Perfect LEGO Sorting

[@TiagoCatarino]

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[@Al-Akram92]

All KZbin video creators should watch this video to learn how to do sponsored content. Seriously -- this was brilliant. Well done. You served your sponsor really well while also serving your watchers/fans by giving us helpful insights! Thank you

[@JakeCWolf]

Now this is the kind of sponsored advertising I am all for; "Here is a thing, here is why I like it, here it is in action", no 'trust me bro' crap.

[@TiagoCatarino]

And that's why I rarely take on sponsorships here on the channel. This is something I'd like people to know about. LEGO is cool, but there's cool things out there too!

[@joevictor53]

Yeah but have you heard of RayCons

[@maverickbonato8164]

Half the video I was like "these all sounds like problems a 3D printer would solve right away" lol

[@TiagoCatarino]

It's crazy how useful it is!

[@AustinTexas05]

Smart. If only I had a 3d printer

[@maverickbonato8164]

@@TiagoCatarino If you like to create and you like to organize stuff it's truly a lovely thing especially considering how cheap they got these days :D

[@bonovoxel7527]

@@AustinTexas05 Build one with Lego.

[@AustinTexas05]

@ not a bad idea, I’m sure it’s possible.

[@BrickMaster_go]

i like this video it was again a verry good video thanks tiago!

[@CheeseyStudios]

This is so seriously cool. It's awesome to see your passion for this come through, and the final result is absolutely glorious. You've got me rethinking some of my sorting system!

[@TiagoCatarino]

I just wish I wasn't so rusty when it comes to 3D. If I had this kind of tech 15/20 years ago when I was in school, today I'd probably have a 3D printing KZbin channel 😂

[@blsof8bc]

​@@TiagoCatarinoWell we are all happy that you have a Lego channel instead but this is great, thanks again Tiago.

[@lefthandeuseum]

The perfectionist inside me is always happy when my colleague manages to implement something like this! I am sincerely happy for you!

[@rosserobertolli]

This is the best sponsored Bambu video I've seen. Not only with the practical application, but also not claiming that the sponsor is the best 3D printer ever to have existed while having little experience in the past. 3D printing has came a long way and Bambu has disrupted the market in such a way that almost all new printers are plug and play. Really curious on what you have in mind in the future! Also nice wording "the danish branded brick sizes", combining Lego with something of your own is risky haha. MakerWorld has banned the word as you might have discovered.

[@Star_Maks]

This is such an excellent idea Tiago! Love how well your system works. This was a great way to do a sponsored video too ^^

[@TiagoCatarino]

Glad you liked it!

[@brickitect]

Very helpful and relatable video! For the longest time, I thought I wanted my collection in cabinets, but after I recently got some, I realized drawers are so much better from a building perspective. We live the Sterilite life!

[@iriondalcor]

Seeing your proposal, here s a first improvement in mind: 2 colors : one is for big part, and one for small parts. Why ? because you can remove a ton of plastic of shapes that holds big parts, as they do not fall in 'small' holes. The color will be just there to remind you not to put small parts into open cases: a 5x5 or 8*8 mm grid on bottom will remove tons of plastics ... that helps print speed, the only real issue of this solution. You can even think about it on the sides ... or even remove sides ! as you have boxes agains boxes, 2 design, one with walls, one without (or really smalljuste to occupy space, avoiding others to move ) could improve the print speed by A LOT. Also, as you manage static legos inside, the smallest wall acceptable by the printer is the best choice, maybre only 2 or 3 passes only.

[@waffling0]

Saving plastic by making holes in the floors is good, but all the compartments need walls, since they double as individual baskets when you remove them

[@iriondalcor]

@@waffling0 True! It could be possible for large parts maybe, as it is not mandatory to take the entire pack with you. For repetitive task, it is true that best is to avoid it as managing the box is easier than the parts. Let's say that both design could be printed and mixed , based on a necessary + personal habits. I don't know about bambu, but a case on prusa mk3 is 2 to 5 hours when full with some thickness. if you have 20 drawers, you will die before implementing your setup without optimised cases ..or multiple printers :)

[@djrock93]

Hearing you say "drawer" so many times was so satisfying 😂

[@TiagoCatarino]

Drawer

[@harryjellis100]

Perfect as all things should be

[@DaveBuildBricks]

Having recently bought an A1 after using an Ender 3 for several years, the ease and quality of life improvements with the A1 really is astounding. My 2019 Slave 1 has been sitting on a 3d printed stand for about 4 years now with zero issues. My DeLorean is on a printed stand too. Couldn't recommend the A1 more!

[@gregobrix]

Well done, Tiago. This was one of the best videos for sorting I've ever watched. Thanks! And thanks for giving the specs for free!

[@dmodarelli624]

Someone get this man a laser cutter

[@THEYEAR2143]

This the most satisfying use of 3D printing I've seen! And it's for LEGO. Perfect combo!

