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Re: weather-proofing a wearable

From: Moophus <>
Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 22:08:38 -0400

> 
> After reapeated use wouldn't the twiddler keys would start to wear
> through a plastic bag and you would have holes?  Second plastic around
> the HUD would probably accumulate drops of water and make it difficult
> to see through, I was thinking more along the lines of sealing the HUD
> case and wire entry/exit points to weatherize it, but maybe this isn't
> practical (or there isn't a "wonder goop" for sealing plastic cases).
> Also, maybe there's a way to make a keyboard cover (like the ones they
> use in auto-shops to protect keyboards) that could be slipped over the
> twiddler to protect it.
> 
> Thanks for the suggestions.
> -Paul
> 

How about a small bead offlexible latex caulk on all seams? it seems
like a good idea to me... as for the HMD, how about some sort of visor?

--Moophus

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