The Parts Rainbow: Hacking a Cheap Harbor Freight Parts Organizer

[@Davedarko]

Sir I can has philes pls? Great project, really tempted to print one to see if they fit my cheap parts bin as well!

[@ZackFreedman]

I've put them up on Thingiverse! I also link to the exact parts organizer I used, so you may be in luck: www.thingiverse.com/thing:4614214

[@Davedarko]

@@ZackFreedman hmm, gives me a 404, I can see it in your thingiverse gallery, but whenever I click it.. might want to post that on prusa instead?

[@ZackFreedman]

@@Davedarko Thingiverse must be acting weird again. Give it another shot tomorrow, and if folks still can't access it, I'll repost it somewhere else.

[@Davedarko]

@@ZackFreedman I pinged thingiverse on twitter :)

[@pie300able1]

@@ZackFreedman love the timelapse and start to finish style episode! Nice work!

[@helmut666kohl]

Seriously the FIRST valid use for rainbow filament I have seen so far…

[@Resonantfate]

This gives me a few ideas. I think rainbow filament would be excellent for any project consisting of many otherwise identical or quite similar objects, each of which can be printed in serial.

[@arthurmorgan8966]

I was thinking exactly this

[@ericpetersdorf2078]

Agreed! This is the first time I've seen something with rainbow filament and thought I should get a roll.

[@theninjascientist689]

@@Resonantfate Yeah, when I was printing visors that's what I used it for, it's also amazing for 3D graphs

[@HannesMrg]

I clicked the Video just because i was wondering how tf he got this gradient without getting crazy while changing filament 1000 times :D

[@Resonantfate]

What's interesting is that the rainbow effect could actually serve a secondary purpose of making misordered drawers more evident. You don't have to remember every single item and where it went precisely in the storage unit, you just have to notice that some of these shades don't look like they're in a smooth gradient.

[@ZackFreedman]

This is totally true. Literally the day after this video wrapped, I switched two bins up and the wife immediately spotted it.

[@lidarman2]

I thought the same and in fact, thought that is why he picked the rainbow at first.

[@SmallSpoonBrigade]

@@ZackFreedman And because of the way that the labels are attached, it looks like it wouldn't be too much trouble to swap them if you decide to rearrange. I'm personally about to get a laser cutter/engraver attachment for my Ender 3 and the first projects I have in mind are all related to organizing my tools. The laser cutter should make short work of foam to give myself a nice foamy protector for my sockets and tools of the like that can be easily recreated when they get damaged.

[@Engineerd3d]

It is the first time I have seen rainbow filament used in a creative way.

[@MakeTestBattle]

That moment when at the start I considered your parts bins tidy. 🙇 When I film in a workshop either I pick an angle with the least mess or deliberately include the mess as, “the workshop has character”, “it’s a living, breathing used space”. -Justin

[@ZackFreedman]

A tidy workshop finishes projects! ...but you should see my desk at home. It looks like a Radio Shack and a comic shop had a bar brawl.

[@MakeTestBattle]

Zack Freedman Lol, and that’s how crazy ideas are born.

[@lewiscantplay8639]

I like seeing your thaught process and development because it makes the project easier to follow and understand

[@EasyMac308]

Those are pretty sweet, love the combination of reusing the crap organizers and reinforcing them, along with the aesthetic effect.

[@ZackFreedman]

Thanks! It turned out nicer than I expected!

[@alexanderfine8968]

Came to this video 2 years late while searching for general organization stuff. I don’t have the same cabinets, I don’t have a 3d printer, and my parts collection is very specific to audio circuits and all of that said I really enjoyed this video! I completely agree with you about how the time to search for components doesn’t “feel” like its part of the actual project and it’s gotten me on a nice train of thought for my organizational needs. Thank you for sharing and making this!

[@neilp2]

Nice build - a ton of work but the rainbow effect is tidy. Nice chip pop quiz at the end too.

