https://makerworld.com/en/models/443705
https://www.printables.com/model/857807-gridfinity-4x4-and-4x5-6u-and-12u-lidded-bin-for-s
Somebody requested this on Printables, and I thought it would be cool, so here it is... a 4x4 and 4x5 Lidded Gridfinity Bin. It would be perfect if you want to fill up an entire 20 Bin Box for Stuff with one bin, or have some big stuff to store in one bin. They are available in 6U, 9U and 12U versions, with a plain or grid top (which would be used if you need to stack bins on top of it). You can find it on Printables or MakerWorld:
https://makerworld.com/en/models/443705 https://www.printables.com/model/857807-gridfinity-4x4-and-4x5-6u-and-12u-lidded-bin-for-s
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The A1 Mini/A1 spares case is going pretty well, I just need to verify that the tools will fit (or make the required changes so they will). Having printed some of the test parts though (including most of the case), it got me thinking that this is really just a mini Box for Stuff, which gave me a few more ideas. The pics above show where this project is going.
My plan right now is to prep and then upload a basic box design, followed by another that will have an insert, which screws into one or both halves of the box. The idea is that the insert can be customized, so the box can be used for different things. The first releases will probably include most of the parts to the right side of the pics, including the 3 compartment lid. After that, once the A1 parts are verified to fit, I plan to release the A1 tools bin insert and the top with the glue holder for the A1 spares design. Since this is a good size for a small portable soldering kit, I'm planning to port an old design for a Pinecil case over to this, which will hold a battery bank, some tips and a USB-C cable spool for the red 1 meter silicon USB-C cable that Pine64 sells for the Pinecil. Also planned is adding a blank insert to the standard size box, and then the same for the other sizes as well. Currently (not including different heights), there are 4 sizes of cases, not including the mini shown above (a 2 Bin, 16 Bin, 20 Bin and 25 Bin box currently). The mini (shown in the pics above) will not be gridfinity-ized, since it doesn't fit either a 3x or 4x bin configuration (there would be a lot of wasted space). There is no ETA on the insert mods for the existing designs, but I expect to get the mini Box for Stuff out in the next week or two, followed by either the A1 Spares box, or the Pinecil box. Some time ago, I made a case for my Bambu X1C, which is really handy and gets used quite a bit. So I thought it would be cool to make a similar case for the Bambu A1 mini and A1 printers. There was only one problem though, I don't own, nor do I plan to buy, an A1 series printer. And Bambu does not sell the spares kit (separately) which ships with the A1 series printers. So being unable to obtain the A1 spares kit, I did the next best thing. I used dimensions from several existing designs to cobble together a design for a case, which holds all the A1 and A1 Mini spares. The case can be used with either the A1 or A1 Mini, even though there is a slight difference in spares between them (since they use different bed wiper parts). So after spending a few hours on the project, I think I have something that is close to done, however it will come with a warning, since I have no way to test that the spare parts will fit. I did test slice it however, and it will fit on an A1 Mini, even with a brim. Since this will take many hours to print, I may make some quicker printing test parts, or even attempt to make it modular, though I'm still thinking about that. Right now, there is no ETA right now for when this will get posted, but the design is close to done. The design is a remix of my X1C/P1P/P1S spares case. Although I did not directly remix from the following designs below, I did use dimensions for the spare parts holders, in order to make the pockets for all the tools. Since I used the dimensions from these models, I will credit them as remix sources when I post it:
The tool box will have several options, including the following:
Update 4/22/2024: I decided that since this is such a long print and there is a bit or risk involved, since I cannot test it, that I should make it modular. That way, if one of the part holders needs a tweak, it will only mean re-printing the parts tray, and not the whole base of the case. Even so, the tray is a 6-7 hour print, so there is still some risk involved. Update 4/23/2024: I posted on Reddit to ask for help with testing this prototype with the A1/A1 Mini tools, and one person stepped up to help (thanks pewpew1374!). That was the green light to test print this myself, and if that works out well, then I will upload the prototype and some test models, which will put this on the path to a final design. Right now I am touching up a few things with the design, which I should have noticed before. The issues are not show stoppers however, and they include:
Update 2: The above fixes have been done, and the printer is running the base now. I set up 3MF profiles in Bambu Studio for the A1, A1 mini and my X1C, with modifiers and adaptive layers. There are also brims on the A1 and A1 mini for the larger parts, since those are open frame machines, and may need a bit more help with adhesion (vs an enclosed printer like the X1C). The image below shows the A1 Mini profile, and all the possible options for the lids, labels and AMS options. This is really a 6 to 8 plate print (the 2 extra plates are for the TPU gasket option and the multicolor parts option). This one may not see the light of day, but it was a request from a family member who needs a short extension that will allow using a Dyson DC35 from their wheelchair. This is about a 400mm extension, and is based on Davoque's "Dyson DC31 rigid extension tube connectors", which unfortunately does not fit the DC35. It's not really a remix since I modeled all the parts, but I did pull some dimensions from that design. I'm going to print it in PETG and the plan is to glue it together.
