The main criteria for storage were minimize dead space, extendable array of storage, transportable, and sortable. The dead space requirement ruled out normal hobby drawers and bins. The commercially available options come in fixed sizes and are often far too large to sort a single hobbyistâs resistors by value. 3D printing solves the dead space problem as the storage can be printed to a customized size for the item(s) to be stored. The individual slots for the small components are grouped together to form a standard full module size. These individual compartments allow for sorting while the uniform size of the overall module opens the door for stacking of modules which allows for compact addition of more modules as the number of components to store grows. The modules also have a loop for zip ties and screws allowing them to be spill proof and transportable when stacked.
Resistor Box
These bins are intended for half, quarter, and eighth watt through hole resistors, but may work for others as well.
Stackable
This view should help show how the boxes are stackable. The upper module acts as a lid for the lower module. The corner posts are stackable and the side mounts allow for a screw or zip tie to hold them together too. The side mounts are designed so that all modules are able to mate with eachother.
Ceramic Capacitors
Designed to hold small components such as low value ceramic capacitors, zener diodes, and inductors.
Numeric Drills Size 1-18 holder
Designed to hold numbered drill bit sizes in order. Each bin can fit several bits without wasting too much space.
Dual In-line Pin IC
Designed to hold a max of four 14 pin DIP ICs or eight 8 pin DIP ICs per bin. This allows for the storage of a diverse set of ICs in one space.