Pure Data (Pd) USB Stick Enclosure

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This text describes the creation of a unique USB stick enclosure designed for use with pd-LAunch, a Los Angeles-based patching circle focused on languages like Pure Data and Max/MSP. The enclosure was shaped like a message box in Pd and could be customized with any message text. A "bang" message is a special Pd command that initiates actions, while "pd-la" refers to the name of the patching circle. The design was created using ViaCAD software, with DXF files exported for each part. The Corel Draw file contained all the parts and was used on a laser cutter. To assemble the USB stick enclosure, one needed to cut top, bottom, and middle pieces from 1/8-inch plywood, glue the blue bottom and middle pieces together, insert the USB stick inside, add wood glue to secure the top piece, and use non-conductive adhesive to hold the stick in place. The design is compatible with most common USB drive PCB sizes; however, some drives may have boards that do not fit. Alternatively, 1/8-inch acrylic could be used for the enclosure construction. The completed project can be viewed at http://pd-la.info/2011/04/pd-la-usb-stick/.