What do you find in your trouser pockets? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: david77
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 05, 2011, 06:51:30 am
content: Well, I often find unusual stuff in my pockets - at least unusual to non-tech people.If I were to empty my pockets right now I'd find the usual assortment of coins, bunch of keys, a half used tissue and a lighter. Oh, there's also a 1/4" magnetic drill bit holder.No electronics related stuff in there today.In the past I think I've found everything from loose transistors, caps, IC's, small nuts & bolts, fuses, solder wire and all kinds of tools in my pockets.Does that only happen to me or does anyone else find unusual stuff in his pockets?

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 05, 2011, 08:50:15 am
content: Only unusual things i have are a blue + green + white + UV led light, a USB drive and miniscrewdrivers on my keyring and a few coin cells in my wallet (so i know which sizes to buy when i need them).

author: Kiriakos-GR
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 05, 2011, 09:37:39 am
content: I have become a good boy, and I do not forget anything in my pockets.If I do, I will find it in the filter of the washing machine, and most of the times its not usable any more.

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 05, 2011, 09:53:28 am
content: Money at the end of each month, replaced by receipts before the end of the next month.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 05, 2011, 10:35:19 am
content: Always a Victoronix Minichamp, and often an SD card and forgotten lens cap, along with various screws.Dave.

author: Sionyn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 05, 2011, 11:06:50 am
content: sharkfin pick potting wax doorpass card festival wristband yubikey coins

author: Precisiontools
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 05, 2011, 11:26:56 am
content: Leatherman Juice S2, Jetbeam BK135A.

author: FreeThinker
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 05, 2011, 11:45:11 am
content: Normally holes, and in my socks too. What is it about pockets and socks that attract holes?

author: Vertigo
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 05, 2011, 11:49:13 am
content: zippo lighterVictorinox explorerOlight t-10 (to be replaced with zebralight H501wextra batteriesknife (eitherf CRKT m2104g, CS Rajah 3 or Spyderco tenacious)whistle50 cents (for toilets in case i'm out of change, shopping carts etc)extra hairbandstweezersmini medkit (bandaids, alcohol swabs, latex gloves)moist towlettesutility kit (mini flask with WD-40, mini flask with lighte fuel, paperclips, twistix, knife sharpening rod, sewing kit)ducktape (on a card)mp3 playerusb stick

author: FreeThinker
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 05, 2011, 02:17:52 pm
content: Quote from: Vertigo on July 05, 2011, 11:49:13 amYou must be female or have VERY large pockets.

author: oPossum
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 05, 2011, 03:06:58 pm
content: Quote from: FreeThinker on July 05, 2011, 11:45:11 amThey are semiconductors ???

author: FreeThinker
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 05, 2011, 03:18:01 pm
content: Quote from: oPossum on July 05, 2011, 03:06:58 pmNever thought of that! Also seems to attract inquisitive searching hands when not in use (You know who you are)

author: Frangible
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 05, 2011, 03:52:58 pm
content: I've been scrounging (a.k.a. dumpster diving) so I have an interesting assortment:>Small bag of unused tri-color LEDs in water resistant packaging>Several terminal blocks for later experiments>One small split-core current transformer of unknown value>One USB to serial cable>A lifetime supply of 1N4007 rectifiers.>About half a meter of 00 fine stranded welding cable>A perfectly good screwdriver some chump has been using to stir epoxy withThere's more. But that's all that would fit!

author: sacherjj
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 05, 2011, 04:19:00 pm
content: Everyday, the following are in my pockets:Spyderco Lady Bug 3 pocket knife (truly tiny, but usable)Fenix LD01R2 Cree LED flashlight- With an Eneloop AAA battery that I swap out with a freshly charged one every month or sooner if it has seen much use. This thing really casts a beam for something you forget is in your pocket.Then my wallet and a comb.Sometimes keys and coins. My Palm Pre is on a holster on my side.That is me almost every day.

author: FreeThinker
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 05, 2011, 04:33:46 pm
content: Hey a COMB! I remember those...

