{"product":{"product_id":"B01M6EB8DM","title":"6 Packs Retractable Cable Management for HTC Vive New Version System for HTC Vive Virtual Reality Headset- MDW Adhesive Drill Free","price":null,"image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fw0mWXZvL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M6EB8DM"},"comments":[{"body":"I purchased [a set of these](https://smile.amazon.com/Retractable-Management-Headset-MDW-Adhesive/dp/B01M6EB8DM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1524234947\u0026amp;sr=8-3\u0026amp; keywords=vive+cable+management) last year.  Note that Amazon carries a variety of similar products.  It works fairly well but I'd add some caveats.  I have a drop-ceiling in my playspace so I was able to use string to affix the mechanism and didn't have to use the adhesive (which is reportedly *very* strong to the point of pulling off paint upon removal). You still have to be careful with a system like this because if you're swinging/punching with your arms, you can easily connect with a hanging cable.  \r\n\r\nI'm not sure if I really recommend it, but I don't regret getting it.  I don't always use it, but when I do it has been useful.","subreddit_name":"SteamVR","author":"zerozed"},{"body":"There's actually a kit for this [sold for $26 on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/MDW-Retractable-Management-Headset-Adhesive/dp/B01M6EB8DM) that does this.  It's meant for the ceiling but could easily be used for walls or the floor, as you have.  I like your idea of using a weight!","subreddit_name":"Vive","author":"FumbledAgain"},{"body":"I ran a length of 550 paracord across my ceiling and into the wall about an inch from the ceiling using eye hooks. I have several of those name badge retractable lanyards I attached to the paracord and then just snap the plastic button parts to the Rift cord and adjust to where I have enough slack to not get in the way. If I can play Robo Recall or Lone Echo without ripping G the cord from the cable then I have adjusted it well.\r\n\r\nI got the idea from this overpriced garbage on Amazon. Save your money and you can get everything I mentioned for like $15 total at Walmart. \r\n\r\n6 Packs Retractable Cable Management for HTC VIVE NEW Version System for HTC VIVE Virtual Reality Headset- MDW Adhesive Drill Free https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M6EB8DM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_2lg7zbFY52TXH\r\n","subreddit_name":"MGTOW","author":"Usuqamadiq"},{"body":"I can't find a way to link this video, but I found it on an Amazon Product and he shows the \"mod\" he used for it to rotate easier. I'll just link the Amazon product, the video is in the reviews. \r\n\r\n https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M6EB8DM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tQ26AbVJSTBXS","subreddit_name":"Vive","author":"Symplicified"},{"body":"[retractable ceiling cable management](https://www.amazon.com/Retractable-Management-Headset-MDW-Adhesive/dp/B01M6EB8DM/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=retractable+vr\u0026amp;qid=1561960969\u0026amp;s=gateway\u0026amp;sr=8-4).  under $20.  works great.  been using with my vive for over a year.\r\n\r\nI put some zipties on my cable to make it catch in a specific spot, otherwise, works great out of the box.","subreddit_name":"beatsaber","author":"darkharlequin"},{"body":"Why do you need so much cable? As you said, you need half your cable till your playspace. And then? What do you need the other half for? Maybe you should work on your setup. There are cable managements for hmds like this https://www.amazon.com/Retractable-Management-Headset-MDW-Adhesive/dp/B01M6EB8DM which are a great QoL Improvements. Even a longer cable would just break over time. ","subreddit_name":"oculus","author":"DrStoeckchen"},{"body":"From left to right there are 3 sets of 2 pulleys with the fourth just a hook that holds all the of the slack from the PC. The cable is does not slide where it's attached to the 2nd pulley in each set. If you were to place the headset at the base of the near or far corner of the same side of the PC the first set (left to right) of pulleys would be fully extended. The second set you be half way extended. The 3rd set barley extends at all as you suspected. This allows the cable for the headset to have tension on the entire 10x10 area even if you are playing Onward and on the ground in the corner. The 3rd set of pulleys could probably be removed but 6 came with the set I got on Amazon so I used them.  Hope this helps explain. Here is the set I purchased. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M6EB8DM","subreddit_name":"virtualreality","author":"Zeiban"},{"body":"There's a wire harness system out there that holds the wires above your head. When you walk around they give the wires slack. When you walk back to the middle they pull the wires back up.