Clickfinity eliminates the need for magnets in Gridfinity baseplates. Instead of gluing dozens of magnets into a printed base, Clickfinity uses snap-fit locking tabs that click together as you print. The TekOnline Clickfinity Baseplate Generator is the first parametric generator for this system — choose any grid size and get a custom STL instantly.
Open the Clickfinity Generator
What is Clickfinity?
Clickfinity is a Gridfinity-compatible baseplate system that replaces magnets with printed locking tabs. Each cell has small snap arms that grip the bin and lock it in place. Baseplate tiles connect to each other via clip-joinable edges, letting you expand your grid without buying more magnets.
The original Clickfinity baseplate fixed STL files only come in a few sizes (1×1, 2×2, 4×4). The TekOnline generator makes Clickfinity parametric — any grid size from 1×1 to 20×20, generated on demand.
Clickfinity vs regular Gridfinity baseplates
| Feature | Clickfinity | Traditional Gridfinity |
|---|---|---|
| Bin retention | Snap-fit locking tabs | Magnets or friction fit |
| Plate connection | Clip-joinable edges | Screw-together or loose |
| Cost per cell | Filament only | Filament + 2-4 magnets |
| Print time | Slightly longer (locking geometry) | Shorter (simpler geometry) |
| Removal force | Moderate (snap release) | Variable (magnet strength) |
Clickfinity generator parameters
- Grid X & Grid Y: any footprint from 1×1 to 20×20 units (42 mm per unit)
- Locking tabs: four snap arms per cell — printed as part of the baseplate, no assembly required
- Clip edges: interlocking connector tabs on all four sides for joining multiple plates
- Corner radius: adjustable rounding from 1 mm to 10 mm for a clean finish
- Wall height: control the lip height that registers bins in place
When to choose Clickfinity over standard baseplates
- You don’t want to buy magnets: Clickfinity is completely self-contained — filament is all you need
- You plan to rearrange often: clip-together plates are easier to reconfigure than screw-together options
- You are building a portable kit: locking tabs keep bins secure when the toolbox is moved
- You want a flush surface: Clickfinity’s flush-edge design sits flat with no gaps between plates
Bin compatibility
Clickfinity baseplates are compatible with standard Gridfinity bins. Any bin generated with the TekOnline bin generator (or any Gridfinity bin from Printables, Thingiverse, etc.) will fit into a Clickfinity baseplate. The locking tabs grip the bin’s stacking lip, so no modifications to the bin are needed.
Printing tips
- Print with PLA or PETG — PLA works well for most indoor applications
- The snap arms need some flex — do not use brittle filaments like standard PLA+ with high carbon fibre content
- Print the first layer slowly (20-30 mm/s) for clean snap arm geometry
- Test-fit one cell before printing a full 5×5 grid
How to generate a Clickfinity baseplate
- Open the Parametric 3D Generator
- Select Clickfinity from the generator dropdown
- Set your Grid X and Grid Y dimensions
- Adjust corner radius and wall height to suit
- Click Generate Preview to see the 3D model
- Download the STL and print
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