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[[Category:Proposed_Projects]]

== Description ==
I really want to build a high-quality, well hacked DIY HDD Flash Drive. Basically I will convert an old dead harddrive into an 'SSD'. I must admit, this is more of a form over function thing - is is going to be something where I improve my hacking-stuff-together skills, and result in a pretty cool conversation piece. I was inspired by this [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmHBLqYzimE Make] video, with this accompanying [https://fixme.ch/wiki/File:Flash_Memory_Hard_Disk.pdf article] in the Makezine magazine from June 2009. I think it is easily possible to replicate, if not improve, what was shown there.

== Goal ==
* Gut out an existing HDD
* Remove the motor from the HDD <ref name="ref1">This thing [https://fixme.ch/wiki/File:Stuck-HDD-motor.jpg here]</ref>
* Fit comfortably a USB Hub with 4 X 32 GB USB flash drives
* Make it look very clean and professional
* Use the molex pins with a DIY adapter for USB output

== Obstacle ==
A list of known obstacles:
* The motor doesn't want to get out <ref name="ref2">I NEED a dremel!</ref>
* The parts are pricey by themselves, so I'll have to buy in bulk

A list of potential obstacles:
* Making all 4 USB flash drives work as a single one under both Mac and pc
* Getting desired data throughput using molex pins

== Components ==
Have
* Old HDD
* Spare Molex and USB cable
* USB Hub

Don't have
* 4 x High speed 32GB flash drives  <ref name="ref3">http://www.toppreise.ch/prod_200784.html</ref>
* Drilling skills

== Schedule ==
I want to be done with this ASAP, as this project has already been waiting for an über long time. If I can get the motor out somehow, half the task would be done and I wouldn't need to make a wiki entry which basically begs for a dremel.
 
== Participant ==
* [[User:Sasha]]

==References==
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