[hackerspaces] Um...ahhh...Condom Hacking...!

[druid at stonedcoder.org]

It is common practice to cover the transmitters on lavalier (sic) 
microphones to prevent talent (especially in musical theater) from 
sweating all over the electronics.

from http://harada-sound.com/sound/handbook/rfmics.html (I never used the 
absorbent material trick, but it makes sense)

Avoid placing the transmitter directly against the performer's skin 
without a barrier to prevent moisture from entering the transmitter and 
damaging the fragile electronics. Most engineers use unlubricated condoms 
in which to stuff the transmitter before rigging the transmitter to a 
performer. Normal-sized condoms work just fine- stretch them out a bit 
before rolling them onto the transmitter. Other people use small sandwich 
bags in a similar fashion. At the top of the transmitter, where the 
connectors and switches are usually located, stuff the top of the 
bag/condom with cotton or other absorbent material, then tape the whole 
package shut, allowing only for the antenna and microphone wire to stick 
out. Some engineers use art-gum eraser to mold around the antenna and 
microphone connectors, providing a watertight seal around those sensitive 
areas. Taping down all switches on a transmitter before the transmitter is 
applied to the performer is also a good idea to prevent inadvertent or 
intentional problems.



On Sun, 10 Jan 2010, Far McKon wrote:

> Idea #3 (via a Rumor,  Academy of Natural Science)
> They unlubricated condoms by the thousands, because they wrap
> electronics and sensors in it for some of their field work to keep it
> dry and safe
>
> - Far
>
>
> On Sun, Jan 10, 2010 at 12:40 PM, Hank The Curmudgeon
> <hkrishman at gmail.com> wrote:
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqFUxO9XuTw
>>
>> Discuss your new condom hack ideas not already covered in the video.
>>
>> Note: Original intended application of condom is not considered a
>> valid new use for purposes of this discussion.
>>
>> Hank's Idea #1 Use the condom as an improvised ice block for a lunch
>> pail to keep the interior contents cold yet dry until said lunch. Fill
>> the condom with water, tie off and freeze solid. Once frozen put in
>> lunch pail avoiding things like bottle cap edges that could compromise
>> the integrity of the condom allowing it to leak as it thawed.
>>
>> Hank's Idea #2 Cut the condom into 1/4" (1 cm) wide strips (either in
>> circumference to make rings or lengthwise to make strips) and use them
>> either singly or in multiples to provide for emergency replacement of
>> small springs.
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