Desktop Pegboard Desk Organizer with Optional LED

Hey everyone!

I designed this project to solve a bit of a clutter problem on my desk. I needed a single holder that could keep my controller, headphones, and phone neatly organized. I also wanted to add some atmosphere, so I built in a space behind the pegboard structure for an LED strip and a diffuser, which gives it that nice, soft lighting effect you see in the photos.

Case/Structure: Bambu Lab PLA Basic Black
Diffuser Panel: Sunlu PLA+ Matte White

Assembly is pretty straightforward, as the main pieces are designed to slot together. I recommend using hex bolts for a strong connection (I used 4x M4 bolts and 3x M3 bolts). I’ve included STLs for plastic pins if you prefer that route, but I personally recommend the bolts for a solid feel. I did not include the print profile for the plastic pins, I'll leave that to your discretion considering I recommend bolts.

I used a little bit of adhesive on the top cover, but whether you do that is totally up to you, same goes for the bottom, left that open in case you manage to fit some of your electronics down there for those who might use that.

Please note:

I’m a hobbyist and self-taught, so I appreciate your patience if you find any little quirks in the design files!

This current model takes up the full build plate on my X1C. If I get enough interest, I plan on designing a shorter version to make it accessible for smaller 3D printers

I’m already thinking about updating the pegs to fit my specific controller better and make them a little more ergonomic, if these are something you would like down the track, let me know and I can upload them once I've created the improved version.

If you want to replicate the lighting, I used an ESP32 running the WLED software, but any similar setup should work fine!

LED Strips: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009358069494.html
Controller (Similar): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006418608267.html

Please Share Your Makes!

If you print this out, please upload a photo! I would genuinely love to see what color combinations and layouts you come up with as it gives me great ideas. Finally, giving the model a Boost is a huge help; it really encourages me to keep modeling and sharing the things I make for myself.

Thanks for taking the time to check out my project and follow my profile if you want to potentially see an updated version of this as if there is enough interest, I will consider improving on it, but for now, it's doing a great job on my desk!