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DIY visual marking

Postby Green » Tue 06 Apr 2021 9:44 pm

I've used sticky dots on the microwave and cooker knobs, also fine tip permanent pens on dark objects like a remote, or to make openings or ports more visible in yellow or silver.

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Re: DIY visual marking

Postby gsward » Wed 07 Apr 2021 7:44 am

That's a great "low tech" solution for a visual/technology problem. You can extend the idea with different colours for specific purposes.

Conversely, I find emojis a nightmare trying to differentiate the different faces!

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Re: DIY visual marking

Postby Green » Wed 07 Apr 2021 9:15 pm

Yeah I know what you mean, some things/sites are harder than others.
An idea from my dad is to punch holes in a bunch of keys, like 1, 2 or 3 on the bit you hold to help differentiate. He used to be an engineer so can do that in his garage, but I reckon shoe repairers/key cutters could do it. Its quite useful with a bunch, a bit like braille for an object.

I also use a headlight on a head band to enable hands free access to do something where I need more light.


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