Parametric Storage Box - Custom Lid & Base

A fully customizable storage box with a separate lid and base. This design is a new version of my original Parametric Storage Box. Where the original design does not let you adjust the heights of the lid and base separately, this design does!

This design uses a simple but strong  filament hinge to join the lid and base. The model is fully parametric. Click Customize to open MakerWorld’s Parametric Model Maker to adjust the dimensions. See below for more details. Please DO NOT use Bambu Studio's Scale option, this will probably lead to failure…

To get the most out of this design, please read the following instructions carefully! 

Features

• Fully parametric and customizable
• Independently adjustable lid and base heights
• Separate lid and base (not print-in-place)
• Bigger boxes on smaller printers (only 1 part per build plate instead of the entire box)
• Reliable filament hinge
• No supports required
• Snap-fit locking mechanism

• Suitable for PLA, PETG and other common filaments

   

Dimensions

The model uses external dimensions as input parameters. All dimensions can be adjusted between 13 and 350 mm where applicable. Maximum dimensions are mainly limited by your printer size.

External dimensions (customizable)

In order to customize the design to your specific needs, hit the ‘customize’ button under the print profiles: 

The Parametric Model Maker will open in a new tab, where you can adjust the following settings:

• boxWidth: 95–350 mm
• boxDepth: 25–350 mm
• baseHeight: 17–350 mm. 
• lidHeight: 13–350 mm

Internal dimensions

The usable internal dimensions are:

• Width: boxWidth − 8 mm
• Depth: boxDepth− 9 mm
• Base height: baseHeight − 4 mm
• Lid height: lidHeight − 4 mm

Example (box in attached print profile):
An external size of 125 × 80 × 70 mm (W × D × total height) could be configured with a 13 mm high lid and a 57 mm high base. This results in internal dimensions of 117 × 71 mm, with 9 mm usable height in the lid and 53 mm usable height in the base.

After downloading, the model in Bambu Studio is 1 object. If you want to print the 2 parts separately (if they don't fit on 1 plate), you can use the ‘Cut’ menu in Bambu Studio to separate the parts. See image below for the settings to use:
 

Filament hinge

The hinge uses a short piece of filament as the hinge pin. A piece (30 mm) of standard (1.75 mm) filament can be used as the hinge pin. For assembly, first you fit the parts together and then slide in the filament pieces from the side. 

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Locking mechanism

The box uses a snap-fit latch to keep the lid securely closed while still allowing easy opening.

Customization ideas

This box can be used for many purposes, including:

• Hardware storage
• Workshop organization
• Electronics components
• Desk organization
• Small parts storage
• Custom travel containers

You can also create your own inserts or dividers to match your specific needs. I am working on custom inserts for this box, which I will release soon.

Printing

The design is optimized for 3D printing.

• No supports required
• Print settings depend on your printer and filament
• PLA and PETG both work well

If you create a custom size, I would love to see your print! Feedback and suggestions are always welcome.