Gridfinity angled pen/pencil pot
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A simple angled pen/pencil pot compatible with the Gridfinity modular organization system created by Zack Freedman.
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I wanted a pen pot for my desk that was angled so I could store pens below my monitor. I couldn't find one that fit my requirements, so I made this one that works with Zack Freedman's Gridfinity modular organisation system. Link to Zack's video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra_9zU-mnl8
I also drew inspiration from the desk organisers made by GlennovitS3D (https://www.printables.com/model/729523-gridfinity-desktop-pack-organizer-starter-kit). I made the pen holes the same diameter and modelled some inserts to add a pop of colour. The holes should fit most standard pens or pencils.
The pens are held at roughly 45 degrees from vertical (depending on fit), so this design can be printed well in a couple of orientations without any supports. I recommend printing as imported, Gridfinity base down, or on the front angled face if you prefer that angled edge and the pen holes to be smoother. Comparison of both prints below made using Prusament PLA Marble Grey with a 0.3mm layer height:

If using a standard 0.4mm nozzle I recommend printing with 0.2-0.3mm layer height, 15% cubic infil and 2-3 outer perimeters, but I'm sure many other settings will work fine. Parts shown here with 0.3mm layer height printed in Prusament PLA Marble Grey.
If printing with the front angled face down, ensure your printer can bridge well across the 17mm diameter holes if you want inserts to fit snuggly. Most printers shouldn't have an issue with this, but you can use supports if looking for absolute perfection. Not necessary if printing in the imported orientation.
I created this design in Onshape, linked here if anyone wants to remix it or check it out: https://cad.onshape.com/documents/b6fdac3b092a256a0523dd85/w/ca36acd5eb69e07baaea6457/e/f790b4f7b8eb42fdd5798a7e