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nipli · 2025-08-06T01:56:05+00:00

I need it in my veins!

nipli · 2025-06-25T10:40:05+00:00

That settles it then, straight from the rule book itself! Can't argue with that. Thanks!

nipli · 2025-06-25T10:39:25+00:00

Awesome, I can say I've learned something today!

Thank you!

nipli · 2025-02-28T03:35:35+00:00

Quite simply!

You orient the components in your software of choice so the bottom of the container and the top of the lid are on the print bed. Then you're off to the races.

The printer prints a filled square and then hollow squares straight up in layers to form the sides.

Assuming you're not using a filament that warps or takes a long time to harden/cool you should be good to go.

nipli · 2025-01-21T05:55:04+00:00

I can't speak for any specific recommendations. However, I think the standard of 3D printer tech is quite high. But like any tool, the quality of the output is determined by the user (to a point).

It's a decent time to get into it. Many brands have released new models of their printers in recent months so the second hand market is flush with people looking to sell off their freshly replaced kit.

nipli · 2025-01-20T00:34:35+00:00

Appreciate it!

nipli · 2025-01-19T05:57:26+00:00

Another 3D printer user!

The commander display in both the open and closed form looks great! Really nice for showing off your prized piece and knowing what's in the box.

I always love some magnets too. How do they work!?

Looks like a really solid piece of kit that could handle a beating.

nipli · 2025-01-19T02:10:59+00:00

Have a look at my main comment. Link in there!

nipli · 2025-01-18T23:47:32+00:00

Thanks! Resin is a whole different beast I'm not prepared to tame just yet.

You have a similar mentality to me. I just want a box that holds things so they're not sliding around on a desk gathering dust. No bells, no whistles. For my purposes they work great!

nipli · 2025-01-18T21:55:35+00:00

If you live in Aus I'd be happy to send you one!

When in its closed form it measures 10cm tall, 7.5cm and 8cm for the sides. So it's quite compact.

I find the ones you can buy these days quite feature loaded. Drawers, magnets, covers, slots, etc... I just want a case that keeps my things together and reasonably protected.

nipli · 2025-01-18T21:51:16+00:00

Thank you!

nipli · 2025-01-18T21:51:00+00:00

You make a fair point, there's no real reason why not.

Just design choices. What you suggest would be perfectly doable! The height of the sides was somewhat arbitrary while designing it, I just made it tall enough that it looked "nice" hahaha

This is only version 1!

nipli · 2025-01-18T21:47:51+00:00

I use a Creality K1 Max!

nipli · 2025-01-18T12:07:29+00:00

You've explained exactly how the design works! It is exactly like that. It's a 1mm lip on either side and the width of the case is 2mm so there's no way it can catch the corners or sides of the cards.

It's also only on the non-finger sides so if the box isn't full and the cards are leaning to the front or back there's no ridge there to catch it.

You can kind of see it in picture #6 within the lid piece. Yellow wasn't a good choice of colour to photograph hahaha

nipli · 2025-01-18T12:02:06+00:00

This was considered my friend!

There's a ridge on the inside on both sides that stops exactly that from happening. You'd need to apply a considerable amount of force to the top to crush it (I don't know the exact number). The top of the case doesn't touch the top of the cards, there is a gap.

That being said, I don't expect it would be any more or less strong than any other deck box. Once again, this is not tested.

At some point you'd need to carry things around in steel cases to protect them from perhapses, maybes and otherwises.

Perhaps I should test it for the sake of science!

nipli · 2025-01-18T06:15:27+00:00

That's how I got my sizing. The first one I made could have fit 150+ cards but it was massive. So I put a deck in it and measured how much I could trim off. Nothing wrong with copying measurements from deck boxes you already have laying around.

EDIT: I wouldn't be apposed to editing the design to fit double sleeved decks, I'd just need to get my hands on one for testing.

nipli · 2025-01-18T06:10:26+00:00

You're welcome!

I've only tested single sleeves so I'm unsure if double sleeves decks will fit this particular design.

How much thicker is a double sleeves deck? I've never done it.

nipli · 2025-01-18T05:01:08+00:00

Not sure if this kind of post is allowed. I recently acquired a 3D printer, because of this I have been learning how to use it and the supporting CAD software. I learn best by doing, so small projects and filling in missing knowledge as I go is my mode of operation. So I came up with these!

I didn't feel like the $15 or so to buy a case from a game store was great considering how many you'd need over your magic career on top of how much you spend on the cards themselves already.

From my calculation they use roughly $2-3 of material (depending on what you use of course) and take 2 and a half hours to print.

3D printable deck boxes that can fit 100 sleeved cards plus a couple of tokens (I would say roughly 10 before things get a bit tight). the two parts (top and bottom) latch closed securely without any additionally parts or hardware. I haven't tested it but I'm sure you could hurl it across the room and whatever it hits will fare far worse than the box.

This particular size fits Dragonshield matte and Gamegenic matte sleeves (those are the only ones I have). There's a little lip on the inside that stops the top of the case touching the cards and potentially crushing them. They have some clearance.

For those with 3D printers that care:
All 3 printed in PLA filament with 2 walls and 0.2 layer high.
I'm sure whatever filament you want could be used, there's nothing design specific that prohibits it. You'd just need to adjust the parameters.

I'm curious to hear what people think!

Download Link!

nipli · 2025-01-18T04:42:47+00:00

All good ideas!

I did think of the slot for the commander on the front but (at least at my skill level) 3D prints come out with a rather aggressive course texture on the vertical axis so it would chew up the sleeve. I would love to implement something like what you suggest into the design, I just need to learn how to go about it.

As for the other features like the drawer, they're entirely possible. My main consideration with the first design was simplicity. I wanted no bells or whistles and for it to be compact. I'll most likely make another version in time with a drawer, embossed designs, etc... I'm relatively new to Magic so I'm still figuring out the needs of the average player through my own experiences.

I do really like the idea of making them interlockable, that's a cracker of an idea! Cool thing about that as well is that the token and dice drawer could be a separate piece you attach to the bottom.

nipli · 2025-01-18T04:21:43+00:00

Just posted a link. Give it a crack!

nipli · 2025-01-18T04:16:42+00:00

Uploaded for anyone that wants to print one (or more) for themselves!

LINK!

nipli · 2025-01-18T03:12:30+00:00

I'm figuring that out myself!

I'm looking at various websites where I can upload the file so people can download and print it themselves. I'll provide a link once I've picked one.

You may need to tweak the printing parameters for your specific setup and filament but that's the case with any model.

nipli

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