UNDERWARE
THE ULTIMATE CABLE MANAGEMENT SOLUTION
To see the latest Underware release visit my Underware 2.0 page.
The latest version has additional parts and has a generator to allow you to customise your own Underware!
Components
The Underware collection comprises a set of click- and slide-in cable channels, clamps and holders that allow you to manage your under-desk cables and sockets with complete flexibility and beauty.
Cable Channels
All channels are click mounted and require two standard click-in connectors per channel unless you plan to attach them directly to a flat surface without Multiboard, in which case you can either use screws or stick with poster strips.
Standard-Click Mount
I-Channels
Standard-Click Mount
L-Channels
Standard-Click Mount
X-Channel
Standard-Click Mount
T-Channel
Standard-Click Mount
Curved Channels
Connectors
Most components require the Standard Underware Connector which screws into the back. To attach channels directly to curved surfaces, such as table legs, apply poster strips to the back of the Curved Stick-On Connector.
Click Mount
Standard Underware Connector
Stick-On
Curved Connector
Power Strip Clamps and Holders
Power Supplies and USB ports come in such a variety of shapes and sizes that you may want to use the parametric files to adjust the settings to the exact dimensions you need.
MultiConnect Mount
Screw Clamp
MultiConnect Mount
Stick-On Holder
Click Mount
Stick-On Holder
Click Mount
Cuff
Hooks and Grooves
Power Supplies and USB ports come in such a variety of shapes and sizes that you may want to use the parametric files to adjust the settings to the exact dimensions you need.
MultiConnect Mount
Double-Sided Hooks
MultiConnect Mount
Multi-Groove Hooks
MultiConnect Mount
Single-Sided Hooks
How-To Guide
1. Print the Multiboard
Print enough Multiboard Core Tiles to cover the underside of your desk (or as much as you need).
Attach the boards under your desk using screws.
2. Print key pieces
Roughly figure out the route you want the core cables to go and print a few components to house them. These are likely to be largely I-Channels.
3. Print connectors
There are various ways to attach the components to your desk or wall:
- Click Mount
The Underware Standard Connector screws into the back of the component and allows it to be clicked into Multiboard. - MultiConnect Mount
This MultiConnect connector screws into Multiboard and allows you to slide on the Underware. - Stick-On
Use poster strips to stick channels directly to a wall or table leg rather than using Multiboard
4. Work iteratively
Rather than planning the entire cabling system in advance, it’s a good idea to work iteratively, printing what you need, putting up the cables then figuring out the next part.
Download
Download the entire Underware collection absolutely free! And if you like it, why not join my Patreon to support more projects like this 🙂