling from a roll) to an intermittent section (i.e. moving the film a specific distance and then applying a seal bar or a perforation for making packaging). I just thought it was neat that your DIY solution to a problem you had mirrors a common industrial mechanism. Very cool!
There is a lot to be said for the use of hand tools over the use of power tools; the most important is that it gives one time to think about the design and function of the part one is forming. Gret video thumbs up.
Love what you've made! I have two suggestions if you wanna think over them. The first is to split your build from on plate at the far edge of the table. You could move the cam and the block underneath it closer to you. With it mounted on its own plate and the weight and pulleys staying in their original position. That way you don't have to reach over to fiddle with the cam, with its placement being on the right edge much closer to you. Or even the front edge on the right side or more to the center. The downside is that it will be added complexity and since the cam is closer to you, when you pull on the cord it will be at a sharper angle. That could cause the whole system to not operate as smoothly as before. And perhaps need extra pulleys to ensure smooth function. My second suggestion is to make a small/tiny groove in the cam (maybe half the height of the wire). In the direction that the wire is running and on the surface coming in direct contact with wire. This I say from my observation of my window blinds. When I pull down on the drawstring, the blinds open/go up. When I release the drawstring the blinds go down quickly and the internal roller catches and stops the movement, very much like your cam here. But if I release the drawstring slowly and control that rate of descent, the internal roller doesn't catch and the cord slowly passes through. That is what I believe would be a very good outcome for you to emulate, since you don't have to reach over to the cam to adjust the tautness of your wire. Just a tug and slow release on your end would be sufficient. Now I believe this is happening because of there not being enough friction to pull the internal roller into place when releasing slowly. And it too has a groove in the direction of travel of the cord allowing for more movement. So you may have to go through a bunch of tries slowly making the groove deeper in your cam to get it just right. Other factors to consider to mimic the window blinds slow slide action would be to make the cam lighter so there's less friction with the wire. And currently it wants to turn anticlockwise because of the unbalance load around its axle. The smaller the overall load that wants to turn the cam anticlockwise the less friction with the wire, which will pull the cam closed the moment the wire retracts. Pros of going with the window blind mechanism: very easy use, good user experience, minimal changes to placement of objects used. No additional moving parts. Cons: Lots and lots of iteration and trial and error.
This is like the one issue that bugs me the most while at my desk!!! I have very little experience woodworking, but this seems simple enough. Will try over the weekend
I’ve done a simpler version of the original (clamp on side of desk + carabiner to feed cord through, then second carabiner to hold weights on the other side). Even though I prefer having a light pull on my headphones (the friction of not having actual pulleys helps keep it fairly mild) over having to manually trigger the retraction this follow up is awesome. So cool to see you not only make a neat thing, but then show iterations and development of it. Even if that development is in a direction I wouldn’t personally take - heck, especially because it’s a direction I wouldn’t take. Easy subscription earnt, love your work.
I'm planning on making a v3 that will hopefully be able to lock/unlock the cable by tugging on it, so hopefully less involved than the lever. Maybe there's a way of making it fully automatic? Glad you've been enjoying the videos!
Suggestion: wind excess wire on a spool, like for thread or cable. The spool is then connected to a low-force coil spring, like what’s in retractable badge reels. The reels may not have many “turns”, so perhaps you could have some sort of gear system to turn one revolution of the coil spring into several revolutions of the spool. This would keep a low tension on the cable, but perhaps enough to keep it self-winding.
That would be really great! My only concern is I think you'd need a slip-ring or something similar in the headphone cable to stop it getting twisted up, and one of my (unstated) goals with this is to get it to work for any cable without modifying it! If you can put a slip ring in the cable though I think this would be a great solution!
This reminds me of the mechanism in blinds! With the auto bite, yet when you pull on a certain direction the gear with teeth to grab the cable moves out of the way. Good work!
How about : 1] Adding a adequate amount of weight just below your chest to the wire itself (weight will keep wire straight till where the weight ends, tension zone will shift) or 2] OR JUST SIMPLY CLIP THE WIRE TO YOUR SHIRT (tension zone will shift to that clip level)
I enjoyed watching the construction with minimal tools and recycled materials. It reminded of the gadgets I used to make when I was a child in the 70s. I didn’t have access to power tools but was able to make what I needed with old hand tools and ‘junk’ found in our old garage and out buildings (I lived in a Victorian house in the UK). When I was around 8 or 9 years old, I was given a paperback book (aimed at children) that showed how to make various gadgets. I didn’t realise it at the time, but there were many physics principles in that book. The only gadget I can remember from that book is a water clock; a tin can with a tiny hole drilled in the bottom. With graduations marked in the side, it became a rudimentary timing device. I wish I could remember what that book was called! No doubt these experiences led me to completing a traditional engineering apprenticeship which set me up with skills that have been useful ever since. Of course, home computers came along in the 80s and I was hooked, but I still enjoying making things (electronics, 3D printing and general DIY).
That's a lovely story, and that book sounds wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing! I've been tinkering with random bits and bobs for about as long as I can remember :)
Wow that's the exact headphone I have. Sennheiser HD202 II. And I also had the exact same issue. I ran over the cable so much it eventually broke and I had to repair it. I This is such an amazing solution. I no longer use the headphone as I have switched to using earphones but if I do start using it again I'll have to try your design. Love the simplicity of it.
I hate cords, and always figured some way would come along to eliminate them but this is awesome. Subbed. And i agree with the commenter who said it was refreshing to see something that didn't rely on expensive tools.
