Since I take my 520ST with me to Atari meetings, I really missed having a floppy drive with me.
The 520ST does not have an internal floppy but the positive of this is
that the 520ST dimensions are easier to fit into a backpack.
Another issue is that the floppy port sits right next to the ACSI port on the 520ST so there is not a lot of room for a floppy connector.
But then I stumbled upon this creation by a Dutch retrocomputing seller which I already had bought several items from.
GOTEKRETRO
UPDATED 17-SEP-2024 According to the seller the PCB works
99% sure with all models of Goteks, the adapter board on the floppyport of the ST also has a 3D printed housing now.
This version will only work with the older type GOTEK but luckily I only have old stuff lying around at home :)
For another project I had bought an ABS case with closely resembles the grey ST colour.
ABS
So the idea was born to create a mini-GOTEK.
Now to adapt the case to fit the GOTEK PCB and the adapter.
After 2 hours of Dremel cutouts and filing this is the result.
A size comparison between
Cumana external ST diskdrive , Mini Gotek , 20-pack of sigarettes
Then after receiving the next parts , a 90 Degrees Mini-B USB Cable and Piezo Buzzer, the final steps of the build could be completed.
The original green LED I had fitted was a bit dull so I added a brighter red LED and made a hole for it in the case so it would be more visible.
And the final result , here is a demonstration video of
Leaving Teramis floppy image loading from the Mini-Gotek
YOUTUBE