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USB Box

Made by Warren Glasner

To create a holder for USB devices and cables

Created: March 9th, 2018

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Intention

My intention was to create a box to hold USB devices and cables that I am not currently using. I wanted to do it via laser cutting and simple joinery. I also thought it would be fun if the knob was a USB itself.

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Research and Context

After looking at boxes online, I decided that I wanted to do a sliding box, as I felt that not a lot of other people had chosen anything similar. I researched how to construct a sliding panel and, after choosing my material, began to cut the box.

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Process and Procedure

My process was very simple, I mapped out each piece of the box in Fusion 360, and then assembled them as a 3d model. I then sent the dxfs to Lasercut, and included an SVG of a USB drive to engrave onto the lid.

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Product

The resulting product was a simple sliding box for small object storage. The lid slides front to back and is stopped from running over by the back support and the extrusion of the drive itself.

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Reflection

My main take away was that I should have allotted more time to the design of the box. Ideally, I would have wanted to use t joints to simply press the box together, however I ran into complications when designing the lid. I also believe that the joints would have added a nice look to the box. Additionally, dealing with glue was tedious when attempting to get the lid to slide properly.

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To create a holder for USB devices and cables