Floppy Disk Percussion

This is a modern version of a traditional Japanese instrument called the kokiriko or bin zasara. It's often sold with the generic name of "Latin percussion instrument." Instead of rope and wood, I'm using paracord and floppy disks. The sound isn't quite the same, but it's still fun to play with and put to use a pile of floppies we had lying around the office. Check out the video for an example of how it looks and sounds in action.

Step 1 Supplies

For this I used:

• 34 floppy disks
• 200 washers
• 2 bolts
• 4 nuts
• 4 feet of paracord

Comments

[redsoxdrummer]

cool......i think ill use sumother stuff lying round the hous..........bring it to skool so we dont hav 4 or 5 peepol playin on the same drum!

[vomajeff]

Finally!  A good use for floppy's.  Nice instructable, I'll have to give it a try!!

[gmjhowe]

 There is something very aesthetically pleasing about a stack of floppy disks. I think I may make a version that turns the floppys into a melodeon of sorts.

[lemonie]

Neat. Nice addition to the contest.

L

[fungus amungus]

It was originally planned for the dead computer contest, but I wasn't going to win anyway and didn't rush it.

[lemonie]

It fits this contest better I think. I agree on not rushing things.

L

[gmjhowe]

 I think I originally started my vintage mac for a laser cutter contest.. or something along those lines!

[zascecs]

 Very cool.

Now, if only you could add a small microphone and an amp to it...

[zascecs]

By the way, congratulations on your 101st Instructable! 

[fungus amungus]

Thanks! But since that number also includes guides I still have a little ways to go before I crack 100. This puts me at 88.

[zascecs]

I see... 

[Chromatica]

Awesome.

[kcls]

Cool! I will vote for this!