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This model was created in collaboration with the Idea Creator @AnimeLover707 during Round 2 of the Kit Challenge
Design Process
The biggest goal was making the system:
- Fully modular
- Easy to print
- Compatible with standard Gridfinity
- Expandable infinitely
- Cleanly illuminated without seeing too much messy wiring
The design uses:
- A bottom plate with built-in LED routing channels
- A snap-on top grid section
- Connector clips so multiple plates can join together
The LED strip routes through channels underneath the grid, allowing the light to diffuse evenly through the translucent material and still remaining strong.
Assembly Steps
Assembly is pretty simple:
- Print the bottom and top sections
- Stick the S-shaped LED strip into the lower channels
- Snap the top grid plate into place
- Connect multiple plates together with clips
- Add Gridfinity bins and accessories
That’s it!
Challenges Encountered
One of the biggest challenges was balancing:
- Structural strength
- Good light diffusion
- Snap-fit tolerances
- LED visibility
Too much thickness blocked the light, but making it too thin weakened the structure. I also had to experiment with different connection methods but i finally decided on standard clips
Another challenge was designing the clips so the plates stayed aligned while still being easy to separate and expand later.
Final Results
I’m really happy with how it turned out. The finished setup works both as a practical organizer and as ambient desk lighting. It looks especially cool with animated RGB effects running through the system.
Because the plates snap together, you can keep expanding the setup however you want and create a completely custom glowing workspace.
