4x4 16 Bin12U Gridfinity Box For Stuff Ver 3.3

This is the updated V3.3 Version of the 16 BIN (4x4) 12U Gridfinity Box for Stuff.

The models are designed to fit on an Ender3 size bed (the footprint is 196x214mm).

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.

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 
(4) M3 x 25mm SHCS or (2) M3 x 50mm SHCS
(2) M3 x 30mm SHCS
(100) 6x2mm Cylinder Magnets - OPTIONAL (I used 6x3mm, which seem to work OK too)
(SHCS = Socket Head Cap Screws)

The only files that are different from the original design, are the parts for the top and bottom (base) of the case. All latch, label, and handle parts are carried over unchanged from the original (but are included here for convenience).

PETG is recommended for the latches. A 3MF 7 plate profile (including 3 alternate plates) with modifiers is included. It uses the following settings:

• PLA for all parts except the latches, which are set up to use PETG, and the TPU gasket
• 0.4mm X1 Carbon profile
• 3 Walls
• Arachne wall generator
• 12% gyroid infill (base, modifiers are included which range from 15-25%)
• No Supports
• Brim on several parts including the tops and bottoms of the case. There is no Brim on the MMU version of the top.
• Several optional multicolor parts.
• I used a textured PEI plate for all models except for the TPU gasket, which can be printed using an Engineering plate and glue stick (as a release agent)

AMS is not required, but here is how it is set up in the profile:
1 = PLA- Gray
2 = PLA - Blue
3 = PLA - Orange
4 = PLA - White
5 = TPU - White (this is the non-AMS spool on the back)
6 = PETG - Blue (used for the latches only)

If printing the gasket version of the base, I recommend that you test that your printer can run TPU without issues first. The cap of a sharpie is the tool I use to press the TPU gasket into 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.

There are also two versions of the top, one is designed for an MMU/AMS and features the "Unofficial Gridfinity Logo" (or at least the best copy of it I could make of it, since the .svg's did not load correctly from github). The other version is, you guessed it, plain with no logo, for single color printers.

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 the “Unofficial Gridfinity Logo”. And finally, there is a plain label included, in case you want to use the slicer tools to add embossed text to it.

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

Other stuff:

There are several other sizes of these lidded bins available in 1x, 2x, 3x and 4x sizes:

1. 1x2, 1x3, 1x4, 1x5 (6U, 9U and 12U) Lidded Bin for Stuff with Latch Version 2.0
2. 2x2, 2x3, 2x4, 2x5 (6U, 9U and 12U) Lidded Bin for Stuff with Latch Version 2.0
3. 3x3, 3x4, 3x5 (6U, 9U and 12U) Lidded Bin for Stuff with Latch Version 2.0
4. 4x4, 4x5 (6U, 9U and 12U) Lidded Bin for Stuff with Latch Version 2.0

There are similar multi compartment latching lid bins available at the links below:

Gridfinity 1x1 Bins with Latching Lids v1.0

Gridfinity 1x2 Bins with Latching Lids v1.0

Gridfinity 1x3 Bins with Latching Lids v1.0

Gridfinity 1x4 Bins with Latching Lids v1.0

Gridfinity 2x2 Bins with Latching Lids v1.0

Gridfinity 2x3 Bins with Latching Lids v1.0

Gridfinity 3x3 Bins with Latching Lids v1.0 (not yet released)

The following bins are older designs, which include non-latching bins, and a bin with a magnet tool (handy for getting small screws from the bins).:

1. 1 compartment 2x1 (3U, 6U, 9U) bin with a magnet pickup tool
2. 1x1, 1x2 (3 Compartment) and 1x4 (6Compartment) bins with lids (6U) - version 2.1 (older non-latching type)

3. 1x2, 1x3 and 1x4 single compartment bins with tabbed lids (3U, 6U and 9U) - version 2.1 (older non-latching type)

    

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)
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) (small test version)
6. Gridfinity Single Watch Case 
7. Gridfinity Triple Watch Case 
8. Gridfinity Single Watch Case (for large watches)

There are currently no authorized sellers of prints of this model or prints of this model. 

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,

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Thanks for looking!

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