3D Printed IKEA Alex Organizer System
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
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Being able to attach parts together with filament is genius!
Your handle system was the cherry on the cake. Congrats!
Love the use of filament for connecting! Did this for the hinge of the engagement ring box I made for my wife!
Always providing genius solutions for other designers' mistakes, you are wise, man!
Zack Freedman’s Gridfinity system fits the with of the standard Alex drawer perfectly, although without the fancy trays. I have been using it without any problems for a while now.
The handles are a great addition though.
Which means it only solves half the problem; you are still left with the issue of being able to easily access the back 1/3 of the drawer that does not pull all the way out. Don't even get me started on the end table designs with the drawers that don't even pull half way out. >_
@@erin.anderson removing the screw and using a elastic band with the metal T on the end works well, but does not support weight, works well for the wide drawers, but not sure on the larger ones.
This guy's design is what inspired Zack's gridfinity design. In Zack's gridfinity video he mentions how he got inspiration from this guy.
@@louthecoderYea, I know. That’s why I mentioned his design as a free alternative that by accident also fits perfectly.🤷♂️😅
Sharing my thoughts after using this in case it helps anyone still on the fence. I purchased this on the shop and I have 4 alex units (2 of the 6-drawer wide units with casters, and 2 of the narrow 5-drawer units). Pros - it's well designed. The components are easy to print, and the filament joints lock the pieces together securely. Everything feels very sturdy when assembled. This works great to solve the problem of making it easy to get to the otherwise inaccessible depths of the drawer
Cons -For the price, it feels incomplete. There's cradles available for all the drawer variations, but the design makes it impossible to use most handle designs that slide over the opening with the wider drawer units. Normally, this wouldn't be a problem, but since the provided handles only fit one variation of the opening, if you have the 'other' version, you either have to opt for no handles, secure them slightly misaligned, or not use cradles in the front-most part of the drawer, which eliminates the benefits of this system.
If you're on the fence, and you have the wide drawers, at the very least print the free drawer handle available on the site and see if it fits your unit. It's not an issue on the narrow drawers because the front face of the drawer is tall enough that there's clearance between most alternate handle designs and the top of the cradle.
In the meantime, I'm opting to go handle-less on my wide Alex drawers but having handles is convenient enough that I'd almost rather waste the space in the back of the drawer
Note to the creator: I bought the models and none of the models, that I have plated so far in a slicer, have been oriented for printing. This is a super easy thing to do. Please consider this next time you release new models.
Happy paying customer since V1
I wish you and Zach could have collaborated on your original idea instead of 2 “standards”
Where can I find more info on Zach's system?
@@ingentingbra search gridfinity
@@ingentingbragridfinity
@@ingentingbra just search Gridfinity in any search
this is not a standard, that is the difference.
Literally have had these for years and have been trying to find a divider system for them. Ikea used to have one ages ago but stopped selling them. This looks incredible 🙌🏻
While I've enjoyed watching your work on your house, it's good to see you back in your workshop. Look forward to seeing new projects
I liked your original idea so much that I made a parametric grid system that you can make any size squares and any height. i may make a vid.
You sir are the Hero I did not know I wanted, but needed. I have so many Alex things and now they will be organized.
Hi Alexandre,
Big Fan of your work! Already printed a bunch of the earlier assortment boxes - funny enough until now they lived in a Alex container. Now switching to your new system!
Loving your mix of great functionality and design!
Keep up the good work!
I love watching how your mind works!
Alex is over here making sure his reputation as a true Scandinavian builder goes untarnished by this oversight and inefficiency by IKEA. He’s holding his neighbors accountable and if they won’t solve this problem… he will!
Alexandre is representing Scandinavian efficiency and organization, building awesome future and finding clever solutions to everyday problems..
Marius Hornberger is representing German engineering and build quality by building his own tools and equipment to ridiculous accuracy standards.
I love to see makers on UA-cam who do unique things and add some of their unique culture and specific skills, making it feel like we’re getting a peek into their cultural identity along the way!
