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I made this USB flash diskette a couple of months ago after salvaging floppy disks for garbage from our school's computer laboratory. I wasn't really sure what to do with it, but I got a feeling of saving them for later. Maybe I could make a lampshade out of it or just anything if I have free time.

So one morning, while spacing out looking at the clouds outside, desperately accomplishing paper works at the office, I happen to see some of these USB flash drives lying around, waiting to be found. And there I had this idea of trying out USB flash diskette I stumbled upon the previous weeks on CNET, while searching for ways to recycle old technologies.

I just love the idea of integrating old and new technologies the reason why I really wanted to try out this USB flash diskette
 
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Step 1: WHAT YOU NEED

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1) Floppy Disks / Diskettes - I'm pretty certain you'll be able to find the following in school or establishments even at the office storage room.
2) USB Flash Drive - As much as possible, try to acquire an empty and old USB flash drive that does not contain any important files just to be sure in case you messed it up during the dismantling.
3) Precision Screwdriver Sets - For dismantling the flash drive.
4) Other materials like cutter and electrical tape.
Seidits says: Jan 24, 2013. 3:30 PM
just a toy
Analogue-Chick (author) in reply to SeiditsJan 25, 2013. 4:28 AM
I didn't say it's not.
pc-collector says: Dec 5, 2012. 3:57 PM
High, I do like this idea, it is a very nice alternative to surprise any old fashioned computer users.(i am nearly 57 of age and working on pc's since 1982 and i do know old floppys with 360 KB)
Such a thing with 128 GB should be uncreadeble!
Please post more of those fantastic ideas!
togo1919 says: Nov 21, 2012. 7:26 AM
I'm STILL laughing at this fun one!!
KROKKENOSTER says: Nov 21, 2012. 6:25 AM
looks good and then those drives will not "disappear" and found when not needed anymore! Looks like my "Junk boxes" I mean storeroom of VERY old things! I have lying arounf there discreet memory banks .Something like 10K on a card the size of a laptop.
elfarandulero says: Nov 18, 2012. 7:41 PM
can the USB read from the magnetic tape of the floppy disk?
jfgorman in reply to elfaranduleroNov 19, 2012. 1:29 PM
Only if it was recorded when it was apart!
elfarandulero says: Nov 18, 2012. 7:41 PM
can the USB read from the magnetic tape of the floppy disk?
Analogue-Chick (author) in reply to elfaranduleroNov 18, 2012. 8:13 PM
Uhh, no. But if someone could develop something like that, it would be awesome! :)
togo1919 says: Nov 18, 2012. 3:14 AM
It's too much fun!
Analogue-Chick (author) in reply to togo1919Nov 18, 2012. 8:12 PM
Thanks! :)
cjraabe says: Nov 18, 2012. 1:35 PM
This is really clever, and I like the idea of recycling my floppies, but am unsure why I would do this--because it is cute, or is there a more practical reason that I am missing. Regardless, I like it.
Analogue-Chick (author) in reply to cjraabeNov 18, 2012. 8:11 PM
No practical reasons. Purely for subjective aesthetic judgment. :)
kewrw28 says: Nov 18, 2012. 10:50 AM
Too bulky for me...But I LIKE the way you think...BRAVO!!
Analogue-Chick (author) in reply to kewrw28Nov 18, 2012. 8:08 PM
Thank you!
JoshuaZimmerman says: Nov 17, 2012. 2:02 PM
No school like the old school.
Analogue-Chick (author) in reply to JoshuaZimmermanNov 17, 2012. 9:11 PM
Yep!
Patxipt says: Nov 16, 2012. 3:14 PM
Wow, what a brilliant idea! :-)
It would be even cooler if the usb pen was made retractable ;-)
Ñow that I think of it, a MD would be smaller and a wee-bit thicker to avoid much cutting. Having the usb pen sticking out from the moveable window when open, then push in to close the window. A small spring to push the stick would be all one'd need for such.
Analogue-Chick (author) in reply to PatxiptNov 17, 2012. 9:11 PM
Thanks! Was planning on making retractable USB too, only that I don't kinda have the parts, small spring and etc. to accomplish this. Maybe you could make your version and post it here. I would love to see variations of these USB flash diskettes. I've seen some cool versions online and would love to see more...
Patxipt in reply to Analogue-ChickNov 18, 2012. 1:46 AM
Will try!
togo1919 says: Nov 17, 2012. 6:35 PM
You're crackin' me up!!!!
Analogue-Chick (author) in reply to togo1919Nov 17, 2012. 9:12 PM
Thanks?!
Plinvich says: Nov 17, 2012. 4:03 PM
Wow, great idea!!! Gonna try this
Analogue-Chick (author) in reply to PlinvichNov 17, 2012. 9:12 PM
Thanks! :)
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