\r\n\r\nJust Google vive wire harness system or something.\r\n\r\n6 Packs Retractable Cable Management for HTC VIVE NEW Version System for HTC VIVE Virtual Reality Headset- MDW Adhesive Drill Free https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M6EB8DM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_K436BbS29P7V9","subreddit_name":"Vive","author":"coolkid1717"},{"body":"I’m using something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Retractable-Management-Headset-MDW-Adhesive/dp/B01M6EB8DM/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1540916930\u0026amp;sr=8-4\u0026amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65\u0026amp;keywords=vr+cable\u0026amp;dpPl=1\u0026amp;dpID=414oxYbQLfL\u0026amp;ref=plSrch\r\n\r\nThere are several of those on Amazon (search for VR cable management).\r\n\r\nI’m only using two pulleys though but they come with a little hex wrench so you can set a stopper to give them a minimum length (so they don’t pull all the way to your high ceiling)","subreddit_name":"WindowsMR","author":"JudgeGroovyman"},{"body":"My play area has the front of the pc facing it, so the cable would have to go around the pc and into the headset. Would i need the extensions then? Also https://www.amazon.com/Retractable-Management-Headset-MDW-Adhesive/dp/B01M6EB8DM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1534184451\u0026amp;sr=8-1-spons\u0026amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65\u0026amp;keywords=retractable+cable+management\u0026amp;psc=1. Is something like this a good thing to get? (sorry for long link.","subreddit_name":"virtualreality","author":"xd-scout"},{"body":"Side note when you get everything squared away with your cable I recommend a management system like this https://www.amazon.com/Retractable-Management-Headset-MDW-Adhesive/dp/B01M6EB8DM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1531771593\u0026amp;sr=8-3\u0026amp;keywords=vr+cable+management \r\nif you have the ability to stick them on the ceiing. Helps keep the cable off the floor to prevent doggos from snagging it.","subreddit_name":"oculus","author":"p3rfect3nemy"},{"body":"i do have a somewhat small play area, although it says it's optimal on the oculus software. in any case, now that i bought a [cheap cable management system off of amazon,](https://www.amazon.com/Retractable-Management-Headset-MDW-Adhesive/dp/B01M6EB8DM) and now i don't have to worry about the cable getting in the way. i have still yanked the usb cord out of the computer once during a very intense moment of a game, but this can be avoided by taping the cable to one of the pulleys so that it doesn't draw too much cord near the port. \r\n\r\ni guess for the average person this would be too much effort, but you have to consider what roomscale vr **is**, it's not the same as normal gaming. \r\nmaybe it would help if the hmd companies themselves came up with cable management solutions and offered them as extras. ","subreddit_name":"oculus","author":"p0ison1vy"},{"body":"I used: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M6EB8DM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\r\n\r\nThe original version has the problem you mention. Now they include a square of \"sticky\" designed to go between the clear plastic hooks and the wall/ceiling. Using that makes everything stay perfectly. Just remove the backing on one side, stick it where you want it, remove the other sides backing and the backing on the hook... press and done.","subreddit_name":"skyrimvr","author":"EvilynnThales"},{"body":"I used \r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M6EB8DM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\r\n\r\nAlong with extension cables of course.  No drilling needed, easy install, and after a bit of tweaking my approx. 10x12 foot VR space is basically wireless, EXCEPT for cable twisting which is why I made my original post.\r\n","subreddit_name":"oculus","author":"rolliejoe"},{"body":"Thanks!  Are  you using [this set](https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M6EB8DM/ref=s9u_wsim_gw_i1?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;fpl=fresh\u0026amp;pd_rd_i=B01M6EB8DM\u0026amp;pd_rd_r=9HVDXY06XYSWE0W9D0D0\u0026amp;pd_rd_w=0P8nV\u0026amp;pd_rd_wg=TmqlX\u0026amp;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER\u0026amp;pf_rd_s=\u0026amp;pf_rd_r=RKRVXMD6DXZC37FMZQ3R\u0026amp;pf_rd_t=36701\u0026amp;pf_rd_p=1cf9d009-399c-49e1-901a-7b8786e59436\u0026amp;pf_rd_i=desktop) from Amazon?  If not, can you recommend specific hardware?  I've got to figure something out for my house because I keep tripping while playing Windlands!","subreddit_name":"Vive","author":"zerozed"}]}