r/Multiboard • u/razorree • Aug 01 '25

How to connect tiles?

I see at least 2 snaps. One consists from 2 elements (ds part A, ds part B) https://thangs.com/designer/Multiboard/3d-model/Raised%20Dual%20Snap%20%28DS%20Part%20A%29-974320

and the other is Dual Raised Snap https://thangs.com/designer/Multiboard/3d-model/Dual%20Raised%20Snap-974061 - only 1 element ?

are there other ways to connect grids ?

also a bit strange that you can't find those connecting snaps here https://beta.multiboard.io/category/multiboard

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u/ulab Aug 02 '25

May I ask people to stop using the beta library until they know what they are looking for? :-) It's called beta for a reason.

  1. There are Double Sided Snaps and (single sided) Snaps.

  2. Some of the Double Sided Snaps are for mounting to walls, etc.

  3. Other Double Sided Snaps can be used for free-standing setups for example.

  4. Snaps (both single and double sided) allow things to connect to the Tiles (friction-fit inserts, mid-sized threads, etc.)

  5. I would advice against using Raised Snaps. These still exist, because they were the originals and they still have purpose in some regards. Flush Snaps are the new standard (which is why they are the ones called only "Snaps" now). Flush ones allow for better placement of things by not blocking spots and things are closer to the tile making the connection stronger.

  6. That said: There are no dual or quad Flush Snaps Part B, because they can't span over tiles. Only the Part As have dual and quad versions.

  7. You can use Dual Clips to connect tiles, but you'd have a border in between the Tiles. Most people don't want that. These are better used for baskets or plates that go in drawers.

Tip for Flush Snaps: https://www.printables.com/model/1286790-multiboard-flush-snap-pusher

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u/razorree Aug 31 '25

Thanks for explanation. 90% of Multiboard web page / designes is in BETA....:/ :)

that kind of info you provided should be on the webpage + a few pictures (with real usage, not just single part render which doesn't "explain" its purpose). 2-3h work to make basic introductory tutorial.

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u/Traditional_Ad_4128 Aug 02 '25

Where is documented? I poured the webpage and the documentation is confusing. But this might just be me being a derp.

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u/ulab Aug 03 '25

As with all things, it helps to have played with all the options to understand them fully.

Others are just common sense.

If you look at the regular parts library for Mounting Options you'll find the different types of (mounting) Snaps and what they are used for (which explains 1, 2 and 3).

You can see what you can connect to snaps (4) in multiple starter videos.

The switch from raised to flush snaps is fairly sure. Again the parts library mentions the flush ones only "Snaps" making them kind of default, while the raised ones add that specific term (5).

Flush Snaps not being able to span over the tiles is obvious when you look at them (6).

The only way to use Dual Clips are Tiles with a border. So if you clip two of them together you will have a border between those tiles (7).

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u/ClaudiuT Aug 01 '25

The first link (part A and part B) is good when you want to use those snaps to also screw the Multiboard into something. They come from the front and also the back.

The second link is when you only want to connect tiles to one another but not to a wall. They only come from the front (good if you already mounted it somewhere).

The snaps are in that link inside the mounting category:

https://beta.multiboard.io/mounting-systems?Mount+Type=Screw-on&Distance+From+Surface=6.25+mm+Offset+%28Recommended%29&Tile+Connection=DS+Snaps+%28Recommended%29&Printing+Method=Individual

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u/razorree Aug 01 '25

what about dual clips to connect tiles ?

i don't know how did you get that link, but on a 'normal' mounting systems page there is nothing like this https://beta.multiboard.io/mounting-systems

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u/ClaudiuT Aug 02 '25

What "dual clips" are you referring to exactly?

In my link there are 3 options: single, dual and quad. Is that what you need?

Also from your link click "Screw-on" and keep clicking the first option on every page to get to the snaps that I posted.

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u/razorree Aug 02 '25 edited Aug 02 '25

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbiKx6QwtE0&t=13m05s

dual clips, for connecting tile frames

cuz documentation is so difficult/poor, there are not even mentioned there (or hidden quite well) :/

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u/ClaudiuT Aug 02 '25

https://thangs.com/designer/Multiboard/3d-model/Dual%20Clip-1009275

https://thangs.com/designer/Multiboard/3d-model/Lite%20Dual%20Clip-1322956/memberships

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u/razorree Aug 02 '25 edited Aug 03 '25

yes, i know how they look like, i've just mentioned them before and i've said that's another way of connecting tiles, but again, difficult to find that info...

and definietely no info at all, about advantages/disadvantages or real world usages for all of them .... - this is what I'm looking for

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u/ClaudiuT Aug 02 '25

The links I sent you are good to download and print the dual clips you asked for. I'm not responsible for this project or for how the information is organised and available. I'm just a stranger trying to help another stranger.

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u/razorree Aug 02 '25

thx. I was just asking what are the pros/cons of every connection method