I've been working on a little project of my own for the past few days, trying to fit the largest amount of storage into the smallest space. Here's the current version:
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And here's what's under the heatshrink:
It's an 8GB drive, but I could easily do it again with up to 32GB of storage. I shorted the 5th pin to ground, so it is properly recognized as though it were plugged into an OTG cable. The Micro USB connector is attached to the memory with JB Weld epoxy. I used a SanDisk Cruzer FIT USB drive to make this.
Thoughts?
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Respect! :good:
I can't say that I would do that myself, but I really respect your work.
Pretty awesome.
this looks like a fire hazard
Epic
Definitely intuitive man, great job.
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You can make quite some $$$ if you starting making more and selling them:good:
Nice work man, I wouldn't have any idea how to do it myself though! :thumbup:
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I shorted the 5th pin to ground, so it is properly recognized as though it were plugged into an OTG cable.
Thoughts?
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Great Project! Just to confirm, does USB OTG work with the Nexus 4?
On this thread no one seems to be able to make it work?
Just take my money please!
If it works, you should mass produce these.
Btw is that your nexus 4 already cracked?
azik said:
If it works, you should mass produce these.
Btw is that your nexus 4 already cracked?
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It's a Galaxy Nexus.
have you thought about spraying it with plastidip to give it a shell?
That could work well. I'm currently waiting for the JB Weld to fully cure. This one was more of a proof-of-concept, if I make another it should look better and have more storage.
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Does this drain the battery any quicker?
Let's say if you were using it to read data off constantly?
It looks dumb, they should have built it with an SD slot or have a 32gb model, will not buy until it does.
Good job to the Op - I don't see this sort of affair as a problem because I'd only need the extra storage while it's not connected to a charger or PC anyway.
But... Would it be possible for someone to make a very small USB connector that folds around the back (like a ribbon-cable sort of affair) to avoid the risk of snapping in the pocket - that way you could stick the SD Card on the back of the phone when you're using it.
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It looks dumb, they should have built it with an SD slot or have a 32gb model, will not buy until it does.
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Go buy a different phone with a sd slot and stop complaining, the OP's work is innovative to say the least, we'll done! A thought tho, a bumper case with built in storage device on the back, a small ribbon cable to a micro-usb connector in the bottom of it and voilà...
Edit: Previous post got in between, hehe... This is what you get for taking a break to smoke and chit-chat before typing out the last and posting... No offense, two people, same kinda idea! Awesome.
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The way I see it:
Use a thick(ish) case, to protect the glass.
Make a mod like this, but with longer, flat cable.
Carve a hole in the case to accommodate and protect this all.
Use wireless charging since the microUSB port will be occupied at all times.
PROFIT.
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You can make quite some $$$ if you starting making more and selling them:good:
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If you do sell them, pls do not put us in the backorder situation again
Seriously, great job!
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My company is sponsoring an event in October and I was trying to come up with some low-cost, tech giveaway (all attendees will be getting a branded bag and this would go inside). I know a lot of people forget/loose/break their USB charging cords or could just use an extra one. So I've found some i-cables and micro USB but I'm trying to figure out a way to brand them to make people think of me whenever they use them. Thoughts/Suggestions are appreciated.
I would think the best way would be the stickers that you wrap around the cable and just stick it to itself, like the way they attach safety info or the way current manufactures put their brands on them. You know what I mean? It looks like a flag on it.. I would think that would be the best way. Any other way would seem too small to me. It would also be cheaper than other ways. I would opt for plastic and not just paper.
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It looks like a flag on it.
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Much simpler than what I was going for. I like it!
Thanks
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Or maybe you gen get your name embossed on it.. The flags may get torn but the etching will never go off..
I have gotten these before at several events and they can take a sticker. I am sure their are place that will even do it for you. Retractable USB cords.
On a side note, I use them a lot. They have stickers on them from where I got them. And I haven't looked at the stickers once. Couldn't tell you who gave them to me. LOL
Maybe put some kind of branding on the side that faces upwards on the usb cable? I can't be the only one who always tries to put them in upside down, and people would be sure to read the branding every time they use it.
