EASY RGB Desk Mod + Cable Management - Full Walkthrough

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[@LittleYT]

wich is the material that you use as difussor?

[@Waldschwammerl]

Hi Chris, having a exposed mains voltage connection without proper metal enclosure and grounding is dangerous. This power supply is made for proper enclosed systems, isnt it? Kind regards, Waldschwammerl

[@metcat88]

I hate white color, don't like RGB too much and i don't have any skills & desire to DIY electronics but this project made me speechless and drooling. The idea, planning, attention to detail, cable management and overall craftsmanship is way beyond perfect in my opinion. Well done sir & enjoy your new desk.

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

Thanks so much for watching! Lol this made me laugh! Glad you liked the video!!

[@projectzerocreativa]

Yeah, me too. White will goes yellowish by time.. For me, its better grey or gunmetal.

[@alorrick7546]

youll love my themed room once its finished! literally i think would be most peoples dream room and i cannot wait, ive never seen anyone with anything close except maybe in movies!

[@bkoe4612]

This comment took a very unexpected turn 😂

[@oscaralvarado5591]

@@ChrisMaherDIY What are they called or where can I get the GUIDES WITH THE SEMI-TRANSPARENT PANELS WHERE YOU PUT THE LEDS

[@fgmods]

It's so cool to see how far this channel has come in the past 12 months. Love this content for all the cool ideas it gives me.

[@mattwilson9293]

My only concern would be my arms/wrist inadvertently resting on the channels while browsing/gaming. Maybe I'm just lazy, but my wrist area tends to hang off the edge of the desk

[@Mr.GuppyBuppy]

also not being able to mount a monitor arm. Curious to see how it plays out in the end

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment! To remove these channels from the desk even with the small amount of sticky tape I used I had to push down very hard. Resting your arms on them wont do anything so you wouldn't have to worry about that!

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

I know there are a lot of mounds that you can just drill through the table or I was thinking I could also just wall mount a monitor. For sure some decisions to be made down the road!

[@EvanWasHere]

@@ChrisMaherDIY Drill a small grommet and you can have dual monitor arms easily.

[@Mr.GuppyBuppy]

@@ChrisMaherDIY true I forgot about those, also are you thinking of doing a video on installing WLED in a custom PC?

[@GamingGadgetsTech]

As someone who took inspiration from Tech Tesseracts original set up for my own, I have to say you have surpassed anything I could imagine doing myself and REALLY made something slick and clean looking. I think I might need to get myself some new strips added to my room!

[@XTJ7]

This is a wonderful project and incredibly well executed. Kudos to you!

[@PolarBear26j]

Love the build and walkthrough. As someone who hates wires hanging about I've used the Velcro and sticky tape options in the past...just watch out for pull away, especially with electronics that generate heat. Another recommendation for future builds, wipe the surface of whatever you are placing that tape on with some rubbing alcohol prior to placement (so long as it won't hurt the surface of the table or whatever) and make sure it's dry, then place the tape. If you are going to be placing something heavy, use an industrial 3m style tape or Velcro and ensure it's setup (treat like a glue) for a little bit first before having the full weight pull against it. Finally, sometimes due to weight, screw based wire management clips just need to be used... It sucks, but sometimes it's all that will ultimately work.

[@G0S]

Looks absolutely phenomenal! Very impressive and inspiring! Thanks Chris!

[@b-kor]

The soap dish actually looks so clean, I love it. You're a genius

[@DiegoGrandaoYT]

My friend, what an amazing job! For those who like to do things on their own, DIY, this is an absurd pleasure to watch and try to come up with new ideas. Congratulations on the project my friend. It went insane!

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment. I just completed the second video in this series where I build my dream gaming setup! Check it out and hope you like the new video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZPFfHSuo9V2h7M

[@malcolmpoe5484]

Honestly I don’t think this could be any more amazing than it is .. definitely knocked this out of the park !! 5🌟

[@YonkoThanos]

Oh Boy!!!! If Chris is pursuing a gaming room there can only be one phrase: Its going to EPIC!!

[@ddssrr1614]

That lighting looks so good. Like you brought it with that already on, so well done. 10/10.. Hope to see a vid on the complete build.

