There are many other cable reels on Thingiverse, but are any as pretty as this one? The rounded print-in-place design maximizes the available space for the cable while enhancing aesthetic values. The model is pre-supported; assuming your printer can handle printing round holes without support, it shouldn't require any additional supports at all.
It's designed to work with cables that have contacts less than 15 mm in diameter, which means it works with most USB cables. I originally designed it for a low-voltage lamp cable, but it should work for pretty much anything. If you're feeling adventurous, you could even use it to wind string (that's string as in the long, thin material. I'd advise against using it to wind the undergarment "string," as it is not optimized for that purpose).
Simply insert the cable or string, making sure to turn it in the right direction (it should get caught in a notch). Wind it, and that's pretty much it. Just make sure you don't twist the cable or string when reeling it in.
This is a print-in-place design. No support is needed (though you might require moral support if your printer's tolerances are really bad, as that could mess up your print). The model is pre-supported in one single place, and no other support should be needed (at least when printing with a Creality K1). If you add more support, make sure not to add anything inside the model, as it will be extremely hard to remove.
After printing, remove the support (this should be easy; use pliers, a gym buddy named Carl—or whatever name your gym buddy has—or a knife or something else suitable). Depending on your tolerances, you might need to insert a thin blade into the crack to allow movement, as the gap is 0.4 mm. I used a hobby knife for this; it's a fairly easy operation.
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