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A 3D printable jewel case for all your CDs or DVDs. I've had a lot of fun testing this model, and while it isn't flawless, it still works, and I am pretty proud of how it turned out.

In the thumbnail and print images. please refer more to the gray and green case, as the red and transparent case is a slightly older prototype.

This CD case is fully 3D printable in 3 parts, a front cover, back cover, and insert. The parts all need a description of their own, with some notes about how to use them properly.

CdCase_Cover

-This piece needs supports “everywhere” at 80 degrees. The supports are awkward to take out, but with a pair of angle cutters or a similar tool makes it relatively easy.

-The hinge piece shouldn't be taken on and off too frequently, as it bends the hinge back and can make the piece loose over time.

-On the final design, depending on the filament used, the end of the model may pop up slightly. This doesn't affect the cases usability, but doesn't look perfect.

-Don't open this piece with too much force, as it will speed up the degrading of the inner pegs. You may need to push up lightly and then down lightly to open the case the first few times that you open and close it.

-Make sure the piece fully cools before taking the piece off the bed, otherwise it may warp.

-Infill % doesn't matter for this piece.

CdCase_Back

-This piece doesn't need supports

-In my experience, printing this piece too quickly may shrink the holes in the side of the model, which can make it a little more difficult or precise to close the case.

-Make sure the piece fully cools before taking the piece off the bed, otherwise it may warp.

-Infill % doesn't matter for this piece.

-I did put a watermark on this piece, however it is extremely small, and far in a corner. It shouldn't affect the final design, as it is covered by the insert. It is slightly visible from the bottom if using clear filament, but only if pointed out. It won't affect printing at all.

CdCase_Insert

-This piece needs supports “everywhere” at 80 degrees. The side supports are easy to take off, and if pushed very lightly, the supports in the middle should pop out

-The middle circle is fragile, so be very careful when pressing it to remove the CD.

-Don't put super-valuable or meaningful CDs in the case, as 3D printed cases aren't as durable or protective as professionally made cases.

-You have to really push the CD into the slot, otherwise it may fall out.

-Make sure the piece fully cools before taking the piece off the bed, otherwise it may warp.

-This piece can have an infill % of 10-25.

To put all 3 of these models together, simply push the insert into the back cover, and put the hinge pieces on the cover and back together. Some of the dots may not line up for the back cover and insert, however the pieces should still be secure.

Although working, PETG would probably work better than PLA. In my experience, parts under stress in this print, (the CD holder, and the peg keeping the case closed) will weaken over time. PLA prints are also more prone melting in heat than PETG, so this CD case will not handle hot cars or other warm places very well.

If you are printing this in transparent material, I've added a PDF of a template that you can print. (on a regular printer, not a 3D one!) For the papers, here is some information

CdCase_Papers

-The booklet is 8 pages long. You need to fold the pieces and staple them together. The booklet goes into the cover piece of the design, while the back cover is one page goes to the bottom piece. The CD insert must be removed to add, remove, or change the back cover, while the booklet is accessible from the inside of the case.

-The files should point to the bottom part of the design, so you can know the orientation of the images you may add.

-The 2nd set of the “booklet” pieces are slightly smaller than the 1st set, so that the booklet forms more cleanly.

-The sheets saying “optional” still should be printed, however they aren't seen when the booklet is closed or hidden by the CD insert, and may not need a design. The booklet needs these extra pages to be a bit thicker and hold in the printed slot.

-Make sure to print with the setting “fit to paper” instead of “fit to printable area” under your scale options

-Make sure to print on both sides of the paper.

-Ideally, staples are needed to staple to booklet, however tape or glue could work. If for some reason you don't have those resources, you could probably just put the papers in loose.

-Also ideally, you want scissors or another tool to cut or rip out the template or design. The lines between 2 boxes are meant to be folded, not cut.

If you end up printing this model, I would really appreciate a make and your opinion on the model. As I said, I am happy with the final result of the model, but I would appreciate feedback from people more experienced than I am, and a make is the best way to do that.

GOODLUCK PRINTING!