Document Your Build and Share It

DOCUMENT FOR YOURSELF:

PHOTOS:
  - Initial mess.
  - During design (CAD screenshots).
  - Each iteration.
  - Final installation.

FILES:
  - CAD source (Fusion / OnShape file).
  - Final STL.
  - Slicer project (.3mf).

NOTES:
  - Parameters used (cable_diameter, desk_edge).
  - Material chosen.
  - Print settings.
  - What worked.
  - What didn't.

ORGANIZATION:

Folder structure:
  /projects/cable-management/
    /v1/
      design.f3d
      cable-clip.stl
      photo-v1.jpg
      notes-v1.md
    /v2/
      design.f3d
      cable-clip.stl
      ...
    /final/
      design.f3d
      all-stls/
      slicer-project.3mf
      photos/
      notes.md

  Easy to find later.

DOCUMENT FOR SHARING:

If you want to share to Printables / MakerWorld / Thingiverse:

WRITE-UP:
  Project name + description.
  Why you made it.
  Materials needed.
  Print instructions.
  Installation instructions.

PHOTOS:
  Hero photo (front).
  Multiple angles.
  In-use photo (cables installed).
  Print-in-progress (optional; some appreciate).

  All in good light.

VARIATIONS:
  Note any variations you offer.
  E.g., 'for 22mm desk edge' vs 'for 30mm desk edge'.

PARAMETERS:
  List the parameters you used.
  Help downloaders customize.

REUSING:

When designing the NEXT cable solution:
  - Reference your notes.
  - Reuse parameters.
  - Avoid re-doing work.

  Compound learning over time.

EXAMPLE WRITE-UP:

Title: 'Modular Cable Clips for IKEA Bekant Desk'

Description:
  Custom cable management clips for an IKEA Bekant standing desk.
  Clips attach to the 22mm desk edge without screws or damage.

Materials:
  - PETG (any brand, ~50g per 8 clips).
  - 3D printer with 0.4mm nozzle.

Print Settings:
  - Layer height: 0.20mm.
  - Walls: 3.
  - Infill: 20%.
  - Material temp: 235°C.
  - Bed temp: 80°C.
  - No supports needed.

Installation:
  - Snap onto desk edge.
  - Press cables into holders.
  - No tools required.

Includes 3 sizes:
  - small (4mm cable).
  - medium (5mm cable).
  - large (6mm cable).

  Parametric STL available for custom sizes.

  Files: cable-clip-small.stl, cable-clip-medium.stl, cable-clip-large.stl,
         cable-clip-source.f3d.

PUBLISH:

If you upload to a platform:
  - Choose a clear title.
  - Tag appropriately (cable management, desk, etc.).
  - Use license (CC-BY-SA usually).

  Community can download + use.

GETTING FEEDBACK:

Comments on Printables:
  Read them.
  Some are useful (e.g., suggested improvements).

  Refine your design over time.

RECEIVING DOWNLOADS:

If your design is popular:
  Many people use it.
  Validates your design choices.

  Inspiration to design more.