USB pimp my Landy

This instructable shows how to build a simple mod for any Land Rover (or car) to give me somewhere to store a service record or any other useful documents.
(My little notebook that I used to use as a service record kept getting wet/ scribbled in/ lost) hence the need for permanant storage)

The dash storage device is made from a USB memory stick and a dead external hard drive case

Step 1 You will need...

You will need a USB memory stick - the one I used was a promotional freebee with a massive 128Mb of storage
And a old external hard drive case (The drive shown here is one I dropped 6' onto my garage floor - it stopped working!)

Tools:
Just the usual electronics tools

Comments

[NachoMahma]

. Great idea, nice job, and a good Ible. A few too many pronouns, but I could usually make out what "this" meant.

.  Some suggestions for future versions: Encase the electronics in RTV or other water-proofing material. Add a flap over the USB connector for dirt-proofing.
.  Or just put the USB stick on a small chain and anchor the other end of the chain inside the glove box or other storage area. ;)

[PeterTheUnGreat]

Check out the new and improved wording! (English is not my forte)

[PeterTheUnGreat]

Thanks.

A chain in the glove box would be simpler!
I was going to waterproof with a piece of plastic pipe round the electronics but the recess in which I fitted it was dry.

Peter

[NachoMahma]

> A chain in the glove box would be simpler!
.  Yeah, but it's not as cool as having it built-in. Now I need to find a place to mount one in my car; that spot next to the cigarette lighter in the console looks promising.