Tutorial

SKÅDIS Pegboard Generator

Design a custom pegboard wall on iPhone or iPad: parametric boards with SKÅDIS-compatible 5×15 mm slots, standoff and clip connectors, and storage bins — exported as STL or 3MF, ready to slice. No CAD experience needed.

Updated November 7, 2026 · Published by Forma3D

A solid pegboard panel, a lattice pegboard bin and a lightened pegboard tile generated in Forma3D on iPhone
A solid board, a perforated storage bin and a lightened truss board — all three generated as parametric primitives in Forma3D.
1

Add the Pegboard primitive

Open the Add panel and choose Pegboard. Boards use the SKÅDIS-compatible slot pattern: 5×15 mm stadium slots on a 40 mm pitch. Pick a size preset or switch to Custom and type the exact width and height in millimeters — the slot grid scales to fit.

Sizes snap to the 40 mm pitch, so accessories always land on a slot — no half-slots at the edges.
2

Choose style and edges

Solid is a flat panel for maximum strength; Lightened carves a truss pattern between slots and saves 30–50% filament on large panels. For edges, Margins adds a clean frame around the slot field, while Seamless runs the slot pitch to the edges so several printed tiles line up into one big wall.

Seamless boards are the way to cover a full wall on a standard-size printer — tile the grid across prints.
3

Set the mounting

Pick how the board meets the wall. Countersunk bores 45° countersinks flush with the face for flat-head screws. Combined with standoff connectors (next step) you get the floating gap that lets accessories hook behind the board.

Leave a gap behind the board — slot accessories need a few millimeters of clearance for their rear pegs.
4

Generate connectors and clips

Add a Pegboard Connector primitive. Standoff mounts hold one, two or four boards and come in three fixings: an M3/M4/M5 screw with matching nut, a self-tapping screw into the post, or adhesive tape. Slot clips carry ribbed stadium pegs that press into the 5×15 slots for screw-free mounting — their clearance parameter tunes the fit to your printer.

Print one connector first and test the screw and slot fit before committing to a full set.
5

Design storage bins

The Pegboard Bin primitive builds a parametric storage box: set width × depth × height in millimeters, then choose how many peg columns and levels it carries on the back. Like the boards, bins come in Solid or Lightened styles — the lattice walls on the lightened bin print fast and let you see what's inside.

Two peg columns handle most loads; add levels for tall or heavy bins.
6

Export and print

Export each piece as STL, or 3MF to keep face colors for multi-material slicers. Print boards flat on the bed, connectors upright, and bins open-side up. Because every dimension is parametric, you can remix the same parts at other sizes without re-modeling.

PETG handles peg flexing better than PLA for removable bins and clips. Use 3+ walls on connectors.

Combine with the rest of Forma3D

These primitives are real meshes, not locked presets — drop one into Edit mode to cut a logo into the board, Boolean a hook shape onto a bin, or merge a connector into a custom bracket. The same Add panel also makes boxes, text and organizer parts that can share the slot geometry.

See STL mesh editing for modifications, splitting large models if a board exceeds your bed, and printing without a desktop for the phone-to-printer pipeline.

Frequently asked questions

Are the generated pegboards compatible with IKEA SKÅDIS accessories?

The generator uses the same 5×15 mm stadium slots on a 40 mm pitch as the IKEA SKÅDIS system, so SKÅDIS-style hooks, clips and accessories are designed to fit. Always test-fit one slot with a small print first — printer tolerances vary.

Can I make a pegboard bigger than my print bed?

Yes. Use the Seamless edge mode to tile slot pitch across several boards, print them as separate tiles and join them on the wall with connector plates. The slots line up across tile boundaries because the pitch is parametric.

How do the pegboard bins attach to the board?

Bins carry ribbed stadium pegs on a configurable column-by-level grid that press into the 5×15 slots. The pegs are slightly undersize with raised ribs for a friction fit, and a clearance parameter lets you tune the fit to your printer.

What filament and settings work for printed pegboards?

PETG or PLA both work; PETG tolerates peg flexing better for removable accessories. Print boards flat, use 3+ walls on connectors and bins, and pick the Lightened style to save filament on large panels.

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