With some electronics you could make the lever obsolete. When the cable is in resting against trigger at the bottom it knows there is too much slack due cable falls down too much. It could then open the cam and pull it back. And after it locks you know there is no slack left. Now it just needs to feed back some slack back like couple centimeters so that it doesn't tug. (The bottom trigger could be something like micro switch with rather long lever to make it very sensitive.) It might even work more simply without needing to feed back by just locking that cam instantly the detection stops. So cable never hangs too low, but does hang little bit to not be pulling the headphones.
This sounds great! I think if possible (no idea if it is, I need to give it some proper thought!), I'll try and make a similar system but purely mechanical (I don't really want to have to plug this system in and add another cable to my desk if I can avoid it haha!) Thanks for the idea though, it could definitely work!
This is great! It looks like the next iteration could have some sort of mechanism to enable the cam to engage after a fast tug but not after a slow one, automated. Perhaps a spring and clip? that way you could have it disengage without even needing to go to your desk.
The 3mm screw with the coarser thread is most likely a 1/8" imperial screw (3.175mm). The other screw would likely be a standard M3 metric thread. That could also be a contributing factor to that one hole being a tight fit. They do make metric screws with varying thread pitches, but my bet is on it being 1/8".
That's cool. Retractable cable 2.0. I also thought you were a big youtuber when youtube recommended your initial video to me. You have yourself a new subscriber. Keep it going ! ;) BTW: I now have another design flaw with this setup: When you pull yourself away from the desk in order to do something that's away from it, you now have a long cable at your feet and need to roll your chair back to the assembly to reel it back in. When you'll roll back to your assembly, you risk rolling on the cables on the floor. Time for a 3.0, looking forwards to it ;)
Thanks so much, I really appreciate the support! There's definitely going to be a V3, but I figured out (after filming) that I can flip the cam up so it stays open for when I'm leaving the desk, then I can flip it back down to lock it into place when I'm back giving me the best of both worlds! With V3 I'm hoping that I can make it so I can just tug the cable to lock/unlock, instead of having to reach for the cable!
I think a v3 is definitely on the cards with even more improvements. A lot of people have pointed out how not-cat-friendly this is (or very cat friendly depending on your point of view 😂) so some sort of cable storage would be great!
For the cam if you wanted to keep the egg shape you can use a round file to put a groove the width of the cable. But you also have the copper guide and the pullies have a lip to hold the cable in. Good stuff!
Finally an actually do-able and useful diy! Incredible design, dude! Also, if you’re taking suggestions: i think a diy phone dock to sit on tables would be cool. It could be either vertical or horizontal. I’m just not creative enough to make one from scratch lol
I didn't realise you weren't a huge youtuber with over 1 million followers the first time. your content feels so high quality and really enjoyable You got yourself a new subscriber, making you 1 subscriber closer to 1m
Wow dude love that I could prob do this myself - love other RUclipsrs too and how they have pro grade stuff, really do, it’s just ALSO great to have folks like you. Great project!
Engineer a way to make the cam release into a hook you hang the headphones on when not being worn. As soon as the weight of the headphones hits the hook, the cam releases, and the cord puts itself away for storage.
You're absolutely right! I didn't notice that til I was editing (there's a very brief note around 6:17), in hindsight it would have been a much better fix!
This is the way I try out my ideas before going ahead and making them more presentable, with bits of wood, odd nuts and bolts and the use of a file and hand saw. No fancy machines or stuff. Okay, I use a battery powered pistol drill. BTW, I solved my headphone cable problem by attaching a blue tooth receiver to the headphone. It works a treat.
A light weight spring could reduce how fast the cable is being taken in at the far side. It looks like a full retraction could rip off your headset when they drop weight has some momentum
Okay, i first thought a one way clutch with a lever is over complicating the use case - and a simple stop clamp on the cabel itself would do. But now i see it stops on any length and retraction is well assisted. With the lever weight the clamp also closing just gently. Nice works.
That's why I love DIY stuff - it makes you think and allows to adjust the usual things to suite your requirements! Cool upgrade, that's for sure. I've read quite a few comments on the lever thingie and let me add one idea too) A foot pedal might get in a way, so I think you can just wire a ring to the lever under your desk, that can be pulled without leaning towards the desk itself.
Very cool little device. I actually repurposed two of my pulleys from a VR Headset cable management kit (the ones I use are from Kiwi) that is used to keep your VR headset cable from getting in your way. I had the same problem as you, headphone cable way too long and I even killed one cable after ignoring the problem. It was very simple to setup though. Depending on your ceiling type it may be a little easier or harder though (knockdown vs. popcorn ceiling.) I have one pulley straight above me and a little to the left (where my cable comes out from my headphones) and a second one further out almost above my audio interface. From there it just goes straight down to my port. Very easy and no DIY necessary. It's even got a little height adjustment so you can set the resting height of the pulleys. You can set both of their resting heights to be different which will change how hard or soft they pull in relation to each other. This will make both the extension and retraction very smooth and hardly noticeable when you dial it in correctly. I would say the only real downsides to this method are having eyesores in the form of pulleys and a cable hanging from the ceiling. I personally don't mind though as I'm more of a performance over looks kinda person. Another problem might be that you also need a pretty long cable, though this could be somewhat relieved by setting the resting height of the pulleys lower.
Started working on a 3d printed version for fun. If you search "Gravity Powered Cable Retractor" on printables you should be able to find it. Still untested but a good starting place for anyone wanting to mess around with this concept.
Amazing! Thanks for sharing, it looks pretty sleek! There's definitely some improvements to be made for a v3 but like you say, a great starting point for people who want to try it out!
this is what I've been waiting for. Nice job! I got four different cables in a holder at the back of my desk which could really use something like this but the space is very limited. Maybe I can design a 3d printable version of this that is compact and supports four cables. You really got me inspired here!