[@MrPerez333]

that's a great way to do a sponsored video, great idea

[@TiagoCatarino]

Glad you think so!

[@ThomasStalder]

Thank you, Tiago, for the insightful presentation on the 3D printer! I modified the drawers of my Alex unit so they can now (almost) fully extend.

[@studs_squared]

Tons of amazing storage options out there. Thanks for creating another one.

[@jantjejantje10]

I was just about to comment that you should use a 3d printer for making inserts. Then the sponsor came along 😂

[@hamsterproductionsofficial]

Great video! Glad you went through all your iterations before showing the 3D-printed solution. It's useful to see lots of different approaches :) I wonder where LEGO get their cabinets?

[@ahchiu9]

This looks great, and seeing the drawers fully filled in like that? SO SATISFYING

[@Autistic_Goblin]

As an AFOL and an novice 3D printing enthusiast, this is the best crossover ever!

[@BadgersStudio]

You could also unscrew the 2 screws that hold the drawer to the metal rails and this would let you slide them all the way out and the rails are tight enough to keep the drawer from falling down.

[@t_lego4671]

Hi Tiago ! I also have the Alex sorting system but I don’t really need a 3D printer for something else. How much the filament cost you (for how many Alex drawers?) ? Do you know if there is somewhere I can pay to print your drawers and not buying the whole 3D printer ? Thanks, awsome video as always

[@corndawg637]

Try your local library, they might have their own maker space with a 3d printer available for use!

[@randomnickify]

Look around businesses in your city, 3d printing studios tend to be everywhere this days.

[@adamkassemtv]

Perfect fit! So satisfying! 🤩

[@BrickAutomaton]

I like your lego review but why did you stop doing video about your creation, I discovert you in those video and i'm sad you discontinued them.. but as always great video!

[@ryancarrell3186]

Wow, that's wild. I've literally been looking into BambuLabs printers this last week! what great timing.

[@Brickyard_Builds]

Thank you for posting these files and doing the leg work! I have been sorting out my parts collection and been looking to do something similar.

[@AndyBuildsStuff]

Nice! You might have finally given me a non-frivolous reason to buy a 3D printer. Love that those containers can have thin walls, maximizing storage volume!

[@TiagoCatarino]

Ahah, it's becoming an interesting hobby for sure!

[@PurpleBox89]

Ngl, super satisfying watching your mini inserts all slot into place in the tray and watch the trays all perfectly align with each other in the drawer. Excellent work!!!

[@chutas]

3D printing is such a match for Lego, and that's not even talking about posibilities of 3D printed pieces!

[@jamesgornall402]

This is nuts, ive literally just bought a bambulab printer and an ikea alex and planned to make my own. Now i have no need. Thank you!

[@bonovoxel7527]

So welcome to the Bambulab Owners Club :) I can confirm they're very good machines!

[@tjmullen]

This is fantastic! I started using Alex's Sorting System, but I am going to test out your system. While this is a sponsored video, I was able to print it on another company's 3D printer (Pr***) by not printing the initial skirt. The large tray fits the bed perfectly.

[@RJMBricks]

This looks amazing… off to buy some white filament now lol

[@deliriousdemons0119]

As a fan of this channel for Lego content, I literally screamed when I heard the instruction of the 3d printers, I'm a huge 3d printer hobbiest so I'm so excited xD and I just got a X1 carbon bambu labs printer :)

[@TiagoCatarino]

Nice! I heard they're fast! Enjoy, it's a great brand!

[@jiangchuanwang2359]

Just downloaded your design from maker world. My P1P is printing it now. Thanks!

[@ronaldvargas8815]

Really good sponsor video. Well done.

[@pcc404]

love bambu reaching out to non-3d printing channels

[@TiagoCatarino]

They've been an amazing sponsor to work with!

[@Trenixen]

Ive printed several of these boxes over the years with my P1S, also only print inserts and not buying them anymore for the regular Raaco drawers 🙂

[@MrKlawUK]

oh god I have to redo all my alex drawers now. this looks great - love the thought about easily sliding into the rear space by only lifting out one large box..

[@AaronWood77]

Now we need a video on how to go about doing the sorting: what system do you use? How do you group bricks of different shapes? (Although it looks like you have enough bricks is that each unique color/brick pairing gets its own bin? I started sorting by color, until I realized I couldn’t find _anything_ in the bin of black bricks…

[@rosscalhoun3389]

One of my housemates got a 3d printer a year ago to print miniatures, and its been really interesting seeing more and more people realizing how accessible they are and how many hobbies they can support. They definitely felt like a device of the future when I first heard about them, but now they feel almost normal.

