3.5" hard drive mount to a flat surface

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These mounts securely attach a 3.5" hard drive to any flat surface. They draw inspiration from tkbletsc's innovative hard drive brackets, utilizing the precise measurements and dimensions found in his model. However, these mounts were designed from scratch using TinkerCAD's user-friendly interface. The distinctive ledge elevates the HDD approximately 6mm above the surface, promoting optimal cooling. The screw holes boast an internal diameter of 4mm, ensuring compatibility with standard hard drive screws. This design marks my first creation and upload to this platform. I crafted these mounts to meet the demands of a high-stakes arcade machine project, where speed and efficiency were paramount. Conventional mounts were too large or impractical for printing, so I took matters into my own hands. Each mount weighs only about 2g and can be printed in under 15 minutes using Cura 3.1 with a 0.2 layer height and 20% infill settings.