Prints for office use or desk organization 

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6065920.

This 1x1 gridfinity module holds a stack of 20 6x2 magnets inside.  Roll the thumbwheel and one magnet at a time is delivered to the top tray.  You can operate the magnet server with one hand.

There are interior compartments, but if you fill them with magnets they will prevent the magnets from sliding forward to be served.

To assemble, print all three parts (bin, lid and disc).  Insert a magnet from the outside into the single magnet detent on the outside.  Then insert the disc so the pin fits into the slot.  Finally insert a stack of 20 magnets.  They should be attracted to the exterior magnet.  Reverse them if they are repelled.   Finally put the lid on.

To use simply rotate the thumbwheel.  Remove each magnet as it is served.  If more than a couple of magnets are in the tray they too can prevent the stack of magnets from moving forward to be served.

I added a photo showing how to piggyback more magnets inside without interfering with operation.  When the column gets short enough the magnets on top snap around and add to the column.

Prints without supports, but I print the lid with a 5mm brim.

UPDATE:
Now there is a second lid you can print as an alternative to the original lid.  The original lid is loose so you can remove it with one hand to see if the server is hungry for magnets.  The new lid fits tightly so you will have to use two hands to remove it; however, it won't come off if you drop it. 

UPDATE 2:

There is now a [high-capacity magnet server](https://thangs.com/mythangs/file/1018191).  It isn't a Gridfinity module, but it holds 100+ magnets.

Based on the Gridfinity System from Zack Freedman: https://thangs.com/designer/ZackFreedman 

https://www.youtube.com/c/ZackFreedman

License: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
 

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Gridfinity Magnet Server

Magnet Server Lid II.3mf

Magnet Server Lid II.step

Parametric source file:

- https://a360.co/3FOlzi0

I love what Zach Freedman has started with Gridfinity. These are sister versions of the remixed baseplates I created. These versions use standard 6x2mm magnets, so you can continue using what you're familiar with if you don't want to switch over to strike plates on the bases.

**Minimal base plates:** These minimal base plates based upon the work of RIP_Plo-Koon (https://www.printables.com/model/250550). These are reasonably efficient on the filament side in my opinion. These also match my risers that allow you to create tiers of tools and supplies with magnetic capability!

**Interlocking base plates:** This useful addition builds upon the ideas of Kyle Warren (https://www.printables.com/model/300603). I've reduced the number of holes to one per outside edge slot; however, I've also added a pressure fit recess for a standard M3 nut. The length is optimized for M3x8 bolts, so there isn't too much overhanging on either side with commonly available bolts. They're a little beefier, but still quite reasonable from a filament consumption perspective. They also raise the the container exactly 1base-u in height (7mm), so they fit the riser paradigm perfectly.

You can still use M3 screws or bolts in the corners as well thanks to a little extra chamfer action.

As usual...
- No brims or support required!
- Use any filament with an 0.6mm or smaller nozzle.
- Wider plates can curl, so maximize your bed adhesion if you're going big!
- All storage blocks are compatible with all baseplates!

Simplified Gridfinity bases optimized for magnets-only

Interlocking base (standard magnets) - 2x2.3mf

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