iPod Mittens

Step 2 Sew thread into mitten or glove

Try on the glove or mitten and figure out where the mitten touches the mp3 player when you are using it. Usually I use just my index finger on my right hand, but some people use their thumbs. Mark any spots that you want to use to control the device. Then stitch the conductive thread across those spots. Alternately, attach any conductive material to those places on the glove or mitten.

Ha! Now feel smug that you are as capable of using your mp3 player outdoors in Minnesota as those jerks in San Jose who designed such a weather-sensitive user interface. Now to conquer the issues of slow-moving displays in freezing weather and frozen-stiff headphone wires . . .

Comments

[erckgillis]

Hum, few frozen cables here in Texas. I bet I could build a custom cable that used a battery pack to heat a cable that ran the length of the cord to "heat" the cable slightly (resistance) and keep the cable flexible....I could add a variable resistor and voltage to control the heat, like a pair of battery powered hunting socks...perhaps I'll scavange a set and rip the wires out? Or perhaps use a bluetooth transmitter and bluetooth headphone setup for "cord" free on bitter Minnesota days. Leave it to the Cupertino type to create a warm weather only device...

[dfault312]

Hey, thats a pretty spiffy idea. Use an iPod sock to keep your iPod warm.