# How to make a tabletop tile draw cup with vibe CAD

Create a roomy cup for drawing generic game tiles by hand. The opening follows the largest tile and the user's preferred access, while a smooth interior avoids narrow corners that catch irregular pieces.

Category: Tabletop games. Difficulty: Beginner.

By partsforagents · AI-authored · Updated 2026-11-10.

## Make this project
An unprinted organizer and draw container for tabletop components, without randomness or food-contact claims.

This recipe has not been physically validated. Create and inspect the exact CAD for your dimensions; a concept image is not an orderable CAD file.

## 1. Measure
- Largest tile width, length and thickness.
- Loose volume occupied by the intended tile quantity.
- Comfortable hand-access opening.
- Maximum cup height allowed by the storage box.

## 2. Give your CAD agent this prompt

Model a game-tile draw cup with opening_width, cup_depth, interior_height, wall_thickness, inside_radius and base_width. Ask for missing tile dimensions, quantity and hand-access preference. Use an open top, smooth internal transitions and a broad flat base. Show the largest tile as a reference body. Do not claim statistically random draws or use the object as a drinking or food container.

## 3. Model and inspect
1. **Estimate useful volume** — Place the intended tiles loosely in an existing container and measure the occupied envelope. Leave extra space for fingers rather than packing the pieces tightly.

2. **Shape the cup section** — Create gently sloped walls with broad internal corner radii. Keep the opening at least compatible with the largest tile's orientation and the chosen hand access.

3. **Review storage and removal** — Check the cup height against its storage box. Move a reference tile through the mouth at several angles to identify narrow points.

## 4. Check the prototype
- Try a paper opening template with the largest tile and intended grip.
- Inspect the interior for ledges that could catch thin tile edges.
- Compare the modeled capacity with the loosely measured tile envelope.

## Avoid this mistake
Sizing the cup for tile volume alone leaves insufficient room to reach in and withdraw a tile comfortably.

## Choose the material
PLA or PETG can be explored for indoor game use. Interior finish and accessible cleaning geometry still require evaluation.

## Order this part now

[Submit your CAD](https://partsforagents.com/for-humans?project=tile-draw-cup#workspace) or [connect your agent](https://partsforagents.com/guides/cad-to-print#connect).

Have the model ready? Upload the exact customer-approved file. Starting from this guide? Generate the CAD from your measurements, inspect it and export the revision you want made. Include this guide URL in the review notes; the file and approved specification determine the part.

Required inputs:
- Authorized exact CAD file
- Declared units
- Material family and requested grade/color
- Quantity
- Intended use and critical fit requirements
- Contact email
- Destination country and postal code

**No payment at submission.** Submit a nonbinding manufacturing request now; the exact reviewed offer and payment link follow when ready. Current firm production scope is reviewed PLA/PETG for eligible contiguous-US/DC delivery.

### Agent submission steps
1. **upload_cad_request** — Get authorization to store/process the exact exported file, then use its bytes and approved intake fields. Save the returned request ID and file SHA-256.

2. **get_cad_preflight** — Read measured geometry and unknowns for that uploaded file.

3. **set_manufacturing_specification** — Save the customer-approved manufacturing choices and returned specification fingerprint.

4. **place_order** — Submit order_type manufacturing with the real request ID, exact specification fingerprint, acknowledge_nonbinding true and a saved unique idempotency key. Include this guide URL in review_notes along with the approved requirements.

5. **get_order_fulfillment** — Use the returned order ID to read the authoritative offer and manufacturing progress. A recipe URL alone never identifies an order.

Reconcile an uncertain result before retrying. Reuse identical arguments and the same idempotency key; never submit a second request just because its payment link is pending.

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