Additive Drive Storage System

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External Drive Storage devices can be accessed directly or via network, utilizing stack-able Trays that Interlock for expansion capabilities. Designed as a NAS box, Tray cases accommodate Optical drives, with each Tray holding one 3.5 inch hard drive or two 2.5 inch hard drive using the Insert trays, or one optical drive. The Simple Faceplate door secures and locks the Hard Drive tray in place. Basic bottom and top covers are uploaded, but power and electronics trays remain unfinished. Future uploads will include thoughts on the Mini ATX board, Sata Port Multiplier, and USB Adapters with HUB. Users' imagination can run wild. To create this external drive storage device, be prepared for a time-consuming print process. Airflow is crucial; vent holes should be cut into both bottom and top covers to allow proper air circulation. For now, these simple covers suffice until the power and electronics case solutions are devised. Interlock components on each Tray must be securely attached using Gorilla Super Glue, ensuring even alignment is maintained. Tray Lock bars, which serve as optional features, can utilize 3mm filament pins but are recommended for users with two 2.5 inch hard drives, where screws provide greater stability. The electronics trays' design will be published separately at a later date.