How To Use Peg Board to Help Manage & Organize Your Game Room Wiring

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[@omgitsbats]

I did this with an Ikea Kallax and 16 consoles. I found the way you did your cable slack wrapping to be cumbersome and defeating my purpose of making the shelves mobile, so I used 4 pegs to wrap the cable around evenly and keep the cable more secured. I also used a label printer to label the cables instead of color marking. I didn't really think anyone would be interested, but you've inspired me to make a video. I will also never use an LCD, so it's hooked up to 2 CRTs through an Extron matrix switcher.

[@Rezigunn]

This video actually helped me a lot with a custom entertainment center I made years ago with the intention of replacing the old backing that was on it. You helped me make an inexpensive decision that will clean up the look of the setup as well at the cable management and I wanted to take the time to thank you for that as well as the recommendation for spechlers cherry cola. Good drink thanks for that one!

[@RoXolid]

Glad I could help, pröst!

[@SquarePegs]

This was an absolutely stellar video, Gary. I've got a ton of ideas now to do work on my own setup which is its own hot mess of wires. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@RoXolid]

That's the general idea, if I can do it anyone can do it

[@sphynx6369]

Very cool setup! Where did you get the dividers starting at 16:40 that you use to separate your xbox and SNES and so on? I also have the kallax unit and those dividers are exactly what I'm looking for! Keep up the great work as I'm a big fan of your channel.

[@RoXolid]

Those are actually from Ikea, however, I think they have been discontinued at this point.

[@Omn1Slash]

@@RoXolid was wondering the same! Are they just called "shelf dividers"? I have this same shelving unit, and I'd love to be able to divide the cubes to put my minis under neath the main consoles.

[@RoXolid]

It is called the KALLAX Storage with compartments

[@AAMD11]

I was thinking about doing this for a while, but this video is what gave me the confidence to do it. Very detailed, thank you!

[@AAMD11]

Update: it's done! I'm so happy. Was a bit faster since I only have 3 consoles but it looks so good

[@RoXolid]

Well, filming it also took time too! Glad to hear that this was helpful

[@swat37]

Very fun video to watch !

[@RoXolid]

Glad you liked it

[@8BitGlitch79]

Very good idea. I might adopt some of these ideas for my setup. Although, I might paint my Peg Board Jungle green ;)

[@RoXolid]

Go for it!

[@DeltaArxz]

16:40 Where did you get that fabric box from?

[@RoXolid]

Ikea, but they are now discontinued

[@davistobia1425]

Great idea going to do that on the back of my set up!

[@RoXolid]

Glad I could help!

[@BattleOfBowties]

Sorry for the loss of your friend. I know the pain it is. Subbed.

[@RoXolid]

Thanks, he was the goodest of good boys, we miss him everyday.

[@bradcbee377]

just got a Kallax. Not sure if I will do pegboard yet, but definitely getting the power strip. So what are the system dividers called??

[@RoXolid]

The dividers aren't available any longer

[@bradcbee377]

@@RoXolid ok, thanks

[@Bulla666]

Great job

[@RoXolid]

Thanks!

[@joelrodriguez7504]

great ideas...thanks

[@RoXolid]

You are so welcome!

[@davidgatt18]

Pinetop looked liked a really fine dog. Nice video.

[@RoXolid]

He was the most loyal and thankful dog ever. It's been a year and we still miss him tremendously

[@Zenon2006]

is it safe to run that outlet strip into the surge protector? I know surge into surge is not advised but extension cord into surge is also not advised from what I read

[@RoXolid]

I am not concerned about it myself.

[@Zenon2006]

@@RoXolid I might head to my HF and get one to do the same. I need that plug spacing. This video was a huge help. The peg board is a great idea for organization! I use an Ikea Besta TV unit for my consoles which has a back but the wires are a mess. I just went to get some pegboard to put on the back. Also ordered some M8 x 1" threaed post casters from Amazon that will fit into the screw holes for the existing legs. It's too hard now to get back there to change a wire. Weekend project coming up! Subscribed

[@RoXolid]

Glad I could be of help and inspiration!

[@uchihasasuke191]

​@@RoXolid So the Outlet Strip to the Surge Protector is not dangerous?

[@robertoperezjr.1119]

what are those grey things that split the shelves?

[@RoXolid]

Ikea sold them some time ago but they discontinued them about a year ago

[@bjeezy831]

What are using to divide the cubbies?

[@RoXolid]

Those are from Ikea, I got them several years ago but they've since been discontinued

[@AlexMolina93]

Sorry for your loss roxolid

[@RoXolid]

Thanks so much

[@jorgemena5885]

Hey Gary, What component cable do you recommend using from a gcomp out to the retrotink 5x component in?

[@RoXolid]

These guys here: castlemaniagames.com/collections/home-audio-video/products/hd-retrovision-genesis-6ft-5x-rca-male-to-male-cable?ref=RoXolid

[@Zenon2006]

@@RoXolid I got a few of those cables from Castlemania, high quality.

[@RoXolid]

Completely agree, they are awesome

[@jorgemena5885]

@@RoXolid Thank you very much Gary you are awesome at responding!

[@RoXolid]

You take the time to respond, it's on me to respond in kind

[@sangbeta2043]

Are you using 100 V AC for the Japanese consoles?

[@RoXolid]

Yes

[@Msuits5]

Nice video my tip is in general. Just keep the wires off the floor and the power strips on top.

[@ZombieTechie]

I love videos like this. I have 12+ consoles. My biggest inquiry is about large power strips/surge protectors. I never know what's good as you can't trust Amazon and most ppl don't have this many systems and can't test them easily. I currently have a component selector + ossc, want gcompsw (auto-switcher) + retrotink 5x to make it even simpler.

