gridfinity-rebuilt-bins
Generates stock bins, with a great number of variations.
Script Parameters
| Parameter | Range | Description |
|---|---|---|
| gridx | { n>0 | n∈R } | number of bases along the x-axis |
| gridy | { n>0 | n∈R } | number of bases along the y-axis |
| gridz | { n>0 | n∈R } | bin height. See bin height information and "gridz_define" below. |
| length | { n>0 | n∈R } | length of one unit of the base. default: 42 (The Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything.) |
| divx | { n>0 | n∈Z } | number of compartments along X |
| divy | { n>0 | n∈Z } | number of compartments along Y |
| enable_scoop | boolean | toggles the fillet on bottom edge for easy removal of items |
| enable_zsnap | boolean | automatically snap the bin size to the nearest 7mm increment. default: true |
| enable_lip | boolean | if you are not stacking the bin, you can disable the top lip to save space. default: true |
| gridz_define | { n>0 | n∈R } | determine what the variable "gridz" applies to based on your use case. default: 0. • (0) gridz is the height in # of 7mm increments (Zack) • (1) gridz is the internal height in millimeters • (2) gridz is the overall external height of the bin in millimeters |
| height_internal | { n>0 | n∈R } | height of the internal block. Can be lower than bin height to save filament on custom bins. default of 0 means use the calculated height. |
| style_tab | { 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 } | how the tabs for labels are generated. • (0) Full tabs across the entire compartment • (1) automatic tabs - left aligned tabs on the left edge - right aligned tabs on right edge - center tabs otherwise • (2) left aligned tabs • (3) center aligned tabs • (4) right aligned tabs • (5) no tabs |
| style_hole | { 0, 1, 2, 3 } | the style of holes in the bases • (0) No holes • (1) Magnet holes only • (2) Magnet and screw holes - no printable slit • (3) Magnet and screw holes - with printable slit |
| div_base_x | { n>=0 | n∈Z } | number of divisions per 1 unit of base along the X axis. (default 1, only use integers. 0 means automatically guess the division) |
| div_base_y | { n>=0 | n∈Z } | number of divisions per 1 unit of base along the Y axis. (default 1, only use integers. 0 means automatically guess the division) |
Modules
gridfinityInit
Initializes the top part of the bin (walls and solid section). All bins have to use this module, and have the compartments cut out from it.
gridfinityInit (gridx, gridy, height, height_internal, length)
| Parameter | Range | Description |
|---|---|---|
| gridx | { n>0 | n∈R } | number of bases along the x-axis |
| gridy | { n>0 | n∈R } | number of bases along the y-axis |
| height | { n>0 | n∈R } | height of the bin, in millimeters (but not exactly). See the height() function for more info. |
| height_internal | { n>0 | n∈R } | height of the internal block. Can be lower than bin height to save filament on custom bins. default of 0 means use the calculated height. |
| length | { n>0 | n∈R } | length of one unit of the base. default: 42 (The Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything.) |
// Example: generate a 3x3x6 bin with a 42mm unit size
gridfinityInit(3, 3, height(6), 0, 42) {
cutEqual(n_divx = 3, n_divy = 3, style_tab = 0, enable_scoop = true);
}
height
Calculates the proper height for bins.
height (gridz, gridz_define, enable_lip, enable_zsnap)
| Parameter | Range | Description |
|---|---|---|
| gridz | { n>0 | n∈R } | bin height. See bin height information and "gridz_define" below. |
| gridz_define | { n>0 | n∈R } | determine what the variable "gridz" applies to based on your use case. default: 0. • (0) gridz is the height in # of 7mm increments (Zack) • (1) gridz is the internal height in millimeters • (2) gridz is the overall external height of the bin in millimeters |
| enable_lip | boolean | if you are not stacking the bin, you can disable the top lip to save space. default: true |
| enable_zsnap | boolean | automatically snap the bin size to the nearest 7mm increment. default: true |
// Example: height for a 6 unit high bin
height(6);
// Example: height for a bin that can fit (at maximum) a 30mm high object inside
height(30, 1, true, false);
gridfinityBase
Generates the bases for bins. Has various different hole styles, and can be subdivided.