[@ZackFreedman]

Thanks! It would have taken much less time if I didn’t have three organizers to cover... 😬

[@dawsonspies7187]

@@ZackFreedman Good sir, might you have the link to the filament used?

[@michelrail]

You are so right about old parts, traditional components vs surface mount. Specially parts we don't/can't use anymore. I now have a mission. Clean up!!👍👍

[@ramonluquin2612]

Loved the video. I’m struggling with organization myself. I have those containers. This was awesome. More organization and workflow videos please.

[@ZackFreedman]

Keep at it! Cleaning up has accelerating returns - the more you toss and organize, the easier and faster it becomes.

[@john4kc]

I thought that looked awesome in the background of another video and looked for this video. Love it! Totally worth it. I'm just a beginner with 3D printing. Got a deal on color changing silk filament and am hooked on having the color flow through a project. It takes a lot more thought and planning than just using a single color, but that's what makes it.

[@andrewk6008]

This is the EXACT type of project i like to see. It doesn't have to be complex, just bring value to your life.

[@pseudoble]

Projects start-to-finish, my friend. As a maker-in-making, it's this type of content I find inspiring and watching it unfold (with uncertainty, planning, and mistakes included) makes it feel attainable. Thanks for everything!

[@richbuilds_com]

Would definitely like to see how you brought the measurements into 360 and designed the front pieces.

[@petermcrory5194]

If you get a picture with a ruler in it, you can calibrate the size, and create some slight overhangs to clip in. :)

[@OhHeyTrevorFlowers]

Chill fabrication process vids are a big thumbs up for me.

[@mstew7055]

Canuk here. Never heard of Habour Frieght before but we've got this store called Canadian Tire which is like a super Princess Auto but will give you its own type of currency if you ask for it. This Canadian Tire money is more like monopoly money than the regular Canadian bank notes

[@SpikeTheSpiker]

Dude this is a quality channel, every video I watch I expect something boning but damn, you keep providing quality stuff keep at it.

[@pazka]

Since I discovered your channel, I've always been jealous of your organizer.. So I'd say it's 100% worth it !

[@Jeffrey7P]

I was seriously about to organize the same bin from harbor freight and saw this on my feed. With so many parts around the room and planning what to do, this really brings me peace, great project! and thanks for documenting it!!!

[@c.harris7823]

I love these types of videos. They are every bit as useful and engaging as project videos. They also mix things up a bit in terms of channel content. I'm always looking for new and more productive ways to get organized and apply my shop resources.This is my new favorite channel. Keep up the awesome work!

[@TanyaHakala]

I am very glad that you shared this project. I noticed your cabinet in another video and went looking for this video, so glad it exists! The cabinet looks great in the background of your videos. In a practical use sense, the large labels that are press-fit are great. I like that you kept what worked for you on the original cabinet and didn't just throw it all away. Also, numbering the back of the drawer fronts was definitely a big-brain move. I've been in that situation of trying to figure out the order of things later. Not a fun time.

[@ZackFreedman]

Thank you very much! Finding quick ways to save work in the future is the crux of prototype development, and I'm glad you appreciate the results!

[@alexbezuska]

Love this style of video where you go from problem to final solution. The rainbow bins are beautiful.

[@ThickpropheT]

Really loving your productivity and organization videos. I too have problems with keeping things organized and keeping myself motivated and I also have too much miscellaneous garbage, so I really like seeing how people solve all of those problems together.

[@TheTechAdmin]

4:06 Just by this view from your window, I can tell that you're right above a CVS. I used to live a few blocks from there. Technically, I still do. I own the place, I'm just not residing there currently.

[@apollowellstein188]

What I like most about the color gradient is that when you're putting stuff back, you know exactly where it goes if you have more than one pulled out.

[@eduardosandoval3681]

My mind is officially blown, this kind of content is exactly why I follow you. Keep up the great work!

[@turnertarrillion9522]

Excellent project start to finish, the letterkenny reference was definitely the cherry on top.

