Printable SATA hot swap hard disk caddy

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This 3.5" hard disk caddy system boasts stackable design, full 3D printing compatibility, and hot-swappable functionality. Designed to fit into existing enclosures, it differs from standard sizes, not fitting 5.25" bays. Watch it in action here: http://youtu.be/EnGbpf_GoWU. To print the parts, set shell slicing at 0.2mm single wall and 10% infill, while other parts require 0.2mm double wall and 25% infill without supports except for the SATA backplane's. Attaching the lever is challenging; use a long screw with a small head that doesn't protrude from top or bottom. After assembling parts, glue your chosen backplane (currently only SATA supported) and insert hard disk in caddy followed by pushing it into the shell. Connect SATA connectors to the hard disk and apply glue around the rear SATA plate for securing. Remember not to glue the hard disk inside the caddy!