openGrid parametric generator w/ custom cutouts

DONE

• ✅ Custom sizes

• ✅ Drawable cutouts

• ✅ Straight or threaded screw holes

• ✅ Selectable screw hole locations

• ✅ Multiboard-compatible screw holes

• ✅ Specify dimensions in mm

TODO

• Fill extra space

• Stacked printing

• <Suggest more in comments below>

Instructions

Parametric implementation of openGrid in OnShape. Supports arbitrary width, length, Lite/Full, cutouts. If you need video instructions, let me know in the comments.

I'm going to assume you've never used OnShape. Follow this link.

Step 1

If you intend to use cutouts or selectable hole locations, you will need a free account.  Sign in and make a copy of the document.

Other features can be used without an account, just by following the above link.

REMINDER To update to the latest version of this generator, you'll have to make a new copy from the above link

Step 2

Choose parameters on the top left

Step 3

If you enabled Cutouts above, you need to edit the cutout sketch. Double-click on the sketch called “**EDIT CUTOUTS**” in the left column

Step 4

• Press N for top-down view then F to fit to screen

• Click on the “Final” button in the sketch dialog for realtime preview

• To draw a cutout rectangle, press G then click and drag

• To remove an existing rectangle

  • Press Esc for selection mode

  • Click and drag to select the rectangle

  • Press delete

• To undo, press Ctrl+Z

• You can add as many cutouts as you want. When done, click on the green checkmark ✅ in the sketch dialog

Step 5

Right click on the generated grid and select export

If you want video instructions, let me know in the comments.