If the flash drive works well, but scratches and chips appear on the case, it is not necessary to throw it out and buy another one. An unpresentable, but working memory card can be used as the basis for a new one. A home-made flash drive will not only save money, but will also allow you to realize the creative potential that is still unclaimed to this day.
Preparatory stage
The main function of a homemade flash drive case is to protect the board from damage, moisture and dust. It is also important to consider that the memory card should ideally fit the USB port. It may not be recognized by the computer and other equipment if there is a gap at the connection point. In this case, you will have to discard the USB flash drive or completely redo the shell.
A compact, pleasant to the touch and presentable item will please its owner more than a plain tile, therefore it is better to make the case not only practical, but also beautiful.
First you need to transfer information from a USB flash drive to another medium. This will allow you to save important data even if the card is damaged during operation.
The next step will be the release of the board from the old shell. To do this, you need a pen screwdriver. In the process of removing and manufacturing the case, it is important not to damage the flash drive. Care must be taken to prevent aggressive materials, hot glue or paint from falling on it. Act without force, as carefully as possible.
A homemade USB flash drive can be made from various materials. As a rule, craftsmen use:
- lighters;
- wooden blocks;
- lego cubes;
- old microcircuits.
Exotic variants are also used: deer horns, ivory, hot-melt adhesive, cork tree and the like. The final choice of material is left to the master.
Plastic lighter
To make such a case is easy. It is only necessary to choose a suitable size lighter. It can be found in the house, borrow from friends or buy. If you choose a bright lighter, then the flash drive will turn out stylish and youth. It is important to release all gas before work, only then cut off the upper part.
Insert the drive into the cavity and fasten with plastic glue. Leave for 1-2 hours. After final hardening, remove excess glue.
Wooden block
Homemade flash drives made of natural material look solid and unusual. They serve the owner for a long time. You can make them from a regular bar. The form can be any, it all depends on the skills and imagination of the author. The blank consists of two parts. In one of them, a hole for the board is made with a chisel. It is better to cover the drive with a thin layer of sealant. This will protect the board from dust and moisture.
It is necessary to sand all the elements of the body well with sandpaper. Then a board is installed in the hole, then the two parts are glued together. Use glue for wood and a clamp for this. With its help, fix the details for an hour. The remaining glue is removed from the body and coated with varnish or paint. For beauty, you can make an inscription or drawing.
LEGO Cubes
Using the cubes, you can make a bright flash drive. She will be noticeable and stylish. To create it you need:
- choose a cube according to the size of the board;
- make a notch for the USB connector;
- insert drive;
- fill the voids with pieces of silicone;
- cut another cube for the lid;
- stick together the details.
Wait for the glue to dry, then remove excess with sandpaper. Finish the finished product.
Old chips
The metal case will protect the board well and it will be interesting to look at. From unnecessary microcircuits, a compact information storage device is obtained. But for the manufacture of such a shell, one must be able to use welding.
The home master can find two suitable microcircuits in size. The flash drive in them should stand up perfectly. So that it does not fall out, you can make a partition from copper wire. The board must first be coated with a protective layer and placed in the chip. Then you need to solder the parts together. If done carefully, the memory card will look great.
The case for the flash drive can be made of different materials. There are simple ways that do not take much effort and time. You can make a shell for the board from improvised means. If you are not too lazy and learn how to make a homemade flash drive, you can not only save money, but also create a unique item with your own hands.