-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Cables and wires
- From: ~Lacey~ <stormy1@xxxxxxx>
- To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 07 Sep 2003 15:36:26 -0700
can you come to my house ?? :)
~Lacey~
(I would be interested in seeing a copy of your "schematic" if you don't
mind sending it to me offlist -- I have got to get my spaghetti-mess
organized too!)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Carneal" <carnealr@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2003 2:39 PM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Cables and wires
> If you can spare most of a day (that is how long it took me) do this:
>
> 1. First make three labels for +everything+. I have labels on the ends of
> my cables, and one in the middle so I don't have to trace it all the way
to
> the beginning or end.
> 2. Decide on a color scheme. I chose:
> A> Red- power cable
> B> Blue- USB cable
> C> Green- Printer cable
> D> Black- Network cable
> E> Yellow- any cable not fitting in any category above
> You can choose any scheme you like; just be consistent.
>
> 3. Know how some guys in a workshop draw outlines on their tool wall so
> they know where everything goes, and can tell at a glance what is missing?
> Why not employ the same idea here? My desk has a ladies skirt guard, that
> is there is a board underneath that prevents people from "seeing too
much."
> On my side of the skirt guard, I have five power cables- I drew a four
red
> lines from end to end with a description in the line. Such as:
> -----MNTR 1 PWR-----------MNTR 1 PWR------
> -----MNTR 2 PWR-----------MNTR 2 PWR-----
> -----PC 1 PWR---------PC 1 PWR--------
> -----PC 2 PWR---------PC 2 PWR--------
> -----PRTR PWR----------PRTR PWR------
>
> For my usb PDA, I have a blue line:
> -------PDA COMM-----PDA COMM-----
>
> Etc. Do this for every cord you have. Be neat. Try to avoid making this
> look like cable-spaghetti You will have a board full of cables, and
> futuristic looking, but you can look under the desk and immediately see
the
> cable/cord you want. Get some screw hooks- I just counted the ones I
have-
> I have 93 on the board, so get a package of them. Along each line you
have
> drawn, space out the hooks. You will put the cord on these hooks and get
> them off the floor. (You can see you floor again!) Be careful not to cut
> any power cables, we want neatness, not shorts. If possible, go overboard
> by assuming you will get another computer and leave room for new cables in
> the future. Now you can sweep that area! I was amazed at how dirty it was,
> and I do sweep twice a week.
>
> It is not necessary write out the description completely, but be clear.
> "PDA COMM" is a good deal shorter than "PERSONAL DIGITAL ASSISTANT
> COMMUNICATIONS" !!
>
> This sounds easy. I guess it is, but it is time consuming. The good news
is
> you only have to do it once. If you want me to send you my layout (I drew
> my layout in Word), let me know. It is one page, but sure is a colorful
> looking thing!
>
> Robert
>
> CAVEATS --- CAVEATS --- CAVEATS
> 1. Have your computer OFF. You don't want it on, and just yank out the
> power cable.
> 2. Make sure the floor is dry before re-arranging electrical cables.
> 3. Take in consideration a baby or puppy. Will he/she want to play with
the
> board?
> 4. Can/will you keep your feet off the board? If you keep knocking wires
> off the hooks, that is more work. The idea is to save time.
> 5. Strategically place your surge protectors/UPS.
> 6. Get some extra batteries for your flashlight. You will use it a lot
with
> you are under the desk.
>
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