14
Apr
2016

A Really Cool D&T Project For Your Students – Make A Bespoke USB Memory Stick

A step-by-step school project idea: How to make personalised memory sticks

This is a really cool little design and make project that teachers (and even parents) can do with their students / children. Your class can make your very own personalised USB stick out of wood, plastic or even card – cool eh!

To make this project happen, you will need to get hold of some USB internal chips (also known as PCB boards or USB inners) – and then follow the simple steps below…

steps

Step One:

Design your USB casing! Think about whether you would like it to have a clip, or a lid and if you would like to to hang from a keyring. (Remember not to make the design for the casing too wide as it will beed to fit comfortably in a USB port)

Step Two:

Make a prototype to ensure you have all the dimensions for your personalised USB stick correct! Your prototype can be made from recycled paper or cardboard.

Step Three:

Choose your material for your casing! A popular choice for this project tends to be either wood or plastic – mainly because it can be easily worked and shaped.

Step Four:

Make the casing and carefully attach the USB port!

Step Five:

Personalise it with your name and class number! There are a few ways that you can do this: print onto a label; engrave directly onto your casing (for plastic, wood and metal casings) or even draw or paint your design onto your USB casing.

Step Six:

Make Your own packaging. This is optional and can be as simple as a small cardboard box or a pouch.


To find out more about personalised USB sticks, or to get a quote on bulk USB internal chips – please contact us by calling 01753 49170 or emailing us.