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Knex USB

Knex USB
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Hello everyone. This is my knex usb. It uses the USB of a wireless network usb, which is slightly bigger than normal USB's, but this is easily modifyable to fit your size USB.

This isnt exactly the sleekest or most prettiest of USB's, but it sure is cool. On my version of it I used silicone to make the edges flat, and i also cut blue rods to make it smooth. However, not of the blue rods need to be cut, and the sillicone isnt nessacery, but it helps.

This is my third entry for the Back to School contest, so if you like it, please vote for it when
you can.

(PS. I give some credit to Jollex for this idea.)

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Step 1Getting your USB

Getting your USB
Most USB's are quite thick and chunky, this is because they are in a case. Here is a simple way to make the USB smaller. If you can remove the USB case without using any tools, skip this step.
  1. Get your USB and a small flathead screwdriver or a knife.
  2.  Another view of what you need
  3. Slide the screwdriver or knife into a slit in the casing
  4. Pry the case open and take off the lid.
  5. Now take your USB out the bottom half of the case. If it is stuck with glue you may have to pull a little harder.
Got that done? Great, go to the next step.
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32 comments
Feb 9, 2011. 12:45 PMcool knex13 says:
good idear! 5/5
Feb 2, 2011. 6:07 AMAir_Assassin says:
can u put the cap on?
Aug 28, 2010. 4:19 PMprodo123 says:
Isn't this a rip-off of the old Lego USB Drive?
Nov 1, 2010. 7:18 PMa cookie says:
i think he means that u got the idea from the lego one
Aug 29, 2010. 9:19 AMprodo123 says:
"USB Drive encased in a construction-toy shell" is a very old and overused idea. Even ianhampton (Lego USB Stick guy) admits he wasn't the first to do this kind of thing. Sorry, but I think your other ibles are more original and better than this one.
Oct 16, 2010. 7:42 PMrazerblade says:
prodo123 idk
Aug 27, 2010. 2:18 PMSenior Waffleman says:
cool
Aug 26, 2010. 1:23 PM~KGB~ says:
not bad but wouldnt the glue wreck your knex and usb?
Aug 27, 2010. 12:48 PM~KGB~ says:
ok
Aug 26, 2010. 7:00 PMPosterGrampa says:
Way better than a way plain old mem stick and not all that hard to make if you can get the Knex parts off your younger brother with out too much hastle
Aug 27, 2010. 12:27 AMknex_mepalm says:
Most USB's are quite thick and chunky, this is because they are in a case. They are still thick and chunky, but 5* anyway for innovation
Aug 26, 2010. 10:31 AMknex_builder_freak says:
WIN!!!! 5*s and fav!!
Aug 26, 2010. 10:24 PMknex_builder_freak says:
:-)
Aug 26, 2010. 1:55 PMTSC says:
Cool! better then my!!!
Aug 26, 2010. 3:57 PMTSC says:
My knex flash drive!
Aug 26, 2010. 3:08 PMRandomguy65 says:
His K'nex flash drive.
Aug 26, 2010. 7:18 PMRandomguy65 says:
Awwww..... seems harsh..
Aug 27, 2010. 6:37 AMRandomguy65 says:
Ah O.K
Aug 26, 2010. 3:08 PMRandomguy65 says:
Cool!
Aug 26, 2010. 1:05 PMknexsuperbuilderfreak says:
bit big but good
Aug 26, 2010. 10:41 AMMegaMetal8 says:
the best one yet 5*

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Author:Hiyadudez(Click here to visit my Youtube)
Hello. My name is Hiyadudez, also known as Matty. I love building and making things, mostly out of knex, but out of other things too! Be sure to check out my ibles, and subscribe if you like my stuff ...
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