Einstein hat-tile modular desk bin — 3D-printable model preview

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Einstein hat-tile modular desk bin

Build a desk organiser from tiles that never repeat

A desk bin in the shape of the "hat", the single tile discovered in 2023 that covers a flat surface without ever repeating its pattern. Print a few and they lock together edge to edge into a desk organiser that never quite repeats.

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Size: 130 × 72 × 50 mm
Shape: Custom outline
Walls: 2.0 mm
Volume: 63.8 cm³
Est. weight (PLA): 79.1 g
Parts to print: 1
Category: Desk organisation
Made by: Krypto
Built in: 7 steps

What’s in it

Custom outline, 130 × 72 × 50 mm, with 2.0 mm walls
Custom outline traced from a shape
1 patterned wall panel (raised)

How to print it

Print some bins mirrored: the hat tiling uses both hands.

Prints as shown on its outline, no supports.

Filament: at most about 79.1 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $1.58 at $20 per kg); normal infill uses less.

To get the files, open it in the generator and choose File › Download STL (one file per part) or Download 3MF (a 3MF per part, plus a Bambu Studio / Orca Slicer project with every part on its own plate).

Questions

What size is the einstein hat-tile modular desk bin model?

The einstein hat-tile modular desk bin model measures 130 × 72 × 50 mm (width × depth × height). You can change every size in the free SO3D.xyz generator before you download it.

Does it need supports?

No. Print some bins mirrored: the hat tiling uses both hands. Prints as shown on its outline, no supports.

How much filament does it use?

At most about 79.1 g of PLA (63.8 cm³ printed solid), roughly $1.58 of filament at $20 per kg. Normal infill uses less.

Can I change it?

Yes. Open it in the SO3D.xyz generator (free, in your browser), change the size, walls, dividers, holes, text or anything else, then download it as STL or 3MF for your slicer.

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Make it fit your space

Change the size, walls, dividers, holes and labels of the einstein hat-tile modular desk bin model in your browser, then download it for your printer. Free, no CAD needed.

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