Can it handle measurements in inches?

Yes, it automatically converts imperial measurements (inches and feet) into millimeters for precise calculation and 3D print planning.

How does it handle baseplates larger than my printer bed?

It calculates an optimal slicing strategy, dividing the total grid into multiple segments and providing specific padding instructions for edge and corner pieces.

Does this skill generate the actual STL files?

No, it calculates the complex math and configuration parameters which you can then input into tools like gridfinity.perplexinglabs.com to generate the files.

What is the standard grid size used by this skill?

The skill defaults to the industry-standard 42mm grid size to ensure compatibility with most Gridfinity bins, though it can support custom sizes.

Gridfinity Baseplate Planner

Name: Gridfinity Baseplate Planner
Author: dgalarza

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Productivity & Workflow

Calculates optimal Gridfinity layouts, segmenting large baseplates for 3D printing and determining precise padding for drawer fits.

About

The Gridfinity Baseplate Planner streamlines the design of modular storage systems by automating complex spatial calculations. It converts imperial or metric measurements into standard 42mm Gridfinity units, determines padding requirements for non-exact fits, and provides a multi-part slicing strategy for large projects that exceed printer bed dimensions. By generating specific parameters for online STL generators, it ensures a seamless workflow from physical measurement to a ready-to-print file.

Key Features

Optimization for the standard 42mm Gridfinity specification
Parameter generation for gridfinity.perplexinglabs.com and other STL tools
Automatic conversion between imperial and metric units for grid planning
13 GitHub stars
Intelligent slicing of large layouts into printable segments based on bed size
Precise padding distribution for centered or edge-aligned drawer fits

Use Cases

Designing custom drawer organizers with exact padding for a snug fit
Quickly converting workshop measurements into a printable Gridfinity bill of materials
Splitting oversized baseplates into manageable segments for smaller 3D printers

About

Key Features

Optimization for the standard 42mm Gridfinity specification
Parameter generation for gridfinity.perplexinglabs.com and other STL tools
Automatic conversion between imperial and metric units for grid planning
13 GitHub stars
Intelligent slicing of large layouts into printable segments based on bed size
Precise padding distribution for centered or edge-aligned drawer fits

Use Cases

Designing custom drawer organizers with exact padding for a snug fit
Quickly converting workshop measurements into a printable Gridfinity bill of materials
Splitting oversized baseplates into manageable segments for smaller 3D printers