There’s a Japanese blacksmith I watch that’s a perfect example of what I mean… they do pretty basic blacksmithing projects but in a very specifically Japanese way, and it’s cool to see that. It’s my favorite thing about the internet. Connecting people from across the world in ways we normally never would.
norway vs sweden and norway coming out on top i fear
I really like the IKEA Helmer cabinet as you can pull out and insert the entire drawer super easy
You are squishing that 3d printing lemon to the end. Nice!
I thought you'd address the slides for the drawer. I trialed a full extension slide for a drawer, which works well. That way your system isn't hampered by the lack of full access of the drawer. Great job with designing the bin system, as always a lot of preparation goes into your products.
What kind of extension slide did you use?
Many of us in the 3D printing community were waiting for your adaptation to the Ikea Alex lineup, thank you 🙏
gridfinity is already perfectly fits to alex drawers.. Zac inspired from Alex when he created the system and even mentioned him, but..
No we didn't, we already have gridfinity
Oh excellent timing, I was just thinking of getting some of those drawers and was wondering if your system would fit in there actually!
Damn I love it!
I had plans to get me an Alex for my Desk, but I was holding out since my desired color was out of stock... Probably now I will already start prepping for this for when I get it!
Thank you
No glue, genius 🔥
this is... the coolest channel ever, truly! wowowow
As always your videos are super enjoyable Alex! Don't have these cabinets but always love your approach to making things better and providing solutions! ❤
Very good idea with the handles. You could also design the handles so that they just clip on and can be glued with a hot glue gun instead of screwing. This saves the holes in case you want to sell the cabinet. Thank you for being here on UA-cam. I love your channel :)
This is insanely well done, IKEA need to collab with you for sure :D
I literally thought yesterday that I needed your system for my 2 Alex's! So excited to see!
WOW, I've been waiting for this for so long! Perhaps this is the reason to buy a 3D printer. I'll buy the files for sure
Oh my god, ever since the first video about your 3d printed containers, I've been drooling over them. I've still managed to resist the urge to start doing this myself. In fact, I'm a much too exaggeratedly 'professional' person who wants everything to be done to perfection and when things don't fit, I go crazy. So that's what happened years ago. The most bizarre burnout ever with every bodily function out of balance. But that's besides the point. I can't accept it any more. After years of living in a mess, because I had actually given up hope that I would ever get my life back on track, I finally have to buy a 3D printer to print my life back in order hahahahaha. For anyone who thinks I'm joking; I'm actually not. The amount of pleasure it brings me to store things in such detail with labels and even barcodes... inexplicable. And I happen to have an Alex cabinet in which things look like they've been thrown in from a few meters away. Now comes the figuring out which printer is most suitable. Years ago I looked at an Artillery X2 because it had a very large bed. There must be a successor for that by now. I think it would be cool to print large lampshades for example. Thanks, Alex. seem I have a hobby for the coming months... ;-)
Feel you.
Just out of interest, how much material in kilograms is necessary for fully stocked crate?
If only there was an ikea storage system designed by or with your input...I'd line up to give my money
Hi, love the trays, they would work well in my kitchen draws, if only they were a bit longer. I was thinking you could release an extension section with the dowel joining system on each end, then folks could make the trays as long as they want by adding multiple extensions.
If Ikea doesnt offer you a job or patent deal after seeing this, they're missing out. Your 3D printing organization solutions are genius, customizable, configurable, ergonomic, affordable, high quality and aesthetically pleasing. Awesome video and awesome idea!
Looks like a great system but it's pretty tailored for Alex by Alex. I've been using the rip-off, Gridfinity, for a while and I figure no point in switching now.
Yeah - I actually like the pitch dimension of Alex’s system vs the smaller Gridfinity grid, as it’s a better size for the sort of small hardware I store most often. (vs smaller electronic parts). I really wish there was a half-pitch modular standard for Gridfinity, such that I could make boxes sizes 1.5x1.5 grid, 2.5x2.5, etc with base plate grids with 0.5x0.5 grid size.