There are two points I am not sure about regarding this design for the long term, 1- The egg-shaped wood has friction; this might be a problem for cable insulation. 2- Releasing or holding the cable abruptly can cause excessive strain on both the earphone and weight attachment points, potentially damaging the cable.
both designs have use cases. i used your previous design to manage the cable allowance on my raise/lower desk. i may see if this would work in my setup to keep the length of my mouse/keyboard cords dynamic.
Every once in a new channel comes along that restores my faith in YT. This one also happens does the same for our civilization’s creativity and resourcefulness.
Love it! My house is full of this kind of thing. Always preferred function over form, if you know what I mean. Too many DIY channels focused on glamming it up or going way overboard for aesthetics where it doesn't much matter IMO. Thanks for the idea! P.S. If you keep working with wood, you might consider a nice Japanese rasp to go with the fancy saw!
Function over form is basically an aesthetic of it's own and I really dig it! I've only recently learnt that files and rasps are not the same thing hahaha I think a rasp would be very handy!
@@Barnso I wondered if it was this comment you read, after seeing the latest video! :P I'm still lacking a rasp myself, that and a draw knife would make quick work of the machete handle I plan on making.
Two ideas: Instead of the lever, which you always have to operate manually, you could simply let the cable retract very slowly. You can pull it out quickly and then it retracts again very slowly. Or an idea of a flip-flop circuit. The cable is always pulled back to a certain point unless you pull the cable quickly. The cable is held until we pull the cable quickly again. (a bit like the seat belt in a car) Both ideas together would be strong
I think a v3 is certainly on the cards at this rate haha I think I'll aim for something like your second idea where you can operate it all via tugs on the cable!
I’d love to see the slack cable retracted via a recoil spring mechanism, into some sort of a cable spool (that way it’s not dangling via the counter weight) It’s what is typically used in a retractable dog leash or for the line on a self feeding weed eater. Overall I love the design though, someone needs to bring this thing to market!
I would LOVE to make it more compact, without the cable dangling, but I *think* you'd have to modify the cable with a slip ring to let it wind up on a spool without it getting tangled. I'll have to give it some thought though! Thanks for the comment!
I was thinking that the you could perhaps use the mechanism design from a set of blinds where if you pull towards the desk (lets say in your video the left) the cable will feed and lock then to retract pull away from the desk (right to release the tension and allow the cable to be pulled down. Love the ideas and designing and concept for this. Definetely got me thinking
All this reusing of old scrap material just tickles my own personal h̶o̶a̶r̶d̶e̶r̶ "collector" tendencies. Brilliant work with the cam as well, I never would have thought of something so simple
Idk how the mechanism works, but there’s like a pull system on things like rice cooker cords that lets you reel back in the cord when you pull back slightly. That mechanism could get rid of the manual pull arm on the egg lookin thingy
They work on a similar principal of those "clicky" pens, just with the catch on more of a detent than an actual latch. There are different ways to make the mechanism work but they generally use the same principals to get the job done. Take a dive down the latch rabbit hole, there are a thousand ways to keep a gate closed for instance, its pretty wild what some people come up with.
Right! My vacuum cleaner has one of those! With the current solution, he would need to roll over the long cable to get to the arm if he’s far away and pulled it out completely. The problem is back! 😵
@@Gorom101 I found out after I'd filmed everything that I can flip the cam up so it stays open while I'm moving around, then when I'm back at my desk I can flip it back down so that it locks the cable again!
Their is retractable ethernet cables for server patch panels. they are basically long thin cassettes that have a cable retracted into it. would be cool to make one like that. or one using 2020 V-slot and some 3d printed parts. coult look super clean.
Wow! Imagine what you could do with a 3d printer and CAD! Amazing what outcomes you can achieve with such little tools and resources. Have you ever thought of doing a mechanical engineering or industrial product design degree?
I think that having only a few tools is more of a mental barrier than an actual one! If you just go for it though, you can make quite a lot! I did wonder about doing mechanical engineering, but I don't think I'm going to go back to uni now haha :)
Lovely solution! I think you could have relocated your pulley wheel adjacent to the cam to be a little lower instead of hacking on the cam so much, but still regardless of your solution, I dig the home made approach. Well done!
I know a lot of you were saying that the tension on the old one would drive you nuts, so here you go!
Something I discovered after filming (so it didn't make it into the video) was that I can flip the cam up so it stays open, letting me roam around with the slack constantly being taken up, then when I'm back at my desk I can flip the cam back down so it can lock the cable again!
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There is another way to do that is to use the spring of a measuring tape
A lot of us also paused and giggled at the pulley diagram
that sounds like the perfect solution! And if it isn't, the first idea with the stop line/stop block surely could be. I would love to see that one executed as well. Thanks for making a diy video that doesn't require a load of expensive power tools.
its super refreshing seeing a maker on youtube that doesn't have every tool ever and is willing to make things that don't look the best, just making things to make things. Love it!
Hahaha thanks, glad you enjoyed it! I just really enjoy the process of making and having a go at things, I try not to let the tools or materials I have hold me back!
Came here to say this! 🎉
I totally agree. In a world of 3d printing everything this is a nice way to see physical problem solving.
@@Barnso just wait till you reach 1M Subs XD.. you will have every tool imaginable..
This is actually worse. I've come across a manual hand drill once in my entire life. It's not a starter tool, you have to go out of your way to find one.
Otherwise, great video.
Glad to see a DIY project with minimal tools. There are too many where you need an entire garage full of tools just to make a simple working piece.
That diagram confirms that I still have an immature sense of humor
Refreshing to see someone building something ‘unprofessionally’. I mean that as a compliment. It’s well built and designed like a ‘normal’ person ie doesn’t look like someone who was is a mechanical engineer during the day and wanting to become a content creator. I guess I can say it’s relatable… thank you.
