3D printed "dry fit" dominos (DF-500)

[fritter63]

listen here you little s---

Hahaha nah I'm just kidding. But you know, you're on the right track. I think I will 3d print a box to fit these all organized. I will post an update on how it turns out. I have no idea how you're supposed to print lids though. Friction fit? A tiny lip that won't break off when you use it? Hinges seem like far too much work.

oh, that's a good idea.

For the shaved versions, I've been storing them in micro-systainers (business card sized boxes) on top of the regular ones in the (old systainer 1) official storage systainer. Was going to get a SYS3 org and just custom print my own boxes for each size.... BUT...... maybe if you custom print a box the size of the wood dividers in that domino sys, it will be more efficient (now that I have a 100 of them, the won't fit in the micro systainer so well). Will have to look at that.

There are some downloadable and parametized box designs that print with a hinged lid and clasp all in one print, let me find that for you.....

 

[fritter63]

listen here you little s---

Hahaha nah I'm just kidding. But you know, you're on the right track. I think I will 3d print a box to fit these all organized. I will post an update on how it turns out. I have no idea how you're supposed to print lids though. Friction fit? A tiny lip that won't break off when you use it? Hinges seem like far too much work.

Here are a couple to get you started down the rabbit hole....

Mil Box Sectioned Rugged print in place container by Hester MakerWorld: Download Free 3D Models

This is a very durable box that is sectioned in 6.It is printed in place (printed as one piece, on one plate, in one print). This box is water resistant but not water proof meaning water will get into the box if submerged for a longer period of time (you could use a small amount of silicone to...

makerworld.com

SnapLock 2.0 - Parametric [Beta] - Dual Latch by iamnotwhoiam | Download free STL model | Printables.com

Updated dual latch version of the SnapLock (Parametric) Box originally created by Hugo | Download free 3D printable STL models

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I have not printed either of these yet but will be soon.

Use yeggi.com to search for similar terms (snaplock, tuff box, etc). It's a search engine that aggregates all the various 3D model publishing sites.

 

[gimp]

That's awesome. Thanks.

I ended up making my own design in onshape yesterday night, it's printing now. Maybe it will work, maybe it won't, we'll see. I'll report back in 4 or so hours

 

[gimp]

The results are in! They are highly mediocre. Three problems:

1. The spaces are fine for the dominos but too large for the test-fit dominos; need to shrink them or they don't want to go in right, just rattling around.
2. Reliefs/cutouts for finger spacing sucks - too thin. On the flip side, side reliefs are too big, tenons want to rotate out.
3. The separator pieces aren't attached super sturdy (people tell me I shoulda filleted the bottom), the cantilever feels weak.

Will try another print later. For now, it's enough for some storage, just not impressive.

 

[fritter63]

The results are in! They are highly mediocre. Three problems:

1. The spaces are fine for the dominos but too large for the test-fit dominos; need to shrink them or they don't want to go in right, just rattling around.
2. Reliefs/cutouts for finger spacing sucks - too thin. On the flip side, side reliefs are too big, tenons want to rotate out.
3. The separator pieces aren't attached super sturdy (people tell me I shoulda filleted the bottom), the cantilever feels weak.

Will try another print later. For now, it's enough for some storage, just not impressive.

I see the problem.... you need to create a tray with individual slots for each domino..... (KIDDING!)