This repo is for documenting and providing the design requirements for an open-source USB-A magnetic breakaway connector. Originally created to be a solution for BusKill cables. I am no longer directly associated with the BusKill project, but welcome the continued use of these files towards those ends. Perhaps you have another reason you want to quickly magnetically detach a USB? Then here's your thing. This project is a Work In Progress and it welcomes contributors.
Updates to goldfishlaser Version:
- Recommend using 4.0 - has latest changes with a new type of pogo receptor
- If continuing to use 3.9 be aware that there are a few issues with it that will need your attention.
- I'm giving a talk at DEF CON! Read about it here: https://crashxblossom.wordpress.com/2024/06/24/defcon32-announcement/
This repo contains full documentation for how to create this gadget. It contains documented 3D print files (SCAD and STL), Bill of Materials, and more.
Part 1 Video Assembly Instructions: https://youtu.be/HxwEmIUqQ7w?si=xajbAuSA-TxbAlxz Prototype Assembly Instructions: https://crashxblossom.wordpress.com/2023/07/04/exciting-milestone-in-buskill-usb-a-magnetic-release-open-hardware-project/
Directory contains CAD files for the magnetic breakway case if you want to edit the files. (in development)
Directory contains 3D print files for the magnetic breakaway case.
Directory contains engineering drawings for the magnets which you can provide to a manufacturer for the purpose of ordering the magnets for the magnetic breakway.
File contains a list of manufacturers that sell magnets, pogo pins, and pogo receptors.
The contents of this repo are dual-licensed. All code is GPLv3 and all other content is CC-BY-SA.