Tape measure from iPod headphones

Ever needed to measure something, but did not have a tape measure handy? Next time, use your iPod headphones!

Just add inch marks to the headphones' cable, and you'll have a 31" long measuring tape that's always with you, with no extra weight or clutter.

Step 1 Tools and materials

Headphones;
Ruler;
Marker;
Soldering iron or other heat source.

Comments

[danm95]

I think this is a very good, simple idea. I never would have thought of that

[Stokes]

What about using a silver paint marker instead of the black? It might look a little better. You could add that to a black earbud cable, too, for those who dislike the standard Apple ones for whatever reason. Better yet, how about silver and gold paint markers: one for inches, the other for centimeters? I'm not sure if the solvent in the paint will damage the soft plastic cable insulation, though... Probably not.

[hay_jumper]

Wouldn't it be just as easy to carry a tape measure? I carry a 12-footer a lot and it takes up just about as much space as my ipod. Plus, it's like, accurate, and stuff. Also, i stopped using ear buds for the following reasons: They sound awful, they are uncomfortable to wear, you might as well carry a sign that says "I'm carrying a very small, very expensive piece of audio equipment. Please mug me."

[Vertigo666]

Schweet, I got a pair of iPod mini ear buds I never use, cuz the Mini broke (got a Video now 30g)

[xboxteen01]

very original, nice idea

[eduardoare]

Creative. I like it. I do occasionally need to measure an item and never have a tape measure or ruler on me.