Haha thanks so much, glad you've been enjoying the videos!
the build quality slowly increases......... soon you'll be making the ultimate DIY rocket nozzle for nasa
Ha! At the rate things are improving....maybe not 😂
I remember watching the first video and enjoying it, glad you made a follow-up. Love your process, please keep making videos!
Thanks so much! There will definitely be more videos to come!
Crazy levels of creativity here. Incredible! I would have thought to move the cam but never file it, that's a blind spot on my part. If people made more stuff out of "junk" rather than buying new and making everything out of virgin materials, we would have SO much less waste and pollution in the world. The levels of wasteful production in this world is insane. I hope you inspire more and more people to make stuff that is good enough out of used materials that are readily available. You're certainly inspiring me!
I'm so happy to hear you say this because it's exactly the sort of thing I want to promote and it's very encouraging to know that people like you are picking up that message (which in turn inspires ME to make more!)
I also just think that as a maker, it's a really fun challenge to have limitations in materials and see if you can still make something work!
im more from a electronics/computers field but mechanical engineering like this looks soo satisfying to build. solving simple problems mechanically is so cool, i love it.
great start to the channel too. most DIY channels are technically DIY but they require you to have heavy machinery, expensive tools and materials which at that point it kinda looses the point of DIY. yours seems much more beginner friendly and easier to approach. looking forward to more videos
It's so nice when you get it working! Thanks so much for the encouragement, definitely more to come!
Glad to see I'm not the only one obsessed with fixing this sort of niggling little issue. I am on an ongoing quest for the ideal retractable multimeter cables :/
I had a CNC machine on a rolling platform and rigged up an identical system to your original one which kept the power cable out of the way at all times, weighted by an old tow hitch. Worked flawlessly
As an aspiring maker without wood to work (i have the tools, but very little scrap.) I hope to replicate this in a form that can be 3D printed! The cam is a great idea!
If you do, please let me know! I'm interested in having one of these
Too bad your not near me..I would give u a lot...im pushing 80 and would much rather take a nap..it sucks getting old...take a walk...with your dog..if u live near some old folks if they look like they mine is a car port...may have wood...look for a kind a messy place...not a hoarder....and most my age do..strike up a conversation ...and mention u wish u had some wood..and they may give you more than than u need. I keep driving by a girl who is working on a old house hoping to find her home....to give her wood and solid doors ect.
When I was young I would take home trash furniture for solid oak pieces...these days everything is particle board IKEA crap....but ya never know..
please share if you manage to do this
This is amazing. I want to make a 3d printed version now
After watching the V1 part I was wondering if the constant tension from the cable wouldn't be a problem, and this is really nice solution. And I am saying it as a mechanical design engineer. Respect.
Thanks so much! I think there's definitely still some improvements to be made, but I think this is certainly in the right direction.
Thanks so much for the lovely comment, and glad you enjoyed the videos :)
as a current A-level product design student, it's so enjoyable to watch your thought process and development of ideas throughout this project, amazing video. you're like a reverse philippe Starck, funtion over form, and I love that
Thanks so much, I've been having a lot of fun with it! I'm not sure form has even entered the building 😂 but actually I'm one of those weird people who really love the look of functional things so you can see how it works and what not :)
And yet "function over form" becomes an identifiable form in its own right. 👍😊 Love it!
I actually think the reverse would be better: retract by default, give the handle a push and become solid then. Because now you'll have the same problem with running over your cable with your chair when going to the desk.
ps: it's very cool to very slowly see you move from "wow, even I'm not that janky (but he's got good ideas!)" to slightly less janky as time goes on, keep it up!
I discovered after filming all this (so it didn't make it into the video) that you can just flip the cam all the way up which leaves it permanently disengaged so you can move around freely, then you can just flip it back down to lock it into place!
I will never be 100% jank free I don't think 😂
I don't understand how it would work in reverse.
For the third iteration, build something with a hysteresis behavior: Once the slack gets too much, the lever gets automatically pulled up again to tighten the cable again. Maybe that can be automated mechanically. :) Great update on the project!
That would be amazing! I'll have to give it some serious thought!
If I can't get something like that working, I might try to make it so you can lock/unlock the cable by tugging on the cable in some way (that way you don't have to reach over to the lever at all!)
Yeah, since as it is now, you are practically back to sq.1 as you move away and back you are prone of running over the cable with the chair wheels unless you have a spare hand to pick up the slack
Maybe look into how seatbelts lock up when you tug them hard. Or how vacuum cleaner cords lock in the cable out position and with a tug goes back to pulling it all in @@Barnso
For the fourth iteration, make wireless headphones
@@Barnso I'm thinking maybe some kind of ratcheting mechanism perhaps. At the shop I work in we have hoses for oil that when pulled will stop but if you pull them to a certain point in the rotation once they start retracting they'll automatically return, unless you pull them again. It's quite cool to watch.
I wish I could look at the mechanism inside but unfortunately they're attached to the ceiling of the shop.
I'm on RUclips a lot, and I rarely find good creators, what a pleasant surprise. This was a well made video, the effort you put into it is noticeable and worth it. Doubtless, this design will inspire some projects of my own. How generous of you to share the idea. I thank you for the content and I wish you success 👏👏
Thanks so much for your lovely comment! I really appreciate it, and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
dude this is so sick :0
if you ever revisit this project i think a cool addition could be a headphone hook/holder that’s connected to the weight release system so when you put your headphones on it, the cable automatically gets retracted! keep it up man 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thanks so much! That's a really great suggestion! I'm thinking I'll make a third version and try to get it so I can lock/unlock the cable by tugging on it (kinda like blinds), a hanger sounds sick though!
