Hi all.
So basically, I want to see how easy it would be to make a small faraday cage, or similar, to prevent a cell phone from sending or receiving any data of any sort. I have heard of using a microwave, yes. And I have heard of people putting their cell phones into the fridge too. I would like something smaller, simpler. I picture a metal box with a lid that I can set it into.
Additionally, something similar for travel, preferably a thing that could fit in a pocket, with bonus points if it could be somewhat flexible.
Yes, I know it sounds crazy. I am just curious what others think about this sort of stuff. I currently just turn my phone off and not worry about it when its not in use, especially at night. Although the more paranoid part of me thinks that turning it off isn't enough.
What are your thoughts?
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4721691? ago
Ideally it would be a two stage phone cover, a normal phone cover type with useable access and then an attachable cover to completely seal it off when not in use.
What material would you use?
Darthwibble ago
My first ideas for a phone cover was about like that. Basically a sleeve sort of thing for your phone, but looking into it that wouldn't really work.
Material, I saw some flexible metal looking material used in construction. It looked like it was weaved, likely used for fire protection or thermal insulation.
4730058? ago
I would guess that Silver, Copper and aluminium would be less suitable than Platinum, lead or stainless steel.
Home test:
Normal 2/5 Bars
Oven, door closed 1/5 bars
Foil wrapped over antennae 3/5 bars