[@diydad7704]

That's a really neat idea. I only just discovered your channel through the magic of the algorithm a week ago. It has already given me all the input i can chew on in 2021. So, see you next year...

[@BillyWeisbergII]

Bro you're a legend. Make all the videos, anything, everything. So glad I found your channel.

[@mikekloepfer7424]

Not only did this video make me start thinking about cool ways that I can organize my studio, but it was just plain fun to watch. :)

[@specialblend218]

Great video. Love the rainbow. Your videos have a great pace of detailed info without dragging on. I always love organization videos since it seems we all struggle with it.

[@TheFinalMB]

100% the best project on this channel. Looks amazing, and clearly looks are everything! Love it

[@cskiles]

Hands down, the most accurate description of Harbor Freight.

[@DonCarlione973]

Dude, everything you do is dope! I love the channel and all the ideas and projects your ADD ass has. Congrats on having an awesome channel. And a thank you to Brooke for all her help, on and off camera! 👍🏻👍🏻 You guys are great! ✌🏼

[@_gamma.]

The frame of shame is such an amazing method to increase your work ethic and include ways to tell funny stories

[@jordanturney1547]

Hey Zack I love your style! Your oscilloscope bit at the end is great and your movie references and humorous b-roll are so good! Just finished watching all your videos this was the last and it was very informative but maintained your humor and style. Well done I appreciate the content 🤘

[@brianmi40]

pretty funny about naming the chips. True story, when I was 18 I was a Radio Shack store manager (CB boom, I'm old!). A year later I realized how many SKUs I had memorized for all the common stuff we sold, such as audio cables were 12-xxxx, etc. I could name quite a few full SKUs when customers would come in for something!

[@cvoges12]

I really liked seeing it come together. I think it is good to parse up some of the technical heavy videos

[@TylerSimsMechanical]

Your content is all-around great, but there's just something about it that's so fresh and different from other creators. Cheers!

[@kentchambers8642]

Definately worth 8 years wait time for such a great looking organiser. Blown away: )

[@ponakka]

Thanks, you are the first person to explain harbl freight and princess auto meaning for european audiences.

[@TheBorhork]

I'm glad I found this video in the lineup, I've been looking for a half decent organizer, and the fact that it's got these custom plates to go with it to make it look ultra sexy is amazing. I've been reorganizing my own homework shop and this is just about the best thing I can hope for to help clean up some of my supplies

[@GrandpasPlace]

I agree with you, the long print time is well worth it for the aesthetics of the units on the wall. I have the same units and am thinking I need to get the rainbow filament and print some out.

[@amboots14]

This isn't my first video of yours but I want to say great job. They're information, entertaining, and generally nutritious. Your projects are great and look amazing, you could milk that slow motion B roll even more. I needed to learn a bunch of this for work and you've inspired me to go farther with it.

[@benjaminyoung2403]

Man I can see how much easier it would be to put stuff back if you have multiple bins out at a time with that rainbow set up. That's pretty cool man

[@jimmy_jamesjams_a_lot4171]

Maybe you’ll dream up a really nice sort of neopixel installation, that would very nicely augment your organizer project! Really good idea to use the video as a sort of project journal, where you could not only use the video to reveal this projects timeline, but then to have it serve as a master record later for not only yourself, but the rest of the World through its Wide Web. I could even feel the sort of eureka moments that you must have experienced as you came up with the friction fits and all the more subtle mechanical details that made it yours. Those drawers are super schnazzy! THANKS FOR SHARING!!

[@ZackFreedman]

Weeeeeellll... kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWfRaYuCor-Slas

[@Bakamoichigei]

Heyyyy, cool! I've got like half a dozen of those parts bins from Hazard Fraught. 👍I love project videos. More! Mooore!

[@Brett_is_Veng]

i love some of the labels including the self doubt or internal argument over antenna/antanae

[@NikitaMaree]

Great project and very entertaining. (Here from Instructables) 👍

[@ZackFreedman]

Glad you liked! Thanks for letting me know - it feels good to know that folks are reading the guide!

