Instructables: exploring - photos - technology - usb - drive http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:03 PDT BLOX v1.01 RFD (Removabe Flash Drive) Wallet http://www.instructables.com/id/RFD-Removabe-Flash-Drive-Wallet/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/ID4C/HGH6POC1/FHNID4CHGH6POC1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/ID4C/HGH6POC1/FHNID4CHGH6POC1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/ID4C/HGH6POC1/FHNID4CHGH6POC1.SMALL.jpg SplinterNG I bought myself one of those metal clam-shell RFID wallets.  Good thing I got it cheap from Deal Extreme ( dx.com ), because it didn't really meet my expectations.  Just use keywords "aluminum wallet" and you'll find them in many styles for about $5 each. Before I got around to returning it, I came...
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Thu, 9 May 2013 18:57:01 PDT
VW Beetle 8GB USB Flash Drive http://www.instructables.com/id/VW-Beetle-8GB-USB-Flash-Drive/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/21AS/HGU2L4O0/FUA21ASHGU2L4O0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/21AS/HGU2L4O0/FUA21ASHGU2L4O0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/21AS/HGU2L4O0/FUA21ASHGU2L4O0.SMALL.jpg awesomecreations This is an album of photos of a Volkswagen beetle model (about 1:64 scale,) which I dismantled and handpainted with a toothpick to look like an abandoned beetle found and painted by hippies. After painting, sufficient grinding and matte laquer spray, I glued an 8 GB USB inside and glued the "chassis...
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Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:34:02 PST
Thumb Drive http://www.instructables.com/id/Thumb-Drive/ http://cdn.instructables.com/F1J/R1KC/H2WET47R/F1JR1KCH2WET47R.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F1J/R1KC/H2WET47R/F1JR1KCH2WET47R.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F1J/R1KC/H2WET47R/F1JR1KCH2WET47R.SMALL.jpg coolstuff14 How to make a "thumb" drive Supplies:   - Fake thumb from dollar store (you find them during Halloween)  - Flash drive  - Hot glue  Step #1 Make something to hold your thumb in  Step #2  Make something to hold flash drive in place in thumb Step #3  Fill the thumb with glue  Done!
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Sun, 3 Jun 2012 22:37:36 PDT
Android USB Design http://www.instructables.com/id/Android-USB-Design/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/2BKA/H2WEV6W0/FSP2BKAH2WEV6W0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/2BKA/H2WEV6W0/FSP2BKAH2WEV6W0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/2BKA/H2WEV6W0/FSP2BKAH2WEV6W0.SMALL.jpg yashtulsiani Using an old small USB device I had sitting at home I have designed an Android case for it. First I looked up some designs people had made, I got inspired by these and I brainstormed these ideas till I got to one idea using a decision matrix. Next I sketched out my design keeping in mind some constr...
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Sun, 3 Jun 2012 14:31:50 PDT
USBelt http://www.instructables.com/id/USBelt/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRL/698C/H2BMNWHW/FRL698CH2BMNWHW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRL/698C/H2BMNWHW/FRL698CH2BMNWHW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRL/698C/H2BMNWHW/FRL698CH2BMNWHW.SMALL.jpg Noxia This is a project i made out of an old belt and some cloth. first of all you will need a belt. Either sow it on with cloth or if you can put it inside the belt go ahead and do that. you might want to sow it in a way so it doesnt fall out of its pocket. warning: be carefull because you dont want to b...
