openGrid-3D · prestomation · Sep 22, 2025
diff --git a/astro.config.mjs b/astro.config.mjs
@@ -33,6 +33,17 @@ export default defineConfig({
 						{ label: 'NeoGrid', slug: 'projects/neogrid' },
 					],
 				},
+				{
+					label: 'Resources',
+					items: [
+						{ label: 'FAQ', link: '/faq' },
+						{ label: 'Troubleshooting', link: '/troubleshooting' },
+						{ label: 'Compatibility', link: '/compatibility' },
+						{ label: 'Videos', link: '/videos' },
+						{ label: 'Community', link: '/community' },
+						{ label: 'Maintenance', link: '/maintenance' },
+					],
+				},
 				{ label: 'Useful links', link: '/links' }
 			],
 		}),

diff --git a/src/content/docs/community.mdx b/src/content/docs/community.mdx
@@ -0,0 +1,163 @@
+---
+title: Community & Ecosystem
+description: Community resources, contributions, and the growing openGrid ecosystem.
+---
+
+openGrid thrives as an open ecosystem where community contributions drive innovation and expand functionality. The CC-BY 4.0 license encourages both personal and commercial development.
+
+## Community Platforms
+
+### Printables
+The primary hub for openGrid community content:
+
+**Core System:**
+- [openGrid main collection](https://www.printables.com/model/1214361-opengrid-walldesk-mounting-framework-and-ecosystem)
+- [openGrid M6 screw version](https://www.printables.com/model/1219888-opengrid-m6-screw-board-version)
+
+**Community Accessories:**
+- [Holders and organizers](https://www.printables.com/search/models?q=tag:opengrid+holder)
+- [Shelving solutions](https://www.printables.com/search/models?q=tag:opengrid+shelve)
+- [Hooks and hangers](https://www.printables.com/search/models?q=tag:opengrid+hook)
+- [Mounting solutions](https://www.printables.com/search/models?q=tag:opengrid+mount)
+- [Multiconnect accessories](https://www.printables.com/search/models?q=tag:opengrid+multiconnect)
+
+### MakerWorld
+Growing collection of openGrid content:
+
+**Official Models:**
+- [openGrid system](https://makerworld.com/en/models/1179191-opengrid-wall-desk-mounting-framework-ecosystem)
+- [Tile generator](https://makerworld.com/en/models/1304337-opengrid-tile-generator)
+- [Underware integration](https://makerworld.com/en/models/1175037-underware-for-opengrid)
+
+**Community Content:**
+- [Holders](https://makerworld.com/en/search/models?keyword=opengrid+holder)
+- [Shelves](https://makerworld.com/en/search/models?keyword=opengrid+shelve)
+- [Hooks](https://makerworld.com/en/search/models?keyword=opengrid+hook)
+- [Mounts](https://makerworld.com/en/search/models?keyword=opengrid+mount)
+- [Multiconnect](https://makerworld.com/en/search/models?keyword=opengrid+multiconnect)
+
+## Ecosystem Partners
+
+### Underware Integration
+**by HandsOn Katie**
+- Full compatibility with openGrid Lite boards
+- Space-efficient cable management
+- Generator support for custom configurations
+- [Official Underware 2.0 collection](https://handsonkatie.com/underware-2-0-the-made-to-measure-collection/)
+
+### Multiconnect System
+**by DavidD (openGrid creator)**
+- Universal adapter system for multiple board types
+- Extensive accessory library
+- Cross-platform compatibility
+- Enables use of existing accessories with openGrid
+
+### Gridfinity Compatibility
+**Mathematical grid relationship enables:**
+- Direct use of many Gridfinity accessories
+- Shelving systems integration
+- Storage solutions compatibility
+- Community adaptations and modifications
+
+## Development Tools
+
+### Generators and Customizers
+**openGrid Tile Generator:**
+- [MakerWorld version](https://makerworld.com/en/models/1304337-opengrid-tile-generator)
+- [Perplexing Labs version](https://gridfinity.perplexinglabs.com/pr/opengrid/0/0)
+- Custom board sizes and features
+- Specialized mounting options
+
+**Underware Generator:**
+- [MakerWorld customizer](https://makerworld.com/en/models/1329404-underware-for-opengrid-customizer-beta)
+- 28mm grid compatibility
+- Custom channel configurations
+
+### Design Resources
+**OpenSCAD Files:**
+- Parametric design flexibility
+- Community modification friendly
+- Educational value for learning 3D design
+- Base for derivative works
+
+## Contributing to the Ecosystem
+
+### Design Guidelines
+**Living Room Compatibility:**
+- Clean, minimal aesthetics
+- Consistent color schemes
+- Professional appearance
+
+**Functional Requirements:**
+- 28mm grid compatibility
+- Front-side access design
+- Appropriate snap selection
+- Load capacity considerations
+
+### Sharing Your Designs
+**Recommended Platforms:**
+- Printables (primary community hub)
+- MakerWorld (growing ecosystem)
+- Thingiverse (broader reach)
+
+**Best Practices:**
