I tried using some of the other prints on here (I am using 4) but I wanted to try my hand at creating one from scratch using one of the official Dell 0KF248 Caddy's I have already.
The screw mounts are for the SAS drives, not the SATA drives for 2.5" slots.
Minimal mounting options were selected just so it fits properly. There are no security clip hinge mechanism (yet).
I created the front to have a pull tab for easier access. There are no holes yet for any ventilation in the front, but they probably aren't needed.
This is the first version of the print that I was using for test fits for now. When I refine it further then I will add other things.
I have included the Autodesk files and step files as well as an STL at this exact stage in case other people want to customize anything on the front for their own purposes.
The drive installs fine, loosely insert the screws (get them started) in all 4 before tightening down. All screws are flush or at least flush enough to not interfere with inserting of the system. You might have to make sure to remove the brim edges on the inside and outside so they are flat if the first ring does bond to the print itself.
Version 23
The front screws were off by just a bit even after making the holes themselves larger, so I pushed them forward hopefully enough to have the screws properly fit.
The test fits work well even with only 2 screws holding it in. The friction fit of the drive basically does not 'require' the extra screws, but fine tuning them will make it easier.
The screws on the thicker side pieces are now flush (at least on the back one) and even though the inset part on the right rear screw kind of sticks out a little bit, it doesn't seem to interfere with insertion of the caddy. It does not seem to catch on anything anymore so I think that part is fine.
Custom_2950_Caddy_v23.f3d | 342.1KB | |
Custom_2950_Caddy_v23.step | 343.1KB | |
Custom_2950_Caddy_v23.stl | 368.9KB |