@@DaveEtchells Many of the gridfinity generators let you make half grids and bins with half grid grooves. I considered using the half widths but decided against it just for simplicity. Id hate to have little 0.5x0.5 grid spot open because the surrounding bins don't fill it.
@@joezappie Thanks for the tip! It had been a year or more since I’d last looked for the capability, but at your suggestion checked again and found an incredibly complete albeit complex set of OpenSCAD scripts that supports half-pitch. In situations where I’d use it (organizing larger hardware like bolts, wood screws, etc), all the containers would likely be multiples of 1.5x. I’ll look at the OpenSCAD I found, maybe there are simpler generators that will still give me the 0.5x capability.
(I do love Gridfinity, suspect it accounts for 50% of my total filament use 😂)
Love the new system!
Excellent design choice for connecting the pieces together 👏😎
Man you are totally crazy, In a very good way. You're awesome !
Clever solution Alex!
It’s TECHNICALLY possible to modify the drawer slides to make the drawers slide out farther, but it’s probably easier to print these bins 👍
Cheaper and faster alternative that I use: cardboard boxes from my weekly grocery shopping. I was able go prototype sizes I needed and reshaped things as I needed quickly. Done with each drawer in about 5-10 minutes 😂
I would prefer a variant of this where instead of printing a whole box, you just print borders for the insides of a drawer. This saves SO MUCH plastic especially if you dont need to take the entire section out
The bottom part is where the grid locking is placed. Removing that means the additional boxes you want to put that takes advantage of the grid locking will start sliding (no different from the IKEA cardboard solution). Since the product Alex is promoting are the files themselves, with the target audience being those with 3D printers, modifications like you suggested is a great way to practice 3D modelling, especially with tons of free online CAD software now available. By the time you are done manipulating the files you bought, not only did solved your problems to a tee, you also expanded your skills in solving more problems.
It's easily done in the slicer software but would probably make the frames a little flimsy.
@@ReSoshiFied21 fair enough
I was actually looking for a reason to buy a 3D printer recently.. seems like you just sold me in
Same!
I can totally recommend getting a 3d printer, but this is not the project for it. 1 simple reason: it is too expensive. For example, half of a low unit will be 125g of filament, and half of a high unit is 175g. So filling a complete Alex desk drawer will cost you about 3,5KG of filament. filling the cradles with bins will probably double that. When you just start out, you don´t want to experiment with the cheapest filament around, so think of 20 dollar/euro per kg of filament will set you back 140 dollar/euro on filament alone, and add the 20 for the designs.
Now in most cases people have been printing for a while they've got all sorts of old and weird filament laying around. it's a great project to finish those rolls on without hitting the bank hard.
This is awesome! Purchased and printing starts tomorrow!
Bought this immediately as I have 4 units. Will probably finish printing all inserts by christmas if I am to fill all drawers😂
You should perhaps include labels on the drawer handles, that way you can find things faster. Even if the drawer does not have the interior organizers. Example: "office stuff", "printer sheets", "electronic things", etc.
You know what would be cool? If you could make a desk/pencil drawer (to attach under your desk) with this organize system as well.
One improvement I think would be possible is making the grid on the bottom of the cradles hollow, reducing the height of the cradles and how high the boxes sit in the cradles.
You’re great, I really like your content. Can’t say I’d print that much plastic instead of buying the original ikea ones …
Would love to see a system for the kallax shelfs
Good solution. Could you also replace the tracks to increase how far the drawers can be pulled out to improve access to the back of the drawers?
I love all the work you've put in to this, especially as I have Alex draws in my shed and was struggling to use the 55mm system with it. However, are there any plans to port some of the maker tool specific trays from the 55mm system over? Such as drill bit organiser, parts bowls, sanding disc holders, glove box etc. That would be the cherry on top for me so I can use my Alex draws as organisers for all my maker activity in the shed.
