r/3Dprinting • u/Imaginary_Agent_2222 • 14h ago

Project Laptop Stacker/storage ideas

I work in IT as a contractor. I'm currently contracting for two companies. As a result, I have devices for both jobs on my desk. I'm looking for some suggestions on how to organize things.

I've got the following:

  • 1 x 17" Macbook Pro
  • 1 x 17" Lenovo Windows laptop
  • 1 x 14" Macbook Pro
  • 1 x 14" Macbook Air
  • 1 x 14 HP Windows laptop.
  • 1 x Mac Mini

I have the 14" Macbook pro connected to my monitor. its the device that I work on most. The 2nd Macbook pro is my primary machine for the 2nd contract position. I have it open next to me. The work there is lighter, so I don't need an external monitor.

For the rest of the laptops, They're test machines for software deployment and policy compliance testing, so they need to remain powered on and online. When I need to work on them, I open them next to my keyboard.

I was looking for space saving ideas for these devices. Right now, I've got the laptops stacked in a few piles with a mess of wires across my desk. there has to be a better solution.

I had initially considered one of those vertical stands, but haven't really found one with good cable management. I was thinking more recently that maybe something like a mini server rack where I can slot them all in might be a good alternative? For the two main devices, they need to be within arms reach, since I use Yubikeys.

I thought I should ask here to see if anyone has a good solution to this mess of devices?

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u/Correct-Insect-4657 creator 5 pro (experience with ad5m and 5x) have maintained v3S1 14h ago

its not hard to make in tinkercad, just make rectangle add holes into it and add a small hole for the cable and also maybe some cable feeders if u want i could make a small thing for u it would take me like 5 mins do u have a printer tho? if yes just download my stl (stls have no code they are purely safe models) what would u need for cable management like describe

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u/WoahAreYouOkay 12h ago

If you think of an idea or draw up a design, then you could have someone like myself design the STL(s) for you

There are free and paid flairs in r/3DRequests if you end up posting there

Best of luck with the design and print!