This post details the creation of the Floppy8, a microcomputer and cartridge system that fits inside a floppy drive. The system can play 4K movies and games on custom cartridges and features wireless controllers, motorized cartridge ejection, and more. The design process involved creating a new physical media format using SD cards attached to custom circuit boards designed to look like floppies. After several weeks of prototyping, designing, and 3D printing, the author successfully built the Floppy8 using a Latte Panda 3 Delta single board computer. This project tested the author’s patience and skills in 3D printing and electrical engineering, resulting in a unique and functional piece of retro-inspired technology.
https://abe.today/blogs/main/floppy8-a-tiny-computer-in-a-floppy-drive