Reddit reviews Techflex PTN0.50BK25 Flexo PET General Purpose 1/2-inch Braided Cable Sleeve, Black - 25 Foot (Original Version)

We use this in all of our edit and qc environments at my job. Cable ties, Velcro and sticky blocks go along way but this really seals the deal when it’s applicable.

Techflex PTN0.50BK25 Flexo PET General Purpose 1/2-inch Braided Cable Sleeve, Black - 25 Foot https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UHQNUU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_U8kIAbWJ2P3KV

These are wonderful! While I don't use the ones in the post, (I use these, which are easily cut to size, cheaper, and imo better-looking), I absolutely love the tidiness that it has made the back of my computer desk!

There are few things more satisfying than seeing a single wire coming down from the back of the desk carrying all the usb cables, monitor cables, and power cables, that goes to the back of the computer and the power strip. Cable management was the one thing I never knew I needed in my life until these guys swooped in and brought me to heaven.

I am not a neat freak by any stretch of the imagination, but for some reason cable management strikes my fancy to the extent that I will willingly re-wire any of my friends' computer desks just to get the satisfaction of watching a terrifying hellscape of wires transformed into a single, pure, line.

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So uh... yeah, buy these, or these.

Well, I can share what my setup is. It might not work for you, but it might help. I've been doing the "portable" setup thing for years now, because I record on my own sometimes, and with a group sometimes.

I have a Soundcraft EPM-6 mixer with three microphones that I keep in an old laptop case, and a cloth shopping bag that carries all of the erroneous gear that's needed for the setup (boom arm and small mic stands, splitters, actual capture cards), and then a third bag which contains my laptop, which is usually what we record to.

If you have the same cables in the same places every time you do your setup, you might consider getting some zip ties and using those to make a cable bundle. Alternatively, you might consider getting some braided sleeve to hold your wire harness. That would make it a hell of a lot easier to do a quick tear-down.

I put this sleeve on my cable up to about a foot before the headset.Techflex PTN0.50BK25 Flexo PET General Purpose 1/2-inch Braided Cable Sleeve, Black - 25 Foot https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UHQNUU/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_ZBN2BbP5SMZTF
Seems to help but I do have to untwist by the headset every now and then. Mostly play Pavlov with an overhead cable system using 2 retractable badge lanyards. I do have a backup cable from an RMa due to right audio failure, but haven't needed it yet.

It looks like somebody just attached a bubbler to the mouthpiece using some rubber hoses with a cable sleeve covering, probably using electrical tape or something similar to seal the connections.

If you're interested in recreating this I would recomment using a WPA instead of the regular mighty mouthpiece and one of these adapters on the hose to connect to the WPA.

This option is pretty pricey, but since you didn't list a budget, this is (in my opinion) the bar-none best desk money can buy. I have one and almost one year later I'm still freaking in love with the thing. It's built to last and I don't see myself ever getting rid of it (unless I move someplace where it doesn't fit, but then again, I probably wouldn't move to a place where it wouldn't fit :) )

UpLift Standing Desk: http://www.upliftdesk.com/stand-up-desk-with-bamboo-top/

A few of the nice points:

• Standing desk, so fully height-adjustable
  
• Comes in a variety of sizes up to 80"x30" with many different options (their other models come in different woods too)
  
• Vast, unobstructed desk space with plenty of room in the corners for accessories & lamp
  
• Desk legs are out-of-the-way (to the side) so there is nothing blocking your legs in or cramping your sitting/motion. Plenty of room for PC, paper shredder, subwoofer, trash can, etc. underneath without sacrificing leg space
  
• Desk thickness is perfect for monitor arms and microphone arms (and I HIGHLY recommend arms for your monitors, you don't realize how much desk space you get back until you own them!!)
  
• Built to be extremely solid and sturdy. No plastic anywhere and (as you'll find when you assemble it) the designers have gone a bit overboard on making sure the connections are rigid and plentiful.
  
• The motors are quiet, quick, and powerful
  
• Cable management on the underside of the desk via Cable Clips keeps everything sleek, clean, and beautiful
  
• Screw one of these babies into the desk underneath and towards the back to easily power all of your accessories (they also have offerings with more plugs, if you really need that)
  
• The underside is also perfect for a USB Hub or other accessory - just Command Strip it or screw it into the bottom, slightly recessed from the front lip of the desk to have a super slick, subtle, and clean IO panel for your phone, USB sticks, etc. Consider a second USB hub hidden elsewhere underneath for peripherals that are always plugged in (keyboard, mouse, microphone, headphone amp). This is great because only one cable needs to actually go to your PC, and new peripherals are really easy to add.
  
• The power strip + USB hub strat means that you end up with only a small handful of cables actually coming way from the desk, which you can feed through cable braid for a super-sharp and clean/tidy look
  
  If anyone is interested in buying one, don't bother getting their optional "cable management" kit, the recommendations above work way better in practice.

I used this Braided Cable Sleeve below when I was not wireless:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004UHQNUU/

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004UHQNUU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Wrap your cable in that to avoid hard kinks in the cable.

