3.5" to 5.25" HDD adapter

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Hi all, Welcome to my first design on thingiverse. If you're like me and running out of 3.5" slots, then this design is perfect for you. It's a recreation of a 3.5" to 5.25" adapter that I got with one of my computer cases. This adapter provides great spacing for air cooling if you mount more than one HDD vertically and has as open-air-flow-as-I-could-get-it (although I admit it takes a bit more time to print because of the hex holes at the bottom). The fit is made so that it will slide directly into your 5.25" bay and stand on any regular supports within the case. The holes for screws all fit perfectly, as I've mounted four of them in my server. At first glance, the print might seem a little flimsy but once you mount the HDD in it, it's incredibly sturdy. You'll need additional M3 mounting screws to mount the disk, but if you're running out of mounting space, you're probably resourceful enough to have them on hand. Don't forget to run the screws through the print before mounting the HDD. Since this part is rarely visible, you can use rough print settings with minimal infill due to narrow vertical structures. You can also keep the number of top/bottom layers relatively low - I printed mine with just three layers. I hope you find this design useful and happy printing and computing. Best regards, <i>P.S.: Huge thanks to my brother for helping me out with the SolidWorks details.</i>