Floppy Disk Notepad

Have you ever had way too many unused floppy disks and needed to write something down at the same time? Yeah. All the time. I know.

Here is a solution that solves both of those problems at once: a miniature notebook made with floppy disks. Geeky and stylish!

Step 1 You will need...

You don't need much for this project, and what you do, you should already have.

You will need...

6-8 Sheets of Paper
Something to cut the paper with
A Pen or Pencil
Drill with Assorted Drill Bits
Two Floppy Disks
Clamps
Stiff Wire or small Chain Links
Soldering Iron (Only necessary if you're making your own chain links)

Comments

[sabbott]

Nice!
I often save the plastic binding from spiral bound materials when i recycle the paper. but haven't figured out what to do with it yet.
this gave me an idea -- drill more holes, then thread the spiral binding through. You could hold a lot more paper that way, and it wouldn't move around too much.

[timothymh]

 Binder clip rings! You can get 'em for cheap at any office supply store.

[lieuwe]

couldn't you have used the write-protection holes? saves you some work :-P

[imaxtothemax]

i love the old macintosh floppys because i have abunch lying around... but i think they all have important information on them... heh

[metroid62]

I made one, but the holes are messed up a bit. Oh well. Anyways, Great job.

[Dreamhacker#023]

yeah brilliant. great floppy art

[ambidextrous1]

I'm trying to find a "post it" pad that's the proper size to mount between the floppies. Thanks for the great idea!

[maslo]

Nice i'ble. It reminds me of me making a spiral notepad out of my favorite postcard and a copper wire.

[akinich]

hey you can always use a soldering iron to make a hole . thats what i did since i do not have a drill any way this idea rules

[cdwarch]

You can use binder rings from an office supply store if you want to refill the notebook many times. Drilling through the floppies and the paper is a good idea!

[CybergothiChe]

That is wicked, G! god damn man, that is like totally rad to the power of sick, man. I'm gonna go and buy a whole heap of floppy disks and paper and make a whole heap of these and then sell them on the black market and make a killing, oh yeah, look what you have created... well, I'm at least going to make one... but yeah, rad, sick, fully wicked, aiiiiiiight!

[fedecale]

SO FKING AWEZOME :P srusly pretty cool

[maxman]

You have inspired me to make my own. Any ideas on how to attach a little pen/pencil?

[knex_builder_freak]

Dude.... This is amazing, it would be perfect for my homework assignment pad! I must build this in my free time! Fived and faved!

[greensteam]

This is great. Another super repurposing of old computer junk. We may never need the new electronic waste disposal regulations at this rate. I would reccommend using keyrings or split washers to save on the faff of making copper rings.

[rosquillo]

Thanks! I've got a wire spring binder and I'll try to make one like yours with two 5 1/4 inch floppys (remeber, those greater and softer).

[maxxxem]

i made one of these like a year ago and i still have it 5**

[memyselfand1]

This is an absolutely brilliant idea!! I am a reasonably geeky person and i just have to try this.

[munchman]

Awesome. I'm making one of these

[completegeek]

Dang. I was meaning to do this instructable for forever but kept putting it off. Great instructable, with the floppy disk pen holder and this, everyone can insure their status as the uber geek in their office building.

[ICE_T]

this and the floppy disk pen holder were the perfect birthday gift for my dad, he loves 'em both

[Pawnshopheart00]

This is such a cute idea! I'm definitely going to have to try this out.

[DuckyMakesWhat]

I made these last year with my students, but they were a little more simple. We used the holes that are already in the floppies. We also used key rings that could be taken off to easily replenish paper. They are quite fun. Good job 1up!

[1up]

Thank you! I didn't use the original holes because the rings would have fallen over to the side, making it hard to open. Nice idea, though. ;)

[computergeek]

Really cool Idea! Good use for old floppies. Good job explaining how to do it to.

[1up]

Thank you. :)

[computergeek]

Also you can use a computer to make templates with lines.

[Derin]

then write the file on the front disk! the irony is that you destroy the template before you use it

[Pixel_Master]

Dude! this roxorz! I'm making one right now, but it's kinda late, so I'll finish it tommarrow! :( Oh well. Great instructable, by the way! Faved

[1up]

Cool! Post some pics when you're done! :D

[Pixel_Master]

sure!!!! i'll post some pics as soon as I can!!

[lawizeg]

I love you.

[1up]

Oh really? Got plenty of floppy disks? :)

[computerwiz_222]

This idea has been posted in a video already! It was on metacafe and is now posted on instructables.

[1up]

Really? I didn't know somebody had already made a video about it... Oh, well.

[GorillazMiko]

Another great Instructable 1up! I'll ask my dad if he has any at work, I want to do this. Maybe cram some LED's in there, that would be awesome! +1 rating. (added to favorites)

[Goodhart]

really, about 3 months ago I threw away about 1200 used 720k disks. Sigh oh well. I am sure there are a few hanging around somewhere

[1up]

Really? Sweet! Post a picture for me if you do! :D

[brainwise]

Great idea for recycling floppies. You get a +1 just for using classic Mac floppies.

[1up]

Hehe, thanks. :P Don't forget to vote, too, if you like it.