Magical Monocle & Invisible Screen
by dmagryta124 in Circuits > Gadgets
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Magical Monocle & Invisible Screen
A physical key (or monocle) to the digital world.
This could be useful for stages in geocaching, high tech treasure hunts, or even making your children clean their rooms until they find the monocle-key. (The device could hold a image of the WiFi password of the day.) If any other clever applications are thought of, tell us about it in the comment section!
Updated 6/12/2021: If you would like to order one of these small displays with all the hard work done (separating the polarizing filter from the screen) already completed and ready to go, please direct message me. It would have the rechargeable battery removed for safe shipping. I am selling the device from this project.
Parts Needed:
2. Keychain ring
3. Micro screwdriver set (Can be found at many Dollar Tree stores.)
4. Hobby knife (The knife I used had a cutting blade on the tip, not the side.)
5. Digital photo holder (I used a keychain version.) ($3 to $13 US dollars on Amazon.)
6. (Optional) Small container filled with warm water & soap (or possibly WD-40?)
Remove the Electronic Photo Holder's Casing
Remove the Polarizing Filter
Clean Glue Residue Off of Polarizing Filter
Side note: If anyone has a better technique to remove glue residue, please tell us via the comment section!
Side note: A commenter said to WD-40 spray on the polarizing filter, let it sit a few minutes, and simply wipe off the glue residue! I haven't personally tried that technique, so attempt at your own risk!
Find the Optimal Polarizing Filter Orientation
Cut the Polarizing Filter to Fit Into the Keyring
Re-assemble the Casing (optional)
All Done!
I hope you found this instructable fun, or at least practical!