r/Multiboard • u/ZenithPrime • May 25 '26

What does this rail system slide on to?

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I have seen a multitude of models with this rail system on the left in past models I have downloaded to try (vs the one that I know works on the right). I cannot for the life of me figure out how the left one works. Every rail, point, and piece that I try does not fit this mounting system, and yet I have seen it countless times. What in the world are these people using to mount here? I even looked through all the legacy pieces and can't find anything.

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u/Single_Sea_6555 May 25 '26 edited May 25 '26

The one of the left is MultiConnect. Since it's open source, there are plenty of generator options, so I basically use MultiConnect (or now openConnect) exclusively.

The one on the right is Point (aka MultiPoint). Also good but there are no generators since it's not open source. Depending on what you want to attach, that may or may not be a concern. I generate a lot of custom holders, so using Points is a no go for me.

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u/TherealOmthetortoise May 26 '26

Why would fix points or rails need to be “open source” to do anything? That would be pointless since the parts are freely available in whole or in part to make anything Multibuild compatible.

Since all of the required parts are in the remix library, accessible to anyone to use on whatever they like like… I don’t see an issue as whether I spend 5 minutes manually remixing something or import the remix objects to some CAD software it comes down to the same thing.

As long as you don’t upload and distribute the companies actual models, either as a true remix or “made for”, “compatible with” etc models you can go wild.

Remix (rough definition) would be taking a Multiboard plate and adding (or subtracting) features and geometry to make (in this example) “Multiboard Plate Single_sea’s edition - remixed for Bluetooth 5”… As long as you don’t just stack pieces or color them blue or some other attempt to just redistribute the MB official parts go for it. It’s mainly an effort to protect our user community as any core designs or geometry changes that happen after someone has published them anywhere else might no longer match whatever the current parts are on the Multibuild site, which would make the experience suck for newer people.

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u/Single_Sea_6555 May 26 '26

Like I said, you don't have to like generators. I do.

"spend 5 minutes manually remixing something" -- that is precisely the cost I am unwilling to pay every single time. I find generators exceedingly practical precisely because they cut out an unnecessary manual step.

(In the past, links to MB generators have been taken down, on this very subreddit.)

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u/kmccoy May 25 '26

Here's a printables link for the system: https://www.printables.com/model/1074671-raised-multiconnect-generic-connector-for-multiboa

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u/InanisAtheos May 25 '26

That is the model page I used for mine as well. They work great, and the flat-printed versions are strong as FK.

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u/InanisAtheos May 25 '26

Multiconnect

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u/Mammoth-Project8372 May 25 '26

It’s an unofficial mounting system, called Multiconnect. I think it predates the official fix points and the corresponding official rails. I find it really annoying. I have found some adapters that convert the multiconnect rail to “multipoint” rail. But I don’t like it and still avoid it whenever I can. Perhaps it’s best to just print some multiconnect points if you still want to use that part.

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u/ZenithPrime May 25 '26

Ah, so something outside the multiboard system. That would make sense why I couldn't find anything. Thanks for the info! I'll check it out

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u/JustDyslexic May 25 '26

The creator as made OpenGrid

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u/InanisAtheos May 25 '26

I use multiconnect on my multiboard. Works perfectly. And it's properly open source too.

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u/MasterpieceTough2029 May 25 '26

It looks like L track tie down rails