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Tue, 22 May 2012 20:55:36 PDT
USB-(sick-stick) Finger http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-stick-vinger/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/0Y71/H1YOJ6LG/FHI0Y71H1YOJ6LG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/0Y71/H1YOJ6LG/FHI0Y71H1YOJ6LG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/0Y71/H1YOJ6LG/FHI0Y71H1YOJ6LG.SMALL.jpg Evinfire Hi, Last week I've found a little finger made from Poly that I bought on a fantasy-fair. I spaced out the inside to fit a usb-stick into it and fixed up the paint-job and this is the result... :)
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Tue, 22 May 2012 14:01:02 PDT
Vicis est Viaticus http://www.instructables.com/id/Vicis-est-Viaticus/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/C517/GUJKEACT/FLOC517GUJKEACT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/C517/GUJKEACT/FLOC517GUJKEACT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/C517/GUJKEACT/FLOC517GUJKEACT.SMALL.jpg AladdinSE My next USB Flash Drive is called "Time is Money". Brass coins, oak wood, 8 Gb TDK flash drive, clock parts and a little bit of imagination ;)) Exploded view attached
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Thu, 3 Nov 2011 06:35:20 PDT
Radio Lamp USB Flash http://www.instructables.com/id/Radio-Lamp-USB-Flash/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/6021/GTO4P3U5/F2Y6021GTO4P3U5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/6021/GTO4P3U5/F2Y6021GTO4P3U5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/6021/GTO4P3U5/F2Y6021GTO4P3U5.SMALL.jpg AladdinSE It's my first job in steampunk. Made as a gift for radio amateur. Oak wood, brass, old radio lamp and 8 Gb USB flash drive
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Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:52:04 PDT
Altoids Flash Drive http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Flash-Drive/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FLH/MQPH/GTJ1XFHU/FLHMQPHGTJ1XFHU.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FLH/MQPH/GTJ1XFHU/FLHMQPHGTJ1XFHU.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FLH/MQPH/GTJ1XFHU/FLHMQPHGTJ1XFHU.SMALL.jpg futurefilmaker54 This is my Altoids USB flash drive. I saw the little container at the store, and my brain started working. I just put a hole in the side with my rotary tool and placed the flash drive inside. I used some hot glue to secure the flash drive, and BOOM, you have a super awesome gift or a really cool f...
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Sat, 8 Oct 2011 13:44:49 PDT
PS2 Memory-card Flash Drive! http://www.instructables.com/id/My-New-Flash-Drive/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/QHQ9/GROOOHIY/FT4QHQ9GROOOHIY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/QHQ9/GROOOHIY/FT4QHQ9GROOOHIY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/QHQ9/GROOOHIY/FT4QHQ9GROOOHIY.SMALL.jpg nerdsharpie This is my new case for my flash drive (originally from Play.com.) *I got an old PS2 memory-card (1G), *unscrewed the screws, *took out the CPU/motherboard thing and *taped my flash drive inside, *then put it together again! (the sticker my sister and I labelled 'Spyro' and I took it off, you can s...
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Tue, 23 Aug 2011 06:58:30 PDT
Giant USB Flash Drive http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-USB-Flash-Drive/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/GKUU/GQGQHHJA/FBGGKUUGQGQHHJA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/GKUU/GQGQHHJA/FBGGKUUGQGQHHJA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/GKUU/GQGQHHJA/FBGGKUUGQGQHHJA.SMALL.jpg Wally_Z I decided to make this for the USB contest so please vote for me if you like it. It is a giant USB flash drive that has an actual flash drive on the end so you can plug it into a computer and use it.
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Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:21:09 PDT
USB Flash Capacitor http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Flash-Capacitor/ http://cdn.instructables.com/F7X/35LI/GMSXIOD9/F7X35LIGMSXIOD9.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F7X/35LI/GMSXIOD9/F7X35LIGMSXIOD9.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F7X/35LI/GMSXIOD9/F7X35LIGMSXIOD9.SMALL.jpg donytek This may not be the most original idea but it has one of the coolest names reminiscent of a "Flux Capacitor" from the "Back To The Future" movies. This is my first Instructable of hopefully many Tools used to create this project Pair of needle nose pliers to remove the contents of the capacitor Sil...
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Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:36:30 PDT
Leather Key Holder Flash Drive Case http://www.instructables.com/id/Leather-Key-Holder-Flash-Drive-Case/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/1BAC/GMIGFC3R/FOD1BACGMIGFC3R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/1BAC/GMIGFC3R/FOD1BACGMIGFC3R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/1BAC/GMIGFC3R/FOD1BACGMIGFC3R.SMALL.jpg hiimdavin I made this a number of years ago. I took an old leather key holder with the auto dealerships name embossed on it with logos of the types of vehicles they sold and turned it into a case for a micro usb drive. I started with a 1GB drive which failed after 5 years forcing me to upgrade to a 4 GB versi...