@@Barnso ayoo that would be cool too! best of luck o7
Awesome video, keep it coming friend!
Thank you so much, that was incredibly kind of you! Glad you enjoyed the video, definitely more to come :)
This is beautiful. The thing I love is the simplicity of the whole thing. Well done :)
Thanks so much :)
Another option would be to put a stopper on the cable (like a simple knot) so it can't retract past a certain point. This would allow it to auto retract only to where the knot is but it wouldn't be infinitely adjustable.
You could do a hybrid system with a catch for the lever on your cam, either keep it up and let the knot stop it at a comfortable distance for auto retracting or release the lever and use the cam to have it auto stop the cable until you tell it to retract.
Either way its awesome seeing what you make with basic tools. Its easy to feel hopeless without the fancy workshops we see from other youtubers, you show how you can still find creative solutions with minimal gear. Love to see it! Keep up the great work!
Great suggestions! I actually discovered (after I finished filming everything, so it's not in the video unfortunately) that I can flip the cam all the way up so it stays open, then once I'm done roaming around I can flip it down and it locks the cable again!
Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks again for the suggestions!
This is sort of like a festoon used on web-handling machinery! Basically the same pulley design is used when handling films of paper, plastic packaging, etc. when it moves from a continuous section (i.e. continuously unspooling from a roll) to an intermittent section (i.e. moving the film a specific distance and then applying a seal bar or a perforation for making packaging). I just thought it was neat that your DIY solution to a problem you had mirrors a common industrial mechanism. Very cool!
That's so cool! I'll have to do some more research down that path, it sounds fascinating :)
Thanks so much for enlightening me!
There is a lot to be said for the use of hand tools over the use of power tools; the most important is that it gives one time to think about the design and function of the part one is forming. Gret video thumbs up.
I really enjoy using them, the seem a lot more peaceful to me as well 😂 they do take a bit of patience at times though!
Love what you've made! I have two suggestions if you wanna think over them.
The first is to split your build from on plate at the far edge of the table. You could move the cam and the block underneath it closer to you. With it mounted on its own plate and the weight and pulleys staying in their original position. That way you don't have to reach over to fiddle with the cam, with its placement being on the right edge much closer to you. Or even the front edge on the right side or more to the center. The downside is that it will be added complexity and since the cam is closer to you, when you pull on the cord it will be at a sharper angle. That could cause the whole system to not operate as smoothly as before. And perhaps need extra pulleys to ensure smooth function.
My second suggestion is to make a small/tiny groove in the cam (maybe half the height of the wire). In the direction that the wire is running and on the surface coming in direct contact with wire. This I say from my observation of my window blinds. When I pull down on the drawstring, the blinds open/go up. When I release the drawstring the blinds go down quickly and the internal roller catches and stops the movement, very much like your cam here. But if I release the drawstring slowly and control that rate of descent, the internal roller doesn't catch and the cord slowly passes through.
That is what I believe would be a very good outcome for you to emulate, since you don't have to reach over to the cam to adjust the tautness of your wire. Just a tug and slow release on your end would be sufficient.
Now I believe this is happening because of there not being enough friction to pull the internal roller into place when releasing slowly. And it too has a groove in the direction of travel of the cord allowing for more movement. So you may have to go through a bunch of tries slowly making the groove deeper in your cam to get it just right.
Other factors to consider to mimic the window blinds slow slide action would be to make the cam lighter so there's less friction with the wire. And currently it wants to turn anticlockwise because of the unbalance load around its axle. The smaller the overall load that wants to turn the cam anticlockwise the less friction with the wire, which will pull the cam closed the moment the wire retracts.
Pros of going with the window blind mechanism: very easy use, good user experience, minimal changes to placement of objects used. No additional moving parts.
Cons: Lots and lots of iteration and trial and error.
I really love the second idea! Being able to eliminate the handle entirely would be the dream I think. Keep your eyes out for a V3!
This is like the one issue that bugs me the most while at my desk!!! I have very little experience woodworking, but this seems simple enough. Will try over the weekend
I'd love to hear how it goes!
The CAD work is fascinating
I’ve done a simpler version of the original (clamp on side of desk + carabiner to feed cord through, then second carabiner to hold weights on the other side). Even though I prefer having a light pull on my headphones (the friction of not having actual pulleys helps keep it fairly mild) over having to manually trigger the retraction this follow up is awesome. So cool to see you not only make a neat thing, but then show iterations and development of it. Even if that development is in a direction I wouldn’t personally take - heck, especially because it’s a direction I wouldn’t take. Easy subscription earnt, love your work.
I'm planning on making a v3 that will hopefully be able to lock/unlock the cable by tugging on it, so hopefully less involved than the lever. Maybe there's a way of making it fully automatic?
Glad you've been enjoying the videos!
Suggestion: wind excess wire on a spool, like for thread or cable. The spool is then connected to a low-force coil spring, like what’s in retractable badge reels. The reels may not have many “turns”, so perhaps you could have some sort of gear system to turn one revolution of the coil spring into several revolutions of the spool. This would keep a low tension on the cable, but perhaps enough to keep it self-winding.
That would be really great! My only concern is I think you'd need a slip-ring or something similar in the headphone cable to stop it getting twisted up, and one of my (unstated) goals with this is to get it to work for any cable without modifying it!
If you can put a slip ring in the cable though I think this would be a great solution!
Hey, i really enjoyed your first video! It felt like it was years ago for some reason. I love your philosophy, keep making things and videos
Thanks so much, so glad you've enjoyed the videos so far! I'll definitely keep making them, I'm having a lot of fun :)
This reminds me of the mechanism in blinds! With the auto bite, yet when you pull on a certain direction the gear with teeth to grab the cable moves out of the way. Good work!
