USB Flash Drives PCB, COB, UDP
This is a USB stick using the PCB method:
USB Printed Circuit Board
This is a USB stick using the COB method:
USB Chip On Disk
This is a USB stick using the UDP method:
USB Disk in Package
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Kicking around in technology since 2002. I like to write about technology products and ideas, but at the consumer level understanding. Some tech, but not too techie.
Trained Dogs to Sniff Out SD Cards and USB Sticks
Police dogs have yet another smell they must detect. Tactical Detection K9 company now trains dogs to sniff out SD cards and USB sticks. The training is in response to better assisting law enforcement in child pornography investigations.
The percentage of a dog’s brain which is devoted to analyzing smells is 40 times greater than humans. For example, humans can detect about 5 million scents and a German Shepherd can detect around 225 million smells.
In a recent investigation a dog was used in the FBI raid of the home of the former Subway spokesman Jared Fogle in Hancock County, Indiana.
What could take investigators hours to find an SD card or USB stick in a house would take a trained dog considerably less time, probably no more than 30 minutes.
According to Tactical Detection K9 it took scientists over four years to isolate the odor associated with memory devices. Now that a specific odor has been identified it takes 8-9 months for a dog to be trained in picking up that scent.
A dog which can sniff out SD and USB sticks can cost upwards of $9,000.
Source: IB Times and Dummies.com .
Continue ReadingLenovo USB Compu-Stick
Computers on a stick will begin to gain popularity over the next two years. Lenovo is the most recent to offer a compu-stick. The Ideacentre 300 Stick is a 2GB of RAM computer with an Intel Atom Z3735F processor (2M cache + 1.83 Ghz) and runs Windows 8.1.
The Compu-Stick can be plugged into any computer and when you reboot, the hardware now uses the OS of the compu-stick.
Alternatively you may connect the device to a TV and sync a keyboard and mouse and now you have a fully functioning PC with your TV as the monitor.
This is a great step in the right direction as all technology will move towards solid state memory. The Lenovo product has 32GBs of memory which is fine for a first generation product. If they can house a microSD slot in there for expanded memory, it would be an inexpensive solution to a possible data storage problem.
The only caveat left is that unless true Grade A memory is used in these devices the data retention and stability is the week point. With Grade A NAND memory you have a re-write of about 100,000 cycles. SLC memory will help this issue and improve reliability.
Reports indicate the Compu-Stick will run about $150.
Continue ReadingPortable, Plugable USB Type C Dock Station
With the single USB-C port of the new MacBook laptop we knew a power station and/or dock station was right behind. Here is a Kickstarter compaign to address the single port computer and connecting all your peripheral gadgets to your new computer.
The ultimate dock station will power and charge your system using USB’s new Power Delivery specification, while providing an additional alternate mode video output up to 4K resolution, gigabit Ethernet, audio input/output, and 4 USB ports. The tall slender design of the dock station packs a number of sockets to support any type of peripheral you need to connect.
In addition, the USB 3.1 Type-C specification supports a feature called “VESA Alternate Mode” which works with the built-in graphics processor on supported systems to provide video output at resolutions up to 4K. This is particularly important given the up-tick in TVs and monitors which are being released with a 4K specification. The other two display outputs in the Ultimate Dock are enabled by the DisplayLink DL-3900 graphics processor, which can support two additional 1080P displays at 60Hz. The DisplayLink driver is still in development, but the Kickstarter campaign claims the driver will have a final release by the time the dock station hits full production.
The Plugable Ultimate USB-C Universal Docking Station supports:
Continue ReadingMessage In a Bottle, USB Style
Yes, there are million flash drives in the market. This one is a bit clever don’t you think? Buy the 4GB drive off Urban Outfitters. Create your own multimedia message with audio, video or text and save it to this flash drive. Throw it into the ocean and see what happens.
Source: Buy from Urban Outfitters.
Continue ReadingMassive 60 Target USB Charging Station
Brando, a USB gadget distributor located in Hong Kong, now has available a massive USB charging station.
The 60 port charging station can charge sixty devices at 1A or charge 30 devices at 2A. It is not clear if the 2A charge would require a USB Y-Cable. The box does not support data transfer capability so don’t purchase the unit if you are looking to sync your digital device or USB data load a bunch of flash drives.
At $199 USD this is worth considering.
Imagine what kind of bird’s nest would be created with all those cables!
Source: Brando.
USB Powered Cat Bed – Say What?
Continue ReadingOur Answer to a Smartphone / Tablet Dock Charging Station
With the iPhone in its 8th iteration of the product and most likely you have some older models laying around. Those older models can be put to use, but chances are, you don’t keep them charged up. So after a couple of days without connection, they are dead. I currently use an older iPhone to stream my music at work. I don’t stream from my phone, because I always seem to get disconnect to the Bluetooth speakers after I take a call.
This is why I like the 10 port charging station from USBFever. It’s got a logical design for holding ten devices. With the USB ports on the bottom, it keeps the plugs from hanging off the wall. Just above the USB ports are hollow channels you can bundle up the USB cable and stash it away. On top are vertical channels to hold your iPhone, iPad, Smartphone or tablet. The vertical channels are tall enough the devices will sit sturdy and proper.
Finally, the design includes a good balance of power output for the devices. There are a total of 10 USB ports. Eight of which push out a 2.5amp power supply and the remaining two are 1amp. This means the charging dock station will power the tablets as well as the larger iPhone and Samsung product while you can leave the smaller phones to the 1amp channels.
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How Flash Memory Works
This is a great video that explains how flash memory works. Granted, the video is very technical but does work through the concept of reading and writing data to flash. So if you have the 17 minutes to use, I suggest giving this a watch. The video does cover SLC, MLC and TLC memory and how each of these technologies read and write with the different layers of a floating gate device like NAND. Source: YouTube. Continue ReadingVideo: USB Inkjet Printer for USB Swivel Drives by Nexcopy
UPDATE: The Nexcopy USB flash drive inkjet printer has been upgraded to the new LOGO-EZ PRINTER, a 40-up full-color inkjet printer designed specifically for USB flash drive branding. The LOGO-EZ features a fully customized tray that securely holds USB drives in place during printing. Pricing starts around $3,500. For current product specs and availability, visit Nexcopy.com.
Legacy Overview: USB7P USB Flash Drive Inkjet Printer
Note: The following section refers to the discontinued USB7P model. Nexcopy now offers an improved USB flash drive inkjet printer under the LOGO-EZ name. See Nexcopy’s site for current models.
What Was the USB7P Inkjet Printer for USB Flash Drives?
Nexcopy introduced the USB7P USB flash drive inkjet printer as a compact desktop solution for professional, full-color branding of USB swivel drives. Unlike traditional third-party printing services that require bulk orders and long lead times, the USB7P allowed businesses to take control of their branding process directly from their office. With the ability to print custom logos, promotional graphics, or product-specific designs onto the metal swivel clips of USB drives, companies could create fully personalized flash drives on demand.
This inkjet printer for USB flash drives supported widely used file formats like JPEG and bitmap, making it easy for users to import their artwork and align it accurately to each clip. Designed for efficiency, the USB7P produced vivid, high-resolution prints in less than a minute. Whether for small-run marketing giveaways, corporate training tools, or private-label media distribution, the USB7P gave organizations a flexible and cost-effective way to customize USB drives in-house without sacrificing print quality or turnaround time.
How the USB Flash Drive Inkjet Printer Worked
The USB7P utilizes specially designed printable swivel clips provided by Nexcopy, which replace the standard metal clips commonly found on traditional USB flash drives. These printable clips are engineered to fit perfectly on most standard swivel-style flash drives, making it easy to transform a generic drive into a custom-branded product. One of the standout features of this system is the ability to swap out the clips at any time—a major advantage for businesses that frequently update their branding, change promotional campaigns, or require multilingual packaging.
For example, if your logo undergoes a redesign or seasonal artwork is required for a limited-time offer, you can simply print new clips and replace the old ones without needing to purchase entirely new drives. This modular approach to USB branding not only saves cost but also greatly enhances operational flexibility. Companies can even produce different color variations of the same logo or design to align with specific departments, product lines, or event themes—all from the same batch of flash drives.
Powered by HP’s advanced inkjet technology, the USB7P USB flash drive inkjet printer supports over 11 million colors with spot-on PMS color matching. Whether you’re printing a vibrant photo, a subtle watermark, or a two-tone logo, the output remains sharp, consistent, and high-resolution. The printer can produce a full-color set of seven USB clips in just 35 seconds, delivering fast, professional results with minimal effort and no drying time required.
Key Features of the USB7P USB Flash Drive Inkjet Printer
- Full-color inkjet printing on both sides of USB clips
- Accepts JPEG and bitmap file formats
- Prints 7 clips per batch with unique or identical images
- Onboard camera ensures perfect image alignment
- Fast output with instant-dry, water-resistant results
Software Setup for the USB Flash Drive Inkjet Printer
Setup was simple: install drivers, load the 7-slot clip tray, and launch the included Nexcopy software. The printer’s onboard camera helped align your artwork with precision. To print the reverse side, just flip the clips and print again—no drying time needed.
A Proven Solution for USB Branding and Fulfillment
The USB7P USB flash drive inkjet printer was specifically engineered to meet the dynamic needs of modern corporations, where product labeling, software revisions, or branding updates can change rapidly and often with little notice. In industries where management frequently mandates last-minute design or version updates—such as software development, medical devices, education, or government—the ability to perform in-house USB flash drive customization becomes not just a convenience but a necessity.
Unlike outsourcing, which introduces lead times, minimum order quantities, and increased costs, the USB7P allowed organizations to react quickly to evolving requirements. Whether it was a rebranded product suite, a new software patch, or an internal initiative that needed fast deployment, the USB7P gave teams the ability to print full-color, professional-grade USB swivel clips in real time—on demand, and in small or large batches.
Its capability to print seven clips simultaneously with unique or identical artwork made it ideal for short-run branding jobs, quick-turn marketing promotions, sales samples, trade shows, beta program rollouts, or even internal asset labeling. This level of flexibility empowered departments to keep pace with marketing, compliance, or operational directives without relying on third-party suppliers or long production schedules.
Though the USB7P has since been replaced by the more powerful LOGO-EZ printer, the core concept remains the same: give corporate users the ability to control their USB branding pipeline from start to finish—affordably, efficiently, and on their own schedule.
Nexcopy Introduces USB Flash Drive Printer
UPDATE: The Nexcopy USB flash drive printer has been upgraded to a 40-up full-color print unit. Nexcopy has replaced the USB7P printer with the new LOGO-EZ PRINTER. This updated model includes a custom-built tray designed to securely hold USB drives in place during high-speed printing. Pricing starts at approximately $3,500.
Press Release: Nexcopy Launches USB Flash Drive Printer
Lake Forest, CA – June 11, 2014 – Nexcopy Inc. has announced the release of its full-color USB flash drive printer. This new inkjet printer is designed to print vivid, high-resolution logos directly onto USB swivel clips. Targeted at small businesses, marketing firms, and promotional companies, the printer is ideal for fast, in-house branding and short production runs.
Fast and Efficient Printing with the USB7P
Using Nexcopy’s seven-slot USB flash drive printer and specially coated printable clips, users can easily print high-quality images in under 35 seconds.
- Supports standard JPEG and BMP image formats
- Prints 7 identical or 7 unique logos per batch
- Dual-sided printable swivel USB clips
- White matte finish ideal for color accuracy
- Perfect for single samples or small-to-medium print jobs
- Printed images are dry instantly, water-resistant, and scratch-resistant
- Compatible with most standard swivel USB flash drive designs
Affordable In-House USB Printing
“The USB flash drive printer is a major innovation for Nexcopy,” said Greg Morris, President of Nexcopy Inc. “The USB7P provides a cost-effective way for marketing and promotional companies to produce vibrant, branded USB flash drives in-house, without the delays or expenses of outsourcing.”
HP Inkjet Technology for Vibrant Results
The USB7P is powered by Hewlett Packard’s reliable inkjet technology, known for precise color reproduction and Pantone color matching. In testing, the printer produced seven full-color clips in 35 seconds. Black-only logo printing can be completed in as little as 15 seconds.
Lower Cost, Faster Turnaround
“With our USB flash drive printer, small businesses can save on shipping, screen setup fees, and costly print runs,” added Morris. “Some of our resellers simply grabbed logos from a customer’s website, printed them directly on USB clips, and landed bulk orders the next day. That’s the power of fast, on-demand branding.”
USB7P Specifications
The printer weighs 11 lbs (5 kg) and has dimensions of 18 x 11.5 x 10.5 inches (452 x 286 x 267 mm). It ships with universal power support (110V/220V), includes one CMY cartridge, one black cartridge, and 20 printable clips. The tray holds 7 clips per print cycle. MSRP: $1,799. “USB Flash Drive Printer” is a trademark of Nexcopy Inc.
Product Resources
Global Reseller Network
Nexcopy’s full line of duplication systems—including USB, CF, SD, and microSD duplicators—is available through a global network of authorized resellers.
About Nexcopy Incorporated
Nexcopy specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced flash memory duplication systems. As a pioneer in the solid-state memory sector, Nexcopy services markets in North America, Europe, India, Asia, and the Pacific Rim, with U.S. headquarters located at 13 Orchard Road, Suite 102, Lake Forest, CA 92630.
Nexcopy Incorporated
Mr. Greg Morris
+1 949 481 6478
contact@nexcopy.com
https://www.nexcopy.com
Credit Card Size Charge with USB and miniUSB
Revi Charger is a creative form factor. The Revi power station is a cordless device which will accommodate either USB or microUSB sockets.
The Revi was designed to be sleak and stylish charging unit and is available in 550mAh capacity or 1440 mAh capacity. Retailing for $25 and $35 respectively
“Since we are already funded, we were able to gather the world’s top talent to produce the Revi Charger. We want our customers to receive the biggest boost when they need it the most with no wires.”
The company also has one impressive website that is easy to navigate, gather information and order.
Revi Charger homepage.
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