[@MWMTex]

Clean, neat, and beautiful as always. Very nice Chris!

[@jasonreales3840]

I wanna say that I appreciate your ingenuity Mr. Maher!!! Bravo 👏

[@fuckgoogle554]

You have got to have the most futuristic looking home on the planet. You do some really cool stuff with LEDs.

[@funky.ass.breakz4473]

Just found this channel, and I must say you make all of these projects look incredibly easy! I feel like if I attempted any of these projects I'd get frustrated halfway and scrap the whole thing lol

[@erickbetancourt896]

Wow, Chris, you have outdone yourself again! The desk looks amazing. Great job. 🙌🙌❤❤

[@cicadasix9231]

Thank you! This is EXACTLY what I've been looking for from desk to LED style!

[@patricksisson4965]

Another awesome video. Thank you for showing the attention to detail in your wiring and placement. Keep up the great work.

[@keithnsearle7393]

Very neat indeed. Thank you for showing us your power desk set up.

[@smoovb]

Dude, this is probably one of the greatest set up videos I have ever come across.

[@theeditor8687]

omg this project had me in a shock im so impressed with the outcome of this desk thank you sir for showing me the light in DIY projects

[@rpagala]

Another great video as always! What you're able to come up with is amazing. And to do it so clean too!

[@nyaa104]

The effort was all for this at the end. It looks dope

[@J0ermungand]

This looks a lot better than I would've imagined.

[@TabbyJ_]

This is soooo clean!! Amazing job!!!

[@kartunenetwork9232]

Amazing work! I've been designing my new setup for the past 3 weeks and wanted to light up my edges also but was stuck on whats the best method. Your video helps a lot.

[@animalsquad007]

that's sick man!!! Keep up the good work!!! Big fan of your work ♥

[@srijancoolyo]

Amazing video Chris! I keep waiting for your videos and get genuinely happy when it drops ♥️ keep going buddy

[@jeveloz47]

My guy, this is awesome. Ur Channel is life changing. U actually inspired me to do more stuff like this especially with the baseboards video and desk set up. The attention to detail is amazing. In my line of work attention to detail is everything. You got to know everything as from as to get from point a to point b, to know ur targets, to know ur escape routes, know your surroundings and to a whole lot more. I've been in a lot of different places and seen alot and have been some what amazed by ppl. But u have amazed me by ur craftsmanship and skills. Again u make me want to do the samething. We are told when we are home from any deployments or work we have to find a stress relief hobby and I think something like what u are doing is fun. Maybe I'll build me a gaming room or sports room. With a game system, theater, pool table, somewhere to watch UFC fights and the superbowl and invite my team. I know u must had some struggles along the way with things but u got it to work and that's called honing your craft. And that's nothing but praise my guy. Keep up the good work. Respect to you. I definitely gave u a follow.

[@lsdave]

Definitely an EPIC result! One of the cleanest i've seen on KZbin for leds on a desk. It would be really cool if you had the aluminum channels powder coated white. Probably cost less than $100 to do that. Also you should use spade Lug crimp terminals instead of the ferrules for the screw down connectors on the power supply.

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

Thanks so much for watching! That is a great idea!

[@Photoshopuzr]

amping it up a notch, could spray it himself more work but adding to the aesthetics, or even a zebra style cant have to much solids will look to plain in mio.

[@IGIMaster86]

Awesome 😎. Well done buddy!!! I really love all the details you pay attention to and cablemanagement

[@Sinz_-fl9nj]

You could literally make and sell those desk. One of the nicest ones I've seen.

[@bigrob029]

Cable Management Theory 101 measure twice, cut once. plan at least 6 times, double sticky tape once... and maybe move it around later. The little white cable next boxes were a great touch!

[@Fega]

Yo, pretty sick setup👊🏽 Amazing effort put for the lights and cable management

[@TechBlock]

I approve of this RGB masterpiece! Great work :D

[@SonOfWinter]

I am going to try this for sure! Nice video!

[@jherbp]

those are so sick, nice work done

[@MrHilltopper28]

Another great video! Beautiful cable management! That turned out great! Show us the final set up when it's done!

