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Floppy8 – A Tiny Computer, in a Floppy Drive (2023)
This post covers the design and creation of the Floppy8, a microcomputer and cartridge system which fits inside a floppy drive. To see it in action, checkout this video! The Floppy8 plays 4K movies and games on custom cartridges, features wireless controllers, status lights, motorized cartridge ejection and more! Simil
Design a new physical media format that hit a mix of nostalgia and practicality Mount some computer inside the case to read that media Design a drive that had a satisfying tactical feel when inserting a cartridge / floppy Replace the status LED Replace the mechanical front-eject button with one to eject the new cart type Leave all original pieces unmodified so they could be put back if needed Make it actually practical to use and enjoy! It's worth nothing all the parts are printed without supports except the Cover Mount which has those small corners cut out to allow for the heads of screws to attach to the metal riser rods. In real life the Floppy8 looks fantastic because it fits in the original shell, but up close the internals have lots of bits which were printed bad or screw holes I had to drill out or whatever.
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