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Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:29:57 PDT
LEGO Minifig USB Flash Drive http://www.instructables.com/id/LEGO-Minifig-USB-Flash-Drive/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/OC08/GLE1RMDK/FH4OC08GLE1RMDK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/OC08/GLE1RMDK/FH4OC08GLE1RMDK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/OC08/GLE1RMDK/FH4OC08GLE1RMDK.SMALL.jpg Spaceman Spiff There are several IBLES describing the process of using all sorts of materials to house USB flash drives.  One of my favorites is the classic Hampton LEGO brick that I'm sure many of you are familiar with.  Taking that as inspiration I created these, 8GB LEGO Flash drives featuring the boy that live...
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Thu, 17 Mar 2011 23:53:41 PDT
Clear USB flash drive http://www.instructables.com/id/Clear-USB-flash-drive/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/R8PW/GKS0VJDR/F0XR8PWGKS0VJDR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/R8PW/GKS0VJDR/F0XR8PWGKS0VJDR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/R8PW/GKS0VJDR/F0XR8PWGKS0VJDR.SMALL.jpg SWV1787 I made this clear USB flash drive enclosure by shoving the USB plug into a block of clay and sliding a bit of PVC tube over it and then pour filling the tube with clear casting resin.
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Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:47:38 PDT
Temporary Lego USB Case http://www.instructables.com/id/Temporary-Lego-USB-Case/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/2TS2/GELYWPZN/FEW2TS2GELYWPZN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/2TS2/GELYWPZN/FEW2TS2GELYWPZN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/2TS2/GELYWPZN/FEW2TS2GELYWPZN.SMALL.jpg bigfunkychiken
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Mon, 27 Sep 2010 17:34:35 PDT
Steampunk USB drive, Handmade "Submariner" altered art http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-USB-drive-Handmade-Submariner-altered/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/1PWN/G68HDQYA/FMO1PWNG68HDQYA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/1PWN/G68HDQYA/FMO1PWNG68HDQYA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/1PWN/G68HDQYA/FMO1PWNG68HDQYA.SMALL.jpg Steamworkshop This drive is made with salvaged copper and brass plumbing fixtures. I find items like this at flea markets and thrift shops. This is made entirely of glass and metal. All the metal connections are hard soldered with an acetylene torch. I use a bench grinder, rotaty tool and files to shape the metal...
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Sat, 6 Mar 2010 21:50:12 PST
USB Drive Butterfly Knife http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Drive-Butterfly-Knife/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FF5/MIGO/G68HCYI7/FF5MIGOG68HCYI7.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FF5/MIGO/G68HCYI7/FF5MIGOG68HCYI7.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FF5/MIGO/G68HCYI7/FF5MIGOG68HCYI7.SMALL.jpg skaterqwertyuiop  Do you want to show off your balisong tricks to your friends in school? Are you looking for a cooler flash-drive? FUNKYYYYYYYYY       TIMEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
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Mon, 1 Mar 2010 12:38:31 PST
Tennis ball usb mod http://www.instructables.com/id/Tennis-ball-usb-mod/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/1WR2/FTK8AP62/F2R1WR2FTK8AP62.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/1WR2/FTK8AP62/F2R1WR2FTK8AP62.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/1WR2/FTK8AP62/F2R1WR2FTK8AP62.SMALL.jpg fwjs28 OK, so i was bored last night and decided to do some hunting for something for a usb mod for one of my naked drives....and i came up with this:
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Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:32:51 PDT
Failed Attempt: Sushi USB Flashdrive http://www.instructables.com/id/Failed-Attempt-Sushi-USB-Flashdrive/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL6/GYRW/FOHTR1YU/FL6GYRWFOHTR1YU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL6/GYRW/FOHTR1YU/FL6GYRWFOHTR1YU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL6/GYRW/FOHTR1YU/FL6GYRWFOHTR1YU.SMALL.jpg Doctor What I have a certain love of changing and modifying jumpdrive housings. Call it a passion. So, I tried to make one that looks like sushi! Too bad I have no clay working skills... Just in case you are looking to make a Sushi USB Flashdrive, here's not how it isn't supposed to turn out.
