wallet hack uses magnetic alarms to stave off pickpockets
We just wrapped up our tour of duty at MWC
dodging the notorious pickpockets in Barcelona, so perhaps that's why
we're particularly intrigued by Cabel Kraft's anti-snatch wallet hack
over at Hackaday. Most billfold alarms rely on a light trigger,
which can be problematic if the thief squirrels away his prize for a
later reveal. Kraft solves that issue by using magnetic alarms -- the
sort attached to windows for break-in alerts -- that set off when the
wallet is removed from the victim's pocket. He did have to remove a lot
of the alarm's bulk and alter the location of the reed switch, but the
setup seems otherwise uncomplicated. If you'd like to prevent your
wallet from getting picked and have some soldering chops to boot, have a
peek at Kraft's handiwork at the source or just view the video after
the break.
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