Transformer Wire Winder

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Over the years I've accumulated many of these wall socket voltage transformers. These are handy little things that can be easily repurposed and turned into something new. The problem is they get tangled up in a box, which leads to damaged wire. This Transformer Wire Winder solves this issue by keeping them untangled and preventing damage to the wire. When traveling, it also makes packing them in your suitcase much nicer. The arrow on the "face" is a nice touch that I couldn't resist. In my opinion, winding the wire always in the same direction helps preserve the wire's integrity. Plus, I like the design of the "face." If you don't want to see it, simply don't make any color changes at the third layer during printing. The Winder has a plug side and a blank side that need to be glued together using epoxy, which is made easy with the three indexing pins. Splitting the Winder into two parts was a great idea because it avoided the need for supports during printing. The 110-volt connector is designed like a wall socket, featuring an internal gradual pinch that securely grabs the pins. I recommend printing at a 0.2-layer height, and both PLA and PETG work fine. If you want to be super organized, consider color-coding your transformers – for example, use red for 5 volts and black for 12 volts. Just let your imagination run wild!