[@SpacelandZoo]

great idea to use the rainbow filament. It looks fantastic.

[@ttfu7886]

We'll need a six month update video when you're organizational scheme gets shit canned and you're back to looking through various bins and drawers. Good luck!

[@ZackFreedman]

Hopefully it’s only 5% as bad as the decade of crap I cleaned out. I made a note to check back on March 21st 2021, though 🧐

[@nikilragav]

@@ZackFreedman you should try buying reels and leaving them on the reel. Only cut the tape as you use the component. Should be able to find reels even for non SMD components

[@szymach]

@@ZackFreedman 19 more days

[@cavemann_]

@@ZackFreedman 8 days left remind me

[@1andrew123]

@@cavemann_ just a friendly reminder to ask about the organization system in the vid

[@rbdesignsnh]

this gave me way more satisfaction than I anticipated. I will definitely be doing this.

[@AdilKhan-jp7hn]

We all need to get organized with the parts. Nice video. Thank you

[@tokugero]

Viewer from the future! You took the right direction, keep being awesome.

[@ciaoitalo]

And a Letterkenny reference too? God this is the best channel ever

[@ragzard]

I'm new here and from the1st video I saw, the gorgeous colorful bins were an instant eye grabber. It's fantastic. Awesome job.

[@nym7973]

I loved the relaxed nature of the video and you've given me some good ideas for storage. I'm just breaking into the 3D print scene, among other things. :)

[@NexisTech]

Thanks for this! Starting my galactic printing quest today! 3 days of prepping, printing nameplates I designed to fit these, now on to the facades. 120+ hours to go. Where's a conveyor belt printer when you need one.

[@ricksflicks-]

I recently started watching your videos and quickly noticed your organizer and was curious. So when I saw you had a video about it I clicked quick. So, yes, good idea for a video.

[@williambye3894]

Loved watching the start to finish

[@zackarybrown6752]

I enjoyed the more chill format as I ease into my inner nerd 🤓

[@SeanMohundro]

I am enjoying your videos. I just watched the circuit board video, and followed up with this one. I like the combo of craft process and history. I tend to like content that is educational but in a fun way, and your content definitely fits. I wouldn't mind knowing more about technical specifics with your prints and other techniques, bordering on tutorial, but not necessarily to that degree. Anyhow, I'll keep tuning in and I look forward to seeing how your channel develops.

[@DJBioMusic]

100% my new favorite channel, keep up the great content man. Definitely earned my sub!

[@loop8946]

love this format for projects! also badass project

[@r4z0r84]

Looks like organising LEGOs into colours and sizes, takes ages but feels great when it's done

[@PropDroid]

I love this! I cleaned up most of my desk this week and it helps so much. I should probably get a parts organiser as I currently have parts scattered through several locations...

[@MarcAdamsDev]

I can't lie, I saw your organizers in previous videos and wondered if you made them, or if they could be bought. Brilliant. This is really cool. I'll have to fire up the printer!

[@shalpin]

Entertaining ride - I'm sure you must get a nice bump of satisfaction every time you reach for a part. I would be interested to see a follow up on this - whether there are changes over time, whether it improves your productivity as expected, and any unexpected consequences.

[@ZackFreedman]

Thanks a lot! Maybe I will!

[@kaoshavoc]

I am printing one of these now for mine and I think I will be seeing how they work out. PS. Your whole channel is an inspiration to me as I have been thinking of making a KZbin channel for all the projects I seem to get myself into, and some I should get myself out of as I have learned from your other video and I just wanted to thank you.

[@750SonyP]

Great video, a organized lab is a inspirational blessing. More ideas, please!!!💡

[@scmike1229]

Oh, Murphy. Always there in the background to catch our missteps.

[@dylanwillyams]

I always thought it was trying to mimic the shiny rainbow you get when looking at silicon dies. Its so fucking cool.

