GOEWS (Greatly Over Engineered Wall System)

A TRULY OPEN-SOURCE 3D-PRINTABLE MODULAR WALL SYSTEM

What is GOEWS?

The Greatly Over Engineered Wall System (GOEWS) is a modular storage ecosystem that merges the Gridfinity standard with a rigid, hexagonal tile matrix.

GOEWS is significantly easier to use than other 3D-printable wall systems; there is no fiddling with complex inserts or tile connectors. It just attaches to a wall or surface directly with screws.

GRIDFINITY DNA

Built on the 42mm Gridfinity base unit. Your existing Gridfinity bins will align perfectly with GOEWS tile units.

HIGH STRENGTH

Optimized for high strength and rigidity. You can feel comfortable hanging heavy items without worrying too much about whether the tiles will hold them.

HEXAGONAL INTERLOCK

Hexagonal tiles interlock to form large rigid surfaces. Mounting holes are distributed throughout the tiles for even more rigidity when required.

ACTIVE RETENTION

The cleats can handle a lot of weight on their own, but optional bolts can be added to lock them in for much greater weight handling and to keep them in place.

OPEN LICENSING

True open source. Commercial use is explicitly permitted. Source files are fully available.

PROJECT ETHOS

This project was not created by influencers. We are not seeking likes, subscriptions, or Patreon supporters. It exists solely to be useful for as many people as possible.

TILE TYPES

4x4 Standard Hex Tiles

HEX

The original configuration. These tiles interlock with each other in a pleasing hexagonal pattern.

4x4 Grid Tiles

GRID

A secondary configuration that uses less horizontal space. Most accessories are fully compatible.

CLEAT VARIANTS

Original Cleat Tile

ORIGINAL

The original specification designed by MrExo3D. Features a vast standard library of accessories.

Thicker Cleat Tile

THICKER CLEATS

The cleat profile is shifted back by 1mm, resulting in thicker cleat shoulders. This results in 60% higher weight capacity on the hanger while using 10% less filament for the tiles.

Unfortunately the ORIGINAL and THICKER CLEATS profiles are mechanically incompatible.

RESOURCES

FUSION 360

The original Fusion 360 implementation.

OPENSCAD

OpenSCAD rebuild. Supports Original and Thicker Cleats.

FREECAD

FreeCAD version of the original design.

COMMUNITIES

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