MiDAS - Miniature Design and Art Studio

I backed the Studio-X Mobile Paint Studio on Kickstarter and now that it appears that project will never deliver, I've decided to make my own version.

In the pictures, the green case is holding both the Army Painter Warpaints: Mega Set and Speedpaint: Mega Paint Set with plenty of extra room.

The blue case contains the Pro-Acryl Mega Bundle (62 bottles)

As provided, this model is incomplete, the doors have no latching mechanism, I have remixed the doors to include a cam latch here.

Once I have designed a latch that I find acceptable, I will add it to this page.

All parts printed in PLA/PLA Pro at .3mm layer height and 20% infill unless otherwise noted.

Parts should be printed as oriented for optimal strength.

Use filament pieces as pins where appropriate, I used a 1.8mm drill bit in a pin vise to ream the holes prior to assembly.

Additional Parts List:

Magnets:

8x - 6mm x 2 (or 3)mm (Round) - Wet Palette

8x - 8mm x 3mm x 2mm (Bar) - Lids / Upper Trays)

Screws:

2x - 3mm x 8mm - Base

2x - 3mm x 20-30mm - Upper Trays/Hinges/Handle

Super Glue Gel

Printed Parts:

Main Unit:

Frame/Support (ABC)

• VerticalSupportBar.stl (2x) - Use with Base.stl,
  • VerticalSupportBar-SplitA.stl (2x) / VerticalSupportBar-SplitB.stl (2x) - For smaller beds
• Support - Wrap A.stl/Support - Wrap BC.stl (2x) - Use the "Support Under" bases
  • Support - Wrap B.stl (2x) / Support - Wrap C.stl (2x) - For smaller beds

Base

Base.stl - Standard print, less support, wouldn't recommend

Base - Support Under.stl - Support wraps under, held together with screws

Base - Support Under - No Screws.stl - Use lots of glue on the supports

BracerBar.stl - Install on top of short support covers on base, holds totes/wet palette down

VertSupportCover.stl (2x) - Covers the supports, applies tension for rigidity. These were originally going to be made froom Aluminum but the PLA versions seem to work just fine.

• VertSupportCover-Split.stl (4x) - For smaller beds

UpperTrays.stl - Top portion, connect the supports/handle/supports - Install 4 bar magnets, all should have the same polarity ffor alignment with lids

Hinge.stl (2x)

Lid.stl (2x) - Print with supports on the build plate. Install 2 bar magnets in each using super glue, check polarity against UpperTrays.stl first.

BrushHolder.stl - Print in a flexible filament, testing indicates it will work with most brush handles I have in the round spaces, smaller handles need to be stored in the other spaces.

BrushHolderTopPlate.stl - Hold the Brush holder in place, provides rigidity.

HandleWrap.stl

Handle.stl

• Handle - Split A.stl / Handle - Split B.stl (2x) - Should provide more strength when glued together and pinned.

Totes (make 2 bottoms and 2 lids, mix and match)

+WetPaletteBottom.stl - This is more of a novelty than anything, I recommend sealing with an epoxy coating. Requires 4x 6mm x 2 (or 3) mm magnets. Inspired by David Warboss's design

• WetPaletteTray.stl - Holds the paper down. Requires 4x 6mm x 2/3mm magnets
• ToteBottom.stl - Basic storage solution
• ToteLid.stl
• PaletteLid.stl - Total Novelty, use variable layer height to make the curve smooth then seal it or capillary action will stain it on first use
• WetPaletteSpongeTemplate.stl - Optional Helps with cutting the sponge and paper.

Doors

• Door.stl - Don't make these, they have no latches, check the remix. Some day, I'll design a latch I really like and publish it here.
  • Door-Split-Band.stl - See above, you will likely be disappointed if you print these instead of the remixed option that has latches
  • Door-Split-Lower.stl (2x)/Door-Split-Upper.stl (2x) - Use these with the remixed Door-Split-Band-Latch-A.stl and Door-Split-Band-Latch-B.stl
• Shelf.stl - You need 6 total shelves,
  • Optional: Shelf - Cutting Mat Bottom.stl (1x) / Shelf - Cutting Mat Upper.stl (2x) - Should be able to hold an A5 cutting mat

Assembly Instructions:

1. Glue/Pin the frame parts you printed, I used Gorilla Super Glue Gel to permit a little time to reposition the pieces. Trim the pins flush with the printed parts and clamp the joints tightly.
2. Glue the bar magnets into the Upper Trays and Lids parts, align polarity.
3. Assemble the handle and glue it into the handle wrap.
4. insert the frame into the base, install the 3mm x 8mm screw if applicable, if not, apply plenty of glue to the frame parts encase in the base.
5. Install the bracer bar and vertical support covers over the frame.
6. Place the upper trays onto the ends of the support bars, the screw holes will likely not line up, this is expected and ideal. Tension is require to provide rigidity to the assembly.
7. Place the brush holder and the brush holder top plate into the center cavity, lay the lids over the storage trays, the magnets should line them up. Install the assembled handle.
8. Insert the 3mm x 25mm screws through the hinge plates. The hinge plates should not be in place yet.
9. One at a time, insert the screws into the support bars, once the screws have reached the other side of the support bars, use the hinge plates to leverage the support bar upward while also pressing down on the upper tray near the connection point. once the support bar is flush with the top of the upper trays component, thread the screw the rest of the way and set the hinge in place. Repeat the process with the other side. This process will introduce compressive forces on the the support covers and reduce the sway in the assembly. It is important to use appropriate materials with sufficient tensile strength. This is why I used PLA Pro instead of more flexible materials like PETG. I'm interested int he long-term results with different materials, let me know how it goes in the comments).
10. Assemble totes and doors, Shelves should be glued into place
11. (Optional), Install rubber bumpers into the base, maybe make some from TPU.

The rest of the assembly should be fairly obvious, if you need further assistance, ask in the comments and I will update this write-up if needed

Notes: The sliding motion of the handle tends to be fairly tight at first, after a few cycles, it tends to loosen up.

To-Do for a future version:

• Integrate an LED light and magnifier.
• Angled shelves for dropper bottle storage. - DONE
• Proper latching mechanism.
• Alternative brush hanger (clips).
• Optional drawers instead of shelves.
• Removable upper trays. - DONE
• Clean up this summary.

If you would like to sell prints of this model, go ahead, I want this thing to be widely available to anyone that wants it. The only restrictions are that any modifications/improvements you make should be made freely available as a remix to this design on Thingiverse and Printables and you must provide attribution by identifying the source of the design on your sales page/store front/trade show booth.

The non-commercial license is used to protect my files, feel free to print and sell these designs, just don't charge anyone for the files.

Please remix this, modify, and share.

I'm including the Fusion 360 files here as well. I know my work flow is "weak" and the design process is not a professional quality, please feel free to clean it up and share. Most values are stored as parameters but I missed a few opportunities and did hard-code some dimensions.