Introduction: External HDD Casing With Secret Mechanical Lock

About: Steampunk artist, scientist, engineer

Steampunk styled external HDD-case or external HDD inside of the mystery case with usb access lock protected by MAGIC. here are many options to choose from!
Made by hand, inspired by mechanical thinking, assembled with care:

-1mm Brass, Handmade. -Secret mechanical lock. -USB 3.0 interface inside (HDD sata-to-USB3 converter or +HDD drive).


You can ask about anything except how lock work:this is my small secret.

And video from my Instagram page

Partial draft drawings on step3



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Step 1: Some Parts and Contracting Issues

For constructing this "cryptex" box you'll need:
1. 1-1.5 mm brass

2. Cut all parts using scissors/ saw/ cutter/ laser or any other cutting method

3. Drill 6 holes (4 holes for fixing HDD and 2 holes for dor with lock)

4. Solder parts...

5. Engrav/ decorate

Step 2: Parts Drawings Except Lock Part. Draft

This is drawings from Autocad Inventor 2015.

This is draft drawings. Need checking

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