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Overview

Gridfinity Builder includes preset configurations for popular 3D printers and common bin types. These presets provide quick starting points for designing storage layouts.

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Grid Presets

Grid presets define baseplate sizes for different 3D printer build volumes.

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Grid Size Calculation

For example, a 6×6 grid:
  • Width: 6 × 42mm = 252mm
  • Depth: 6 × 42mm = 252mm
Grid presets are optimized to fit within printer build volumes with some margin for brim/skirt. The “A1” preset is marked as the default.
Source reference: src/gridfinity/constants.ts:31-40

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Bin Presets

Pre-configured bin templates for common storage needs.

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Preset Details

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Small Parts (1×1×3u)

  • Dimensions: 41.5 × 41.5 × 21mm (+ 4.75mm base = 25.75mm total)
  • Features: Stacking lip enabled
  • Best for: Resistors, capacitors, small screws, beads

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Screwdriver (1×4×6u)

  • Dimensions: 41.5 × 167.5 × 42mm (+ 4.75mm base = 46.75mm total)
  • Features: None (maximize internal space)
  • Best for: Screwdrivers, pens, long tools

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Socket Tray (2×2×2u)

  • Dimensions: 83.5 × 83.5 × 14mm (+ 4.75mm base = 18.75mm total)
  • Features: 3×3 interior dividers (16 compartments)
  • Best for: Socket wrenches, drill bits, organized small tools

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Deep Bin (2×2×6u)

  • Dimensions: 83.5 × 83.5 × 42mm (+ 4.75mm base = 46.75mm total)
  • Features: Stacking lip, label shelf (12mm)
  • Best for: General purpose deep storage with labeling

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Wide Shallow (3×2×2u)

  • Dimensions: 125.5 × 83.5 × 14mm (+ 4.75mm base = 18.75mm total)
  • Features: Stacking lip
  • Best for: Wide parts, cable coils, flat items

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SFP Tray (2×1×2u)

  • Dimensions: 83.5 × 41.5 × 14mm (+ 4.75mm base = 18.75mm total)
  • Features: 5 X-dividers (6 vertical slots)
  • Best for: Network SFP modules, SD cards, USB drives (vertical storage)

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Cable Mgmt (1×6×3u)

  • Dimensions: 41.5 × 251.5 × 21mm (+ 4.75mm base = 25.75mm total)
  • Features: None
  • Best for: Long cable runs, zip tie storage, wire management
Source reference: src/gridfinity/constants.ts:42-50

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Bin Groups

Optional color-coded categorization for organizing bins: Groups help visually organize bins in the grid and appear in the bill of materials. Source reference: src/gridfinity/constants.ts:54-63

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Layout Templates

Complete pre-designed layouts for common workspace scenarios.

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IKEA Alex Drawer (7×14 grid)

Description: Optimized for IKEA ALEX desk drawer organizer Bins included:
  • 2×2×3u: Pens (office)
  • 2×2×3u: Clips with 2×2 dividers (office)
  • 3×2×3u: Notes (office)
  • 1×1×3u: USB cables
  • 1×1×3u: SD Cards (electronics)
  • 5×3×3u: Notebooks (office)
  • 2×4×3u: Cables
  • 5×2×3u: Misc with 3 X-dividers (parts)

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Electronics Bench (6×6 grid)

Description: Electronics workspace organizer Bins included:
  • 4× 1×1×3u: Resistors, Capacitors, LEDs, ICs
  • 2×2×3u: Arduino modules
  • 2×2×6u: Soldering tools
  • 2×1×2u: Connectors with 3 X-dividers
  • 3×3×2u: Wire spools with 2×2 dividers
  • 1×3×6u: Screwdrivers
  • 2×2×3u: Multimeter
  • 2×2×2u: Tape & Glue with 1 X-divider

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Tool Wall (8×4 grid)

Description: Workshop tool organizer Bins included:
  • 2×2×6u: Drill bits with 3 X-dividers
  • 2× 1×4×6u: Screwdrivers, Allen keys
  • 2× 2×2×3u: M3 screws, M5 screws (with 1×1 dividers)
  • 2×2×3u: Nuts & bolts with 2×2 dividers
  • 2×2×3u: Washers with 1×1 dividers
  • 2×2×2u: Zip ties

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Server Rack 1U (10×8 grid)

Description: 19” rack tray organizer for network equipment Bins included:
  • 2× 2×1×2u: SFP modules with 5 X-dividers
  • 2×2×3u: RJ45 plugs with 2×2 dividers
  • 2×2×3u: Keystones with 1×1 dividers
  • 2×4×6u: Patch cables
  • 4×3×2u: SSDs 2.5” with 3×2 dividers
  • 4×2×3u: Drive caddies with 3 X-dividers
  • 2× 2×2×3u: M5 cage nuts, M6 bolts (with 1×1 dividers)
  • 2×2×2u: USB dongles with 3 X-dividers
  • 2×2×2u: Labels
  • 3×2×2u: Velcro straps
  • 3×2×2u: Cable ties
  • 4×2×3u: Misc tools with 2 X-dividers
Source reference: src/gridfinity/constants.ts:67-145

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Using Presets

Presets provide quick starting points:
  1. Grid presets — Select a printer preset to set baseplate size
  2. Bin presets — Add pre-configured bins to your layout
  3. Layout templates — Load complete workspace templates
  4. Customize — Modify any preset to fit your specific needs
All presets use the same underlying bin configuration system, so you can adjust dimensions, features, and parameters after adding them to your layout.
Layout templates demonstrate best practices for organizing different workspace types and serve as starting points for custom designs.