Oooh, I realize I can now build wearable antennas using this sewing machine. I just need to buy some conductive thread and figure out what kind of antenna design to sew into something... Radio hat? T-shirt shortwave antenna? Wearable APRS tracker?
https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/sewing-with-conductive-thread
@ai6yr Adafruit Conductive Thread for, maybe, your sewing machine:
https://www.adafruit.com/product/640
www.adafruit.comStainless Thin Conductive Thread - 2 ply - 23 meter/76 ftAfter months of searching, we finally have what we consider to be the ultimate conductive thread. It's thin, strong, smooth, and made completely of 316L stainless steel. Once you start ...
@kevinhuotari Yep, seems like that could be fun!!
Our fellow ham built an amazing QRP for your wrist! The thread mentioned could be used in a wristband for the watch to extend the whips range and perhaps maintain its water resistance.
GitHubGitHub - travisgoodspeed/goodwatch: Replacement board for Casio Calculator Watches using the CC430F6147Replacement board for Casio Calculator Watches using the CC430F6147 - travisgoodspeed/goodwatch
@KC3OWU @kevinhuotari WOW, this is COOL!