I have been working on an update to the small lidded bins which were just uploaded last week. The update was to add a filament hinge, which after testing, I prefer over the earlier version, which used a paperclip wire as the hinge pin. The design took a bit of tweaking, since I wanted to have the doors (on the 1x1 and 1x4 bins) grab the filament, to avoid the need for glue. I recommend using PETG for the hinge pins, or possibly HIPS if you have it. The bins are available in the following sizes:
1x4 (6 compartment) lidded bin with tab 1x2 (3 compartment) lidded bin with tab 1x1 (one compartment) lidded bin with tab They can be found at MakerWorld and Printables: Makerworld: https://makerworld.com/en/models/416342#profileId-318602 Printables: https://www.printables.com/model/834174-gridfinity-1xy-multi-compartment-lidded-bins-with I updated the earlier post which was following the development of the version 2.0 lidded Gridfinity bins, but thought I'd add a new post with links to them here.
You can find them on Printables and Makerworld: MakerWorld:
Printables:
Now I think I'm gonna take a break from Gridfinty stuff for a while, at least until my next projects are finalized. Updating the first version of the Gridfinity Lidded Bins has been a project that slipped due to the other Gridfinity projects, but I finally got it done yesterday. The new version 2.0 bins are similar to the version 1.0 models, but have the following changes or improvements:
The following attributes were carried over from the version 1.0 models:
You can find the models here: https://makerworld.com/en/models/403263#profileId-304908 https://www.printables.com/model/824499-gridfinity-1xy-multi-compartment-lidded-bins-with If you prefer the old version 1.0 bins with lids, you can find them at the following links:
Update 3/31/2024: Thanks to a comment on Reddit, I'm gonna work on a version of these which will use a filament hinge. That should be uploaded next week, Update 4/2/2024: The filament hinge versions of the 1x1, 1x2(3C) and 1x4(6C) bins are designed, and being printed or tested now. The 1x1 bin is tested, and it works much better than the old 1x1 bin with the filament hinge. The other bins still need to be printed and tested though. Update 4/6/2024: I "think" I have a final design for the filament hinge version, which will become the v2.1 bins, since I think they are a better and simpler design than the v2.0. The 1x2 (3C) bin will have a simple filament hinge design, where a piece of filament will thread through the doors and bin to form the hinge. Friction alone is enough to hold that hinge pin in place for the 1x2 (3C) bin. The 1x4(6C) and 1x1 models are getting a special lid design, which will have a built in pin on one side, and a spring type catch to grab the filament on the other end. This will make assembly simpler, since there will be no glue needed, and only one side will need a hinge pin. The downside is that the hinge pin will require a tiny support, so I decided to add that as in integrated feature. I'm test printing a slight tweak to the integrated support now, and if it works OK, then this should be the lid design. Update #2 4/6/2024: The models are now tested and the version 2.1 bins are now uploaded. They can be found at MakerWorld and Printables: Makerworld: https://makerworld.com/en/models/416342#profileId-318602 Printables: https://www.printables.com/model/834174-gridfinity-1xy-multi-compartment-lidded-bins-with Update 4/11/2024: I added a 3U and 9U (high) version of these bins. You can find them at the links above.
