Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, 5.25" Optical DVD Drive Enclosure is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by OspreyGozo, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

5.25" Optical DVD Drive Enclosure 3D printable model by OspreyGozo

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5.25" Optical DVD Drive Enclosure

Source: Thingiverse by OspreyGozo

The 5.25" Optical DVD Drive Enclosure is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by OspreyGozo. Breathe new life into your old internal optical DVD drive by building it an enclosure and turn it into a USB external drive. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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253 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-05 License: CC-BY-NC-SA · non-commercial 3 makes Category: Gadgets & Electronics

Tags: DVD, enclosure, optical drive

About this model

Breathe new life into your old internal optical DVD drive by building it an enclosure and turn it into a USB external drive. You can use an IDE to USB converter like this one: And a power supply like this one: No supports needed. Might be a good idea to print using a 0.8 nozzle to speed up the print. Require six M3x10 countersunk screws to fix the drive and back plate in place. Update: 24-Apr-2020 Added an enclosure_test.stl part that only prints the first 10mm of the enclosure. This allows you to test the fit before printing the whole enclosure. Sometimes it is too tight or too loose and you might need to compensate by scaling slightly or applying a positive or negative Horizontal Expansion setting (Cura).

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. 5.25" Optical DVD Drive Enclosure is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by OspreyGozo.
Who made this model?: Designed by OspreyGozo, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.