This standing desk features a drawer for charging electronics, a cable tray for managing cables, Blum drawer sliders, backlights, outlets on the sides, and a hidden desk-height controller.
Hardware
- Frame – Topsky electric adjustable standing desk frame
- Sliders – Blum 12″ and 15″ Tandem drawer slides
- Outlets – Anker AC / USB-C outlet
- USB charger – 112W Anker USB desktop charger
- Power strips – Amazon Basics 6 outlet surge protectors
- Extension cord – TROND Flat 3 outlet extension cord, 10ft
- Backlight dimmer – ALOVECO 12 Volt DC Dimmer
- Backlights – COB 12V LED Strips, 3000K
- Monitor arms – ErgoFocus Single Monitor Desk Mount
- Monitors – Dell G3223Q 32-Inch 4K, 144Hz
- Webcam – Anker C200 Webcam
- Webcam arm – GorillaPod Arm Smart
The lumber cutlist can be found at the bottom of this post.
Build
I used 1 sheet of 1/2″ and 1 sheet of 3/4″ maple plywood.
Biscuits and pocket screws were used for assembly. Below, you can see the partition for the cable tray being added.
I used water-based polyurethane to finish the maple.
Installing Blum Tandem drawer slides.
A custom cable management arm holds cables for a USB charge, the standing desk height controller, and LED backlight.
Below, you can see the cable tray which holds 3 surge protectors. I was considering a large 5 foot power strip, but the smaller ones are easier to replace in the future.
You can fit your hands in the cable openings in the back, so replacements are possible.
Both sides of the desk have a USB/AC outlet from Anker.
For temporarily connected things, I use the outlets on the sides. For permanently connected things, I use the surge protectors in the cable tray.
I added 3000K LED strips for a backlight. These are controlled by a dimmer in the righthand drawer.
A custom removable mount for a Gorilla Pod arm. See more details on the Thingiverse page.
The charging drawer.
The height controller and backlight dimmer are in a custom enclosure. See more details on the Thingiverse page.
I’m very happy with the final result!
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Drawings and cutlist
The drawings and cutlist below are available as a PDF. Additionally, Solidworks parts, drawings, and assemblies are available as a zip file.