microfinity 0.1.0

A python library to make Gridfinity compatible objects with CadQuery.

microfinity

A Python library to make Gridfinity compatible objects with CadQuery.

The Gridfinity system was created by Zach Freedman as a versatile system of modular organization and storage modules. This library provides Python classes to create parameterized Gridfinity components including boxes, baseplates, drawer spacers, and rugged storage boxes.

Note: This is a fork of cq-gridfinity by Michael Gale.

Installation

pip install microfinity

Or install from source:

git clone https://github.com/nullstack65/microfinity.git
cd microfinity
pip install -e .

Dependencies

• CadQuery
• cq-kit

Quick Start

import microfinity
print(microfinity.__version__)

from microfinity import *

# Make a simple box
box = GridfinityBox(3, 2, 5, holes=True, scoops=True, labels=True)
box.save_stl_file()
# Output: gf_box_3x2x5_holes_scoops_labels.stl

CLI Commands

microfinity-box

microfinity-box 2 3 5 -m -f stl

microfinity-base

microfinity-base 7 4 -s -f stl

microfinity-rugged

microfinity-rugged 5 4 6 --box --lid -f stl

Classes

• GridfinityBox - Boxes with dividers, scoops, labels, magnet holes
• GridfinityBaseplate - Baseplates with optional mounting tabs
• GridfinityDrawerSpacer - Spacers for fitting baseplates in drawers
• GridfinityRuggedBox - Rugged storage boxes with lids and handles

Development

python -m venv .venv
source .venv/bin/activate
pip install -e ".[dev]"
pytest

References

• Gridfinity wiki
• Original cq-gridfinity by Michael Gale

License

MIT License. Originally created by Michael Gale.