Floppy Drive Carriage with Wheels
 
Step 1:  Floppy drive Disassembly
  • Obtain a 3 1/2" drive that has a working spindle and head stepper motor.
  • Remove the top cover and face plate.
  • Remove the inside disk assembly. Just make sure to leave the head stepper and head assembly in place
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Step 2:  Drive system, Pulley Assembly and Front Wheels
  • Using Epoxy, glue a small grommet (or other pully system) to the center of the drive motor. 
  • Drill 1/8" axle holes in both sides of the drive at the right level to line up the pulley with the axle.   Optional: Place another grommet on the axle and glue in the center.
  • Insert axle, slipping in a rubber band of the proper size (should be tight from pulley to axle)
  • Attach the wheels (tight fit)
Step 3:  Rear Wheels
  • Drill holes through the plastic wheels.
  • Using the existing screw holes, attach the wheels with the bolts ( don't tighten too much, must be able to spin freely)