[@cosamuel7182]

Out credits have me LOL-ing. I once took a test for an EE job where I was asked to build a small memory bus or something using "this list of 74xx ICs". No data sheets. No descriptions of each. This was in the days before cell-phones and google in yer pocket. I scrawled out a logic diagram and hoped they were into partial credit. They hired me anyway. Years later I remarked how unrealistic I thought it was to expect someone to have committed any of that to memory. Lead inganeer shook his head and muttered something about kids these days.. That cat really did know dozens of those P/Ns by heart.

[@gillbertwerner1790]

This WAS GREAT! ! Well DONE Zack !

[@barrettdent405]

Most gorgeous organization ever

[@metalnat]

Haha this is entertaining and perfectly on brand dude! Thanks for sharing this project!

[@ZackFreedman]

Thanks man! Way more hardware hackery on the way!

[@PasquinelOrtiz]

Love it. I have 2 of those organizers and understand your pain.

[@Firejowl]

Walkthroughs of your thought process is cool

[@ARIES5342]

You have brought much honor to your dojo! Adam

[@els1f]

4:57 Yes! PLEASE make a video about that🙏 I am terrible with lining up and converting irl dimensions to something the computer understands

[@Peter_Parker69]

I enjoy organizing more than the actual projects lol. Great job Sir

[@pabloagsutinnavavieyra2308]

I liked this video. Reminded me a little of Adam Savage. So also I would enjoy chilled videos like this one. I like the cadence of your voice and the funny sentences you make. Big fan of you since yesterday I found your videos thanks to the algorithm :3

[@lisag2771]

Absolutely love this concept and the content.

[@TheDaddyNick]

Really cool channel. Love the technical aspects but the less technical, informal stuff is cool too. Your newer content is more of the brainy stuff I like, personally.

[@TomwithaDream]

Damn if that grid of rainbow gradient grabbie things doesn't look legit!! Well done, Galactic Brain.

[@easyray3012]

Really Great project! Very helpful to me starting out playing with electronics.

[@mopesca]

I'm really happy, that I've stumbled across your channel!

[@JAYTEEAU]

Great stuff. Came for the 3D printing side of things. Cheers, JAYTEE

[@ZackFreedman]

Way more of that on the way. Also check out my Instagram @zackfreedman - lots of prints and designs there that weren’t cool enough for a full video.

[@JAYTEEAU]

@@ZackFreedman Excellent thanks

[@cparrapa]

the rainbow approach turn out to be amazing and that also creates an order to keep the gradient always on place in case you take multiple ones out so you know where they should be returned, cool content would like to see more like this, maybe some robot ;)

[@charmanr]

That looks gorgeous!

[@TechTraction]

You had me when you said, "I am a slob." Love the video!

[@Mucusanator]

1:00 the best description of harbor freight i've ever heard

[@alexiekola]

i am going to have to do this to my part bins looks amazing

[@ZackFreedman]

Unbelievably, Harbor Freight still carries the same parts organizers, so go ham. I wrote a full step-by-step Instructable on this project, so check it out! www.instructables.com/Parts-Rainbow-the-Ultimate-Harbor-Freight-Organize/

[@alexiekola]

@@ZackFreedman Cheers but i am in the land of down under but i dont mind designing my own Have shared to two other maker/hacker spaces Coffs Hacker Space (one i started) and Tamworth Tech shed. I just never thought about jazzing up my part bins let alone using rainbow filament

[@marcusjay8103]

Damn! Those rainbow face plates look gorgeous 👌

[@codybachman381]

Just got into your channel. Fun and interesting content. Learning a lot and it's not monotonous or boring. Keep up the awesome work!

[@UnFormCirusprint]

I LIKE THIS VIDEO! Thank you for posting the designs on Thingiverse! Got to get to work.

[@grower-gq5yb]

That closet work space looks so cool

My parts organizer is getting a face lift! CHeers! Love your chanel!

[@ZackFreedman]

Good luck! Let me know how it goes!

[@mildsoup8978]

this is organizer is the most beautiful thing ive ever seen, and I have children.