I'm thinking in the next version I'll try and mimic blinds even more by being able to lock/unlock the cable by tugging on it!
How about :
1] Adding a adequate amount of weight just below your chest to the wire itself (weight will keep wire straight till where the weight ends, tension zone will shift) or
2] OR JUST SIMPLY CLIP THE WIRE TO YOUR SHIRT (tension zone will shift to that clip level)
I enjoyed watching the construction with minimal tools and recycled materials. It reminded of the gadgets I used to make when I was a child in the 70s. I didn’t have access to power tools but was able to make what I needed with old hand tools and ‘junk’ found in our old garage and out buildings (I lived in a Victorian house in the UK).
When I was around 8 or 9 years old, I was given a paperback book (aimed at children) that showed how to make various gadgets. I didn’t realise it at the time, but there were many physics principles in that book. The only gadget I can remember from that book is a water clock; a tin can with a tiny hole drilled in the bottom. With graduations marked in the side, it became a rudimentary timing device. I wish I could remember what that book was called!
No doubt these experiences led me to completing a traditional engineering apprenticeship which set me up with skills that have been useful ever since. Of course, home computers came along in the 80s and I was hooked, but I still enjoying making things (electronics, 3D printing and general DIY).
That's a lovely story, and that book sounds wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing!
I've been tinkering with random bits and bobs for about as long as I can remember :)
Wow that's the exact headphone I have. Sennheiser HD202 II. And I also had the exact same issue. I ran over the cable so much it eventually broke and I had to repair it. I This is such an amazing solution. I no longer use the headphone as I have switched to using earphones but if I do start using it again I'll have to try your design. Love the simplicity of it.
I hate cords, and always figured some way would come along to eliminate them but this is awesome. Subbed. And i agree with the commenter who said it was refreshing to see something that didn't rely on expensive tools.
Who needs 3D printers ... great job .. simple and very effective .
They are so cheap now
You could add an adjustable stopper to the cable to prevent it from tugging constantly.
i dont care about pefect finishes (although it is satisfiying on some level). I care about being inspired. and you sir inspired me.
I'm so glad to hear it! I can definitely improve on the finish front 😂
How can you not own a 3D printer with your design skills. Don't get me wrong I am a hobby woodworker
That Ryoba is likely going to be one of the best hand tools in the long run.
As someone who also likes quiet tools, I love my pull saws.
It's been really great so far!
With some electronics you could make the lever obsolete. When the cable is in resting against trigger at the bottom it knows there is too much slack due cable falls down too much. It could then open the cam and pull it back. And after it locks you know there is no slack left. Now it just needs to feed back some slack back like couple centimeters so that it doesn't tug. (The bottom trigger could be something like micro switch with rather long lever to make it very sensitive.)
It might even work more simply without needing to feed back by just locking that cam instantly the detection stops. So cable never hangs too low, but does hang little bit to not be pulling the headphones.
This sounds great! I think if possible (no idea if it is, I need to give it some proper thought!), I'll try and make a similar system but purely mechanical (I don't really want to have to plug this system in and add another cable to my desk if I can avoid it haha!)
Thanks for the idea though, it could definitely work!
This is great! It looks like the next iteration could have some sort of mechanism to enable the cam to engage after a fast tug but not after a slow one, automated. Perhaps a spring and clip? that way you could have it disengage without even needing to go to your desk.
That sounds like a really fun challenge!
The 3mm screw with the coarser thread is most likely a 1/8" imperial screw (3.175mm). The other screw would likely be a standard M3 metric thread. That could also be a contributing factor to that one hole being a tight fit.
They do make metric screws with varying thread pitches, but my bet is on it being 1/8".
Very helpful information, thank you!
That's cool. Retractable cable 2.0. I also thought you were a big youtuber when youtube recommended your initial video to me. You have yourself a new subscriber. Keep it going ! ;)
BTW: I now have another design flaw with this setup: When you pull yourself away from the desk in order to do something that's away from it, you now have a long cable at your feet and need to roll your chair back to the assembly to reel it back in. When you'll roll back to your assembly, you risk rolling on the cables on the floor. Time for a 3.0, looking forwards to it ;)
Thanks so much, I really appreciate the support!
There's definitely going to be a V3, but I figured out (after filming) that I can flip the cam up so it stays open for when I'm leaving the desk, then I can flip it back down to lock it into place when I'm back giving me the best of both worlds! With V3 I'm hoping that I can make it so I can just tug the cable to lock/unlock, instead of having to reach for the cable!
If you have a hole saw, it is very easy to make a cam. You just cut a circle and mount it off centre.
That would have been lovely! Unfortunately I don't have a hole saw 😂
Love the idea!
Another neat feature would be to add a spool for cable storage.
I think a v3 is definitely on the cards with even more improvements. A lot of people have pointed out how not-cat-friendly this is (or very cat friendly depending on your point of view 😂) so some sort of cable storage would be great!
For the cam if you wanted to keep the egg shape you can use a round file to put a groove the width of the cable. But you also have the copper guide and the pullies have a lip to hold the cable in. Good stuff!
crazy cool video. Simple, no over engineered 3d prints. The design shot from the top is looks so good! well done.
Thanks so much! I had a lot of fun making it :)
The quietness of handtools is why I prefer to use them too, also you have more control.
Absolutely, it's much more peaceful!
Finally an actually do-able and useful diy! Incredible design, dude!
Also, if you’re taking suggestions: i think a diy phone dock to sit on tables would be cool. It could be either vertical or horizontal. I’m just not creative enough to make one from scratch lol
Haha thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it!