[@thatcanadianguy3327]

very nice desk overall, I design setups for a living and we actually ran govee lightbars all along the bottom of the desktop and it looked pretty cool but the actual outside looks really sharp gotta do something similar for my new office ty for the inspiration

[@paulierox7341]

that looks sick!!! Great job.. Thanks for explaining everything in detail.. I am working on my first WLED project thanks to you.

[@hhcollective]

Beautiful...I think the only change I'd make is potentially spraying the metal portions of the led diffusion channels white to match the desk and getting rid of the silver.

[@domesticautomationllc]

Great work Chris ! 😯 I 💖the end result. Very clean install. Very inspiring!

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

Thanks so much!!! Appreciate the support my friend!

[@TReZxDrEaMz]

Looks amazing! I Also love the gaming setup videos.

[@charlesr3351]

Very nice!!!! I've been wanting to get a new desk and doing some LEDs on it. Just changed jobs and unfortunately finances are the issue. Definitely bookmarking this to come back to later on. Well done sir.

[@absolutelydialedgraphics]

Holy shit!!!!!!! ⚠️ certified GOAT alert ⚠️ i wish nothing but great things for you this year bro. I really see you taking off bigger than ever before bro. Keep pushing, this desk RIDICULOUS. I don't even think YOU know the things you can do or create!! Just amazing dude, amazing. Keep going!!!!

[@fazeMeOne]

You did it again. Very cool. Can't wait for your next project.

[@0dallas]

Happy I found this! I was going the Ikea desk route for my son. But after seeing this, I ordered one of these desks! Thanks for the Discount code

[@Photoshopuzr]

The desk took allot of twists at first, like you said wanted to make it more interesting by adding lights to the legs, the cable management is a killer, always plan and make sure to get that right in the process it will safe you tons of time when it comes to scrap down and rebuild on a newer desk. I notice the m1 can be done the same way without the board, but I like how this turned out. Love white but not for this sort of project still came out badass. The lights made this desk one of a kind for sure, its a winner for its unique style. Job well done.

[@C_ptain]

Incredible build !

[@x__KenKaneki__x]

this is the most beautiful desk ive ever seen in my life

[@Zildj]

The soap box tech was some big brain thinking! Amazing desk, I'm not even into white desks but this is sexyyyy haha.

[@Sideswipe021]

Love the videos Chris!

[@hvardrino]

As always, magnificient job, just wow!!

[@jaharitucker3953]

Please make a finished desk setup! You have one of the most aesthetically pleasing tastes on KZbin I’d love to see what your dream desk setup would look like 🤙🏼🔥

[@chandlerhernandez7143]

As an electrician you sir KILLED IT! Love to see the wagos, old timers hate them but they’re missing out. I went with the ikea Fredde desk but knew I was going to add rgb and your video made it easy to look up all the material I’ll need any videos on how you set up the light shows?

[@-Skratch-]

This is inspirational and very detailed. Love the end result.

[@Callum195]

Im am very interested to see this as a series and where it ends up :). Great work Chris!

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment. I just completed the second video in this series where I build my dream gaming setup! Check it out and hope you like the new video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZPFfHSuo9V2h7M

[@user-ki5fk5cs7e]

WOW I I think I would forget to play anymore and I would sit and admire the lights on the table lol ,very nice

[@seanryan37334]

Heck Yeah! Looks amazing dude - Great job!!

[@torodatruth]

....HOLY CHIT! dude i've watched like 3 of your other vids (all awesome) but THIS ONE HERE earned you a subscriber my man. top marks!

[@moocher9935]

Absolutely amazing... Found you by accident & have now subscribed... I would dearly love to do something similar but I'm useless on the tools & my electronics knowledge is zero... Still might give it a try in the future but for now just happy to watch your content... Cheers from Down Under

[@DONphantasmo]

That looks amazing man. Great job!!!

[@kingcytoxien1775]

this is perfection. Love it

[@jamesbarlett246]

I was going to do this with the Govee M1 strips but then I noticed that the same aluminum channels were being sold in Canada for a crazy amount $120. Decided to order Govee's 16ft rope for my desk. This build looks great!

[@nath042]

this is awesome, i would probably consider using some vinyl or something on the top just to make it one consistent colour/texture. Cant wait to see what else you do!

