Box fitting into a computer's 5¼ disc bay

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Every time I relocate my computer, I'm bothered by items that must be moved with it but can't be permanently secured to the tower (Wi-Fi antennas, for instance, can easily get snagged and damaged or damage something inside or outside the computer). My solution: a box to store these items in. The box itself fits snugly into a 5¼ disc bay with a door that doesn't protrude from the computer case when it's closed. Versions: --------- ### Existing Case Versions: - A short one (5cm shorter than standard) for a PC case where the motherboard takes up a lot of space and encroaches on the 5¼ disc unit space. This version won't accommodate the 5¼ bay covers. - A standard one that will fit in most PC cases and allow storage of the 5¼ bay covers. - An L-shaped version with the benefits of the first two. - A long one, 5cm longer than the standard, which is done but untested. ### Planned Case Versions: - A long L-shaped version (but its usefulness is uncertain). - A double bay version (which I can't print due to printer limitations). ### Existing Door Versions: - The standard one with an internal handle. - A simplified version that should not be used as is (no way to open after closing) to ease the creation of derivatives. Other Hardware: ---------- ### To Secure it into PC Case: - M3 nuts: 2 to 8ex. - M3 screws: 2 to 8ex. I use 12mm long ones because shorter ones are not available. ### To Fix the Door: - 2.5mm² wire: I use stripped copper electrical cable. Design Choices: ---------- The upper part of the front surrounding has been removed to allow the door to open wider, above the case, and facilitate access to the box contents. The door handle is designed as a hole rather than a knob (which could be made without support) to prevent it from being gripped and broken or accidentally opened during transportation.