[@TiagoCatarino]

Same, I always felt this was so out of reach, but I'm happy to be proven wrong, it is really easy to get into it nowadays

[@DCcopter]

As someone with ar least 20k to 25k bricks in a tiny 10x10 room and not enough sorting buckets this is helpful

[@mitsythecat8287]

I can see how this beats building the containers out of lego, as at first i was thinking "why not build them out of lego?" but that would take thousands of parts and we all know Lego isn't cheap

[@ecclesiastesbuilds]

I prefer the IRIS organiser system. Easily stackable and can be filled with cups as well. And you can see which elements are in it.

[@dawindk]

Bought mine printer a few months back, and is working on my own system for lego - now i'm considering just adopting this :D

[@WizardOfOss]

Pretty cool! And the best part: Imagine finding the perfect inserts now.....and when you need more, finding out they've been discontinued! Not a provlem this way.... I am curious though: for a single drawer, how much time and filament does it take?

[@AustinTexas05]

Man I have like 80 pounds of Lego that I need to sort and this video showed up at the perfect time.

[@AustinTexas05]

I actually have another like 60 pounds that I have sorted by color already but I’ve been wanting to sort by piece and again this video is perfect.

[@veikkakarvonen831]

You damn perfectionist

[@Indian_Lego_Fan]

The most wanted video for me!!!

[@arghjayem]

09:06 3D printing is great and all but not cost effective for most people. I custom built my own solution for storage containers to fit into the IKEA units after you recommended the units in a previous vid! My custom containers are simply made using styrene sheets cut to size with a craft knife and solvent welded together, I would say they are as sturdy as your 3D prints are and significantly cheaper 🤷

[@eagercrafter_9014]

This is how Bricksie started 3d printing as well

[@blsof8bc]

Tiago thank you for this video. Excellently done, seriously considering getting your system set up! Can you elaborate on the printing costs to fill one cabinet?

[@BrickCraftsman-y3z]

Amazing! I’ve struggled with the same problem and might have to get a 3d printer now

[@brickademy]

So now imma have to watch bambu promotion from all lego creators i follow. Great😂

[@winstonlee1814]

Right?! LOL

[@TiagoCatarino]

More to come 👀

[@yr4048]

This is the second one I'm watching, bricksie had this on a few months ago 😊 Although Tiago's is of course different 😊

[@Prouderlib]

Question, how many roles of filament did it take to fill one cabinet? Not one draw, but the entire cabinet. Thanks so much. BTW, I have watched your content from your very first video. You never disappoint. It makes me very happy your subscribers have deservedly rounded half a million.

[@rallemusen07]

Holy sh*t, I need this in my life 😮 You gotta make a way for people to buys these if you don’t have a printer

[@steinchenecke]

Well, what should i say. It is exactly, what i've in mind. :) The printer is ordered.

[@brickcats]

HIGHLY relevant to my interest...

[@RyanAtlus]

Me, during the first 4:30 of this video: "Man, I don't know what his final solution will be but he should've just watched Alexandre Chapelle's videos." Me, a few minutes later: "Hah."

[@sidneysun5217]

i just put divider walls in the ALEX drawers instead of trays for sorting

[@stlbrickco3054]

I don't disagree with a lot of your points, but try to understand most of us don't have a LEGO studio. I only have 2 Alex drawers, because what I don't have is floor space. And IKEA raised the price on those drawers to $150. I can get 5-6 of those wall units for the same price. And I have way more wall space than floor. Plus, I don't have to spend an additional $300 for a printer, just to organize my drawers.....

[@worldsheaviestjamband93]

I’ve always been very interested in a 3-D printer. How much filament and cost is involved with filling out one of the Alex drawers? It seems like it should be somewhat reasonable considering the customization that you’re able to get.

[@TiagoCatarino]

About $40/$50. But the material use could be further optimised and if you go for larger inserts, the cost should go even lower.

[@mattflorant]

This video could not have come at a more perfect time. I’ve just finished assembling my Alexes and have been wondering the same question, what’s the best way to sort my Lego in there? Now I guess I’ll have to get a 3D printer. Lol.

[@klaidasrunele]

I think this sponsorship makes a lot of sense. Its just a matter of time before a lot of these types of hobbies leverage 3D printing.

[@TiagoCatarino]

Right? I literally have dozens of 3D printing ideas for LEGO related stuff

[@BrickHead-qr4fz]

YES ANOTHER ONE

[@mgoblurg]

As someone who has owned an X1C since shortly after launch, I never thought we would get a Tiago Bambu video 😮

[@TiagoCatarino]

After these ones, I'm actually quite curious about the X1C! The form factor and the fact that it's supposed to be faster than these? Can you confirm?

