Gridfinity Box For Stuff (BFS) - 20 BIN Version 2.3 (LATEST VERSION)

Ever needed to get your stuff together, y'know, get it all together and put it in a box, all your stuff, so it's all together?  Well I did, so I made this thing.  It's a Box For Stuff, which will hold twenty 1x1x6u Gridfinity bins (all together).

The files here have been updated to Version 2.3 with the following improvements:

• Thicker and wider gasket
• New mounting cleat system (which can be previewed on this design)
• No changes to the overall dimensions of the case
• Available in 6U, 9U and 12U deep sizes

The old V2.1 and v1.0 files can still be found here.

It requires the following hardware:

(2) M3 x 12mm SHCS  (these hold the latch “cleats” to the top of the case)
(4) M3 x 20mm SHCS (two of these are for the handle and the others are for the latches)
(4) M3 x 25mm SHCS (these are used for the hinges)
(2) M3 x 30mm SHCS (these are used for the latches)
(80) 6x2mm Cylinder Magnets - OPTIONAL (I used 6x3mm, which seem to work OK too)
(SHCS = Socket Head Cap Screws)

There are three sizes of bases (6U, 9U and 12U) and two versions of each size included, one is “plain” and the other has a groove for a TPU/TPE gasket.  I printed the TPE gasket version using Esun TPE 83A, and although it's an improvement over the typical 95A TPU, it is not watertight.  So I think the gasket is only going to be helpful with a much softer TPU (or possibly by filling the groove with soft silicone).  It's very hard to make a print watertight without sealing it anyway, but I'm open to suggestions on improving the gasket design.  I still prefer the gasket bases, and it does not cause any functional issues to use it (or not).

If printing the gasket version of the base, I recommend that you test that your printer can run TPU/TPE without issues first.  I used a softer eSun TPE 83A filament and had to uncoil the TPE off the spool when I ran the gaskets, since the friction of the spool rollers and bowden were enough to cause problems.  The pic below shows my setup for running this TPE.  I used a short length of bowden in the extruder, and then I just unspooled the required length of filament (about 6m), and carefully laid it out beside the printer (off the spool).  For the eSun TPE 83A, I used the “Generic TPU” profile in BambuStudio, with the “Max Volumetric Speed” set to 1.5 mm^3/s, and used the engineering plate (with gluestick).  The temp for the plate can be set down lower like 20°C after the first layer.

The cap of a sharpie is the tool I use to press the TPU gasket into place.  I used some slicone sealant in the gasket groove prior to setting the gasket in place.  The gasket is not symmetrical so make sure to verify the position before installing it  Start by pressing in the middle of the gasket along all 4 sides, then once it's set in position, press in the corners.  

All the models are included in a 3MF which has 10 plates which are set up for printing.  The 3MF is compatible with Orcaslicer and BambuStudio.  I tried loading it in PrusaSlicer, but it does not appear to handle multi-plate profiles the same way as OrcaSlicer does (so I recommend using OrcaSlicer or BambuStudio).  

Included in the 3MF are two versions of the latch clasps, since some folks have had problems with them in the past.  There is the regular version which is named “20B-V2-3_3H_LATCHES_L-R.stl”, and a slightly longer version “20B-V2-3_4M_LATCHES_L-R_LONGER.stl”, which has a “B” embossed on the frame.  If you have problems, do not force the latches, try the longer version of post in the comments and let me know, since some folks have cracked their lids by forcing the latches.    

Finally, there are three versions of the labels for the front of the case.  The first is designed to be used with 12mm Brother P-Touch (or similar) labels.  The second is a multi-color label using with a “BoxForStuff” logo.   And finally, there is a plain label included, in case you want to use the slicer tools to add embossed text to it.

I have a build guide on my blog with some tips on assembly.  The instructions are for a case with more features, but it shows how to assemble the latches and hinges.  

The 10 plate 3MF (based on a Bambu X1C with 0.4mm nozzle) has all the parts arranged and set up for printing.  If using TPE for the gasket, see the notes above about changing the filament settings for it.  If you use TPU, the default settings will work OK.  

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

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).

And Finally,

If you find these models useful, please post a like or a comment with some pics of your prints. 

You can find the other things I'm working on at my blog here.  You can also follow me here on Printables or over at MakerWorld, to see what new stuff I post.  If you would like to support my work, you can Buy Me A Coffee using this link:

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mystoopidstuff

Thanks for looking!

Changelog:

6/29/2024: Uploaded the latest version 2.3 (rev 4K).

11/15/2024:  Updated the 3mf to v4M (BFS_20BIN_CASE_6U-9U-12U_V2-3-4M.3mf).   The change was to correct the model for the longer latches “20B-V2-3_4M_LATCHES_L-R_LONGER.stl”, which had an incorrect length.