Why cords tangle

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Spontaneous knotting of an agitated string. We performed experiments in which a string was tumbled inside a box and found that complex knots often form within seconds. We used mathematical knot theory to analyze the knots. We analyzed the knots by calculating their Jones polynomials via computer analysis of digital photos of the string.

Remarkably, almost all were identified as prime knots: different types, having minimum crossing numbers up to 11, were observed in 3, trials. All prime knots with up to seven crossings were observed. Our model can qualitatively account for the observed distribution of knots and dependence on agitation time and string length. Schematic illustration of the simplified model for knot formation. Because of its stiffness, the string tends to coil in the box, as seen in Fig.

As discussed in the text, we model knots as forming due to a random series of braid moves of the end segment among the adjacent segments diagrams at bottom. But if you are the kind of person who considers that an option, chances are your cables are neatly arranged and alphabetized already. Which is widely considered an early warning sign of sociopathy. If the movement can't be restricted, like with those headphone cables, you can either muster up the patience and technique to roll them up neatly or, failing that, just bury them at the bottom of the bag under something heavy and hope for the best.

My old live echo loop act I did starting in had, at its peak, about 90 cables, including signal and power. Even leaving as much prepatched as possible in my rack boxes, setup was a long grind. I did minimize my suffering by being very disciplined about cables, for the most part. Proper coiling, everything with its own cable tie of some kind.

Basically you'd go into a variation of the Stockholm Syndrome someplace in the middle of breakdown when you really, really wanted to be safe at home with your gear put away and your feet up in front of the late, late, late show Explain to me how it's not helping I recently reviewed the American Stage cables from Planet Waves.

Reviewing a cable The company was like "you should really review these cables, they really are different, honest. They kind of act like al dente spaghetti. If they're mixed in with a bunch of cables all tangled on the floor, I just pull them out and they don't snag.

I asked Planet Waves about this, and they mumbled something about the center conductor being 22 gauge wire and the insulating jacket. Of course, nudity such as the above would have allowed for more scientific testing, but I did the best I could under the circumstances.

Yeah - when you think about how exact a configuration an unknotted coil of tubular material has to be in order to qualify as un-knotted Maybe if someone made a cable with a Teflon outer coating, all these tangles would cease to exist?

Many years ago I got so frustrated with my cables tangling themselves up while I slept that I tossed a guitar through the air into the wall, slammed my studio door and didn. When I take my PA out, I put my cables are in ziplock freezer bags then into a large plastic tote. The bag holds the coiled cable together and eliminates the need for knots or ties. It is easy to search through to tote without getting any tangles and I can see the connectors through the bag.

Just take the time to wrap your cables. I learned this at the IT Department I work for. We use inexpensive wire or velcro wraps to do this to ever cable that goes into a bin.