Reddit reviews VELCRO Brand ONE WRAP Thin Ties | Strong & Reusable | Perfect for Fastening Wires & Organizing Cords | Black & Gray, 8 x 1/2-Inch | 25 Black + 25 Gray Ties

I work with these chargers at my school. (Or, rather, my students work with these chargers at my school.)

One of the computer classes did an experiment to find the most successful wrapping method. Over the course of a year, each student picked a different wrapping method and, at the end of the year, each charger was inspected for wear and tear.

This is the best way we found to coil a charger.

That's a little velcro strap holding the coil together.

We found that, not only do the little tabs have a habit of breaking off, they coil the cable too tightly and can cause kinks in the cable that can lead to the plastic coating coming off. Any other form of coiling that utilized the brick also caused these kinks.

Key to this method is making sure that there is more "slack" in the skinny cable than the thick cable before the velcro strap. This prevents strain from being put on the small-cable-to-brick joint (where most damage occurs).

This method also uncoils easily and stores easily in most laptop bags.

Your mileage may vary, of course, but this is the preferred method at my school.

TL;DR: Do it like this.

• These to tie up cables
  
• This to stick power strips/power supplies to the desk.
  
• This to run cables through.
  
• Quite a bit of time and patience.
  
  You can loop small cables in the raceways and even bigger ones if you don't have much else running through there. Otherwise, you'll have to find somewhere else to coil any excess in which case a cable box could make life a lot easier.
  
  Also, all of these items can be purchased at Home Depot.
  
  Edit: I originally linked the CordMate II kit, it should have been CordMate III. I've updated the link.

Shoot, sorry, the deets were in the original post:

Anker Powercore+ Mini $16.99 (Also comes in Silver for a better match)

Velcro Ties $5.27 (Use reversed so they stick to the fabric)

Grand total: $22.26

USB cable is about a foot long.

As far as battery life, I don't know since the Go was at 50% when I connected it. It will take me some use to give an accurate battery estimate.

Go battery is 2600 MAh and the battery I have attached is 3350 MAh. Estimated to last 4.5 to 5.5 hours combined.

Power output is 1 amp / 5 volt. Battery weight is 80 grams.

Edit: Something I'd like to point out about this mod is that it isn't permanent. The battery just slides out and the velcro loops will stay in position. I think some people are seeing this and interpreting it as a 24/7 solution of perpetually hot swapping batteries (which is of course an option), but if that gives you safety concerns this mod can be used sparingly as a stopgap to finish your movie or your game or whatever before your battery runs out.

This is fucking stupid.

Buy this and this and spend the extra $35 on beer.

What I like to do is zip them together in bundles, and then use anchors to keep them in place. Of course, this is semi-permanent, so not great if you keep changing your configuration or moving components. For a less permanent solution, velcro cable ties are great for at least bundling the cables.

This is what I came up with when trying to find the best way to prevent a long dangling headphone cable from interfering with gameplay. I found it to be a comfortable option and easily reusable. Plus it has the benefit of looking really cute.

Tips-

• Have the soft part of the velcro facing out. This will improve comfort and prevent hair from getting caught.
  
• Leave some slack on the tie. This will allow the extra cable to be pulled out in the event it is yanked.
  
• If you have a really long/heavy cable try centering it at the top and use two ties. This will help center the weight.
  
  These are the ties I used http://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-ONE-WRAP-Reusable-Light-Black/dp/B000F5K82A But you can get them at about any store.
  
  In case anyone is wondering the headphones are the Panasonic Retro RP-HTX7-K1. They aren't the best compared to higher end options but are a good, durable option for $40.

A few items that will help with cable management:

• Cable Sleeve - simple, effective, and easy to use, but also requires some forethought to not end up with a cable snake. Since the material is soft it can be cut to length and used to go around corners. Also great protection from small pets.
  
  
• Double sided tape - Easy to use, and has a really good hold. Best use is for mounting your power strip. Down side is that it will most likely cause paint damage if it's ever removed.
  
  
• Cable Clips - great for directing the flow of wires. Simple to use, and hold quite well. Used with the cable sleeve, you can keep the wire snake at bay (cut a hole in the sleeve and poke the clip through while mounting to the wall or desk). Similarly with the double sided tape, you may have damage if you try to remove them.
  
  
• Velcro Straps - these have good length on them for help keeping multiple wires tightly grouped. The pack also comes with a good amount of them, in grey and black. The help keep the cable snake from bulging.
  
  

Your new friend.

Or these ones

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F5K82A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - are also available at most hardware stores in the US at least

THIS

A little bit cheaper if you buy two 50 packs. Also they are great, I bought 100 a few weeks ago. No regrets.

http://www.amazon.com/Velcro-Reusable-Self-Gripping-Inches-90924/dp/B000F5K82A/ref=pd_sbs_op_2

Would suggest velcro wraps. They're cheap, reusable, and you don't have to worry about cutting them off later when you change components. Not to mention cutting your fingers on the sharp plastic.

For the heavier cables, I used pipe straps. They're dirt cheap at the hardware store and the screws won't fail like the cheap adhesive on the back of those holders.

http://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-ONE-WRAP-Reusable-Light-Black/dp/B000F5K82A/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1458700949&sr=8-6&keywords=velcro+wrap

have you ever seen this:

http://www.amazon.com/Velcro-Reusable-Self-Gripping-Inches-90924/dp/B000F5K82A/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1375763188&sr=8-11&keywords=velcro+strips

not as strong, but very useful to have.

Oh for the love of.... That's not even that big of a mess. 2 hours tops and a bunch of these and these and that'd be all fixed up in no time.

I expect an update by the end of the week.....

I wouldn't recommend zip ties myself.


