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

[john arclight]

In a wilderness survival class, I learned that a standard condom can be used
a 1 liter canteen if you fill it from a running stream, optionally put some
Iodine or Chlorine in it, then carry it in a sling made from a bandanna.

Arclight

On Sun, Jan 10, 2010 at 10:57 AM, Lokkju Brennr <lokkju at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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