Geocaching Magnetic Pen
If you're geocaching, sometimes you need a magnet. Either it's at home or in the car far away.
In some steps you build the ultimate magnetic stylus.
Thanks to Reika for the inspiration
In some steps you build the ultimate magnetic stylus.
Thanks to Reika for the inspiration
Step One - the Magnet
you need a (neodym) supermagnet 4mm diameter , length 10mm
The Pencil and the Magnet
what you've to assemble at last.
the magnet and a Uniball PowerTank ECO, a commonly used pen in geocaching.
the magnet and a Uniball PowerTank ECO, a commonly used pen in geocaching.
Disassembled
The stylus disassembled
Where the Magnet Fits
The magnet fits inside the transparent tip. for that you've to shorten the green part.
Don't cut too much. :)
correct it with a knife until it fits
Don't cut too much. :)
correct it with a knife until it fits
Assemble & Test
Assemble the stylus and test it with something magnetic
Hint: Do NOT glue the magnet. Probably you need to reverse the polarity
Hint: Do NOT glue the magnet. Probably you need to reverse the polarity