-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Cables and wires :VSMail mx2
- From: James LaBorde <jlaborde@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "'pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'" <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2003 14:17:45 -0700
Cris this is a great solution. We have done something silimar here where I
work. We purchased a load of the velcro straps and use those near the
computers. We also screw them into the bottom of the desk and run cords
through those along the underside of the desk and no one sees them unless
they go under looking for them. An adavantage of this is that it is easy to
open up the velcro strap to add or remove a cable. Since the velcro straps
come in colors you can also color code them.
James
-----Original Message-----
From: cris [mailto:cris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2003 4:00 PM
To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Cables and wires :VSMail mx2
WOW !!
I am very curious and would love to see your layout!
CrisS
----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Carneal
To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2003 5:39 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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