Velcro is usually better IMHO.


https://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-Black-2-Inch-91140/dp/B000F5K82A?th=1

For electronics/computers I used to do the zip tie thing, but running a new wire would always mean cutting a bunch of zip ties (get wire nipper, get a supply of new zip ties, etc). My friend turned me on to twisty ties, but now I use Velcro ties like these: http://amzn.com/B000F5K82A

Sometimes I wonder how, despite Velcro being such a well-known brand, so few people use Velcro ties. Or whatever your favorite generic hook-and-loop ties may be.

Do yourself a favor. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F5K82A/

I ran into the same issue with wires, but instead of twisty ties or rubber bands I broke down and picked up these

They are definitely worth it

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F5K82A

There are these ones - 50 ct. for 5.27

I bought the 100 straps (blk) in 2015 ago (5.99) and I am still using them. They're absolutely great to have.

I like these reusable velcro ones more personally. LINK

Maybe not as clean but I mess with my rigs a bit more so the flexibility helps.

Audio professional here:

The best thing for short thin cables is to get a tiny velcro strap. Check home improvement stores like Home Depot or Lowes if you're in the US. They sell thin velcro straps you can easily cut down to a short enough length to be usable for something like a 1/8" stereo cable (what you are calling an "aux" cable).

I use these at home all the time:

https://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-Black-2-Inch-90924/dp/B000F5K82A/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_229_tr_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=0WHN6E9WNNYCE2ZQ5HJ3

For longer or thicker cables that we use in the pro audio world we either use thicker velco or tie-line which is standard in the lighting world to tie up very large thick lighting cables.

i used zip ties for my power strips to attach them to the desk, then i used
http://www.amazon.com/Velcro-Reusable-Self-Gripping-Inches-90924/dp/B000F5K82A/ref=pd_sim_op_6

only $5 at home depot

Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-Black-2-Inch-91140/dp/B000F5K82A?th=1

I use these with good results --
https://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-Black-2-Inch-91140/dp/B000F5K82A

They're velcro cable ties. Similar to a zip-tie but with velcro so they're easy to remove or re-attach. I use it to shorten the headphone cable length so there isn't so much slack to get caught.

Beyond PSVR, they're actually very useful for all sorts of cables; whether using it to store cables (wrapped up) or neaten cables behind a TV or tie up extra slack.

http://www.amazon.com/Velcro-Reusable-Self-Gripping-Inches-90924/dp/B000F5K82A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1322440936&sr=8-2

http://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Cable-Ties-100-Pack-Black/dp/B002C0SKBW/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1322440952&sr=8-5

Route them through the back. Did you get a modular psu? Do you have zip ties?

Thats what I did on my 3D printer, I am always upgrading and changing things, and spiral wrap helped a lot because its very easy to change and redo.

I also used Velcro reusable ties.

www.amazon.com/Velcro-Reusable-Self-Gripping-Inches-90924/dp/B000F5K82A

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F5K82A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Check out these guys, really cheap and would help those cables. I like these b/c you can take them off e-z, was never a fan of using zip ties.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000F5K82A/ref=nosim/krisssoccersi-20/

Happy birthday Chica! I hope you have a blast :D this has a non-prime non-add on option that is under $5 :) and thank you for the contest!

Hey man. It really doesn't take much. :)

Just order a pack of 8" zip ties from Amazon (about $3) and some Velcro strips for $5. Just bundling your cables together goes a LONG way.

But don't worry. If you still want to be on /r/shittybattlestations even after your cables look all nice, you can just mount your hard drives by duct taping the shit out of them to your case. A shittybattlestations masterpiece!




VELCRO Brand One Wrap Thin Ties, Black & Gray, 8 x 1/2-Inch, 50 Count (90924) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000F5K82A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_k0LZzbYE7WKZG

C2G/Cables to Go 43036 4-Inch Cable Ties - 100 Pack (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002GX1XA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_L1LZzbMJSWCN0

+1 on the velcro ties. Use these badboys and they'll stay on the cable.

Velcro straps, god do I love these, I may as well by them in bulk for work. Everything at home gets a velcro strap too..

You can buy them at Home Depot for $5 (50 straps), sometime Walmart for $4.50.

NO ZIP TIES!
But seriously, Velcro straps is where it is at.
I would have to disconnect that whole mess and re-wire.

these guys

Not OP, but I get mines on Amazon

Do yourself a favor and order some of these http://www.amazon.com/Velcro-Reusable-Self-Gripping-Inches-90924/dp/B000F5K82A/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1414391494&sr=8-4&keywords=velcro+straps

It'll help with your cable management and you'll get addicted and start using them all over the house.

I like the Velcro ones:

VELCRO Brand ONE WRAP Thin Ties — $5.27 for 50 or $10.29 for 100.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000F5K82A/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_5nlVBb7N6JHXG

Thanks, I appreciate that. These are amazing for any kind of cable management.

If you have electronics, cable manage your setup. These are at Home Depot, hardware/office stores and some Wal-Marts. They are superior to all. No tape, no zip ties. Shore up ALL your cables by wrapping then flattening the loops at the unit end, or where the wrap is concealed. Do the floor lamp too.
Also, consider looking at the stuff that is out but you don't use every day. I group these items similarly (office, games, computer tools, spare cables) then put them in those cardboard filing boxes with printed labels on sheets of paper taped to the fronts and backs (Don't cover the handle). Give the boxes general labels, don't try and write a specific list. I also group similar items in ziplock bags(ex. all usb ended cables). Then put these boxes discreetly nearby or in a closet. You'll lighten the clutter and give lots of stuff permanent boxes you can remember. Easy to find, easy to replace, but out of the way.

They make these velcro straps for cable management that are basically releasable zipties. something like these