It’s probably a niche request, but I would love an in-depth design proses video including your use of SolidWorks.
I've put this together today, haha! thanks for the video.
hi other alch u make great creative solutions
that drawer had your name on it
Love this idea, what length of screw did you end up using for this?
Love your system Alex and I'll definetly be buying it for my set of Alex drawers. A "Fix" for the permanent mark "issue" with the handles mix be a redesign where you screw in a small screw inside the drawer? Yes it will also leave a mark but atleast it's on the inside of the drawer.
Are the squares the same footprint as the Gridfinity?
Edit. They are not. These are 40mm and gridfinity is 42.
I love it 🥰 this is worth every penny you are asking for it! 🍻
hey do you have any videos of how to make your own 3d file and what programs you use? so i can customize the sizes and design to my own.
I would like to see a video on the Infinity wall the Bamboo labs mini printer is sitting on in the background. (If you made it yourself)
I actually have already done this with your original plans.
Hey 👋
Them handles could’ve been clip on?
IKEA should just licence these off you at this point!
Now make the same exact system from cardbord and you get IKEAs attention.
Who else was at IKEA wearing pyjamas today to get the 500kr voucher? Neat stunt, definitively drew a crowd!
Du-u-de! You are amazing! Great system!
I really like the handles, but I don't get them to print perfectly on my P1S... any suggestions on orientation, supports,...?
I saw a few comments about Gridfinity. When feasible I like to support the channel and buy the plans. I have looked into gridfinity in the past. And the thing I like about buying the files from someone who created the file is that it’s item specific and I can always reach out to Alex and ask questions and/or watch the videos that usually answer my questions anyway.
You should get a Prusa XL! :D
honestly I'd just hot glue the handles and remove them with isopropyl alcohol if it ever gets to that. Hot glue should be strong enough and the alcohol trick is awesome (mounted all sorts of things that way to my desk)
Genius. Nice Work !
0:38 SoOoOoOoO
Are these compatible with all the other Gridfinity designs? Literally yesterday I started printing a load for my Alex. Definitely going to make some of yours for the taller drawers
No his is a 40mm grid and gridfinity is 42mm.
Kinda sad he isn't using the "standard". I would gladly pay for his designs if it was gridfinity.
Would it be compatible if you scale his models up 5%?
@@lopfi9526 If you're using gridfinity but want his box design, why not just buy his files and scale by 105% in the XY axis?
It's not going to be optimal for THIS particular solution because the drawers don't fit multiples of 42mm--and let's be honest 42mm is a meme dimension / reference to HHGTG made to be close to but just different enough from Mats' original idea.
@lopfi9526 sad that Alex isn't using the standard he came up with or the alternate standard that annoying dude came up with?
@@ingmarm8858the J stole alex's design and sadly people dont realize it.
Do you know if the drawer inserts for the Kalex units are the same????
Alex, wow! I love what you did with attaching the parts together with filament!!!
Very nice!
This looks good, not sure how you feel about Gridfinity, is this compatible? I've printed lots of gridfinity and like the look at what you have done here....would be good to know it's compatible first before buying?
Gridfinity is based on Alex's system, not the other way around.
@@pluc61 yes, I’m aware of this. However lots of people have adopted Gridfinity (and invested time and money) and for Alex to maximise sales it would be beneficial if it was compatible.
The two systems are not compatible. Off by 2mm it seems (Alex's are 40mm and Gridfinity is 42mm)
You would have to modify the spacing of the grid. In theory you could make a new tray with Gridfinity spacing. As Gridfinity is open source, you could also just resize the Gridfinity boxes to fit within the 40 mm grid. Another option is to make a transition grid you place on top of Alex’s tray with the Alex spacing on bottom and Gridfinity spacing on top.
can't find Alex hadle only product.
Awesome!
You did a matroska box
GENIUS this is so budget friendly :D
maybe you should start injection molding your organizers and sell them while still providing (well i mean sell also) the 3D-Files :D
The design needs to be changed for injection molding. Plus it would cost him a FORTUNE to have the tooling made.
