How to Make a USB Cable Flash Drive
by Mahmoud Alaa in Circuits > USB
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How to Make a USB Cable Flash Drive
You open your bag in silence and pull out your laptop and grab a USB cable and people look to you surprised and say " What does he think hiÂÂs going to do with that USB cable?!!" You plug it in your laptop and continue on with your work.
If you are bored and would like to change the appearance of your flash drive, let me show you how I improved the look of mine!
This instructable was inspired by: http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2008/how-to-make-a-sawed-off-usb-key/ .
If you are bored and would like to change the appearance of your flash drive, let me show you how I improved the look of mine!
This instructable was inspired by: http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2008/how-to-make-a-sawed-off-usb-key/ .
Tools and Materials
Materials:
Old USB cable
A small flash drive / a small SD card and a small SD Card Reader you can find it here
(in my case i didn't find a small flash drive that could fit in my usb cable so i used a small SD card and a small SD card reader)
Tools:
Pliers
Cutter
Tape
A small flash drive / a small SD card and a small SD Card Reader you can find it here
(in my case i didn't find a small flash drive that could fit in my usb cable so i used a small SD card and a small SD card reader)
Tools:
Pliers
Cutter
Tape
Open the Cable
We will make a cut in the middle between the two edges of the cable as shown.
Then we will be able to remove the old USB Jack and insert the new flash drive or new card reader.
Then we will be able to remove the old USB Jack and insert the new flash drive or new card reader.
Remove the Old USB and Insert the Flash Drive
Remove The Old USB and the Flash Drive.
Try to remove the old USB with pliers; then cut the wires and replace it with the new flash drive or the new card reader.
Push it in there as shown.
Try to remove the old USB with pliers; then cut the wires and replace it with the new flash drive or the new card reader.
Push it in there as shown.
Secure the Flash Drive or the Card Reader in Place
Secure the flash drive or the card reader in place with tape; then cut the tape as shown.
Finishing Touches
Now we will cut the wire to make it shorter, then strip the wires as shown and bend it.
That is all there is to it! See how easy that was? Thanks for viewing my Instructable and have a nice day!
That is all there is to it! See how easy that was? Thanks for viewing my Instructable and have a nice day!
Done!!
Now you have it , enjoy it. Please comment, follow, rate, and vote for the contest , have a good day.