the mercedes project was shot with this device - http://freedom360.us/

basically it is an array of gopro cameras which has been used in many 360 video projects over the last few years

more info on the mercedes shoot here - http://visualise.com/news/2014...

http://www.wiebetech.com/

these guys make all manner of drive docks to easily hook up a bare drive to USB, firewire, SATA, etc -

every geek should have one of these -

http://www.wiebetech.com/products/ComboDock.php