Re: Fail-safe for keyless entry

["petem" <petem001@xxxxxxxxx>]

"Robert Green" <robert_green1963@xxxxxxxxx> a écrit dans le message de
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>> Did you try the Heat-shrink tubing approch?
>>
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heat-shrink_tubing
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>> Just use some large heat shrink tube on your keyfob then shrink it to
> fit..
>>
>> when it will be worn out replace and your on the road again!
>
> No, I hadn't thought of that, but it could be the winning suggestion.  I'd
> have to copy the markings on the buttons with a silver tipped pen, but I
> think I have some heat shrink large enough to at least make a trial run.
>
> Thanks for your input!  I'm off to try it right now. . . .
>
> Just tried it with one layer of heat shrink, and that helps.  I think
> there's room enough for a second layer, and that should do the trick!
>
> Good call.  This is why I always take my intractable problems to Usenet
> for
> the "group mind" approach.  Thanks to all who contributed to the process,
> as
> there were some very good "also rans" in this thread.
>
> The heat shrink method is not invasive, doesn't require good hand/eye
> coordination and looks like it will do the trick, making the buttons just
> a
> little harder to depress by accident.  Considering how much I use heat
> shrink tubing for everything around the house, I am surprised I didn't
> think
> of it.  I use the large diameter stuff to put on broom handles, canes and
> other things where I need to have a good grip (and not get splinters!).
> Turns out to be the right size for the fob, too.  Best thing is that it
> won't come undone accidentally like my O-ring/washer solutions do after a
> while.  Now to try to draw little pictograms on the buttons to indicate
> what
> they do.
>
> Thanks again, Pete, and to everyone who responded.  Good work!
>
> --
> Bobby G.
>

Your welcome Bob...

Sometime a french man from Quebec can be usefull!! LOL