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This Way to the Ingress: Keeping Stuff Dry and Clean with IP and NEMA

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Dan Maloney

When designing a piece of hardware that has even the faintest chance of being exposed to the elements, it’s best to repeat this mantra: water finds a way. No matter how much you try to shield a project from rain, splashing, or even just humid air, if you haven’t taken precautions to seal your enclosure, I’ll bet you find evidence of water when you open it up. Water always wins, and while that might not be a death knell for your project, it’s probably not going to help. And water isn’t the only problem that outdoor or rough-service installations face. …read more

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Puddle Jumpers: We Put 4 Waterproof Running Shoes to the Test

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Paul Sarconi

We tested several pairs—trail shoes, street shoes, even a running boot—and four made the final cut. The post Puddle Jumpers: We Put 4 Waterproof Running Shoes to the Test appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading Puddle Jumpers: We Put 4 Waterproof Running Shoes to the Test→

5 Stylish Snow-Ready Sneakers to Keep You Warm This Winter

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Tim Newcomb

When loaded with the right features and technology, sneakers can stand up to winter weather too. The post 5 Stylish Snow-Ready Sneakers to Keep You Warm This Winter appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading 5 Stylish Snow-Ready Sneakers to Keep You Warm This Winter→

It’s Way Past Time for Every Phone to Be Waterproof

Posted on September 2, 2016 by David Pierce

Phones are too fragile, too breakable, too afraid to take a dip. That’s not OK anymore. The post It’s Way Past Time for Every Phone to Be Waterproof appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading It’s Way Past Time for Every Phone to Be Waterproof→

Organic Chemistry Circuits are Flexible and Work Wet

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Al Williams

As circuits find their way into more and more real-world environments, the old standard circuitry isn’t always up to the task. It wasn’t that long ago that a computer needed special power, cooling, and a large room. Now those computers wouldn’t cut it for the top-of-the-line smartphone. However, most modern circuits don’t bend well and don’t like getting wet.

An international team of researchers is developing chemical-based circuitry that uses gold nanoparticles and electrically charged organic molecules to build circuit elements that behave like semiconductor diode junctions. It’s simple to make flexible circuits that don’t mind being wet using this …read more

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