nym Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 hey ladies and gentlemen.i ran a search on this and didn't seem to find it, so i thought i'd share the wealth. i have discovered something awesome that you should know about. it's called VELOSTAT, and it's an EMF shielding, carbon-impregnated plasticy film. the cool stuff about this junk is A, it's only 1.99 for a yard of it, and B, when you hold it against a active surface, it only becomes conductive once you apply pressure - and grows less resistive as you apply more pressure.this could be very very useful in a lot of home applications. if you haven't read my other post, i'm using it to repair mpc1000s with bad pad designs, but i imagine it could be used for making totally sealed portentiometers, etc. if anyone's intersted in this stuff please post, and i'll throw up the link to a good quick place to order it. glad to make your aquaintance, hope to frequent these boards a lot. VERY happy to have found such a cool community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBunsen Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 Heh. Second Google link for Velostat."Since trying Michael Menkin's Helmet, I have not been bothered by alien mind control. Now my thoughts are my own. I have achieved meaningful work and am contributing to society. My life is better than ever before. Thank you Michael for the work you are doing to save all humanity." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nym Posted December 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 yeah man it's useful stuff, i was gonna mention that but completely forgot. there are some funny images out there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilba Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 I'm currently trying to make my own ribbon controller but haven't found a good material to use. In my searching, I came across Velostat, and if it's the same stuff in which my PLED display was packed, then it might just work well... but haven't found a supplier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiocommander Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 Wow! I need a thought screen helmet, too :o“I am using the material (Velostat) in my hat. I wear it to bed. I sleep better than I have in a long time. But it’s hard to tell if it works or not. I think it works.â€â€œThe Thought Screen Helmet is working perfectly. I have not had contact with the aliens since I first started using it. Though twice now coming back from work' date=' I have noticed lights following to the rear of my car, so now I take the helmet with me in the car in case I am abducted.““Congrats...my life has changed for the better...new job, new confidence etc.â€[/quote']I wonder what new job he got wearing this helmet all day and night... ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nym Posted December 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 wilba - when i get home i'll send you my bookmark. quick shipping, real cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stryd_one Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 Wilba needs alien thought control protection too! Sometimes when he stand close enough even I can hear them..... "Buy more PLEDs. And Cores. And you must have those cool $10 buttons....buy... the... buttons...." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nym Posted December 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 check it outcheap as hell, really useful.http://www.blockemf.com/catalog/advanced_search_result.php?search_in_description=1&keywords=velostat&x=0&y=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilba Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 Yeah, cheap, but only ships to Australia by UPS for $80. Bugger.Any chance you can buy some on my behalf and post it to me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nym Posted December 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 wtf 80 dollars? that's rediculous.when i order more, wilba, i could simply put some into an envelope and mail it that way for considerably less than 80 dollars, ie a couple more stamps than usual. it's paper thin, i don't get why the hell they're charging that much money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr modnaR Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 $80AU=$63US Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nym Posted December 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 i'd scoff if it was 20 usd, this stuff requires no shipping considerations whatsoever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilba Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 No, it was US$80 shipping, it is international courier only. >:( Thanks for the offer, nym! Much appreciated. PM me and I'll send you some dough via paypal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nym Posted January 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 will do. sorry for the delay. i'll try to get it out before the 6th, when i'll be shippin out to san francisco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-SDK Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 HmmmToo bad it isn't 1megohm with no pressure, 1kohm with super pressure...*sigh*But this would rock for what it's made for! And ribbon controllers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nym Posted January 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Too bad it isn't 1megohm with no pressure, 1kohm with super pressure...as for the no pressure, in my design i have it resting against the active area at all times, and it doesn't trigger until you give it a little pressure - and i'm talking about the SLIGHTEST pressure, like brushing it gives you a contact. this could potentially give a problem, if your design isn't tight enough that there is a "bounce" to it and that causes tiny pressure on the velostat. however, if it's secure, then there's nothing to worry about and you have yourself some REALLY sensitive pads.i'm dealing with copper coil active areas that require a material to make the connection overtop between the 2 coils. the velostat suits that purpose. (mpc1000). the sampler records notes in (who woulda guessed) midi, from 1-127.pressing down the pad in the slightest way gives a contact of 1-10. an appropriately hard hit gives 127. it's perfect for pad applications, not to mention other cool things haha like preventing alien abduction... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr modnaR Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 lol, nym i can picture you as an extra on MIB3 in the background playing the mpc1000 with the new Velostat pads, with a Velostat helmet on too. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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