# CAOS Workshop Organizer

A modular workshop organizer system designed for CNC cutting.

## Overview

**Source:** [Modifile - CAOS Organizer](https://modifile.com/designs/workshop-furniture-collection/caos-organizer)

The CAOS (Create An Organized Space) system is a modular workshop furniture collection designed to be cut on a CNC machine. It features a flexible grid-based design with removable bins.

## Generated Model (v6)

**Status:** ✓ Parametric model complete and validated

### Output Files
- FreeCAD document: `/home/claudio/CAOS_Organizer_v6.FCStd`
- Assembly STEP: `/home/claudio/CAOS_Organizer_v6_assembly.step`
- Individual parts: `/home/claudio/CAOS_parts_v6/`

### Model Specs
- **Frame:** 300 x 200 x 140 mm
- **Bins:** 3x2 grid (6 removable bins)
- **Bin size:** 89.6 x 86.1 x 127.8 mm
- **Material:** 12mm plywood (designed for)
- **Handle:** Rectangular cutout in front face

### Generated Parts (11 total)
**Frame (5 pieces):**
- Frame_Back - Back panel
- Frame_Left - Left side panel
- Frame_Right - Right side panel  
- Frame_Bottom - Bottom rail
- Frame_Top - Top rail

**Bins (6 pieces):**
- Bin_0_0_Cut through Bin_2_1_Cut - Removable bins with handle cutouts

## Parametric Script

Located in: `skills/freecad-parametric-design/scripts/create_caos_v6.py`

### Key Parameters
```python
OUTER_LENGTH = 300       # Frame length (mm)
OUTER_WIDTH = 200        # Frame width (mm)
OUTER_HEIGHT = 140       # Frame height (mm)
BINS_X = 3              # Columns
BINS_Y = 2              # Rows
MATERIAL_THICKNESS = 12  # Plywood thickness (mm)
HANDLE_SCOOP_DEPTH = 30  # Handle cutout depth (mm)
```

### Running the Script
```bash
PYTHONPATH=/usr/lib/freecad-python3/lib \
    /usr/bin/python3.12 scripts/create_caos_v6.py
```

## Design Analysis

The CAOS organizer consists of:
- **Frame structure**: 5 pieces forming a cabinet (back, sides, top/bottom rails)
- **Removable bins**: 6 bins that sit inside the frame
- **Handle cutouts**: Simple rectangular cutouts in bin fronts

The reference images show curved "scoop" handles - the current model uses rectangular cutouts which are simpler to manufacture with CNC.

## Project Status

- [x] Design analyzed
- [x] Parametric model created (v6)
- [x] All shapes validated
- [ ] CAM file preparation
- [ ] Material sourcing
- [ ] Test cuts
- [ ] Full assembly

## Materials

- **Primary:** Plywood 12mm (or MDF for prototype)
- **Sheet size:** ~300x200mm for the organizer

## Related

- [[CNC Machining]] - Main CNC project page
- `skills/freecad-parametric-design/` - FreeCAD skill for parametric design