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Practicality of making those buttons you push in dvd cases to get the disc out? (beehaw.org)

submitted 1 month ago by Gamers_mate@beehaw.org to c/askbeehaw@beehaw.org

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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.

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[–] TehPers@beehaw.org 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

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

[–] Gamers_mate@beehaw.org 1 points 1 month 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.

[–] meowbotage@beehaw.org 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

DVD and Jewel cases are very common and can be had for less than a dollar, why make them yourself?

[–] Gamers_mate@beehaw.org 2 points 1 month ago

Its more not wanting to rely on new petroleum based plastic being produced reusing old cases or 3d printing a PLA based case is a way I can preserve dvds without having to buy new cases.

[–] Nawor3565@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I'm not sure I exactly understand what you're asking, maybe some pictures would help?

[–] Gamers_mate@beehaw.org 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

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

[–] rudyharrelson@lemmy.radio 5 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

If you have access to a 3D printer (some public libraries have 3D printers you can use to print stuff), you might be able to print one fairly easily. I found a couple that might work for your use case:

https://www.printables.com/model/812115-dvd-snap-case-repair

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5277570

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2248287

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3574185

[–] Gamers_mate@beehaw.org 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

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@beehaw.org 3 points 1 month ago

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