This is fun, compress and "encrypt" text using a rubber band... from MAKE Instructable group member HAKRONE - "Using only a rubber band and permanent marker or ink pen, it is possible to encrypt and decrypt a text message using only the muscle power in your fingers." - Link.
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Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 14, 2006 04:38 PM
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So, this is the depths that make has stooped to?
:::sigh:::
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jovino - please :)
out of the 20+ posts today (make your own high powered laser, DIY synths) it's *more* than ok to have one playful post.
a lot of parents like stuff like this... i could totally see this being a how-toons too...
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You forgot to mention that this analog encryption device has a built in ability to deliver itself to recipients. Alice and Bob have never had so much fun encrypting.
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Really, it's more obfuscation than encryption.
*end hair splitting*
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We used to do this in elementary school (early 70's), and this gave me a big nostalgic smile.
Thanks!
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"Really, it's more obfuscation than encryption.
*end hair splitting*"
I would say its compression not obfuscation
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