Actually Parametric Gridfinity – Base Grid + Bins

Here is a very parametric and ✨ now Configured✨ Gridfinity Base Grid and Bin Fusion 360 file with 3MF's. I'll keep adding and updating as we develop new items. See our collection.

Now Standard 3MF Files – Rev 2

14 Oct 2023

• All F3D and 3MF files are now to Gridfinity spec.
• Reduced Grid Base Material needs – Shorter Z height, smaller magnet areas
• Included options for Bins
  • Mag = Magnets - much faster and less material use to print without magnet holes.
  • BF = Bin Fillet - easier to get your 
  • SOLID = Solid Bin so you can modify to your likin

18 Sep 2023 – Fusion 360 file CONFIGURED-v10.f3z has fixes for the non-specification Gridfinity that a few pointed out. None of the 3MF files have been fixed yet.

If you need a non-configured version (free users) use the -v10.f3d.

This is an actually parametric Grid and Bin model generator

Parametric Fusion 360

• Upload and open F3D file in Fusion 360 (free) and then open parameters.
  • Modify > Change Parameters.
  • Edit any field and watch it update.
  • Sometimes things will break, so scale back your change and see if it works that way.

Key Parameter Fields:

• GridX:  Number of Cells in X (Base Grid)
• GridY:  Number of Cells in Y (Base Grid)
• GridXY:  Grid Internal Cell Size in MM. 42mm is standard. affects Grid Bases and Bin sizing.
• BinTall: Height in MM
• BinWide:  Unit of GridXY (cell size) 
• BinDeep:  Unit of GridXY (cell size)
  Bins 1x1 will cause a warning but shouldn't affect the model.

Parameters in Fusion 360 (red lines are key parameters to change for customizations.

Grids Types

NESTABLE GRID BASES -  Simply mirror in slicer to get the other sides.

Change the [Side]GridOffset to 0mm for nestable sides on the Grid Bases. Pre-made 3MF are named as such:

• -0S – Nestable Grid
• -2S – Has two adjacent thickened outer walls and two nestable (mirror one way to get other side) 
• -4S – All four outer walls are "outside walls"

Configured options in Fusion 360

The CONFIGURED-V10.f3z file now has configured options to make it easier to change common features that are tricky otherwise. 

See our video on the new Configurations feature.

Print Settings

• PLA - 8-10% infill, Support Cubic.
• No support or Brim is Needed.
• 0.2mm Layer Height

Tools and Useful Items:

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• 3D printers Prusa MK3S+ or Bambu X1C printer
• PLA or PETG we like (we use PLA for GF Bins and Bases)
• 6mm Magnets
• Deburring Tool for Plastic - clean up plastic edges (brims)
• Nano Adhesive - Stop using glue sticks - this is 1000% better 😉

Known Problems

• The pattern feature will throw an error if the Bin is not more than 1x1. It shouldn't affect anything, however.
• See notes in parameters for known limits

Future Projects

Feel free to collaborate and I'll add it here.
 

• Bin Labels - I'm working on two options here that should be parametric as well:
  • Snap-in - for adding after-printing bins (also removable)
  • Built-in - built-in labels (printed solid)
• Divided Bins

See our products

Parametric modeling with Configurations for Fusion 360