Gridfinity 1xY Multi Compartment Lidded Bins with Tabs Version 2.1 in 3U, 6U and 9U heights (NEWEST)

This is an Version 2.1 update to the 2nd version (v2.0) Gridfinity Bins with lids.  These bins now use a much simpler filament hinge pin.  The bins have been updated to include 3U, 6U and 9U heights, and this set includes the following types (see image below):

• 1x4 (6 compartment) lidded bin with tab
• 1x2 (3 compartment) lidded bin with tab
• 1x1 (one compartment) lidded bin with tab

These have the following features:

• These use normal 1.75mm filament for the hinge pins
• The covers are intended to prevent the migration of tiny parts between the bins, when used in a case.  
• Tabs open to 80°
• The bins are available in 3U, 6U and 9U heights.
• The doors on the bins have room for a 9mm wide Brother P-Touch Label.
• 3MF set up for single and multicolor printing options.

Assembly info:

For the hinge pins, recommend using a filament which does not become brittle with exposure to moisture.  I use PETG, which does absorb some moisture but seems to do better than PLA.  I heard that HIPS is not very hydroscopic, but I don't have any of that.  It may also help to seal the cut ends of the filament with superglue, since filament seems to absorb the most moisture from cut ends.  I don't suspect it's that big of a deal though, unless using PLA, since that stuff will definitely become too brittle to use as a hinge.   It can help when installing the filament hinge pins to cut the filament end at an angle, which may make it easier to insert them in the lids (thanks to MagnetDanny for the suggestion).

To assemble the 1x2 (3 compartment) bins:

Insert a length of filament though the bin and then thread it through each of the lids, until it is through all three lids.  The filament will extend about 2.6mm into the bin.  Test that the bin doors swing open and closed freely, and then trim the excess filament.

To assemble the 1x1 and 1x4 (6 compartment) bins:

To install the doors, first remove the integrated support from the pin on the right side of the lid.  

Then, install the lid by pushing the integrated pin on the lid into the right side hinge pin hole in the base.  Then close the lid, and push a length of filament though the hole on the left side.  The filament will go into the lid, and will meet some resistance after 9-10mm.  It should be possible to push past the initial resistance by hand, but if not, a small pliers may help to feed the filament past the resistance point.  Just be sure to grip the filament close to the hole it is going into, to support it.  Once the filament hinge pin is fully seated in the lid, open and close the lid several times.  If it does not sit flat, remove the filament, close the lid and re-insert the filament with the lid closed.  Once it looks good, gently pull the filament (and lid) back a mm or so, and cut the excess filament flush to the bin.

Troubleshooting:

If you find the filament is not going into the lids more than a 9-10 mm, remove the lid, and carefully cut the sides of the spring catch as shown in the pic below.  That will cut through the single strand of supporting material that holds the catch in place:

Printing:

You can use the included 3MF (Bambu Studio) which has all the files set up for printing.  There are 2 plates included in the 3MF.  One is for single color printing, and the other is for multicolor printing.  The 3MF is set up for a Bambu X1C with AMS, however it can easily be modified for other printers.

If you do not use the included 3MF, take note that there are two options to print the lids.  The first is a single color lid (for example “1x2-3c_LIDDED_BIN_V2-1_LIDS_BOTH.STL").  The second option is to print the lids using 2 colors, in which case two files ("A" and “B”) need to be loaded together into the slicer (to maintain their orientation).  For example:

1x2-3c_LIDDED_BIN_V2-1_LIDS_A.STL

1x2-3c_LIDDED_BIN_V2-1_LIDS_B.STL

When loading them together in Orca/PrusaSlicer/Bambu Studio, you will see a pop-up asking to "load both files as a single object with multiple parts", so just answer yes to this:

Then you can select the colors for the tabs and lids individually from the objects pane in the slicer.

If you are looking for some single compartment bins similar to these, you can find them here.

Other stuff:

If you need some bins for small parts, the following bins with covers are a good option to use with the Box For Stuff 20 bin and 25 bin cases (or other 6U tall cases):

1. 1x1, 1x2 (3 Compartment) and 1x4 (6Compartment) bins with lids (3U, 6U and 9U) - version 2.1
2. 1x2, 1x3 and 1x4 single compartment bins with tabbed lids (3U, 6U and 9U) - version 2.1
3. 1 compartment 2x1 (6U) bin with a magnet pickup tool
4. 1x2, 1x3, 1x4 (6U, 9U and 12U) Lidded Bin for Stuff with Latch Version 2.0
5. 2x2, 2x3, 2x4 (6U, 9U  and 12U) Lidded Bin for Stuff with Latch Version 2.0
6. 3x3, 3x4 (6U, 9U  and 12U) Lidded Bin for Stuff with Latch Version 2.0
7. 4x4, 4x5 (6U, 9U  and 12U) Lidded Bin for Stuff with Latch Version 2.0

If you want to check out my other Gridfinity cases, you can find them at the links below:

1. Gridfinity Box For Stuff 20 bin (6U) (updated to v2.3)
2. Gridfinity Box For Stuff 25 bin (6U) (max size for a Bambu X1C/P1S)
3. Gridfinity Box For Stuff 16 bin (6U) (Ender 3 size)
4. Gridfinity Box For Stuff 16 bin - 12U deep version (Ender 3 size)
5. Gridfinity Box For Stuff 2 bin (6U) mini version (can be used to test)
6. Gridfinity Single Watch Case 
7. Gridfinity Triple Watch Case 

If you want to store some small hardware and need some good labeled bins, Ch3vr0n posted some segmented bins for the Gridfinity system here:

https://www.printables.com/model/732655-gridfinity-boxes-for-gridfinity-box-for-stuff-20-b

There are currently no authorized sellers of prints of this model or prints of this model. 

Thanks and Acknowledgements: 

The models here could not have been made without the work of Zach Freedman, who introduced the world to Gridfinity, and then set it free for everyone to use.  These models are not based on direct remixing of Zach' original models, but they are fully compatible, and use the same, or a similar specification for the bin bases, bin lips and base grids, which Zach Freedman developed.   Zach Freedman's work is available on Thangs, and you can find examples of his Gridfinity designs here and here, which are available under his MIT license.  If you like this model, or want to learn more about Gridfinity, you can check out Zach Freedman's YouTube, or you can support Zach Freedman's work on Patreon (patreon.com/zackfreedman).

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Thanks for looking!

Changelog:

Update 4/11/2024: I added 3U and 9U versions of the bins to this model.  The 3MF is also updated with all the files.