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Dear Users,

Recently I realized that I made a mistake / dramatic music fades in…

I realized that a lot of you use the model incorrectly ( or at least in a less practical way than it was originally designed )

The hotend tray should not be put in the top half of the toolbox. The reason behind this is when you load components in the top half then close and open it the parts tend to fall out. It was merely an aesthetical decision I made during the creation of the cover photo. By now I realized it is a bit misleading. The correct placement of the tray is on top of the bottom half of the box facing upwards. ( The tray part should act as a floating plate, that is removed when the user want to pick a tool from the bottom compartment. ) This way parts wont fall out upon opening the box and the use of rubber bands is unnecessary. 

Ps.: Thank you all for downloading, commenting and boosting me:)

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A1 MINI TOOLBOX

/ Print-in-place

This design is based on my earlier print-in-place box. This box is made to replace the cardboard box that the printer accessories originally comes in. It has a very similar layout to the original one, but at some points has some minor modifications to it. (like the inner enclosures to store spare bolts, or the hotend plate). In the 3MF file I used marble PLA, and matte PLA, but the design has been tested with Bambulab PETG, and PETG-CF as well.

Update:

1.) Based on the many feedback I might made a mistake in the cover photo. Purely based on the pic you can assume that the hotend tray goes to the top half of the case, but I only did it that way becasue it looked satisfying on the photo. It is designed to be placed upon the bottom half of the box ( paralell with the bottom half, facing in the same direction). I am saying this because if you use it the other way, upon opening the lid, the hotends fall out. ( also you tend to think the design is worthless, gets sad, even depressed, write a bad review and print a different model. And I do not want that:D)

This collection contains the following versions:

• With Bambulab logo:
  • AMS version: altough it can be printed with AMS, I would rather recommend the non AMS version due to the less waste it produce, and the cross coloring of the lighter filament.
  • Non-AMS version: print the box and the logo separately, and press it in place later.
• No logo version

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND

/ Illustrations based on the bigger toolbox model /

• When closing the latch, it reaches is designated ‘closed’ state by deforming. If you choose to print it from a more rigid material you might need to file it to reach perfect closing. If you print it from a more flexible material like PETG, your print should work without any filing. If you find closing difficult, file the surface shown below.

  

• There are multiple overhangs where support used, but sometimes they are hard to spot. Pay attention to these places, because missing to remove support can cause headaches.

• The small parts on the photo above you can see small latches for the container covers. You can insert them by slightly bending the container covers ( gently:D)

If you are printing the models on non-Bambulab printers please bare in mind the following:

• Use support at the bottom part of the lock, at the inner cavity of the small enclosures lock and at the logo seating
• Prevent using any support on the hinges and on the hinge of the lock.
• Increase infill at the hinge section and its close proximity.

In case you have any feedback, feel free to share. 
Im curious to see what you make of the model. If you print one please post a photo of it as an inspiration for others.