You could use a braided sleeve over it. I have it on my 3 in 1. Here is the one I have on mine, but you might be able to use a thinner version if you can fit it around the ends. It strengthens it and keeps from getting tight twists.

https://www.amazon.com/Techflex-PTN0-50BK25-General-Purpose-Braided/dp/B004UHQNUU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1486151864&sr=8-2&keywords=braided+cable+sleeve

I used these. The usb and hdmi are connected to the HMD. Those are passed through the techflex. Prevents my extension cables and HMD cable from getting kinked up. I trimmed the ends of the tech flex and shrunk them with a lighter.

Techflex PTN0.50BK25 Flexo PET General Purpose 1/2-inch Braided Cable Sleeve, Black - 25 Foot https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UHQNUU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Q3GbAbK764H6V

UGREEN USB Extension Cable USB 3.0 Extender Cord Type A Male to Female Data Transfer Lead for Playstation, Xbox, Oculus VR, USB Flash Drive, Card Reader, Hard Drive, Keyboard, Printer, Camera (6ft) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P0ES0YE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_y4GbAbAKY4B5G

Aurum Ultra Series High Speed HDMI Extension Cable Male - Female with Ethernet - Supports 3D & Audio Return Channel [Latest Version] 6 Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0069A6UNQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_g5GbAbEAHV6RV

Because it won't work. You have to have an HDMI repeater, which generally costs $10-15. They also have cable sleeving on them which is about $7-8.

I was looking into making one but for everything you see it's will cost about $35-40 for a 10' extension plus having to deal with sleeving cables. I don't think $20 extra is too bad a deal to have everything assembled and sent to your door. Especially if you hate cable sleeving like me.

You could always just use cable ties and it'd make it about $30 and a little easier, but if you don't like ugly cables the sleeving is the way to go.

For anyone wondering here's my list of items needed to make one (please note I have not personally tested any of these cables. These are recommendations from another user (I think OP)):

COWEEN HDMI Repeater 4K UHD HDMI Female to Female HDMI Amplifier 40' HDMI Extender Up to 40 Meters Lossless Transmission for Oculus Rift and More https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GHL72XS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Yc2GAbWY6JQX0

Cable Matters SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Type A Male to Female Extension Cable in Black 10 Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C7SA21U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Vd2GAbJSS05X4

Monoprice Active Select Series High-Speed HDMI Cable 10 Feet with RedMere Technology Supports Ethernet, 3D, 4K and Audio Return - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008D5ETHE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_gf2GAbFA4REA2

Techflex PTN0.50BK25 Flexo PET General Purpose 1/2-inch Braided Cable Sleeve, Black - 25 Foot https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UHQNUU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Tf2GAbBTGYGTT

I'm with you there, but that uses a lot of zip ties. This here is my shit.

I built my extension with passive ten foot cables from Cable Matters, a Redmere Monoprice HDMI cable, a cheap 4k HDMI repeater, and some half inch cable sleeving.

If you buy active cables you can go a bit longer.

USB cables - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C7SA21U HDMI cable - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008D5ETHE HDMI repeater - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GHL72XS Cable Sleeve - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004UHQNUU/

Make sure to properly spread your connections out so you aren't hitting any one of your USB controllers too hard.

Yeah I checked it out again and it's more like $60 to do it correctly @ 16' with a repeater and ceiling mount. Think that $80 - $100 included extending the sensors.

Still it gets to the point that's it's enough money that I would prefer to spend more and have the headset wireless.

Ceiling mount - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XY5WKXW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A25ZAA3BEH2FFI&psc=1

Repeater - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GHL72XS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A316VD12LWIFJT&psc=1

15' hdmi cable - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008D5EUD2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

16' usb 3.0 cable - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0179MXKU8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?smid=A21TE5CLHZDYA7&psc=1

25' Braided cable sleeve (not required but will make things look more professional)- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004UHQNUU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=A2QY7ED8OFW8FC&psc=1

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I want to add some sort of cable wrap. What do you guys and gals think of these options?:

14mm Outside Dia 17 Ft Polyethylene Spiral Wire Wrap Desktop PC Manage Cable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008DFWR0A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_iD9WzbFQK8NYX

Cable Management Sleeve | Adjustable 80” Black & White Cable Organizer Made From Premium Quality Flexible Neoprene | Baltic Living Cord Organizer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018K8UGKM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5D9WzbN71FWV3

Techflex PTN0.50BK25 Flexo PET General Purpose 1/2-inch Braided Cable Sleeve, Black - 25 Foot https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UHQNUU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_JE9Wzb2KK8M17

As for now, I haven't found a permanent solution that I really enjoy.. I havent gotten around to using the Techflex I bought, but thats I think probably one of the best things you can do to conceal them but still have flexibility in extending/retracting the mouse cord when you need to (as opposed to zipties)

https://www.amazon.com/Techflex-PTN0-50BK25-General-Purpose-Braided/dp/B004UHQNUU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1482462993&sr=8-2&keywords=techflex

Assuming your cables are long enough to wrap into a couple thicker bundles Id suggest buying some nylon sleeves, and some velcro ties. Then you can get some little stick squares and selectively zip tie them to bottom of table.