[@mgoblurg]

@@TiagoCatarino it's slightly faster due to the higher acceleration speeds. You'll see some faster print times, especially with larger objects but not an overwhelming difference. X1C can be better for taller, more delicate objects because it's not a bed slinger like the A1 with the print bed moving back and forth. X1C can also print a larger variety of exotic filament types. Overall the A1 is a much better value, but the X1C has a lot of "nice to haves" if money isn't an issue.

[@chriscook2551]

Curious about dust? We use Tupperware to lid our boxes so we can be as dust free as possible.

[@griff7533]

Great video. So satisfying

[@TiagoCatarino]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@maggie198333]

1 year from now, this channel becomes a 3D printing channel.😂

[@TiagoCatarino]

Who knows?! :)

[@rudobalko7726]

I also struggle with filling the Alex drawers and this was an incredibly useful video. One thing I might add - altough it s very nice of you to share your designs for free (and we thank you for that,) it would be completely fine to ask for a small price (1-5 €?). You spent time doing that "for us" and although it is not much for an individual, it might add up for you. I think any reasonable AFOL wouldnt have problem with that. Just my 2 cents. Thank you

[@TiagoCatarino]

Appreciate that. I'm happy with just sharing, at the end of the way, I wanna provide value to the community, and thankfully this video was sponsored, so I've gotten a fair deal out of it as well. If you do wanna support the channel you can always buy LEGO using my links, same with the 3D printers, and there's even ways to support the models on Makerworld I think, I'm not too sure how that works though! Thank you!

[@No-pr4lj]

How thick were the walls of each module? I’m interested in designing something like this myself.

[@TiagoCatarino]

1mm

[@No-pr4lj]

@ thanks 🙏

[@TheYann]

awesome, great first 3D printing project, great job! And thanks for sharing :)

[@TiagoCatarino]

No worries!

[@SpykersB]

Now if Ikea can only come out with a fully extending drawer system. 🍻

[@frardo]

Tiago, hello, aren't you going to do a review of the latest Ninjago Legos? The latest Titan Mech and Dragon that were released are the biggest of their kind ever made by Lego, I think they would be amazing videos.

[@Alexgudmusic]

I’ve always neglected sorting my Lego but I might learn something really useful

[@carminerossi-keen1825]

Please upload your drawer inserts to BambiLab!

[@warrennewman5325]

Quite colourful awesome lego pieces 👍

[@TiagoCatarino]

Thank you 🤗

[@LioncityMOCS]

That’s so awesome, you make me wanna buy a 3d printer right now cos I got a lot of Alex drawers!

[@SolidBrixStudios]

But what about when you need bigger bins... 😜

[@pcc404]

maybe try gridfinity?

[@TiagoCatarino]

The gridfinity system doesn't solve one of the problems of the Alex Drawers, reaching the deep end!

[@pcc404]

hmm yeah, that's the hardest to solve and it's a problem ive had with most drawers

[@wesduh128]

I bought a Bambu Lab A1 mini printer 6 weeks ago lol

[@kz.productions]

Bro I’ll be happy if I can organise my legos at all

[@thebrickmustgoon6688]

Wow was just thinking about buying myself some of the Alex drawers recently but didn’t because of that storage maximization issue. This is great! I am curious if could I move this design on to other 3D printers? I might would try to print this at my local library.

[@ZimrinoOfficial]

Can you do a video for those of us who sort lego by taste?

[@arielo9332]

now to print an over-sized Lego lightsaber!

[@TiagoCatarino]

It must have been done for sure!

[@IWASRANSOMED]

I don’t think I’ve clicked this fast on any video ever

[@nestorperena8629]

"The things you own end up owning you." --Tyler Durden.

[@greymanpl]

Something to consider when (if) i have my LEGO room one day! It really looks easy! Do you know what was the approximate cost per drawer? More or less than 60 usd (mentioned for the other system of boxes)?

[@dudie5403]

When I saw the thumbnail and title I was like I bet he's going to make those containers Bricksie made as well with that Bambu Lab 3D printer... and yep I was right. But it must be nice the problem is finally solved.

[@Burrny12]

How much is the cost for printing all those boxes for one drawer approximately?

[@TodoBrick]

New need unlocked… ❤❤

[@TiagoCatarino]

Definitely! I don't think I've had this much fun in a while!

[@lindenhoch8396]

Why not build some inserts out of Lego, that way you'll be able to store much more Lego.

[@radiodjrobot]

Hi Tiago, do you have any advice for moving an entire LEGO Collection overseas to save as much luggage space as possible? Taking apart sets entirely is not a restriction here.

[@TiagoCatarino]

There's moving companies who do it. Overseas I'm not so sure, but it won't be cheap!

[@FlatSixLego]

So now do Pax cabinets! 😂

[@lukasskwaru]

Dziękuję Tiago❤

[@nicholasborrelli7544]

Anybody that has owned a 3D printer has known this for a while....

[@randomnickify]

Great, but much more people do not even consider buying 3d printer, this might give them a reason.