gridfinityBase (gridx, gridy, length, div_base_x, div_base_y, style_hole)
| Parameter | Range | Description |
|---|---|---|
| gridx | { n>0 | n∈R } | number of bases along the x-axis |
| gridy | { n>0 | n∈R } | number of bases along the y-axis |
| length | { n>0 | n∈R } | length of one unit of the base. default: 42 |
| div_base_x | { n>=0 | n∈Z } | number of divisions per 1 unit of base along the X axis. (default 1, only use integers. 0 means automatically guess the division) |
| div_base_y | { n>=0 | n∈Z } | number of divisions per 1 unit of base along the Y axis. (default 1, only use integers. 0 means automatically guess the division) |
| style_hole | { 0, 1, 2, 3 } | the style of holes in the bases • (0) No holes • (1) Magnet holes only • (2) Magnet and screw holes - no printable slit • (3) Magnet and screw holes - with printable slit |
// Example: generate a 3x3 base with a 42mm unit size and clean magnet holes
gridfinityBase(3, 3, 42, 0, 0, 1);
cutEqual
Generates the "traditional" bin cutters. It is a utility function that creates evenly distributed compartments.
cutEqual (n_divx, n_divy, style_tab, enable_scoop)
| Parameter | Range | Description |
|---|---|---|
| n_divx | { n>0 | n∈Z } | number of compartments along X |
| n_divy | { n>0 | n∈Z } | number of compartments along Y |
| style_tab | { 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 } | how the tabs for labels are generated. • (0) Full tabs across the entire compartment • (1) automatic tabs - left aligned tabs on the left edge - right aligned tabs on right edge - center tabs otherwise • (2) left aligned tabs • (3) center aligned tabs • (4) right aligned tabs • (5) no tabs |
| enable_scoop | boolean | toggles the fillet on bottom edge for easy removal of items |
// Example: this generates 9 compartments in a 3x3 grid, and all compartments have a full tab and a scoop
gridfinityInit(3, 3, height(6), 0, 42) {
cutEqual(n_divx = 3, n_divy = 3, style_tab = 0, enable_scoop = true);
}
cut
Cuts a single compartment into the bin at the provided location with the provided attributes. The coordinate system for compartments originates (0,0) at the bottom left corner of the bin, where 1 unit is the length of 1 base. Positive X and positive Y are in the same direction as the global coordinate system.
cut (x, y, w, h, t, s)
| Parameter | Range | Description |
|---|---|---|
| x | { n>=0 | n∈R } | X coordinate of the compartment (position of left edge of compartment) |
| y | { n>=0 | n∈R } | Y coordinate of the compartment (position of bottom edge of compartment) |
| w | { n>0 | n∈R } | Width of the compartment, in base units (1 unit = 1 length) |
| h | { n>0 | n∈R } | Height of the compartment, in base units (1 unit = 1 length) |
| style_tab | { 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 } | how the tabs for labels are generated for this compartment. • (0) Full tabs across the entire compartment • (1) automatic tabs - left aligned tabs on the left edge - right aligned tabs on right edge - center tabs otherwise • (2) left aligned tabs • (3) center aligned tabs • (4) right aligned tabs • (5) no tabs |
| s | boolean | toggles the fillet on bottom edge for easy removal of items, only for this specific compartment |
// Example:
// this cuts two compartments that are both 1 wide and 2 high.
// One is on the bottom left, and the other is at the top right.
gridfinityInit(3, 3, height(6), 0, 42) {
cut(0, 0, 1, 2, 0, true);
cut(2, 1, 1, 2, 0, true);
}
cut_move
Moves all of its children from the global origin to the center of the area that a compartment would normally fill, and uses them to cut from the bin. This allows you to easily make custom cutouts in the bin.
cut_move (x, y, w, h)
| Parameter | Range | Description |
|---|---|---|
| x | { n>=0 | n∈R } | X coordinate of the area (position of left edge) |
| y | { n>=0 | n∈R } | Y coordinate of the area (position of bottom edge) |
| w | { n>0 | n∈R } | Width of the area, in base units (1 unit = 1 length) |
| h | { n>0 | n∈R } | Height of the area, in base units (1 unit = 1 length) |
// Example:
// cuts a cylindrical hole of radius 5
// hole center is located 1/2 units from the right edge of the bin, and 1 unit from the top
gridfinityInit(3, 3, height(6), 0, 42) {
cut_move(x=2, y=1, w=1, h=2) {
cylinder(r=5, h=100, center=true);
}
}