author: dimlow
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 05, 2011, 07:57:00 pm
content: For me its more of a, "What do i find in my washing machine", too lazy to empty my pockets. I found a CR2032, 20p and a wet packet of red RIZLA papers. What i will find next week ? well could be anything as the kids we soon all be teenagers. Interesting times ahead for the washing machine and me.

author: kenster2001
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 06, 2011, 04:55:40 am
content: At least 50 crimp connectors for panel mount D sub shells.

author: aargee
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2011, 07:20:13 am
content: Usually for me it's various hardware, screws, washers, etc.I've learnt that it is important to have a washing machine that can deal effectively with coins, as the contents of an engineers pockets will then not generally stop it in its tracks!I do know that memory sticks usually survive a trip through the washing machine via pockets.There's an idea for a new Youtube channel, "Can you wash it?"- Rob.

author: david77
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2011, 07:27:31 am
content: Haha! Now where to get an old washing machine for free....I've washed the remote control for my DSLR twice and it still works. Amazing chinese ebay c*ap.

author: PStevenson
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2011, 11:24:23 am
content: in my pockets now are...(including my coat which I haven't taken off yet)3 resistors - burnt out (3.3k if you're interested)tiny pocket dmmmy lucky 4069 IC (had it for years)sony satio phoneiPod classic 120Gbpen/Dave CAD padtiny reel of mod wire (you'd be surprised how often I need it!)bit of moneysmall screwdriver with attachments inside itguitar pick - dunlop bluecredit card100uf capacitor (don't know why)keys with torch on keyring7805 regulator (don't know why again)painkillers - Dihydrocodeine slow release.

author: sacherjj
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2011, 01:50:43 pm
content: Back when I had my old Nissan Maxima, the keyless remote was getting finicky. I forgot my keys in the pockets of my jeans and went through a wash and dry cycle. Worked so much better after that.

author: Hypernova
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 06, 2011, 02:39:36 pm
content: Quote from: Vertigo on July 05, 2011, 11:49:13 amYou sir have a challenger!Here's my standard load out when I leave the house:Top left:-Victorinox Cybertool 42-Comb-Calculator-Phone-Meds for hay fever in case I go to somewhere heavy with pollen.-Quad colour pen + pencilTop right:-key's for the house.-Green tritium tag-Laser pointer + white led-employee tag + RFID for the elevator at work + the blue discount card for some shops near work.Lower right:-some change and receipts-Key for the motor bike if I was riding it that day.-USB sticks-Lighter, I don't smoke, this is just in case I need to start a fire.-Dental floss.Lower left:-Compact rain coatInner pockets:-Wallet-TissuesBack:-Local city mapBefore I got the phone with a camera I also carried a camera in the top left. and I may on occasion carry reading materials in the large inner pockets that can fit A4 sizes.No joke, I wear this thing EVERY TIME I leave the house.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 06, 2011, 11:09:42 pm
content: Quote from: Vertigo on July 05, 2011, 11:49:13 amDave.

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2011, 04:06:19 am
content: pieces of "shredded" tobacco

author: walcen
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2011, 04:55:01 am
content: Guitar pick, pity they don't make guitars that small, maybe that's how air guitaring came about.

author: Vertigo
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2011, 11:48:58 am
content: Quote from: FreeThinker on July 05, 2011, 02:17:52 pmi'm a dude, its a fanny pack.yeah i know, fannypacks are the pocket protectors of the 90s, but i challenge anyone hereto find a more convenient way of carrying crap aroundalso i forgot: a bit of 550 paracord,(its the duct tape of cords) i always carry some of that with me.anyways, anybody who likes to tinker with anything should carry either aswiss army knife or a leatherman.my SAK is by far the most used item i carry aside from the lighter.have you guys seen this one:does that look like it might be handy for electronics geeks?

author: Hypernova
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 07, 2011, 01:12:25 pm
content: Quote from: Vertigo on July 07, 2011, 11:48:58 amI would say my vest is more versatile especially when you can wear stuff over it. It's also much more organized. When I have the money and time I plan to have one custom made in Kevlar.Hell, I wore it to my uni graduation ceremony, I just put the robe thing over it and you will never be able to tell.