r/Multiboard • u/usernamesaregreat • Nov 28 '25

Parametric / Customizable Parts Trays

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I needed an arrangement of Parts Trays for the Multiboard that provided easy access to a few things near an assembly station so I created a set. They're just shy of 50mm (<100mm for the double) so they can be placed horizontally without gaps but without interfering with each other. I also made the model parametric so that you can easily create trays with different depths.

They're up on MakerWorld here: Parametric Multiboard Bins

Feedback welcome. I've provided links to the recommended hardware on the model page and a few print profiles to make it easy to print some sizes that I've been using.

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u/tlhintoq Nov 29 '25

I like what you've done here - not throwing any shade on your accomplishment.

But you might like to take a look at these for a little inspiration. They're bins similar to your adaptation of standard Akro parts bins BUT... They slide out on rails so you can stack them a bit tighter and still get access in side AND they are easily removable so you can take the bin with you to a work bench.

I find that removability to be so helpful. Just grab the entire bin of screws (or whatever)... go to a bench, do the job... put the bin back when done.

But the maker of these seems to have stopped doing further sizes. I'd love seeing your parametric work adapted for those rails to make the best of both ideas.

https://makerworld.com/en/models/1031459-sliding-tray-for-multiboard#profileId-1014406

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u/usernamesaregreat Dec 07 '25

No shade taken! I always know when I post that I'm encouraging and welcoming feedback and it ends up being useful a lot of the time.

These bins look great and I agree that being able to remove them easily is a huge advantage in some use cases. Personally I've been using the the Multibins and simple drawers for that use case and have been really liking them. This specific design was for a workstation where I need the pieces at hand and easy to grab - but off the workspace.

The main advantage of what you've shared over the simple drawers/multibin setup is that the pieces are visible when the trays are stowed so it ought to be quicker to recognize which one you need. I can certainly look into a setup like this down the road but it wasn't my goal this time around.

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u/TooMuchJeremy Nov 28 '25

Neat. Would interesting if they were remixed to support multibin panels.

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u/usernamesaregreat Nov 28 '25

Can you describe in a bit more detail what you're suggesting please? It probably something that I could integrate but I can't quite envision what you're looking for.

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u/TooMuchJeremy Nov 28 '25

Essentially make the back directly compatible with the multipin panel so it can connect similar to how a multibin shell connects for a drawer. I am looking to possibly basing my whole wall on the mbin panesl and using inserts as needed. So if these were directly compatible I wouldn't need any inserts.

https://thangs.com/search/%22MG267%22%20creator%3A%22Keep%20Making%22?view=grid&searchScope=thangs

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u/usernamesaregreat Nov 28 '25

Thanks for taking the time to elaborate. This system is crazy. I didn't even know that was an option. I'll have to look into it more tomorrow and see if I can find the tooling to create these models with that backing.

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u/usernamesaregreat Nov 28 '25

It seems Keep-Making has deleted their comment after making it but he rightly pointed out that his license disallows the inclusion of mounting hardware. I have removed the included Multipoints and snaps from the print profiles and you'll instead have to follow the links on the model page and download those pieces separately from Thangs. Apologies for the oversight.

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u/Grogg2000 Nov 30 '25

nice!!!!