We’re thrilled to announce Romirnix as one of the winners of the Founder’s Choice Award in the Modi Boxi May The 4th Be With You Photo Contest! Their incredible Star Wars-inspired Modi Boxi build caught the attention of our co-founder, Trapper, and we couldn’t wait to learn more about the mastermind behind the project.
An Interview with Romirnix:
Trapper@Modi Boxi: First off, congratulations on winning the Founder’s Choice Award! Your Yoda-themed entry was a standout. Can you tell us a little about yourself and how you got started with 3D printing?
Romirnix: Thank you! I’m a disabled Air Force veteran and dad. I served for nearly six years before being separated due to hip issues. My family gifted me a Voxelab Aquila C2 for Yule in 2022, after I spent two years researching and debating if I wanted to dive into 3D printing. I guess they got tired of hearing me talk about it and decided to get me started! Once I began, I knew I wanted to do more with it.
Trapper@Modi Boxi: First, thank you for your service! How did you first hear about Modi Boxi and what made you jump into our community?
Romirnix: I found Modi Boxi on Kickstarter just as the campaign was wrapping up. I was blown away by the concept of a fully 3D-printed modular box system, and I saw the potential for it, especially for Dungeons & Dragons.
Trapper@Modi Boxi: Yes, DnD has been a big inspiration for a lot of our users! Is that your main use for Modi Boxi, or are there other builds you’re working on?
Romirnix: Right now, my Modi Boxi builds are mostly used to organize parts and pieces for more Modi Boxis. I’m currently working on a medium drawer to organize my print room tools and spare parts. It’s almost finished, and I can’t wait to start using it.
Trapper@Modi Boxi: It’s so funny—my first Modi Boxi build was also to organize more Modi Boxi parts! It’s like a tackle box for 3D printing. So what inspired the Star Wars build you submitted for the contest?
Romirnix: The colors of my build represented two of the best-known Jedi masters: Yoda with his green saber, and Mace Windu with his purple saber. Their roles as Jedi were to lead and organize, just like Modi Boxi helps organize chaos. I thought it was a perfect representation of order in the universe.
Trapper@Modi Boxi: That’s awesome—you really took the theme deeper than I expected! So, in a way, Modi Boxi helps you wield the force? I’ll take it! Before we wrap up, anything cool you’re working on that you’d like to share?
Romirnix: I’m just starting my social media presence and preparing for some local events. You can follow along with what I’m doing at
- My website: Heathenprintz.com
- My Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559085121229&name=xhp_nt__fb__action__open_user
- My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathenprintz/
Trapper@Modi Boxi: Well thanks for taking the time and for entering the contest. Congrats on your win and we can't wait to see what you will build next!