+- Use "openGrid" tag for discoverability
+- Include clear photos and descriptions
+- Provide print settings and material recommendations
+- Consider both lite and full board compatibility
+
+### Attribution Requirements
+**CC-BY 4.0 License:**
+- Attribution required for derivative works
+- Commercial use permitted
+- Modification and redistribution allowed
+- Share-alike not required (unlike CC-BY-SA)
+
+## Community Support
+
+### Getting Help
+**Documentation:**
+- [FAQ section](./faq/) for common questions
+- [Troubleshooting guide](./troubleshooting/) for problem solving
+- [Video resources](./videos/) for visual learning
+
+**Community Forums:**
+- Printables comment sections
+- MakerWorld discussion areas
+- Social media groups and communities
+
+### Reporting Issues
+**For Core System:**
+- Use platform-specific comment systems
+- Provide clear problem descriptions
+- Include photos when helpful
+- Suggest improvements when possible
+
+## Future Development
+
+### Planned Enhancements
+The openGrid ecosystem continues to evolve based on community feedback and needs:
+
+- Expanded compatibility with additional systems
+- New snap types for specialized applications
+- Enhanced generator capabilities
+- Additional mounting solutions
+
+### Community Requests
+Popular community-requested features often become official additions:
+
+- Specialized accessories for specific use cases
+- Integration with emerging systems
+- Performance optimizations
+- Aesthetic variations
+
+## Success Stories
+
+The openGrid community has created solutions for:
+- Workshop organization and tool storage
+- Under-desk cable management systems
+- Living room entertainment center organization
+- Maker space modular storage
+- Custom industrial applications
+
+Join the growing openGrid community and help shape the future of modular mounting systems!
diff --git a/src/content/docs/compatibility.mdx b/src/content/docs/compatibility.mdx
@@ -0,0 +1,103 @@
+---
+title: System Compatibility
+description: How to use existing board systems and accessories with openGrid.
+---
+
+openGrid is designed to work with existing mounting systems and accessories, allowing you to leverage your current investments while gaining the benefits of the openGrid ecosystem.
+
+## Multiboard Integration
+
+### Full Compatibility
+openGrid's larger 28mm grid provides enough space to accommodate full multiboard tiles:
+
+- **Full multiboard tiles**: Snap directly into openGrid holes
+- **Multiconnect accessories**: Work without modification
+- **Screw sizes**: All standard multiboard screws (small, mid, full) fit
+- **Push-fit connectors**: Direct compatibility
+
+### Limitations
+- **Multi-tile accessories**: 28mm spacing vs multiboard's spacing may cause alignment issues
+- **Single-tile applications**: Work perfectly without modification
+
+## HSW (Honeycomb Storage Wall)
+
+HSW accessories can be adapted to openGrid:
+
+- **Thickness difference**: HSW is thicker than openGrid, causing slight protrusion
+- **Functionality**: Full functionality maintained despite thickness mismatch
+- **Use case**: Suitable for workshop environments where aesthetics are less critical
+
+## GOEWS Integration
+
+GOEWS uses Gridfinity grid sizing, making it compatible through the mathematical relationship:
+
+- **Grid relationship**: 2 Gridfinity units = 3 openGrid units = 84mm
+- **Directional snaps**: Use GOEWS-specific directional snaps for proper attachment
+- **Strength**: Maintains GOEWS system strength benefits
+- **Installation**: Push snap in tilted, then it locks in place
+
+## Gridfinity Compatibility
+
+### Mathematical Compatibility
+The grid systems align mathematically:
+- **2 Gridfinity units**: 84mm (2 × 42mm)
+- **3 openGrid units**: 84mm (3 × 28mm)
+
+### Practical Use
+- **Most accessories**: Work with minimal or no modification
+- **Border clearance**: Some accessories may need slight modification for proper fit
+- **Shelving**: Gridfinity shelves integrate well with openGrid boards
+
+## Metric Screw Integration
+
+### M3 Hex Nut System
+Standard metric hardware can be used with specialized snaps:
+
+- **M3 hex nut snaps**: Accept standard M3 hex nuts on the back
+- **Load capacity**: Tested with 3-4kg loads successfully
+- **Applications**: Heavy accessories, speakers, monitors
+- **Installation**: Insert hex nut from back, screw from front
+
+### Benefits
+- **Universal compatibility**: Works with any M3-threaded accessory
+- **Strength**: Distributes load through metal hardware
+- **Flexibility**: Accommodates non-3D printed accessories
+
+## Underware 2.0 Integration
+
+### Grid Size Modification
+- **Change grid size**: Set to 28mm in Underware generators