Absolutely always open to suggestions! A phone dock could be a fun one :) Thanks for the idea!
I didn't realise you weren't a huge youtuber with over 1 million followers the first time. your content feels so high quality and really enjoyable
You got yourself a new subscriber, making you 1 subscriber closer to 1m
Wow, thank you so much, that's very kind of you! I think we might be waiting a while before then 😂
@@Barnso you got it💪💪💪
Wow dude love that I could prob do this myself - love other RUclipsrs too and how they have pro grade stuff, really do, it’s just ALSO great to have folks like you. Great project!
That's what I'm aiming for, so that's great to hear! Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the comment :)
Engineer a way to make the cam release into a hook you hang the headphones on when not being worn. As soon as the weight of the headphones hits the hook, the cam releases, and the cord puts itself away for storage.
That would be cool! I was think for V3 I might try to make it so you can lock/unlock the cable by tugging on it, but this sounds great too!
Found this very interesting, instead of filing down the cam further I think lowering the pulley to keep the wire lower would have likely also worked.
You're absolutely right! I didn't notice that til I was editing (there's a very brief note around 6:17), in hindsight it would have been a much better fix!
This is the way I try out my ideas before going ahead and making them more presentable, with bits of wood, odd nuts and bolts and the use of a file and hand saw. No fancy machines or stuff. Okay, I use a battery powered pistol drill.
BTW, I solved my headphone cable problem by attaching a blue tooth receiver to the headphone. It works a treat.
A light weight spring could reduce how fast the cable is being taken in at the far side. It looks like a full retraction could rip off your headset when they drop weight has some momentum
That's a great idea! I think I'll make a v3 at some point and some dampening sounds good haha
That hand drill is just so visually and auditorily satisfying. The new version looks a lot less.. first versiony! Well done!
I know right? It's honestly a joy to use as well! I was trying to make it a little less janky 😂 can still probably improve on that though haha
bro thank you for the update im finally gonna make this myself keep up the good work homie
Oh awesome, hope it goes well!
God I needed this like a year ago. Great idea, great build. Subscribing.
Hate it when that happens 😂 glad you enjoyed it and thanks for subscribing!
Truly amazing build video, these are the type of creators that make youtube great!
That's very kind of you to say! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Love seeing the reasonable upgrade on the saw ;)
Okay, i first thought a one way clutch with a lever is over complicating the use case - and a simple stop clamp on the cabel itself would do.
But now i see it stops on any length and retraction is well assisted.
With the lever weight the clamp also closing just gently.
Nice works.
That's why I love DIY stuff - it makes you think and allows to adjust the usual things to suite your requirements!
Cool upgrade, that's for sure.
I've read quite a few comments on the lever thingie and let me add one idea too)
A foot pedal might get in a way, so I think you can just wire a ring to the lever under your desk, that can be pulled without leaning towards the desk itself.
Very cool little device. I actually repurposed two of my pulleys from a VR Headset cable management kit (the ones I use are from Kiwi) that is used to keep your VR headset cable from getting in your way. I had the same problem as you, headphone cable way too long and I even killed one cable after ignoring the problem. It was very simple to setup though. Depending on your ceiling type it may be a little easier or harder though (knockdown vs. popcorn ceiling.) I have one pulley straight above me and a little to the left (where my cable comes out from my headphones) and a second one further out almost above my audio interface. From there it just goes straight down to my port.
Very easy and no DIY necessary. It's even got a little height adjustment so you can set the resting height of the pulleys. You can set both of their resting heights to be different which will change how hard or soft they pull in relation to each other. This will make both the extension and retraction very smooth and hardly noticeable when you dial it in correctly.
I would say the only real downsides to this method are having eyesores in the form of pulleys and a cable hanging from the ceiling. I personally don't mind though as I'm more of a performance over looks kinda person. Another problem might be that you also need a pretty long cable, though this could be somewhat relieved by setting the resting height of the pulleys lower.
That's definitely a great solution if you can do it! Unfortunately I've got a ceiling fan in that room so the wire would get pretty tangled 😂
6:38 lol that's the smile of success right there! pretty clever solution!
Haha thanks :)
Started working on a 3d printed version for fun. If you search "Gravity Powered Cable Retractor" on printables you should be able to find it. Still untested but a good starting place for anyone wanting to mess around with this concept.
Amazing! Thanks for sharing, it looks pretty sleek! There's definitely some improvements to be made for a v3 but like you say, a great starting point for people who want to try it out!
this is what I've been waiting for. Nice job!
I got four different cables in a holder at the back of my desk which could really use something like this but the space is very limited.
Maybe I can design a 3d printable version of this that is compact and supports four cables.
You really got me inspired here!
Glad you enjoyed it! I'm sure there's a smart way to stack these together, sounds like a fun project!
Neat video! The algorithm brought me here, and here I shall remain (earned a sub from me)
Thank you so much, that was incredibly kind of you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video, there's more to come :) Thanks again so much for the generosity!
Try out some wood rasps for the rough shaping of the wood
Great idea and execution
Sounds like a good idea 😂 thanks!
Making this 3d printable would be super easy and consistend
Really good! Something that nearly everybody would be able to make without breaking the bank. Well done! 👍
Glad you enjoyed it :)
I dig it! I have the same need and was considering hacking a tape measure for that purpose.
There are two points I am not sure about regarding this design for the long term,
1- The egg-shaped wood has friction; this might be a problem for cable insulation.
2- Releasing or holding the cable abruptly can cause excessive strain on both the earphone and weight attachment points, potentially damaging the cable.
Nice!
Thanks for sharing the evolution of this project.
This version is way cleaner han the V1, gg!
