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How to make a lens filter storage divider with vibe CAD
Stand protective filter cases upright in a drawer so their labels remain visible. Individual loose channels fit the cases rather than the glass filters, with an open front for lifting each case without scraping its neighbors.
Concept illustration. Customize the prompt and upload your CAD.
organizer for closed protective cases.
01 / START WITH THE REAL OBJECT
Measure before you prompt.
- Width, thickness and height of each closed filter case.
- Case hinge and latch projections.
- Drawer height and usable interior footprint.
- Space needed to grasp the top of a case.
State units. If a dimension is missing, have your agent ask for it.
02 / GIVE YOUR AGENT A CLEAR BRIEF
Copy this into your CAD conversation.
Use Claude or another agent with a CAD tool such as OpenSCAD, CadQuery or your existing modeler. Fill in your measurements and keep the source editable.
Create a filter-case divider with case_widths, case_thicknesses, channel_clearance, divider_height, base_depth and drawer_height. Ask for missing case dimensions and any hinge protrusions. Use loose open-top channels with rounded leading edges. Keep labels and latches visible. Model only closed protective cases as reference bodies; do not create slots that touch exposed filter glass or lens threads.03 / INSPECT AS YOU BUILD
Model it in deliberate steps.
Choose the case orientation
Place the cases as they will sit in the drawer. Check that the labeled edge faces upward and that no latch rests against a divider.
Build unequal channels
Create a continuous low base and set each channel width from its own measured case. Stop the front walls short to provide finger access.
Review the closed drawer
Add a reference plane for the drawer ceiling. Ensure the tallest case can be removed without tilting into another case's latch or hinge.
04 / VALIDATE THE FIRST PROTOTYPE
Check the fit and intended use.
- Use a cardboard channel mockup for the thickest case.
- Inspect the channel section around hinges and latches.
- Compare the complete footprint with the actual drawer interior, including corner radii.
Material
PLA is an indoor prototype option.
List critical dimensions and acceptable deviations in your request. See clearance and fit and material grades.
05 / START YOUR ORDER
Upload your CAD. Get an exact quote.
Customize the prompt, export your model and submit it with quantity, intended use and fit requirements. We review your request and send a nonbinding quote; the payment link follows if you accept.
No charge at submission. Current firm print scope is PLA/PETG shipped within the contiguous US/DC.