Configurable Remix Duncans Boxes

Consolidates into a single parametric design adding cylindrical and half-disc coin cuts and magnetic latching for lid
5
45
1
303
updated October 7, 2023

Model files

Magnet Latch
38 files
Tab Latch
26 files
Battery Remix v12.f3z
Battery Remix v12.f3z
401 kB  |  October 5, 2023
Battery Remix v14.f3z
Battery Remix v14.f3z
326 kB  |  October 7, 2023

Model origin

The author remixed this model.

Differences of the remix compared to the original

7-Oct-2023 Update:

  • Reduced some of the excess magnet spacing so that the magnetic latch configurations are smaller/faster at least to some extent.
  • Added a configuration option that creates a recess in the bottom box along the sides to make lifting it easier for those with less grip strength. The "Cut Grip" parameter has no impact on the lid.
  • Uploaded the v14 Fusion360 file.
  • Updated the STL files that have magnetic latching to bring in the space savings. Added STL files for magnetic latching with the grip. Use the non-grip lid file, only the box file changes.

The major differences include:

  • Uses Fusion360 configurations feature - All battery types are in a single file (*.f3z)
  • All sketch constants have been made parametric.
  • Some additional battery types included.
  • Lettering is omitted.
  • Choice of traditional rectangular cuts, cylindrical cuts, and half-disc coin battery cuts
  • Lids can be secured using the tab with pip design from Duncan's design or by gluing magnets into parametrically configured holes.
    • The parameters default to 6x2 magnets (that actually measure 6x1.6) and with 0.2 mm slack for both diameter and height.
  • Measurements of object dimensions are intended to be exact. Those that prefer a tighter or looser fit can set the user parameters that include the word "slack". If your batteries actually deviate from the specified measurements, then it's appropriate to alter the dimensions directly, or create a new battery type.
    • This is particularly useful for batteries that have a protection circuit included that increases the physical size beyond the specs (18650 batteries)
  • The ability to add an additional wall thickness of material around the storage volume. Thus, a storage volume consisting of 2 cell columns in each row normally had only a single divider separating the two cells. If the "Outer Buffer" option is set to Yes, then there will be a total of 3 dividers - the standard center divider as well as one on the left and the right. The same applies to the "depth" dimension.

License