Digital Storage Protective Case

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A sturdy storage case for 2.5in hard drives and SSDs is designed to fit drives ranging from 9.5 down to 5mm in size. The cases feature tight-fitting lids that work perfectly, with two files available - one labeled HDD and another for SSDs - both utilizing the same lid to differentiate between multiple storage devices. The tight-fitting lids have been proven through testing to provide water resistance for contents inside the case. Print times are under 5 hours for a single case and lid when printed with PLA or PETG, boasting a 2.5mm wall thickness and 3 perimeter walls at 20% infill. Drop test results are as follows: (Drop tests were conducted by dropping six cases on their sides and bottoms, ensuring each test had an undamaged case.) 5ft onto carpet: Both survived without sustaining any damage. 5ft onto hardwood: PLA and PETG exhibited denting, with the PLA lid popping off but no damage to the lid itself. Minor cracking was observed on the PLA case, but it remained otherwise intact. 5ft onto concrete: PLA suffered from denting and a crack running up its side, while a piece fractured at the corner and broke off. The hard drive, however, survived undamaged. The lid flew 2 meters away during the drop test. PETG also experienced denting with a small crack forking from the corner to near the center of the case. When the lid came off, the hard drive slid out, sustaining some minor scraping but still functioning fine. These results demonstrate an impressive level of durability, exceeding expectations in their performance.