+- **Full compatibility**: All Underware features work unchanged
+- **Space efficiency**: Eliminates base channel material waste
+
+### Channel Types
+All standard Underware channels work:
+- Straight and curved channels
+- L-channels and T-junctions
+- Custom generated sizes
+
+## Implementation Tips
+
+### Single vs Multi-Tile Accessories
+- **Single-tile**: Usually work without modification
+- **Multi-tile**: May require spacing adjustments or custom adapters
+
+### Adapter Strategy
+- **Multiconnect snaps**: Universal solution for most systems
+- **System-specific snaps**: Available for major systems (GOEWS, metric screws)
+- **Custom adapters**: Design your own for unique requirements
+
+### Load Considerations
+- **Light accessories**: Any snap type works
+- **Heavy accessories**: Use directional or lock snaps
+- **Very heavy items**: Consider metric screw integration
+
+## Community Resources
+
+The openGrid community continues to develop adapters and compatibility solutions:
+
+- **Printables**: Search "openGrid compatibility" or "openGrid adapter"
+- **MakerWorld**: Growing collection of system adapters
+- **Multiconnect ecosystem**: Extensive accessory library
+
+This compatibility approach allows you to transition gradually to openGrid while maintaining use of existing accessories and investments.
diff --git a/src/content/docs/faq.mdx b/src/content/docs/faq.mdx
@@ -0,0 +1,67 @@
+---
+title: Frequently Asked Questions
+description: Common questions about openGrid answered.
+---
+
+## Why create openGrid when other board systems exist?
+
+The development of openGrid was motivated by three main issues with existing systems:
+
+1. **Material efficiency**: Traditional Underware setups require significant material and print time for base channels that don't directly contribute to cable management
+2. **Living room compatibility**: Existing solutions often look industrial - openGrid was designed to be attractive enough for any room in the house
+3. **Gridfinity compatibility**: While multiconnect exists for other boards, the dimensional mismatch made Gridfinity accessories look awkward on traditional grid systems
+
+openGrid addresses these by allowing direct snap-on accessories, clean aesthetics, and proper mathematical compatibility with Gridfinity (2 Gridfinity units = 3 openGrid units = 84mm).
+
+## What's the license for openGrid?
+
+openGrid is released under **Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC-BY)**, which allows both commercial and non-commercial use. The license was changed from the initial non-commercial version to encourage broader adoption and ecosystem development.
+
+You only need to provide attribution when using or modifying openGrid designs.
+
+## How do I attach accessories to openGrid?
+
+openGrid uses a snap system with several options:
+
+- **Direct accessories**: Many accessories snap directly into the 28mm grid holes
+- **Multiconnect compatibility**: Use multiconnect snaps to access a large ecosystem of existing accessories
+- **Gridfinity compatibility**: The mathematical relationship allows most Gridfinity accessories to work with openGrid
+- **Community accessories**: Growing collection of openGrid-specific designs on Printables and MakerWorld
+
+## How do I remove snaps and tiles?
+
+While snaps can be removed by hand, using a flat-head screwdriver makes it much easier:
+
+1. Insert the screwdriver on the side of the snap
+2. Gently push outward to pop the snap out
+3. For tiles with accessible edges, you can also push from underneath
+
+## Which board version should I use?
+
+**Full Board (6.8mm thick)**:
+- Heavy-duty applications
+- Maximum load capacity
+- Requires mounting snaps for wall attachment
+
+**Lite Board (4mm thick)**:
+- Light applications and space-constrained areas
+- Built-in screw holes for direct mounting
+- Uses approximately 70% less material than comparable systems
+
+## Can I use existing accessories from other systems?
+
+Yes! openGrid is designed for compatibility:
+
+- **Multiboard, HSW, GOEWS**: Use multiconnect snaps as adapters
+- **Gridfinity**: Direct compatibility due to mathematical grid relationship
+- **Metric screws**: Standard mounting options available
+- **Underware**: Full compatibility with modified grid size (28mm)
+
+## How do I connect multiple boards?
+
+1. Insert connector pegs into all holes along the edge you want to connect
+2. Align the second board with the first
+3. Apply moderate pressure to snap boards together
+4. The connection provides alignment and light structural support
+
+The grip is firm but not overly tight, allowing for easy reconfiguration when needed.