Apple 140W USB-C Power Adapter Cord Organizer

(References like [##] refer to specific labeled images above.)

Note: Ensure that the cord clips line up correctly. If you print the files tagged "4b," you'll end up with clip positions shown in the photos. The files tagged "4c" will have the cord winding the other way (see images [4b] and [4c] above). Choose according to how you'd like to wind the cord.

Features:

• Fully filleted (rounded) corners and edges to reduce snags and wear.
• Designed for relaxed coiling and wide bend radii to increase cord life.
• Adjustable brace ensures stable, upright orientation on both standard [2a] and decora-style [2b] outlets.
• Avoid unreliable connections and exposed electrical contacts [2c].
• Four cord clips allow flexibility in cord lengths [3a-3d].
• Quickly plug in to desk-mounted outlets without unraveling the entire cord [3b].

Printing Notes:

I printed this with three perimeters to make the top layers look nicer, but 2 would be strong enough, and lighter to boot. If I were to print again, I'd use a modifier in the slicer to use 3 perimeters only on the topmost and bottommost 2-3 layers.

The STL files are intended for well-optimized printers with tight tolerances. Fusion360 files are also included so you can customize the design for your printer and for other power adapters and power cords.

Again, be sure to print a matching set of files. The preview in your slicer should match either [4b] or [4c] above!

How I Designed This

I was inspired by some existing designs, but wanted something with the additional features and benefits mentioned in the description above, so I made this design from scratch. This project taught me about curvature-type fillets and setback-type corners where fillets meet. These techniques help create the nice, smooth corners and curve transitions in the design.