3D Printed storage for resistors, caps, diodes, small parts, etc.

[Urshurak776]

Came across these today.  If you have a 3D printer, worth checking out:

https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/tool/stackable-resistor-storage-box-customizable

[Urshurak776]

Here it is on thingiverse with lots of mods and user additions. Really amazing.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3125601

[HobGoblyn]

I know nothing about 3D printers. Might treat myself one day.

I wonder how much this stackable storage box would cost in materials to print?   

[aeberbach]

Looks like about $3 worth (if you're using premium PETG). Very economical but it would take a couple of days!

[thm_w]

As aeberbach says, material cost is not too high, about 30c per drawer, $1.20 per box, so close to $3 for each "set". You can download Cura and it will calculate for you.
The bigger issue is having a machine with enough build area and speed. These are not too big, so most can do that, but speed wise my machine estimates ~16hr print time. Could cut it to 8hrs with thicker layers.

[Urshurak776]

I also recommend using a slightly larger nozzle.  Most stock printers come with a .4 nozzle.  Using a .6 - 1.0 will cut time down significantly as you can print a larger layer.  Tweak your settings a bit and the final product does not lose any quality.  As mentioned above, it is very economical to print, just takes a bit of time.

My Ender 3 costs $179 (they go on sale all the time.)  Love it.  My son and I are having a blast.  I made cases for my breadboards, Arduino's, etc.  Lots of uses, plus learning a lot.

[jimjam]

The bigger issue is having a machine with enough build area and speed. These are not too big, so most can do that, but speed wise my machine estimates ~16hr print time. Could cut it to 8hrs with thicker layers.

Is that 16hr per drawer set?

[thm_w]

Is that 16hr per drawer set?

yes

I think that was ~30mm/s, some printers can go faster.