Build a 4 x AA USB Altoids Battery

Step 5 We Drill.

Use a nail to LIGHTLY tap little indentations in the center of your marks so the drill bit doesn't wander. The metal that makes up these tins is a very soft steel. So go slow.

Make multiple drill holes where the port is going to go. Take away as much material as you can. Think "connect the dots."

Take the small files and start making a rectangle. This is tedious. You might want to hire a schizophrenic clown to entertain you.

Having a USB flash drive on hand will be good for sizing.

Kinda looks like some weird anime expression don't it?

Comments

[grimrencher]

wouldn't the 4xAA's give you 6v power? 1.5v x 4? i thought usbs only could use 5v max

[sharlston]

My energizers are 1.2 volt each
1.2x4=4.8

[computo]

i like instructables with jokes... LOL                                                      Q

[kroggiee]

what about the schizo-clowns?

[killerjackalope]

make a hole with the dremel then grind out the rest a stone bit (i use the conical ones so it does the widening for me then move along until the corners are the only thing needing filed need to be careful though don't bring the cone down too far or the hole's too big

[Myself]

A nibbling tool makes quick work of the hole-enlarging step. Seriously, invest in one.