Get ready for the most satisfying print of the week! The Mini PopTop Box is a fully 3D printable container featuring a clever, integrated spring mechanism. No screws, no glue, and no metal springs required—just pure geometry and plastic!
Designed to be the perfect balance of utility and fidget-toy fun, the lid snaps shut securely and flies open with a simple push of the latch. Whether you need to store small parts or just want something fun to click while you work, the PopTop is the answer.
✨ Why You’ll Love This Print
100% Fully Printable: No non-printed hardware needed. If you have a printer and filament, you have a box!
Satisfying "Pop" Action: The integrated printed spring provides a snappy, responsive opening mechanism that feels premium.
Multiple Sizes Included: I have included several size variations to fit everything from SD cards and pills to mints and jewelry.
Print-in-Place / Easy Assembly: The box and lid hinge are print-in-place, requiring no assembly. Only the spring and spring case need to be installed, making assembly quick and easy.
📏 Available Sizes
The files include the following variations to suit your needs:
Small: Perfect for pills, microSD cards, or small vitamins. Inside dimensions - 20x50x28mm
Medium: Great for USB drives, coins, or earbuds. Inside dimensions - 20x50x36mm
Large: Ideal for gift boxes, trading cards, or desk organization. Inside dimensions - 20x50x46mm
X-Large: For those items that need a little extra space. Inside dimensions - 20x50x92mm
⚙️ Print Settings (Important!)
To ensure the spring mechanism works perfectly and lasts a long time, please follow these recommendations:
Material: PLA works great, but PETG or PLA+ is recommended for the spring component for better durability and elasticity over time.
Layer Height: 0.20mm (Standard) works perfectly.
Infill: 15-20% Grid or Gyroid.
Walls/Perimeters: 3 Walls are recommended to give the spring and latch strength.
Supports: Small support incorporated in the latch design - After printing simply just snap it of using a pry tool or finger nail.
Assembly: Insert the spring into the spring frame by placing the top peg of the spring into the hole in the frame, then snap the spring into place (see video in the end of description).
🎨 Aesthetic Suggestions
This design looks amazing in dual colors!
Try printing the lid in a contrasting color to the body.
Adding text into the box in the slicer makes it stand out and feel more personal.
Silk filaments give the box a premium, metallic look. Please note that some silk filaments have poor layer adhesion, which may cause the locking mechanism to snap.
Matte PLA hides layer lines beautifully and gives it a modern product feel. Please note that some matte filaments have poor layer adhesion, which may cause the locking mechanism to snap.
🤝 Community & Feedback
I spent a lot of time refining the spring tension and locking mechanism to get that perfect "pop." If you print one, please:
Post a Make! I love seeing your color combos.
Leave a Like/Boost: It helps more people find the design.
Comment: Let me know what other sizes you'd like to see added!
Happy Printing!
Boost MeIf you like this model and found it useful, I’d really appreciate a Boost! It helps a lot and motivates me to create more designs. Thanks for the support 🙌
DFV Tech
