CD/DVD Drive Enclosure

Parametric CD/DVD Drive Enclosure with room for an IDE-to-USB Adapter
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updated October 1, 2025

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I needed an enclosure for my DVD Drive that allowed me to include an IDE to USB adapter.  
I wasn't able to find one, so decided to design one with OpenSCAD instead.  
This is parametric, and I've included the original *.scad file so you can adjust to your requirements, for example to make the enclosure longer, or taller/shorter based on your needs.  

This prints in 3 parts:

  • Drive Tray
  •  Outer Shell
  •  TPU Feet

Parts List

If you don't want to print the feet in TPU, then you can use a shorter screw (i.e M3 x 10mm) and use self-adhesive feet instead.

Assembly Instructions

  1. Use a soldering iron (I set mine to 200C) to insert 4 x M3 Heat Set Inserts into the bottom (the flat side) of the tray.
  2. Cut the screws off the sides of the Micro B connector as they aren't needed. This can be done with a craft knife
  3. Screw the USB Panel Mount and DC jack to the tray
  4. Insert your IDE and Molex extension cables into your adapter
  5. Place your adapter as pictured, and plug in the power and USB cables
  6. NOTE: CHECK THE POWER SWITCH ON THE ADAPTER IS SET TO “ON”
  7. Slide your drive into the front of the tray
  8. Attach the IDE and Power Connectors
  9. Secure the drive to the tray with 4 (or 8) M3 x 6mm screws
  10. It's a good idea to test your drive/adapter at this point
  11. Slide the outer shell over the tray
  12. Insert the M3 x 20mm screws through the TPU feet, and then screw them into the tray, through the outer shell

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