The Large Lidded Gridfinity Bins have been working great, however they use a bit more material than they should. I took a couple hours today and re-worked them to hopefully print faster and use less material. They will also gain a small amount of extra capacity too. The designs are completed, but I need to test print them, so I expect they should be uploaded in a week or two. If you want to print the existing designs (which are pending the update), they are still posted at the links below: THESE ARE THE CURRENT (NOT YET UPDATED VERSIONS): BINNNSS!!!!I made a few more :D Update 3/23/2024: I'm not gonna test print all of these, but I decided to print a few of them. I'm currently printing the 1x2 (6U) and the 3x3 (12U) with a grid top. What'sa "grid top" you may be wondering? It's a part that screws into the top of the lid using M3x8 flat head screws (or possibly 6mm may work too). The "grid top" is only gonna be an option for the largest boxes (the ones shown in the pic below), and will hopefully allow near normal stacking of smaller bins on top of the lids. I also designed a magnet version since there is room, however it looked too busy, and may make the lids too heavy with all the magnets, so I may skip that option. Update 3/27/2024: I'm printing the 2x4 bin to test, and had another idea. It may not work, but it could be cool if it does. Update 3/29/2024: The 2x4 bin I printed a couple days ago had one extra feature I was testing, which was added to help with assembly. Getting the lids installed on the 1x4, 2x4 and 3x4 bins is a bit more difficult than the smaller bins, since there is and extra hinge in the middle of the doors. I'm experimenting with adding a small ramp to help with installation, but it's a balance, since easy to install can mean easy to come apart. Since I have enough 2x4 bins, I'm gonna use the 1x4 bin to test the ramp, and one is running on the printer now. If the ramps don't work out, it's not a big deal, since the larger doors can be installed without them. The flip up tab on the top latch, as shown in the pics from the 3/27 update, has also been re-worked, and is now larger. The tabbed latch design has gone though several iterations, and what is hopefully the final design, is on the printer now to test. Finally, the last update for now, was the addition of the grids for the smaller "large" bins. Now all the 2x and 3x large lidded bins will have an option for a grid, which will allow proper stacking of even more bins as normal. I'm not planning to add this option to the 1x large bins though, since there is no good way to attach the grids to those. It feels like this is getting close to being done, thanks to everyone for the feedback on the current designs, hopefully the wait for this next version will be worth it. Update 3/30/2024: The new large lidded bins are now posted on Printables and Makerworld:
MakerWorld:
Printables: This is just a small test design for a 1x2 (6U) "case" which is really just a test model, so folks can test the hinges and other components before running the larger model. It's not really that practical, and not meant to be. But maybe it's not completely useless. Update 3/23/2024: It's now published on MakerWorld and Printables:
https://makerworld.com/en/models/389651#profileId-290588 www.printables.com/model/815611-1x2-mini-gridfinity-box-for-stuff-2-bin-6u-version Somebody suggested a 4x4 version of the Gridfinity Box For Stuff (to fit the Ender3). I thought it would be simple, and ended up spending 3 hours on it, but I sort'a like it. I just need to print it, or find somebody who will test it for me :D If you are interested in testing this design, and are willing to provide feedback on it, please message me on Printables or MakerWorld and I will post it up as a work in progress. Otherwise it may be a couple weeks before I can get it printed and tested. The logo in the pics is the "Unofficial Gridfinity Logo", which I had to model from scratch since for some reason the SVG files would not work in my CAD program (so it's a close copy). Update 3/9/2024: I designed a deeper version of the 4x4 version of the Gridfinity Box For Stuff, really just to see what it would look like since it was also suggested. This is a 12U deep version and has overall dimensions of 99.4mm tall and a footprint of 203x220mm. It's a bit chonky looking, but it's kind'a cool. Aaaand, just when I thought I'd start prepping the files to print, I see this: Some sort of mobius strip like error that I should have been expecting. Fortunately the version with the TPU gasket is not affected by this problem, but it's gonna take a bit of reworking to fix it. Update 