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Maybe put some kind of branding on the side that faces upwards on the usb cable? I can't be the only one who always tries to put them in upside down, and people would be sure to read the branding every time they use it.
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This sounds good, that way it can't be used without seeing the brand, ,
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This sounds good, that way it can't be used without seeing the brand, ,
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Also if you managed to track down a "gimmick-y" usb cable for cheap enough to use promotion-ally it's definitely worth a little extra cost.
Maybe one of the extra short ones or one that clicks together as a wristband or something that fits on their keys. A private school I checked out gave out keychain flash drives with their name on it, I never went but I'll never forget where I got it since it's always on my keys.
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On a side note, I use them a lot. They have stickers on them from where I got them. And I haven't looked at the stickers once. Couldn't tell you who gave them to me. LOL
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We decided we will be exchanging the cord for the person's email address and answer to 3-4 questions that will allow us to send them a quote. So, once they have the cord, if they ever look at the name it's an added bonus.
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Maybe put some kind of branding on the side that faces upwards on the usb cable? I can't be the only one who always tries to put them in upside down, and people would be sure to read the branding every time they use it.
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This sounds good, that way it can't be used without seeing the brand,
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That is a great idea. Not only will they always be seeing my logo but it will actually benefit them (being able to tell which side is up).
Thank you
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Also if you managed to track down a "gimmick-y" usb cable for cheap enough to use promotion-ally it's definitely worth a little extra cost.
Maybe one of the extra short ones or one that clicks together as a wristband or something that fits on their keys. A private school I checked out gave out keychain flash drives with their name on it, I never went but I'll never forget where I got it since it's always on my keys.
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Because we are already paying for the branded bags that every attendee will get, this has to be super low cost. I was able to get 100 micro and 100 i-cords for about $120 from China, maybe some of them will work
Thank you everyone for the input.
Hello,
After a long search on the internet to find a dock for my nexus 10 and my pogo cable, I decided to make my own.
I started by making some prototypes made with a sheet of depron and then I made my first with acrylic.
I am very happy to show you.
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The first prototypes
Wow this is sleek looking and bad ass. I actually like the clear look better than the white but both look good. How did you cut the plastic so nice? Water jet?
Great job
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Thank you very much.
I cut the plastic with a laser cutting.
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After a long search on the internet to find a dock for my nexus 10 and my pogo cable, I decided to make my own.
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Do you plan to produce / sell more?
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I'd send ya 20 bucks for this, of course would supply my own cable. May not make a ton of each unit but I bet lots of folks would be willing to throw a 20 down on some nice looking plastic making you a wealthy man
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Why not I can try to see if I can produce some units.
Pm me if you do!
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Looks promising!
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Why not I can try to see if I can produce some units.
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I will also be interested! One question: how do you secure the pogo cable to the stand? Is the hole just tight enough so it should stuck in there?
Yes the hole is just tight enough and it's works well.
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Why not I can try to see if I can produce some units.
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I would be interested too. Is the cable still removable?
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I would be interested too. Is the cable still removable?
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Thanks for your interest. Yes you can, the cable still removable.
I hope you would post those internationally if you do make a few for sale cos I would love one too
Or you could be a true hero and post up the design to the forum ofc...
Very very nice... That looks really awesome....
I really think you are on to something here. I would absolutely be interested in one if you decide to produce.
I'm very interested too (I'm in Australia). I would think you could do very well selling them through Ebay or Amazon if you can produce them in quantity. :good:
Many thanks for your enthusiasm.
Simple, nice looking and functional. Is it "unmountable"? I mean, you get the pieces and put it togheter, and you can undo it? I would also be interested in this thing (15€ + shipping looks like a good price to me).
Just for help, you can ask some labs to produce this for you if you can model pieces in AutoCAD. I have seen them use the same machine they use with waveguides and PCBs, Maybe you can find some company that accepts this kind of works in metacrilate (not sure if correct word) or PCB material.
Good Luck!
I'm also very interested in the clear dock. Put it up on eBay or Etsy and I'll get in line
I work on it to improve and I will inform you soon.
Looks great
Let me know if you are making these are kits or maybe you should sell them on e-bay look great! I'd like to get one.