[@tatedehaanmusic3076]

Looks super cool! Little concerned about the LED power supply though.. if the metal is exposed on the power hook ups I could see that being a hazard.

[@antonisdiamantis970]

Well done bro, you did an AMAZING job once again

[@THERE.IS.NO.DEATH.]

5:25 wow very nice fit on those cuts!

[@simplybassick4182]

Awesome bro you find some of the best lighting ideas.

[@_NOSWAD_]

Ima try to make something just like this! Thanks for the idea🙌🏻

[@AnDiHawk]

Top-level perfectionism! Cool! Attention to the smallest details! :)

[@iLLNASTi]

great build. looks insane, i have an L desk and this gives me lots of ideas

[@hakankaya2507]

I am watching the video from Turkey, this table has already attracted my attention with its comfort and elegance for a long time, you have made it more beautiful, I liked it very much, if I have the opportunity to buy it one day, I will watch the video again and light it in this way.👏😍

[@kylehansen4289]

Turned out amazing well done

[@tommkc]

Very nice. You just gave me an idea for my desk. Thanks.

[@yusuf6778]

Chris, I am blown away by how well it does with the color, accuracy and speed. I have one question. What if you want to use your own higher dense LED lights? Can you do that or do you have to have their lights that come with the system?. Great video!. For the past

[@Temperature956]

at first, I was like ok that's overkill but now bro it looks insanely badass

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

Thanks so much for watching buddy! Make sure to check out how it turned out as part of the full setup!

[@jeremiahziebert3298]

Oh my this is so satisfying! I wanna hire you to do a new desk for me cuz this is fire and so damn clean!

[@kloosterboe2]

That looks awesome! Defo gave me some new ideas for my future! I this in the comments already, but yeah you could just use one ESP31 for all of the LEDS.

[@ericr1954]

Beautiful! Awesome project!

[@michaelmeans8386]

Very well done and super clean!!! I have the same desk but in a different color.

[@udp1073]

wow... i am not a big fan of "LED everything around you" but boy oh boy this setup is sick! well done Sir... aaaaaaand subbed!

[@Maudio80]

SOOOOO SICK Great Job C!

[@AppleShortss]

Wow that so cool 😎 your video’s are super awesome, I watch them all the time 😊

[@100MilWill]

oh man!! Cant wait to see what you come up with for your gaming setup. All your other videos are also so creative!!!

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment. I just completed the second video in this series where I build my dream gaming setup and at the end I show the desk going up and down! Check it out and hope you like the new video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZPFfHSuo9V2h7M

[@ajayb8442]

You figured it out all!! Can you do a kitchen under cabinet lighting setup?

[@chrisguess5]

Was trying to buy my grandma a white soap dish but for some reason they're all out of stock, and I ended up here... Clean as always Chris 🤩

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

Hahahaha love it! "Clean" as always. Very clever :)

[@Sideswipe021]

Maybe a WLED product that's meant for outside in the garden? Would be cool to see how you weather proof it

[@crisnmaryfam7344]

They sell it already waterproof for applications like Shower and bathtub area overhangs and the like.

[@zardoz2627]

Problem is they don't last long outside. UV and the elements destroy led strips, even "waterproof" ones, after a year or two where I live.

[@shortyboy1986]

Great job man. Dunno if you know but the have cutters that cut the ends of the zip tie flush.

[@ThePlankerd]

Yep, I gotta try this out.

[@abdullahdesigns00]

that's really tough and clean job man

[@Death-chill]

This the one of the master piece from scratch ❤❤, wish able to make order for it..😮

[@berkc06]

What an amazing ideo and what a clean build. Wow!

[@RCjam0]

Perfection!! My only concern is that the corners of the table are now more tapered.

[@MahlonBouldin]

That is beautiful!

[@PastThePoint]

Awesome job on this project!! The best part is, WLED works with OpenRGB! So you can sync your pc and desk rgb lights, if you wanted to. 😁

[@giraysoganc7479]

Even though I find it exreamly costly and poinless I should say I really liked it. Your is very smooth clean and clever.

[@gallib2147]

i really love your videos this is really good video

[@siddharthchudasama278]

its awesome bro , also you get the very good wiring knowledge :)