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Mon, 8 Dec 2008 20:05:21 PST
Line of my gum flavored devices http://www.instructables.com/id/Line-of-my-gum-flavored-devices/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRR/CWPU/FHL878ZP/FRRCWPUFHL878ZP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRR/CWPU/FHL878ZP/FRRCWPUFHL878ZP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRR/CWPU/FHL878ZP/FRRCWPUFHL878ZP.SMALL.jpg Derin Contents:Flash DriveCreative Zen(i was inspired by the Gum Drive here
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Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:14:03 PDT
Keyboard USB Flash Drive Case http://www.instructables.com/id/Keyboard-USB-Flash-Drive-Case/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/APTR/FH0PGAYD/FRHAPTRFH0PGAYD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/APTR/FH0PGAYD/FRHAPTRFH0PGAYD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/APTR/FH0PGAYD/FRHAPTRFH0PGAYD.SMALL.jpg lukethebook333 Here is my perfected version of the USB Flash Drive Case. I did not create an Instructable as there are to many out there! I made this because my roof leaked during a storm and fried my old mac keyboard. I took my 256 mgb drive and replaced the case with a dremel, 2 keys, and some hot glue. I really...
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Tue, 3 Jun 2008 22:56:34 PDT
Shotgun Shell USB Stick Case http://www.instructables.com/id/Shotgun-Shell-USB-Stick-Case/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/5Z3K/FGYCH1UP/F4P5Z3KFGYCH1UP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/5Z3K/FGYCH1UP/F4P5Z3KFGYCH1UP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/5Z3K/FGYCH1UP/F4P5Z3KFGYCH1UP.SMALL.jpg wertokz So I broke my USB stick's case and had to think long and hard about what to re-case it in. After a search of my house, I found a couple of old shotgun shells, and this idea was born. I planned and proceeded to document the whole process but then hit a problem and forgot to document its solution. I ...
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Mon, 2 Jun 2008 07:19:56 PDT
USB drive mods http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-drive-mods/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZT/NDRL/FE7IU3OP/FZTNDRLFE7IU3OP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZT/NDRL/FE7IU3OP/FZTNDRLFE7IU3OP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZT/NDRL/FE7IU3OP/FZTNDRLFE7IU3OP.SMALL.jpg cool! These are some of the USB drives that I have modified.Please comment or request more pictures. Not all of my USBs mods are shown here!feel free to ask me how to make any one of them.EDIT: I see people liked Giggle so I'll tell you how I modded it:all I did was take off the casing, and it was already...
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Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:09:25 PDT
The Digital Mixtape http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Digital-Mixtape/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F21/5ZE5/FCHYO2WJ/F215ZE5FCHYO2WJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F21/5ZE5/FCHYO2WJ/F215ZE5FCHYO2WJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F21/5ZE5/FCHYO2WJ/F215ZE5FCHYO2WJ.SMALL.jpg Labot2001 That's right:A USB Flash drive mod that secretly disguises your flash drive as a blast from the past, a crazy 80's mix tape.So, after about 30 minutes of struggling in the bathroom (now that doesn't sound weird... :/) I finally shoved my flash drive into a spare tape.Materials:1. (1) USB Flash Drive...
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Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:03:41 PST
Many flash drive casings, some are worth a look http://www.instructables.com/id/Many-flash-drive-casings-some-are-worth-a-look/ http://cdn.instructables.com/F4B/A4N5/F7PCOWEF/F4BA4N5F7PCOWEF.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F4B/A4N5/F7PCOWEF/F4BA4N5F7PCOWEF.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F4B/A4N5/F7PCOWEF/F4BA4N5F7PCOWEF.SMALL.jpg killerjackalope Ther'es alot here, some of which I havn't posted. The Metal one in particular is great, it's not the prettiest cover in the world but it's tough, with a heavy parcel tape wrapping and tippex underneath that it's capable of surviving water. The metal case i made for a sqare tube of aluminium that wa...
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Tue, 1 Jan 2008 23:04:29 PST