3/10/2024: Well it didn't take as long as I thought, but putting together a profile for it did. I plan to print the chonky version, but uploaded both of them. They are still untested though, so if you print them, please provide some feedback. Gridfinity 16 Bin (6U) Box For Stuff: www.printables.com/model/799599-gridfinity-box-for-stuff-bfs-16-bin-version-21-unt Gridfinity 16 Bin (12U) "Chonky" Box For Stuff: www.printables.com/model/799629-gridfinity-box-for-stuff-bfs-1632-bin-12u-extra-de I will import these into Makerworld soon. Update 3/14/2024: There is a V3 coming soon. I got some feedback on Reddit about this box being a bit of a chonky thing, so I decided to put it on a diet. The V3 will be the same box, with walls that are a bit thinner and therefore quicker to print. I'm leaving this up until I get the V3 finalized and tested. It does not look much different, but the models below are about 5.5-7.5mm smaller in the X-Y. The only compromise was that I had to shorten the handle by a few mm to get it to fit. The labels however still fit and all the other parts are carried over from the other Gridfinity boxes. I'm going to print the 16 bin 12U version of these to test the design, and then they will be uploaded to Printables if they work out OK. Update 3/15/2024: So I just compared the largest parts (the 12U deep bottom part of the case) between the old v2.1 and the new v3 versions, and there is an improvement, but it's not much. Maybe it will save some plastic trees in the long run though, so I still think it's worth it. The results were: 5% savings in filament 2% savings in time 790m vs 777m In the image below, the V2.1 is on the left and the V3 is on the right: Update 3/16/2024: Well I wasn't happy with the modest gain from shrinking the walls a bit on the V2, which resulted in the V3, so I poked it this design some more today to see what is the maximum I could remove from it while still keeping it sturdy. Turns out about 55g of material was removed between the V2 and what I call the V3.1. I'm not sure it's worth it, since the V3 looks more balanced in my opinion, but it's nothing to sneeze at. More importantly is the time savings which is significant: V3.1 vs V3.0 8% Savings in filament 9% savings in time (710m vs 777m) V3.1 vs V2.1 12% Savings in filament 10% savings in time (710m vs 792m) 12% is a big improvement, and what I was looking for. But I'm still not sure I like it. The V3.1 design just looks sort'a plain to me. when I compare it with the V3.0. Update 3/16/2024: I'm probably gonna stick with the V3.0 design for the 16 bin versions. I just finished assembling the V2.1 12U 16 bin and the V3.0 6U models, and I think the extra bit on the sides of the V3.0 vs the V3.1 is worth keeping. When I revisit the 20 or 25 bin versions, I will give them a diet though, and may take some queues from the V3.1. There are just a few design changes I need to make to the V3.0 before it will be uploaded, such as fixing the handle location on the 12U so it sits closer to the center of gravity, and adjusting the hinges so it will be easier to assemble (they need to be moved closer to the edges). I expect to get those done this week or next, and then the final design will be posted. Update 3/17/2024: I decided to take another crack at this case, since I felt that maybe some middle ground between the more efficient V3.1 and the better looking V3.0 could be found. What I think will be the final design is below. It's gonna be the V3.3 (don't ask about V3.2, it's still a mystery). Compared to the currently posted design, the V3.3 is a bit more efficient, and has several improvements to make the case easier to assemble. I'm also considering a version which will have two places for labels, instead of just one label on the lid. V3.3 vs V2.1 7.5% Savings in filament 5% savings in time (753m vs 792m) It's not a perfect compromise, but it's what I think works best. I plan to print the larger 12U tall version to test, with all the bells and whistles. Once I have it printed and tested, it will be posted to Printables and MakerWorld. Update 3/20/2024: The V3.3 is printed and tested, aside from the TPU gasket, which is gonna be printed today. So this update is just some pics of the various versions, showing the differences. 16Bin 12U Version 3.3 (latest version, but yet to be uploaded). 16Bin 6U Version 3.3 (latest version, but yet to be uploaded). 16Bin 12U Version 2.1 (Current version, available on Printables). 16Bin 6U Version 2.1 (Current version, available on Printables). Update 3/21/2024: The new Version 3.3 16 Bin models are now uploaded:
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