Gridfinity - Single print vase mode bins

This variation allows for printing bins in vase mode in a single step with no post processing.
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updated December 26, 2024

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These bins are designed to be printed in a single go in vase mode, but you will need to fiddle with the slicer to get it to work properly, see the instructions.  This is a workaround until something like this feature is implemented: https://github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer/issues/4625

I am printing with a 0.8 mm nozzle with 0.4(0.3) mm thick first(other) layers and 1.05 mm layer width for strength and overlap on the angled surfaces. The STLs have a built in 0.4 mm bottom layer.  You will need to generate a new STL if you want a different bottom thickness because of how the slicer workaround functions.

I have a parametric onshape model for generating different designs.  I will share it if you message me or if I figure out how to appropriately share onshape documents. I can also generate some more dimensions/configurations upon request.

Example material usage for my 0.8 mm nozzle, 1.05 mm line width configuration:

1x1x4u7.72 g5m46s
1x2x4u13.19 g10m0s
2x2x4u21.45 g16m46s

Printing instructions:

  1. slice the model like normal and enter the preview.  Scroll up or down in the layers until you can determine which layer come after the base bridging step (or however much support you want).  You will see unsupported overhangs, this is normal. (In the image bridging starts at layer 17 and you can see the unprintable overhang)
  1. go to the strength section of the slicer and set the number of bottom layers to this layer number (18 in the example so its bridge + another layer)
  1. re-slice the model and confirm that the base slices correctly and after the layer number you put in the slicer vase mode starts

Save these settings since they will work for any bin (since you start vase mode at the same height).

 

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Model origin

The author remixed this model.

Differences of the remix compared to the original

I recreated the model in onshape, but the design is a slight variant of the original to add the necessary negative space.  I also changed the reinforcement to be a hex depression pattern instead of the X reinforcement.

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