I have a few dvds with some missing their cases and was wondering if anyone has tried making their own. The problem with a lot of tutorials is you already buy a basic case to modify that already have the push buttons. From searching online I have found them refereed to as push hubs and spider hubs though there doesn’t seem to be a consistent name for them.

  • TehPers
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    35 hours ago

    I have no idea how doable this is, but are you able to 3d print them?

    • @Gamers_mate@beehaw.orgOP
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      15 hours ago

      I don’t have a 3d printer though I will see if any public library has one I can use. Making it by hand instead of a 3d printer is something I have not seen done so it may not be practical.

    • @Gamers_mate@beehaw.orgOP
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      6 hours ago

      Its the little circle thing you clip the disc onto that goes through the hole of the dvd to hold it in.

        • @Gamers_mate@beehaw.orgOP
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          25 hours ago

          Thanks I haven’t done any 3d printing before but I will look into if any libraries have a 3d printer and if recycling plastic to make the filament is also an option. Either way it 3d printing the the holder and building the container to attach it to out of recycled material would be better than buying a new one out of new plastic.

          • Vodulas [they/them]
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            recycling plastic to make the filament is also an option.

            That can be done, but most libraries or maker spaces will not have the tools/equipment. It is a pretty niche corner of 3d printing and is still either very expensive or very DIY. If it makes a difference, most 3d printing is done with PLA which is commercially compostable.

            Another option you might try is your local buy nothing or Craigslist. DVD cases aren’t uncommon just yet