USB A Magnetic Coupler for BusKill cable

WORK IN PROGRESS: Currently, this prototype is not strong enough at the magnetic connection. This is under development.

This contains the stls for the USB-A magnetic decoupler for BusKill cords. More information available in the github repo @ https://github.com/BusKill/usb-a-magnetic-breakaway

A BusKill cable or cord is used with BusKill software to automatically trigger a security action when a USB ejection event is detected. The security action could be logging the person out, shutting down the computer, or for the most sensitive situations, wiping the drive.

Many are familiar with kill cords from their use in treadmills. The cord is usually attached to the treadmill by a magnet and to the person by velcro. If the cord detaches from the treadmill, it immediately halts, providing safety for the runner. The magnetic coupler on the BusKill cord performs the same functionality, allowing for a USB-A powered #security cord that triggers if you are separated from your computer.

The Breakaway is an assembly of Breakaway printed parts, 22 awg wire, pogo receptors, USB port (female), and disc or cube magnets.

The Release is an assembly of a Release printed parts, 22 awg wire, pogo pins, USB male, jig, and disc or cube magnets.

Bill of Materials is provided in the files.

I'm currently working on producing the second part of the assembly video.

For More Information
What is BusKill? https://tech.michaelaltfield.net/2020/01/02/buskill-laptop-kill-cord-dead-man-switch/
BusKill YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Njxb027m2OmrocrH33oew
BusKill Crowdsupply https://www.crowdsupply.com/alt-shift/buskill
BusKill Open Collective https://opencollective.com/buskill
BusKill Documentation https://docs.buskill.in

In the Press
Hill, Ash (May 02, 2023). “3D Print Your Own USB BusKill Module to Protect Data“. Tom’s Hardware.
Halfacree, Gareth (May 08, 2024). "Melanie Allen Wants to Bring Dead-Man Switches to All with a 3D-Printable BusKill Adapter". hackster.io