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Description
Engineered Modularity. Industrial Strength. Gallery Aesthetic.
Infinite Scale: From compact hooks to wall-to-wall installations, the system resizes to any custom length with seamless 10mm grid precision.
The Gallery Rail is a high-performance organization ecosystem designed to bridge the gap between industrial utility and modern home decor. Born from the mechanical logic of professional tool organizers, this system allows you to build a custom-length entryway "gallery" that is as strong as it is beautiful.
Design Your Perfect Setup!
Don’t guess—plan! I’ve built a custom Gallery Rail Configurator (https://thegalleryrail.lovable.app/ <only works on desktop>) to help you design your wall before you even hit “Print.”
How to use:
- Custom Widths: Enter your available wall space and the app will calculate the perfect combination of R07S, R14S, and R24S rails.
- Drag & Drop: Visually place hooks, shelves, and tech docks to see how they look.
- Zero-Waste Printing: The app automatically generates a Bill of Materials (BOM), telling you exactly which files and how many R00 Connectors you need.
- Auto-Fill Logic: Use the "Auto-Fill" button to perfectly calculate the Aesthetic Fillers needed to give your rail that gap-free, furniture-grade finish.
Experience your custom Gallery Rail before you hit print. Our 3D engine uses live data from the configurator to assemble a high-fidelity representation of your layout.
Key Design Pillars
1. Infinite Expansion with "Zero-Snag" Alignment
Forget fixed-size racks. The Gallery Rail features a precision-fit tongue-and-groove connection system enhanced by a dedicated Rail Alignment Connector.
- The Spline Connector: A precision-printed internal joiner that bridges the seam between rails. This ensures perfect X/Y alignment, allowing modules to glide effortlessly across joints without catching.
- Modular Segments: Print as many rail sections as you need to fit your specific wall dimensions.
- Hardware Compatibility: Designed specifically for Countersunk (CSK) screws. To ensure modules slide freely over mounting points:
- Max Head Diameter: 8mm
- Max Head Height: 3.5mm
2. Maximum Shear Strength (Side-Print Optimization)
Every hook and attachment in this system is optimized for Side-Orientation Printing.
- The Grain Advantage: By printing on the side, the filament layer lines run parallel to the gravitational load. This eliminates the #1 cause of 3D-printed hook failure: layer-line shearing.
- Functional Integrity: Confidently hang heavy bags, winter coats, and bulky lanyard sets without worrying about the hooks snapping.
3. Curated Lifestyle Add-ons
This isn't just a row of hooks; it is a "Valet Station" for the modern home:
- The 'Docking Peg' (T-Hook): A minimalist interface for keyrings that feels like a precision dock.
- The Wide-Strap Ledge: Features a radius curve to support delicate bag straps and textiles without creasing them.
- The Multi-Valet Tray: A consolidated ledge for wallets, and accessories.
- Smart NFC: A dedicated module with a hidden internal cavity for an NFC tag. Tap your phone as you grab your keys to trigger "Leave Home" or "Arrive Home" automations.
The Grid System: 10mm "Slot" Logic
The Gallery Rail operates on a standardized mathematical grid, making it incredibly easy to plan your layout and ensure a perfect fit every time.
- Standardized Unit: The system is divided into 10mm Slots.
- Logical Naming: * Rails: Named by slot count and total width (e.g., R07S_70mm is a 7-Slot rail).
- Modules: Named by the number of slots they occupy (e.g., M1S_Key_Holder occupies exactly 1 slot).
- The "5-Slot" Rule: To ensure a rock-solid assembly, the left and right connectors of each rail segment occupy 1 slot each. This means an R07S rail provides 5 usable slots (50mm of active mounting space) for your modules.
Why this matters:
This grid system allows for Infinite Combinations. Whether you need a 10-slot wide mail station or a 3-slot minimalist key dock, the math always lines up. Seams stay tight, and the aesthetic remains balanced.
How to Build Your Gallery:
- Measure your wall space in 10mm increments.
- Print the required number of rails and one Rail connectors for every seam.
- Mix & Match your modules (M1S, M2S, M3S) until your slot total matches your available rail space.
- Slide & Lock everything into place for a custom, professional finish.
Component Directory
Check Gallery_Rail_BOM_List.pdf for full Build of Materials list
1. The Foundation (Rails & Connectors)
The skeletal system for your gallery. All rails are based on a 10mm modular grid.
2. Functional Modules & Heavy-Duty Hanging
Engineered for everything from tech to heavy outerwear.
3. The Ledge Series (Strap & Item Support)
Wide-profile ledges optimized for bags, belts, or folders.
4. Smart Tech & Finishing Touches
Integrated automation and aesthetic gap management.
Pro Tip: Use the Aesthetic Fillers to occupy the exact number of empty slots between your functional modules. This hides the internal mounting rail and gives the system its signature "solid-piece" look.
Smart Tech Integration: The NFC Module
The Tools-HIS_M3S_NFC is more than just a placeholder; it’s the brain of your entryway. It consists of a Base that slides into the rail and a Snap-fit Cover that houses the tech.
Assembly Instructions
- Prepare the Tag: Take a standard 25mm NFC sticker or disc.
- Seat the Tag: Peel and stick (or drop) the NFC tag into the internal circular recessed slot of the NFC Cover.
- Join the Parts: Align the cover with the NFC Base and slide/snap it into place.
- Install: Slide the completed module into your Gallery Rail.
Simple Steps to Program Your Gallery Rail
You don’t need to be a coder to use this. You just need an app to "write" an instruction to the tag.
1. Get the App
- iPhone: Use the built-in Shortcuts app (Automation tab).
- Android: Download MacroDroid. It is one of the most powerful and user-friendly automation tools for Android.
2. Create an Automation (MacroDroid Workflow)
- Open MacroDroid and tap Add Macro.
- Trigger: Tap the (+) on the red Trigger bar and select NFC Tag.
- Scan: Tap "Write New Tag" and touch your phone to the Gallery Rail NFC module. Name it (e.g., "Entryway Dock").
- Action: Tap the (+) on the blue Actions bar and choose what you want to happen.
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You shall not share, sub-license, sell, rent, host, transfer, or distribute in any way the digital or 3D printed versions of this object, nor any other derivative work of this object in its digital or physical format (including - but not limited to - remixes of this object, and hosting on other digital platforms). The objects may not be used without permission in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, or collect fees.
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