DIY: Pink Eraser USB Flash Drive Hiding Data In Plain Sight

It's a common thing to have a USB flash drive. Most people probably have more than one since the technology evolves so quickly. These little devices are extremely useful and handy. However, that doesn't stop them from being stolen. They can go missing at work, at school or at your office. We found this little DIY project really easy and fun, as well as useful. Also, it does look slick. Having a rubberized enclosure for a USB drive is something good.

This little DIY project is really easy and straightforward. If you mess up cutting out the eraser, you can always start over. By using an older USB flash drive, you cut down on the risks of breaking you drive. The total cost for this little build could be as low as $5, depending on how much you spent on the USB drive.

The first part involves cutting the erasers. Then you take apart the flash drive. It's usually pretty easy. You'll be amazed at how small the devices actually are, without their plastic enclosures. Hollow out the eraser by using a rotary tool like a Dremel.

Here is a link to the step-by-step tutorial and a link to the PDF guide to this build. We doubt that anyone would think of looking inside your old school pink eraser to find your USB flash drive.

[photos by Fungus Amungus]

Comments (7)

That is freaking awesome. I have to make one for my husband's drive he keeps at work now...

posted by geek details on October 14th 2008 at 5:37am
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Is there an issue with getting heat out with this?

posted by baltimorerowhouse on October 14th 2008 at 6:54am
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Might not work in my office. Erasers are more likely to get swiped than a flash drive...

posted by Aimi on October 15th 2008 at 9:28am
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ingenious! i'll have to do this...

posted by dcexplorer on October 15th 2008 at 4:34pm
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It's not evolution that makes them so common. It's the fact that they are cheap. Yes, technology had to evolve to make them cheap, but technological evolution isn't to blame here.

posted by carrier on October 17th 2008 at 12:22pm
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does anyone smell burnt erasers?

posted by Stephie_is_a_dork on October 27th 2008 at 10:24pm
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This is a GREAT idea! My only concern would be the heat venting, like others have mentioned... would hate to lose my data because it couldn't "breathe".

I've been using my Lego-style USB Flash Drive for months now and always get people commenting on how cute it is, so I'm sure they'd do a doubletake on an eraser one, too!

posted by callie on November 5th 2008 at 11:15am
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