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A retro USB case mod, using an old cassette data tape.
I had several old data tapes lying around, and decided to make one into a USB case, tired of the LEGO brick mods. Cassette tapes are the perfect size for this, just thick enough, and light enough so that it won't bend the USB part too much.
This mod is very simple, it doesn't do much more than protect the inner workings of the USB from damage. It also doesn't require many tools, I made mine with a screwdriver, hot glue gun, plastic glue, pliers, and the saw and scissors from a pocket knife.
WARNING: this mod involves mucking around with the actual USB, so back up any data on it before you start.
I had several old data tapes lying around, and decided to make one into a USB case, tired of the LEGO brick mods. Cassette tapes are the perfect size for this, just thick enough, and light enough so that it won't bend the USB part too much.
This mod is very simple, it doesn't do much more than protect the inner workings of the USB from damage. It also doesn't require many tools, I made mine with a screwdriver, hot glue gun, plastic glue, pliers, and the saw and scissors from a pocket knife.
WARNING: this mod involves mucking around with the actual USB, so back up any data on it before you start.
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Signing UpStep 1Preparing the cassette tape.
My tape was held together by screws, it was simply a matter of removing each, and lifting the front piece of the case off. Make sure you get all the screws, I missed one and nearly broke the case.
Once you do get the front off, be careful, the tape might fall out and tangle. We want to keep it reasonably wound up, so that you can see it even while the USB is in there.
If you want, cut the tape, gluing the end to the main roll. Then, cut enough on the other side to wrap around the place tape normally goes, so it still appears to be intact. Repeat on the other side too.
That's all for now, we'll come back to the cassette later.
Once you do get the front off, be careful, the tape might fall out and tangle. We want to keep it reasonably wound up, so that you can see it even while the USB is in there.
If you want, cut the tape, gluing the end to the main roll. Then, cut enough on the other side to wrap around the place tape normally goes, so it still appears to be intact. Repeat on the other side too.
That's all for now, we'll come back to the cassette later.
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Good insttructable!