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

[Lokkju Brennr]

Idea #4: take way too many condoms, blow them up, put them in garbage
sacks;  then casually walk over to where the really bad band is
playing, and start throwing condoms at them!

Oh wait, we already did that at ToorCamp...

*grin*

Lokkju

On Sun, Jan 10, 2010 at 10:51 AM,  <druid at stonedcoder.org> wrote:
> 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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>>
>>
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