Saving my LAN cable
My bedroom does not have a network port, which I need in order to get a stable internet connection on my computer. The solution to this problem is running a network cable to my walk-in closet, which I use as a server room, as it has a hole in the ground that leads directly to the router.
The issue that I have with that is that the cable runs beneath the connecting door, which causes it to be squished and bent. I tried lifting the door using some washers, but then the door would not close properly. Drilling a hole in the wall was not an option either, as my dad kindly asked me not to do so. I then jokingly suggested if I could just cut a hole in the door, which he surprisingly agreed to :D
So I measured the size of the cable and drilled a 2cm hole in my door, leaving plenty of room for the cable to pass through without having to cut, and then re-crimp the connectors. This also allows the cable to have a lot of slip space decreasing the drag on the cable. The plan is to 3D print a cover to hide the splinters and make it look a bit more “professional”.
I had already pre-designed the cover in Fusion 360 and printed it while we were drilling, but sadly the side of the hole in server room broke off, leaving a bigger hole than intended. So I needed to change the bezel size to cover the hole and the splinters entirely, which required re-printing the cover again.
After waiting another 30 minutes for the printer to finish, I could finally install the cover. I am very happy with the result, and I think it looks quite good for a home-made solution.
This was a fun little project that I did not expect to do today, and I am especially happy with the result as this was my first functional 3D print :D