Floppy USB + Hidden Secret Drive

Following on another project where I salvaged parts for new projects from a obselete floppy drive. I wanted to make some more USB ports but didn't want to fiddle about around the back of the pc for the new ports but I did like how they were hidden out of the way. So I am going to use the
Floppy disk drive to mount them into the front bay

But in addition I am going to add a secret USB drive for all the secret things.

Step 1 Tools

Tools
Glue Gun
Screw Driver
Soldering iron
Desolderer OR desoldering braid
Heat shrink
Insulation tape
Knife
File
Dremel


Some of the tools I used might not be essential and tools can be substituted.

Comments

[Yerboogieman]

I love this idea, i have a laptop that i can remove the floppy drive (yeah, floppy, 2003) to replace with something else. I would be honored if you added this to my "Featured" group. I also rarely come across an instructable i favorite, but this is one i just have to favorite.

[funbob]

Thank you for the kind words, a laptop would be fiddly but i bet you could squeeze it all in and give yourself some much needed extra usb ports. Yes - I void warranties! ;o)

[account3r2]

I love voiding warranties! I do it all the time when I hack/mod anything! I don't care if it says "VOID" on it and I don't get a warranty anymore. Hacking is much more fun!

[The1PublicEnemy]

looks like my old computer certified data clear blue plastic with thermometer?

[sawyer95]

4 usb connectors 13$ floppy disk drive 20-50$ usb drives that you can't reach priceless

[funbob]

If you like to spend money on something that was meant to be an inexpensive project., this cost me a pound to make, I've seen more expensive cup holders designs.

[Danny_Payne]

lol @ the hub, they had them at basildon poundland, i was gunna get one, do they work ok??

[funbob]

so far, if it has the clear casing just have a look at the soldering if you can

[jumpup_dnb_dj]

That's pretty cool. :D

[stephenniall]

Hmm Very cool

[Scott_Tx]

Very neat.

[funbob]

Thank You