Hey guys, I just saw this article on Engadget. Apparently the company PQI had a lot of micro usb drives and storage solutions at Computex. Most of these won't be available until Q3 this year though, but definitely worth a look!
http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/09/pqi-connect-micro-usb-otg-drive/
They briefly go through each one, there are 6 in all with different quirks and things.
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Hey guys, I just saw this article on Engadget. Apparently the company PQI had a lot of micro usb drives and storage solutions at Computex. Most of these won't be available until Q3 this year though, but definitely worth a look!
http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/09/pqi-connect-micro-usb-otg-drive/
They briefly go through each one, there are 6 in all with different quirks and things.
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Nice but too late, and if you buy those, you won't be able to use them on the pc unless you buy an adapter, so we are the same like now :crying: The best would be to make tablets with usb, but they would be thicker then.
Reserved?
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Nice but too late, and if you buy those, you won't be able to use them on the pc unless you buy an adapter, so we are the same like now :crying: The best would be to make tablets with usb, but they would be thicker then.
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The 201 has both connectors in one. Standard USB for your PC, micro USB for your mobile device. No adapter needed.
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I'd expect the quality of these devices to be top notch, but probably expensive, I have a PQI wifi SD adaptor that works seamlessly with every android device I've tried it with (via an app in the market).
For anyone interested :-
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00B5XC1M6/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Those are nice, but still not exactly what I want, which is a flashdrive that's Micro-USB *only* so that it can be made as small as possible,
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Those are nice, but still not exactly what I want, which is a flashdrive that's Micro-USB *only* so that it can be made as small as possible,
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Could of sworn I saw such a flash drive posted on the N10 forums somewhere in the past
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Could of sworn I saw such a flash drive posted on the N10 forums somewhere in the past
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Kick starter project.
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Kick starter project.
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Yup, that
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Kick starter project.
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Yea, im a backer of that project. The screen you posted, the first one, is it just an adapter?
According to the article, it is a usb drive with either 16 or 32 gb.
Here is another one that is similar to the kickstarter one, but it also has the standard usb connector on one end and the housing slides to expose the micro usb connector on the other end. I like how the micro sd card slides into the usb connector.
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Could of sworn I saw such a flash drive posted on the N10 forums somewhere in the past
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Kick starter project.
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That's not a flash drive, is it?
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That's not a flash drive, is it?
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It's a MicroSD adapter, but in a sense, it could be considered a flash drive (same concept of R/W memory in a small form-factor).
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/andyfei/mini-microsd-reader-for-android-smartphones-and-ta
lKBZl said:
Nice but too late, and if you buy those, you won't be able to use them on the pc unless you buy an adapter, so we are the same like now :crying: The best would be to make tablets with usb, but they would be thicker then.
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Nah, these all have the standard USB plug as well, so they also work directly with PCs. No adapter required.
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It's a MicroSD adapter, but in a sense, it could be considered a flash drive (same concept of R/W memory in a small form-factor).
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/andyfei/mini-microsd-reader-for-android-smartphones-and-ta
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I get that, but I think a flash drive can be made to be much smaller, which would be safer while sticking out of the tablet/phone.
So it has already started, people are loosing and damaging their cradles already. This is going to create a need for a new cradle or another way to charge and sync the unit.
Ever since I first opened the box to my gear I wondered WTF Samsung was thinking with this cradle. There has to be a better way, and hopefully I have found one.
On the back of the watch are 2 small screws. My goal is to use 2 tiny magnets to hold a cable to the back side of the watch via these screws. This will make the cable MUCH smaller and no longer require a massive case to be carried around.
Current status:
Contacted a few companies and have a few different connectors coming in to see what will connect best.
PCB design will all depend on the connector we go with
V1 case design is already started for the housing. I will be printing a few samples out with a makerbot in a week or so and will post up
I hope to have an entire v1 test unit done within the next week or 2. I would have this done earlier but I have a massive fluid mechanics midterm tomorrow then will be heading out of town for the rest of the week for work. I should be back in town on Saturday and will be sitting in front of the makerbot and a soldering iron all day. Please stay tuned for updates.
