This PC orchestra, built from 512 floppy disk drives, is wondrous to hear and behold - The Verge

date linked: 16 June 2022

source: link to article, from theverge.com

I remember the first Floppotron, and 3.0 continues to be delightful. I may have to show this in class next year.

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