openConnect Vase Mode Container Generator

2026-01-24 Update: Improved the design of vase slot. Added optional label holder. Label customizer can currently be found on the page for openConnect Drawer. I probably should make a separate page for it later.

An open-source container generator for openGrid, utilizing the openConnect system. This model is designed to be printed in Vase Mode, which allows for fast print times, low filament usage, and a striking appearance when used with transparent filament.

When printing files generated by the Customizer, make sure to enable Vase Mode in your slicer. You can use the provided print profile as a template. In Orca Slicer or Bambu Studio, this is done by enabling the setting Others → Spiral Vase and selecting 'Yes' at the popup. Then, go to Quality → Line width to change the width to the preferred value.

Linewidth: Use the same linewidth in the Customizer as you do in your slicer. It is generally safe to set this value to 150–200% of your nozzle size. For example, use a 0.6–0.8mm linewidth for a 0.4mm nozzle, or a 0.9–1.2mm linewidth for a 0.6mm nozzle. Models for different linewidth have different dimensions, so it's necessary to generate container again if you change the linewidth. You can use the MakerWorld Customizer or download the source file to use with OpenSCAD and the BOSL2 library on your PC.

Size and Angle: The container's width, height, and depth are fully customizable. It also features "tilt angle" and "front inset angle" settings, which angle the bin to make contents easier to access. You can set these values to 0 for a standard, straight-up container.

Surface Texture: The generator includes several vase-mode friendly textures, such as Checkers or Diagonal Ribs. The patterns on the sides are designed to be complementary, allowing multiple containers with the same texture to be installed side-by-side seamlessly. Texture size and depth are adjustable, or you can turn the feature off entirely. I added a photo showcasing five small containers, four with different textures and one without.

The model is open-source under the CC-BY-SA license. Like all the OpenSCAD models I've designed for openGrid, it can be found in this GitHub repository. Feel free to use the code; feedback and suggestions are welcome.