Also all criticism is welcome, tell me what you think, the only thing I ask is to make it constructive. If you think this is a stupid idea because it will not work for some reason, let me know and why. I am a mechanical engineer with a concentration in structural analysis. I know only what I have taught myself about electronics so I admit I dont know as much as many others.
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10/31/2013
Currently working on getting sync capabilities working. I have a feeling Samsug did 1 of 2 things
1. Chip requirement like apples cables to allow sync
2. Power on data line
Either way this weekend I should be able to get the sync feature working or at least have parts on order to do so. First run on the spring loaded contact pins were pretty good, but I am going to need something longer. Once the case goes over the PCB board they will no longer be able to connect with the back of the watch. Here is what I am working with at the moment.
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How'd ya like that for a ghetto macguyver job. LOLZ
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How'd ya like that for a ghetto macguyver job. LOLZ
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Points for effort !
Got the 1st set of spring pins connectors in. They work but will not be long enough once a case is designed for the unit. Back to ordering more $0.08 1/16" pins!
Try to check the thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2493181&page=5
Pins which You found seems to be very nice and will work well, but regarding the magnetic mounting - check if the screws are magnetic - if they are stainless steel (which they almost for sure are) they will not be magnetic... so this will not hold... the other issue is if the watch has sensors inside they may not like the strong magnetic field...
Can't wait to be able to buy one lol
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Can't wait to be able to buy one lol
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I think my charger just also died... Darn!!..
Better go to samsung tomorrow...
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if they are stainless steel (which they almost for sure are) they will not be magnetic
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Depends, not all stainless steel is the same. Depends on the blend. Some are quite magnetic.
I'm looking for an OTG flash drive or microSD reader for my G2, but I would like it to be as small as possible. Can you recommend something?
LG G2
see this thread, we discussed sandisk dual usb otg drive and meenova
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/accessories/dual-usb-drive-t2843382
Hey,
this guy is a great OTG-Plug..
Very fast R/W-Speeds & good looking
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Ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/221399955992
Ideal for Micro USB Sticks:
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Or this Bud: http://www.ebay.com/itm/161385060372
Or this flat one: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/1pcs...er-w-3-5mm-Dustproof-Plug-for/1557534083.html
I use both Sticks, both support MicroSD-Cards up to 32GB
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i also have this one, but i don't use it for mobile phone because it needs additional OTG cable to connect it in the micro USB slot of the phone...
although, a really small usb stick with nice price for capacity...
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i also have this one, but i don't use it for mobile phone because it needs additional OTG cable to connect it in the micro USB slot of the phone...
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thats why you got the little android with microusb plug in his head and a ordinary USB 2.0A port in his..umm.. yeah... butt
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thats why you got the little android with microusb port in his head and a ordinary USB 2.0B plug in his..umm.. yeah... butt
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that's why i have sandisk micro duo which has both in one neat device
What I'd love is something like that Kingston but with microUSB port.
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What I'd love is something like that Kingston but with microUSB port.
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see here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/accessories/dual-usb-drive-t2843382
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see here
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Or one of these
http://www.mymemory.co.uk/OTG-Micro-USB/Integral/Integral-64GB-Micro-Fusion-USB-2.0-OTG-Flash-Drive
There are several brands where you plug the whole thing into a PC and the end into a phone, I have one works very well...
I just got one of these ordered. at Amazon Pretty low profile and decent looks with great price and phenomenal reviews. Should have it next week and will report back.
Silicon Power OTG
THIS would be awesome!
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THIS would be awesome!
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That's exactly what I'm hoping to find!
I have one question with otg cable i can connect internet pen ( service data 5gb per month) anyone no if exist any problem?
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I just got one of these ordered. at Amazon Pretty low profile and decent looks with great price and phenomenal reviews. Should have it next week and will report back.
Silicon Power OTG
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UPDATE: Got the device and it looks and works great! $8.50 delivered for a 16GB.
Does this thing even exist .. I would love to own it .. I need a small otg connected to my phone all the time because 16 gb isnt enough for me ..
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Take a look at my thread over here http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/accessories/lg-g2-micro-sd-development-t2919537
I'm in the middle of developing a super small micro SD reader for the LG G2 which can be keeped attached to your phone without feeling bulky