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So i'm wanting to turn my phone into something like a real life pip boy. Something that i could use everyday but in somehing like a disaster or SHTF situation i could still rely on it for useful information. Not really looking for anyhing in the asthetics department but any tips or suggestions would be appreciated.

>> No.542537

>>542531
So basicly you want an armband for your smartphone?

>> No.542547

>>542531
>heart-monitor watch
>pen-tip geiger counter
>3x LED flashlight
>small-ish compartment for hardwires
>maps saved to disk or chip

>> No.542561

>>542547
So i think most of hese except the geiger counter and the heart moniter are do-able on my phone. Also the arm band is kinda silly. Wouldn't seem like a good idea to keep it on my forearm unless I had a metal enclosure like the real pip boy.

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542566

>>542531

>> No.542570

>>542531
if youre into electronics this might be relevant to your interests
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zUjlFywWPA

>> No.542577

>>542566
WOW! This is awesome! if this is something I can buy a link would be awesome. As far as looks go this would b ethe right kinda rig. Would, however, want something to cover the screen to protect it

>> No.542611

An idea considered by many, I imagine, myself included.

Things I'd want have already been mentioned - pentip gieger counter, heartrate monitor, maps, possibly some kind of frequency scanner/radio, light, hard disk space and some cables for downloading data. I'd probably also try and incorporate a keyboard (touchscreen) and some kind of writing software.

>> No.542616

>>542611
>maps
Though you can certainly have maps on the device, in shtf the gps satellites will stop working eventually.

I suggest a kindle and a harddrive with a few terabytes of books. You can build a low power micropc just for loading books on the kindle and everything could be solar powered. Project would also be cheaper and easier, but still very rewarding and useful.

>> No.542621

>>542616
This is a wonderful idea! Kindels are quite cheap if i remember and the interface would be excellent. I do have a simple map application on my phone that does use gps but works offline aswell, however I more like the idea of having all the books, not to mention I have a ton of survival books on my compy.

>> No.542622

>>542611
Any ideas on a geiger counter? I looked online and they are quite expensive or too big for this rig. Are there any models that would be good for this sort of thing?

>> No.542676

You could easily use some of the same stuff from this tricorder build: http://www.tricorderproject.org/tricorder-mark2.html

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542677

>>542577
someone on this board made it
found it in one of battlemechdood's threads

>> No.542683

>>542622
You could buy that japanese cell phone that had one built in as the base.

http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/05/softbank-unveils-worlds-first-phone-with-radiation-detection/

>> No.542700

I've always admired the design of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. PDAs than the pip boy.

>> No.542748

>Mobile phone
>SHTF
You nearly had me with that one there, OP.

>> No.542755

>those woodscrews

Looks like it's made by nVidia

>> No.542797

>>542755
fucking lol'd

completely forgot about that joke until now.

>> No.542807

>>542677
>Battlemechdood

You mean Hawkins? The guy who made the cockpit for his videogame? How is he?

>> No.542832

>>542748


Well I know I couldn't useit as a phone but I wanted it more for what other stuff it could do. I do believe someone else wisely suggested a kindal and i really liked that idea but if you had any suggestions on alternatives I would like to know.

>> No.543301

>>542611
If size is an issue perhaps you could have a voice recorder software and sd card slot to store the recordings?

>> No.543312

Well youd really want it to be non electronic because theres possibility for it to be damaged after a light collision, or in an apocalyptic synario where a solar flare knocks out all electronics :P

How about you just keep a stack of maps and documents on how edibible things, useful minerals, fire starters and first aid and natural medicines and disinfectants.

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543526

>>542577
I have the dude's schematics/materials in jpeg format on my phone, I'll prolly upload what I got later tonight. Moving atm so busy

>> No.543560

>>543526
Aww thanks for that. I love /diy/ because people will actually help and inform you. Honestly it may sound stupid but I really do trust the /diy/nosaurs even if i dont know you guys.

>> No.543563

>>542832
if you want to prepare for SHTF, the thing you want to get is a pantry stocked to the ceiling with food and water.
also
>lose balance for a short moment
>knock arm against random object
>screen forever broken

>> No.543579

>>543563
Well I was thinking about building a somewhat simple enclosure for it that would have a plate like closure that would close over the screen to protect it. Once again these are ideas and I really appreciate all the help and suggestions.

>> No.543594

>>542622
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/10/it-had-to-happen-iphone-radiation-detectors/

>> No.543622

>>543594
Whoa this seems useful! Unfortunatly (or fortunatly) I don't have an iphone I have an android but maybe the HRDTX can be modified for use. I plan on integrating a foldable solar panel for powering all this.

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>>543560
alright boss, here ya go. sorry for the delay. I'm going to dump all the images I got.

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>>543890

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>>543894

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>>543897
and thats all I got OP, I'll screen cap the thread so you can save it

>> No.544647

>>543899
Wow this really is amazing and helpful! Honestly I may just copy that design and put a hard cover over the screen and incorporate a folding solar charger. Also will have to look out for a small geiger counter and other few devices that could prove super useful.

>> No.544654

>>542561
That'd be the most bitching thing in the history of things.

Could sell it for a fuckton too.

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544656

>>543579
The original pipboy design isn't half bad. Even if you couldn't make a glass cover for the screen worth shit (i.e. no protective value), the metal overhang would be pretty practical.

At worst it gets in the way.

>> No.544680

>>544647
Just found this and thought of you.

http://www.radiation-watch.co.uk/?new=1

>> No.544729

>>544680
D-Does that say that it uses a... Photo detector for radiation detection?
How would that work beyond Alpha radiation?

>> No.546286

bump

>> No.546381

>>544729
>http://www.radiation-watch.co.uk/?new=1

The Pocket Geiger is an accessory for the Apple iOS or Android device, which works with an accompanying, free downloadable App. To use the Pocket Geiger, simply connect it to your smartphone audio output, load the app, and let it use its photodiode sensors to detect nearby radiation and report the results to the app.

>> No.546392

>>544729
yup its a PIN junction photodiode. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PIN_diode#Photodetector_and_photovoltaic_cell
it can detect gamma rays and xrays. In order for it to detect alpha decay, you need the detector to be right next to the source or the sources has to be so high that you'll die before you detect it.

>> No.546401

>>546392
Huh. I never knew that...

>> No.546495

This idea seems to have some potential ! so i sorta have a question what you you guys recommend as far as android goes a HTC one or a nexus 5 ? im thinking about doing this and a nexus 5 seems a bit overkill in size !

>> No.546496

The most useful electronics you'll have in SHTF is a GPS, multi-band radio, and maybe an e-reader. You might be better suited with a commercial GPS unit, it has better GPS reception and longer battery life. The ones with 2-way radio are often a few hundred dollars though.

If you stick with the phone, looking for GPS apps made for hiking or hunting.
Don't forget to look for ROMs for you phone if you're running Android. Find something simple, stable, with good battery life. REALLY good battery life. Remove background apps, put it into airplane mode, set the idle clockrate really low, undervolt a tad if the ROM features that, and anything else you can think of.