Sleeve: https://www.amazon.com/Techflex-PTN0-50BK25-General-Purpose-Braided/dp/B004UHQNUU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1504071017&sr=8-2&keywords=nylon+cable+sleeve

(Can try finding the above in white too for more stealth)

Cable ties:
https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Self-Adhesive-Strap-Extendable/dp/B01L91P670/ref=sr_1_21?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1504071102&sr=1-21&keywords=velcro+ties

(Look for this kind, these are kinda overpriced, but the loop allows you to get it nice and snug)

Zip ties squares: https://www.amazon.com/Adhesive-Backed-100-Pack-Nova-White/dp/B072R6GFKW/ref=sr_1_cc_4?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1504071156&sr=1-4-catcorr&keywords=zip+tie+squares

(Then just some zip ties to use with the above to attach to bottom of desk/wall)

These are similar to options ive been using a combination of for years, and allows you to tuck all the wires away super cleanly so you dont have to look at them or get them caught around your feet.

Techflex PTN0.50BK25 Flexo PET General Purpose 1/2-inch Braided Cable Sleeve, Black - 25 Foot (Original Version) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UHQNUU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XkIYDbVZ3QZQ4

Snake your cable in this cable sleeve and it will never twist again. It is also more comfortable when it hangs off your back.

Maybe:

https://www.amazon.com/UT-Wire-UTW-CP501-BK-Protector-3-Channels/dp/B00545BSC0

and/or maybe:

https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-12mmx8mm-Flexible-Corrugated-Conduit/dp/B0197X1U6S

But they're probably a bit heavy, flexible, limiting, and generally annoying. Note that the vive has standard cable connections, so you can just replace all the wires if they break, and use a cable wrap/sleeve to merge the three cords into one:

https://www.amazon.com/Techflex-PTN0-50BK25-General-Purpose-Braided/dp/B004UHQNUU/

I'll just mention stuff I've tried myself.

If money is no object, multiple monitors or at least headless ghosts are ironically useful in virtual desktop applications like Bigscreen. I run 3x2560x1600 in one large screen. Bigscreen has an update coming for multiple monitors too. Big physical screens are nice for spectators/multiplayer.

Until the wireless adapter comes out, a decently long displayport cable and longer USB cable running to the link box to cover the large play area and if you have an original Vive, the new 3-in-1 cable with a sleeve.

I've been looking at [this overhead pulley thing](https://www.amazon.com/MDW-Retractable-Management-Headset-Adhesive/dp/B01M6EB8DM/
) but I haven't actually tried it yet.

Two Vives would be good, you can run them off the same 2 base stations and partition the space with chaperone. I run a Rift and a Vive in the same room.

Get an assistant/intern/wife/child to help you set up/put things away, maintain everything, patch/update, find new content, etc...


Accessories:

• Wireless headset/mic and an anchor for it
  
• HOTAS, pedals (CH Throttle, T16000M, driving pedals for Elite Dangerous)
  
• Force feedback wheel/pedals/shifter (old G25 here and the Simraceway wheel - surprisingly precise handheld wheel you don't mount to anything)
  
• Xbox one controllers
  
• Steam controllers
  
• X-Arcade/NES/whatever emulation controllers
  
• Leap Motion
  
• Charging stations and rechargeable batteries
  
• Locomotion options like Omni (Virtuix still hasn't shown up yet) / PocketStrafe / Wii balance board w/ GlovePie hacks
  
  You might want a good recording setup with mixed reality support as well.
  
  e: stuff I forgot
  
  
• Transducer like a buttkicker for tactile feedback in seated experiences (mine is a DIY) / Subpac wearable for standing
  
  
  

Other improvements:

• Cable management sleeve: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UHQNUU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_bY9nLEhSeGH9c
  
• Rapberry Pi 2 with Octoprint
  
• Put a foscam watching it :)
  
• Miscellaneous tools: pliers, organizer boxes (3d printed)
  
• PTFE tube replacement (came with E3D set)
  
• Heated Bed (on its way)
  
• PEI sheet (on its way custom cutted to 200mm diameter)
  
• Many custom cutted 200mm diameter painters tape sheets (on its way)
  
• Additional borosilicate glass bed.
  
  
  

If you really hate cords that much I suggest getting cable sheathing/sleeves

The tangling cords always trigger me so I got this.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UHQNUU

It can be annoying to get on but after its sleeved the cable is much easier to manage.

EDIT: Just make sure you buy some electric tape so you can tie off the ends.

Cable Sleeving + Shrink Tubing.

Techflex PTN0.50BK25 Flexo PET General Purpose 1/2-inch Braided Cable Sleeve, Black - 25 Foot https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UHQNUU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_jr0sxb4E9GHJA


Works great! 1/2 inch for 3 cables