Glad you like it!
both designs have use cases.
i used your previous design to manage the cable allowance on my raise/lower desk.
i may see if this would work in my setup to keep the length of my mouse/keyboard cords dynamic.
Every once in a new channel comes along that restores my faith in YT. This one also happens does the same for our civilization’s creativity and resourcefulness.
That is incredibly kind, thanks so much for the encouragement! :)
Love it! My house is full of this kind of thing. Always preferred function over form, if you know what I mean. Too many DIY channels focused on glamming it up or going way overboard for aesthetics where it doesn't much matter IMO. Thanks for the idea!
P.S. If you keep working with wood, you might consider a nice Japanese rasp to go with the fancy saw!
Function over form is basically an aesthetic of it's own and I really dig it!
I've only recently learnt that files and rasps are not the same thing hahaha I think a rasp would be very handy!
@@Barnso I wondered if it was this comment you read, after seeing the latest video! :P
I'm still lacking a rasp myself, that and a draw knife would make quick work of the machete handle I plan on making.
@@thewolfin it definitely was 😂 sorry, should have given you a shout out!
Subscribed. This is awesome. Can't wait to catch up on the rest of your videos. Cheers!
Thanks so much, I'm glad you like it!
Two ideas:
Instead of the lever, which you always have to operate manually, you could simply let the cable retract very slowly.
You can pull it out quickly and then it retracts again very slowly.
Or an idea of a flip-flop circuit. The cable is always pulled back to a certain point unless you pull the cable quickly. The cable is held until we pull the cable quickly again. (a bit like the seat belt in a car)
Both ideas together would be strong
I think a v3 is certainly on the cards at this rate haha I think I'll aim for something like your second idea where you can operate it all via tugs on the cable!
maybe you can use a constant force spring that will allow the perfect amount of slack at all times
You are the man! I want to do a 3d printed version of this
I’d love to see the slack cable retracted via a recoil spring mechanism, into some sort of a cable spool (that way it’s not dangling via the counter weight)
It’s what is typically used in a retractable dog leash or for the line on a self feeding weed eater.
Overall I love the design though, someone needs to bring this thing to market!
I would LOVE to make it more compact, without the cable dangling, but I *think* you'd have to modify the cable with a slip ring to let it wind up on a spool without it getting tangled. I'll have to give it some thought though!
Thanks for the comment!
Cool! It's a noticeable upgrade!
I was thinking that the you could perhaps use the mechanism design from a set of blinds where if you pull towards the desk (lets say in your video the left) the cable will feed and lock then to retract pull away from the desk (right to release the tension and allow the cable to be pulled down. Love the ideas and designing and concept for this. Definetely got me thinking
I think that will be the goal for the next version! Thanks for the comment :)
All this reusing of old scrap material just tickles my own personal h̶o̶a̶r̶d̶e̶r̶ "collector" tendencies. Brilliant work with the cam as well, I never would have thought of something so simple
Ah, a fellow "this looks too useful to throw out" enthusiast 😂 Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it!
this is absolutely brilliant.
Idk how the mechanism works, but there’s like a pull system on things like rice cooker cords that lets you reel back in the cord when you pull back slightly. That mechanism could get rid of the manual pull arm on the egg lookin thingy
They work on a similar principal of those "clicky" pens, just with the catch on more of a detent than an actual latch. There are different ways to make the mechanism work but they generally use the same principals to get the job done. Take a dive down the latch rabbit hole, there are a thousand ways to keep a gate closed for instance, its pretty wild what some people come up with.
Right! My vacuum cleaner has one of those!
With the current solution, he would need to roll over the long cable to get to the arm if he’s far away and pulled it out completely. The problem is back! 😵
Sounds very interesting... I'll have to investigate it, thanks for the suggestion!
@@Gorom101 I found out after I'd filmed everything that I can flip the cam up so it stays open while I'm moving around, then when I'm back at my desk I can flip it back down so that it locks the cable again!
@@Barnso Genius!! 👏👏
Absolutely lovely video!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
Very nice video, very creative. For my part I use BT headphone 😊
love your videos man. super genuine. pls dont quit; you are inspiring.
Thanks so much! I'm having far too much fun to quit, don't worry :)
Their is retractable ethernet cables for server patch panels. they are basically long thin cassettes that have a cable retracted into it. would be cool to make one like that. or one using 2020 V-slot and some 3d printed parts. coult look super clean.
I'll have to look into the ethernet cables and see what mechanism they use, thanks for the idea!
@@Barnso look up patch box 365 cassette. It's basically a pulley system with a cable spool that provides tension to the pulley.
This was most simple but elegant and super functional DIY project I have seen in a long time. Amazing ❤
loved your video❤, felt like this is wat a normal person would try to make
Great update to this, and a great video as always!
Thanks so much :)
Wow! Imagine what you could do with a 3d printer and CAD! Amazing what outcomes you can achieve with such little tools and resources. Have you ever thought of doing a mechanical engineering or industrial product design degree?
I think that having only a few tools is more of a mental barrier than an actual one! If you just go for it though, you can make quite a lot!
I did wonder about doing mechanical engineering, but I don't think I'm going to go back to uni now haha :)
Great build! Great video also, very concise, great great job!
Thanks so much, I'm glad you liked it!
That's so genius of you
Haha thanks!
cool design. might steal one day. thanks for the video :)
Absolutely lovely!
I love your videos! They are so inspirational :)
Thank you so much!
Lovely solution! I think you could have relocated your pulley wheel adjacent to the cam to be a little lower instead of hacking on the cam so much, but still regardless of your solution, I dig the home made approach. Well done!
Hahaha yeah you're absolutely right, I noticed the same while I was editing the video 😅 glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the comment!