HDX Interlocking Organizer Bins
Bin inserts partition large compartments of a popular off-the-shelf box. This helps to store more things in the same box space.
The STL pack offered here contains 3d-printable components to print your own bins.
$10.00
Overview
The box is called “HDX Interlocking Organizer” in Canada. It is inexpensive, strong, and seems to be of good quality. The compartments in it are spacious, but may be too large and wasteful when storing smaller things. This project tries to fix that problem through the use of bin inserts.
Follow the links below for more info about the organizer.
Demo on YouTube
Details
A bin insert can be printed in one of four variants, with two, three, four and six compartments.
A picture below shows a row and column number against each compartment of the box. All models in STL pack have such an indicator as part of a file name. For example, STL model “hdx_bin_R1C1_x2.stl” will fit into row 1, column 1 and will have 2 compartments:
Some compartments in the box have the same dimensions so that one bin model can fit into different compartments. The table below represents rows and columns of the box, the cells indicate which bin model can fit into that cell:
| C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 | C5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | R1C1 | R1C2 | R1C2 | R1C2 | R1C5 |
| R2 | R2C1 | R1C2 | R1C2 | R1C2 | R2C1 |
| R3 | R3C1 | R3C2 | R3C3 | R3C2 | R3C1 |
Although, 3D models have tight tolerances, there will be a small gap between the box lid and the top of bin inserts. The consequence is that when the box is shaken, really small parts will find that gap and migrate to adjacent compartments. To fix it, one option is to attach an anti-slip mat to the lid with a double-sided tape:
3D Printer Settings
Working prints were produced on Prusa MINI with:
- 0.6 mm nozzle
- 0.3 mm QUALITY
- 15% infill
- 4 perimeters
- PLA
Links
Stores to buy the box from:
