The reason I chose computer first is because most computer's motherboard have a short-circuit protection. (Optional) Male USB connector type-A to check for pinoutĪfter all those work, it's time to put your USB OTG drive into a computer. Silicone Sealant, Sugru, hot glue or some sort of insulative adhesive Multimeter with continuity-test feature An USB-OTG Adapter (should cost less than $1) A regular USB 2.0 Flash Drive with soldered connector (FREE) You have to exercise caution when splicing and soldering wires around, not to mention keep your $500 smartphones away for first time testing. So here it is, I'm gonna show you how you can turn your regular USB 2.0 flash drive into a USB-OTG drive for about a dollar.ĭisclaimer: The risks associated with this project are damaged flash drives, smartphones and tablet. Not to mention my old USB 2.0 flash drive, which is kinda obsolete. That means, I have absolutely no purpose keeping that much around. I bought them as a backup, and as you may know, today USB-Type C is the future. I was cleaning my stuff and it turned out I do have a few USB-OTG adapter laying around. There are few products on the market designed for that, but I would like to make my own, since it is easy and I have all of the required parts. Have a spare USB Flash Drive laying around? Turn them into a OTG-USB Drive so you can connect it to your smartphone or tablet without having to carry around a USB-OTG adapter.
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