How to 3D Print a Simple SD Memory Card Holder

Keep all your SD and other memory cards safe and in one place by 3D printing your own card holder.

If you have several SD cards (or other memory cards) around your office, home, or studio, you will need a place to keep them safe and easily accessible. This is important to avoid misplacing them, especially if they contain crucial data.

You can use various methods to make your card holder at home, and 3D printing is one of them. With 3D printing, it's easier and cheaper, even though the initial cost of buying a 3D printer is high (unless you can borrow one). Not much experience is required. Follow along to learn how you can build this exciting project.

Even though SD memory cards typically come with holders, you might need to prepare your own when:

The good news is that making your own memory card holder doesn't require many items.

You need the following items to build a simple SD memory card holder at home using 3D printing.

Once you have the above, you're ready to download the files, slice them, and print them.

There are various files available on various 3D printing websites that you can download for free and 3D print. Here are some possibilities for your SD memory card holder:

For our example project, we will use the SD card case by T.O.M., found on Thangs. Once you download the files, you must slice them to generate the G-code you will send to the printer.

The printing settings will vary depending on the printer you have, but below are the most important ones you should consider:

After 3D printing, you should proceed to post-processing.

When you finish 3D printing, you must remove any excess material from the design and make it smoother. Use a pair of nippers to trim away any unwanted parts, especially the material that might have built up inside the slots for the SD memory cards. As you do this, take caution to avoid removing important parts, especially inside the lid, as it can make it difficult to fit when you want to close it.

After that, use sandpaper to rub the card holder and the lid until they are smoother. If you don't like the filament color used, you can also paint the print with the color of your choice. After following the above, you will have a card holder that is ready for use.

Making a simple SD memory card holder at home is simple, fun, and affordable, especially if you own a 3D printer and follow the steps above keenly. Once you finish creating it, you will never worry about losing or misplacing your SD or other memory cards again. It will also help you keep all your cards in one place, so you don't have to hunt for them when needed.

Sammy has been covering 3D printing and 3D modeling topics since 2017. He has written for various websites, including All3DP (one of the most popular 3D printing magazines), 3Dsourced, and 3DWithUs. He owns six 3D printers, and when he is not writing, you will find him designing and 3D printing objects.He is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Information Technology.