Speaker Drawer for "The Hive" Modular Hex Drawers

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WORK IN PROGRESS I chose to overhaul my old Creative T3150W desktop speakers instead of replacing them entirely. I decided to turn it into a project by rewiring them and creating new enclosures. I had previously replaced the wire with sleeved cable and installed metal 3.5mm jacks behind each speaker, so I was eager to take on the next step. I put that project on hold for a while, but then got my first printer about a month ago and started printing some Hive modules. To my surprise, they fit perfectly into my speakers, which led me to modify an "Improved" Hive drawer with a 53mm chamfered hole using MatterControl, since it's the quickest software I've been using lately. I'm also trying out DesignSpark Mechanical, 123Design, and FreeCAD, but haven't quite mastered them yet. I printed a test model in Prusament PETG, which turned out a bit rough due to my .6mm nozzle experiment and the limitations of PETG material. MatterControl isn't parametric, so I skipped adding screw holes and instead drilled and tapped them the old-fashioned way, which eliminated the need for nuts. Although tapping is optional, it's definitely a useful feature to have. Overall, I'm thrilled with how this project turned out in under three hours, including print time. However, replicating this design will be tricky unless you happen to have speakers of the same size, and different speakers may require unique mounting patterns. Future updates might include adding a threaded hole for the 3.5mm jack on the back, improved mounting options, and a grille up front.