[@RoXolid]

Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!

[@ZombieTechie]

@@RoXolid thanks for making amazing videos to help clean up the rats nest.

[@RoXolid]

@@ZombieTechie thanks for watching I greatly appreciate it!

[@yoinkinshploinkin69]

hey, i have this many consoles, and i needed a good surge protector, i strongly recommend the AXTRA brand surge protectors. Mine have survived many power surges and usage across game consoles and equipment i use to work on consoles.

[@RoXolid]

Thanks for the tip

[@GenerationalGamer]

I love the concept. I do have a question on two: what are those things you use to place one console over another? Also, have you run into a problem with heat? I noticed that the fans on some consoles are obstructed.

[@Artimidorus]

That's exactly what I was looking for as well.

[@moandaindesigns]

Again I am so sorry for you loss. I have a suggestion, use black sharpie along the edge of the pegboard to conceal the edges more. I hope you left room for testing inputs. (HDMI, Scart, S-vidoe, Composite and Component) I plan on making my one cube system once Plywood is not overpriced. Great minds think alike, I already have my pegboard.

[@RoXolid]

I have an open HDMI port that exits the front of my switcher

[@cashflokingrealist4763]

Cool set up. Where did you get those grey dividers to stack your consoles?

[@RoXolid]

Ikea, but they've since been discontinued

[@larssawatzki1538]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and tips. 👍 I've a question: Did the screws make their job? The outer frame of the Kallax is literally corrugated cardboard with a thin layer of pressboard on it. I've doubts screws really work on this. And sorry for your loss. Dogs are the better people and friends.

[@Matt_Desrochers74]

If you like cherry colas, when you are in SC for SEGE next weekend, be sure to hunt down a "Cheerwine". I don't think you can buy it outside of the Carolinas. It's a local cherry cola and the best I've ever had. It makes an amazing float with vanilla ice cream in it as well. Anyway, I'll be headed down from NC to SEGE. Looking forward to getting to meet you.

[@RoXolid]

Very cool! I'll be hosting my panel Saturday at noon in room 2

[@Matt_Desrochers74]

@@RoXolid Awesome! I've been hoping they would post a panel schedule on the website but so far, I haven't seen anything.

[@RoXolid]

Austin just let me know earlier this week

[@djwrahfael]

Nice job. Only my dad can help with that cause it's a lotta work! 😁

[@RoXolid]

Having another person to help would have made the job quicker

[@MichaelMonn]

What are the cool things that encase your OG Xbox and things so other consoles can sit on top of them in the same cube?

[@RoXolid]

Those are from Ikea but sadly they have been discontinued

[@TravirusTheKing]

Okay Can we get you playing DDR, now that you have the space in room? I've used branded/colored (such as PS 3D HDMI) HDMI cables for my systems.

[@dustinkinard7431]

Great job! I have a rat’s nest of wire behind my tv stand in the living room, and you’ve given me some ideas on how to organize everything better. I do have a question for you that’s somewhat related, and it’s about what hdmi switcher do you use personally? I’m looking to buy one that’s higher quality, and has more outputs, than the one I got from Walmart recently.

[@RoXolid]

This is a Monoprice 8x1, but I'd really like the 16:1

[@nostradomas1337]

So sorry for your baby man. I'll keep yall in my prayers

[@RoXolid]

Thank you

[@jasonhowe1697]

for what you waste in time using a 3-5 12 u racks work a treat.. this might work for a kid however if you are someone changing addresses on a semi constant rack mounting is the proper way to go.. even if you are still using scart/s-video/component as a video source you might want to consider av-hdmi switch..

[@RoXolid]

AV to HDMI switches are terrible! They introduce RF Noise, lag, and are a terrible way to play!

[@jasonhowe1697]

@@RoXolid though the only other way you get the other non hdmi consoles is spend thousands converting them to hdmi to be honest haven't tried proper hardware av-hdmi convertors to know what white noise plane there is the only time i see any type of noise audible is improper grounding on rca i like the setup however if you are a person that moves every 5-10 years the setup is impractical for use you are likely going to be more noise using scart than using sp/dif or av connections

[@RoXolid]

@@jasonhowe1697 Not true at all!!! There's the RetroTink 2x Pro for about $130 which can accept component video, composite video, and S-Video signals, line doubles them from 240P to 480P and gets you an HDMI Output with 0-added lag. You can also get things like the OSSC for under $200, and the RetroTink5x for about $300.

[@jasonhowe1697]

@@RoXolid so how many switches you have sitting behind that OSSC before it goes to the hdmi connection yup i don't live in the land of the free and cheap $130USD is about $180AUD 300USD is about 450-485 without shipping.. Like I said i haven't tried a dedicated purpose made av-hdmi rack mounted switch box to know its limitations of use please stop using I and p dvd definitions on consoles as this only applies to movies..

[@RoXolid]

@@jasonhowe1697 I have 1 SCART & 1 Component switcher going into my RetroTink 5x, total of about $125 spent on those 2. And frankly until the 5x came out I used the 2x and loved it I and P DVD definitions? What are you talking about?

[@Solidus106]

Rip to your friend .. we had a jackabee that closely resembled him that recently passed as well

[@RoXolid]

Thank you very much, we miss him dearly right now

[@Ketch22k]

For anyone else watching you can cut pegboard with a razor. Score a couple of times on both sides and you can snap it off

[@RoXolid]

If you can get it straight

[@Ketch22k]

@@RoXolid anything with a flat edge and /or doing it center of each dot makes for an easy straight line & a quick snap off. Thought id share for those that don't have a saw

[@RoXolid]

I appreciate that

[@jacobbaranowski]

Yo

[@RoXolid]

'Ello