Parametric Tool-less 2.5-inch Drive Cage

Fully Parametric 2.5″ Drive Cage (Tool-less, Rail Slider-Based)

This is a fully parametric 2.5-inch drive cage designed for HDDs and SSDs, featuring a tool-less rail and latch system for easy installation and removal without screws. Drives slide in from the open top and lock into place using side rails, allowing quick access while maintaining secure retention. The cage includes structural wall cutouts to reduce material usage while preserving rigidity around critical areas such as the rails and latch windows.

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Key Features:

• Fully parametric drive count and slot spacing
• Tool-less drive insertion and removal
• Adjustable wall thickness and structural frame margins
• Material-saving wall and bottom cutout options
• Open-top design for easy access
• Designed and built in Autodesk Fusion 360
• Patterned walls (in development)
• Mounts and accessories (in development)

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Print Recommendations

• Material
  • PLA / PLA+ / PLA Pro – For drive cages used externally or in open-air setups
  • PETG / ABS (Recommended) – For drive cages used inside a PC case, shelf, or rack
• Layer Height
  • 0.16 mm – Higher strength
  • 0.2 mm – Normal use
• Nozzle: 0.4 mm
• Wall Count: 2–4 walls (For heavier drives or 24/7 operation, higher wall count is recommended)
• Infill: 15–30% (Gyroid or Cubic)
• Supports: Not required (assuming good bridging performance)
• Orientation: Print as uploaded (no rotation required)

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Notes:

• Intended for 2.5″ HDDs and SSDs only
• Drive sliders / rails are required (upcoming)
• Parameters are edited via Fusion 360 or MakerWorld’s parametric editor
• Larger drive counts may exceed smaller printer build volumes

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Status / Updates

v1.4 Roadmap (ETA: 8 February 2026)

• Finalizing mounting mechanism

v1.3 (2 February 2026):

• Uploaded drive slider STL and Strength PC filament 3mf file

v1.2 (18 January 2026):

• Removed parameter toggles for cutouts; cutout behavior is now defined by variant
• Added reinforcement to cutout regions to improve rigidity and print stability
• Improved rail-wall structural support to reduce vibration and improve print quality

v1.1 (17 January 2026):

• Added paramater toggles for structural cutouts (wall, rail-wall, bottom)
• Minor parameter adjustments to improve print stability and robustness

v1.0 (16 January 2026):

• Initial test release of fully parametric 2.5″ drive cage
• Core parametric behavior validated in MakerWorld
• Supports variable drive count and spacing