I'd of changed the slides to some cheap ebay equivalents but with more depth so i could open the drawers fully, (They're ikea furniture. Cheap slides are fine.) Then just use the original grids. As is you still have to take something out to access the back section. Be less plastic too. With a used set and some cheap runners and the less filament needed I think overall would be the best route to take price wise also. Not fully opening drawers are annoying so i'd have to do it like this personally but that don't change a great video.
Is there any easy way to get the drawers to open all the way? I find it really annoying,
I can't believe I am saying this but I "need" to order a 3d printer !
Damn no room for a 3d printer, but would love one of these systems 🤔 guess I need the drawer system first😂
The Bambu A1 is really tiny… it also has a built in auto stabilizer to cancel out any vibration from wobbly furniture so you get good prints, and is really affordable. I’d highly recommend it as a first printer. Bambu printers are the best for people who just want to push a button and have a print made without having to fiddle and experiment and all that.
I’d recommend MakersMuse for a review of the A1 if you’re interested, he demonstrates the stability in one video by printing something while the printer is literally dangling from a rope bouncing around while it prints… it’s crazy how well that little printer cancels out any external interference… so if you only have an old wobbly box or dinner tray to put I on, you’ll still be alright. The measurements for the printer are on the website so you’ll know if you can fit it in whatever space you have.
I believe most people can get some value out of a decent printer these days… if you learn basic modeling you can do all kinds of stuff! Make repairs around the house, make your own organization, tools, jigs or fixtures… you can make little gifts and fun stuff too… there’s thousands of free files for everything! Do you want a very specific latch to fix a lunchbox? Someone definitely already made it for you… do you want a pickle with the Rocks face on it? Someone made that… do you want some hooks for organizing, a knob to fix your fan, or a cool decorative light switch plate? Sure. Just spend a few minutes on Thangs, Thingiverse, Printables or any of the other sites and you’ll see a handful of files you’ll like/need. Thats what I did before buying mine. I basically made a list of things that would make the purchase worth it, and once I got my printer I already had a bunch of files ready to go.
Also, if you do any kind of crafting or anything you can definitely use it for that to help you make money. I’ve already made enough money to offset the cost of my printer so it has already paid for itself. Pretty cool.
Good luck!
Lovely solution, as always from you Alex. I kept wondering - what's that plywood stand in the back for? Right side of the screen @16:16
It looks like there is a Bambu Labs A1 on the desk with an AMS hanging above it.
Hey Alex, care to share how you made the A1 timelapse?
Nice work! Does anyone know much it would cost (filliment useage) to print all the boxes to fill the wider alex drawes?
What about Tetris bricks shaped boxes?
Why are the cradles distributed as .STEP instead of .STL?
You're amazing!!!
pretty nice
genius
What material and print head do you recommend for these?
the answer is: OpenSCAD and Open Source not closed source.
Happy customer of the original system, but would be 1000x better if it was open source ... gridfinity wouldn't even exist.
man's gonna eat, after all, if gridfinity exist, why fight it, gridfinity is already good enough for 90% of people's need, there's no reason to make another open source competing standard
40% of Gridfinity models does not even fit what they are supposed to store. The idea is great. But the open source execution is terrible. Some times it's better to just pay someone for something you can just print, with the confidence that it fits.
Let me know how you feel when your creation is stolen from you.
There's nothing stopping you from putting in the development effort to produce open source and give it away for free. I've done some open source projects, and it's a lot of work for no reward.
This is his business at the end of the day, and being open source doesn't give him any benefits.
There's already tons of gridfinity files available specifically for Alex's.. and all are free and open source.
What size printer do you need for the wider boxes?
Will this work with the Ikea malm furniture?
As an alternative to filament to lock the joints together, if the hole is big enough, bike spokes can be used, they are 2mm in diameter.
Add a portable charger inside so you don't have to connect to an outlet if there isn't one in the area
What is the model number of the printer you are using