Stackable Box - Modular Division & Magnetic Latch

Stackable Box - Modular Division & Magnetic Latch

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Magnetic Lid & Latch System: At the core of this design is a fun feature of a magnetically closing lid. Though it's not just a typical magnetic closure that you have to pry open. With the integrated latch in the closed position, the magnets between the latch and the lid attack keeping the lid close. Sliding the latch to the open position will shift the magnets such that the polarity is then opposite, causing them to repel and the lid to release and crack open. Please see the diagram in the attached photos for a visual representation of the mechanism.

 

Size Options: The print profile includes two size options, a tall and a short box. Both boxes have an external width of 180mm and dept of 124mm. The short box has an external height of 27.5mm while the tall box sits at a height of 45.5mm.

 

Stackable Design: All boxes will stack together with protrusions designed to keep them aligned and stable. You can stack short boxes with tall boxes and vice versa. The lids footprint of both boxes are identical.

 

Modular Internal Division: The biggest feature of this design is the modular internal division which offers a multitude of options. Both the tall and short boxes have internal grooves at a 12mm interval in both directions. Combine this with the optional dividers to divide your boxes however you want. If you want to change how the box is divided, you can do so by rearranging the internal dividers, there is no need to reprint the box.

 

Trays: I've included an array of trays with pre-defined divisions. The same trays can be used in a tall or short box. In the short box they will occupy the full volume of the box. In the tall box, it sits in the top half of the volume, leaving the bottom half free for additional items. The trays with loosely and can be easily removed from the boxes. If you want to use the tray with a tall box, you can print the short modular dividers to divide the bottom half of the volume.

 

Print Profile Options: There is only one print profile with all of the options available directly on it. The parts have been split by plates to represent the different options. The “Lid & Latch” plates are specific to the size of box you choose, make sure to select the correct plate for your desired option.

 

Imbedded Magnets: The magnets in the lid and latch are imbedded within the print. Once finished, they are invisible which gives a nice clean look. To do so, there is a pause added to the plate at layer 14 which will let you insert the magnets. ATTENTION! The magnets need to be inserted in a very specific orientation for the mechanism to work. Please refer to the screenshot of the slicer attached in the photos of this model, it has all of the details and instructions on how to insert the magnets correctly. You do not need to use all 10 magnets, 4 is enough to have a properly working latch mechanism but the more you use, the stronger the lid closure will be.

 

Assembly: To assemble the box together you will need four 2x50mm pins. Two are used to secure the latch to the side of the box and two are used to create the pivot point for the lid.

 

Additional Notes:

  • Scalling the design will not work because of the required hole size for the magnets and pins.
  • The design is A1 mini compatible, you will use the whole 180mm width.
  • Here's a link to a video I posted, showing how the mechanism works: https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/s/CZMhe4KmMg
  • I have a simpler box model with a lid but no latch / magnetic closure if you are looking for a quicker and simpler print: https://makerworld.com/en/models/753056-stackable-box-with-lid-modular-internal-division#profileId-686976

 

 

 

Please let me know if you have any questions and as always, if you like this model, please consider leaving a review and a boost. Your support is greatly appreciated. Enjoy!

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Great box! I did not have 50mm dowel so I used a piece of filament, and secured that with a BT2.5 screw. works well. For the hinge I used 20mm dowels, inserting 2 on each side. in the next print Ill put all the magnets (I just put 4 for now). Thank you for this!
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Wow I'm happy to see you've already printed one! i love the deep orange color, which filament is that? Good job on making it work with the hardware you have around!
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it's bambu terracota orange. looks really nice!
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Replying to @nootnoop :
oh I see it's one of the new colors. It'll be part of my next order. Thanks!
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this is storage box it’s awesome! the mechanism with the magnets works perfectly for latching and unlatching. I had some 8x2 mm magnets on hand so I just placed that sized negative cylinder over the existing holes in the slicer. I also didn’t have the little rods but a few pieces of filament worked great as well. I printed the larger one with a tray to store some of the hardware for parts I’ve been making.
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Can you help me with this I am struggling trying to get the negative part in the slicer, would you be able to share your 3mf with me ?
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Small request, can you make a tray that fits underneath the top one ? I realized that only one fits in the bigger box.
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You can use the short dividers to divide the bottom section. Or you can scale the tray down in x and y direction to fit the bottom section. you won't have to scale in Z as the height of both sections is the same.
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Great print profile
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Great job with these. Super slick deeign. I would recommend using larger magnets than 6x2. My box opens if its sideways or upside down. also although the magnets are cool, maybe the latch can be redesigned so that if you pull it out and un latches and releases the cover and if it's pushed in at locks. Keep up the great designs. This one was fun to print.
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Thanks for the feedback, did you use all magnet holes? I'll eventually make a fully mechanical locking version for more secure closure, this project started off as a fun test to see if I could make the lid pop. It's indeed not the strongest/safest closure mechanism, just fun 😊 I used 6x2 to limit the amount of space (wasted) for the latch. That's why I made 5 pair of holes, to add more and have a secure-ish closure.
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Replying to @user90488 :
Yeah I used all of them... I love the design and it prints perfectly every time. I would be great to have a locker instead of magnets. Wish I knew CAD to make cool stuff like this.
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Hello, I am using a K1 SE and the lid mounts are not printing correctly. The printer attempts to print the mount offset on the left wall. What could be causing this?
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Hi, I don't know, can you share a picture? Which slicer are you using?
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Replying to @user90488 :
Creality Print 5.0.
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Replying to @Loki :
i don't think it printed offset, i think the part broke off after a few layers. Sorry I don't know, its not a problem with the model, more your pribter in my opinion. try posting on Creality forum.
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very nice design - the kind of design I wish I would have come up with.
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Thank you for the feedback and boost! I appreciate it :)
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I love the look of this box, and I'm getting ready to print it. However, I'm not finding the size of the magnets required anywhere in your write-up or diagram. I want to ensure I have the right size on hand before wasting a print!
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I'll add it in the description but you should see it in the section of required parts. The required magnets are 6mm diameter by 2mm thickness. You need a minimum of 4 for the mechanism to work properly, you can use up to 10. The more you use the stronger the lid closure will be. The pins are 50mm long by 2mm diameter though you don't have to wait to have the pins in order to print, just the magnets.
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Excellent box design, prints well
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