Do-it-yourself waterproof case for a smartphone. DIY waterproof phone case

Modern smartphones are fairly sealed. That is, under normal operating conditions, a small amount of moisture will not cause harm. There is no need to fear that raindrops or melted snowflakes will lead to inevitable breakdown. The main thing is to brush them off immediately. Being in your pocket with wet clothes is already a big risk, not to mention being completely immersed in water, even for a few moments.

An important aspect is dust and moisture resistance. Do not rush to get upset if your smartphone does not contain this item in the specifications. The fact is that certification according to IEC IP67 and IP68 standards costs money, and without obtaining a certificate from the commission, the manufacturer has no right to declare the presence of protection. It is a good idea to search the web for videos or descriptions of disassembling your device and pay attention to the presence of rubber seals at the joints of the parts. Often the commentator himself pays attention to them. The presence of such elements may indicate that the manufacturer has provided protection for the device, at least from splashes and short-term partial immersion in water.

In any case, what can you do if you fear for the life and health of your smartphone or are about to put it at risk of exposure to water:

1. Plugs for connectors and ports.

Technological holes in the body of the device, and even with bare contacts, are the primary risk areas for a smartphone. There are a huge number of plugs on sale for all possible types of connectors. They can be either with decorative elements or purely utilitarian ones. The cost is democratic, and the benefits are invaluable. If you often use your phone outdoors in any weather - be sure to purchase. It won't save you from being completely immersed in water, but it will help you not to worry about splashes and dust. Does not interfere with use.

2. Covers.

Made of durable waterproof material. They are both transparent and not. In the first case, the phone can be used to a limited extent, if the sensitivity of the sensor is sufficient. They completely hide the device from adverse effects. An irreplaceable thing for outdoor enthusiasts. Highly recommended for skiers and snowboarders in winter and cyclists in summer. Saves the smartphone from death in the pocket of a soaked jacket, a snowdrift or a puddle. When immersed in water at a shallow depth, the phone in such a case will remain unharmed, but you should not dive together with it.

3. Cases.

Serious and not always cheap equipment. It is intended for those who do not agree to part with their smartphone even at a depth of 40 meters, when descending on a kayak or storming impassable forests and swamps on an ATV. Not available for all phones, as they are made according to the shape and size of each device. There are models that allow you to use all the functions of the phone with almost no restrictions. Often, in addition to being protected from dust, moisture and dirt, they can take strong shocks.

4. Improvised means.

When the elements took you by surprise - do not despair, any tight package will come to the rescue, better with a zip-fastener. But if it is not at hand, then even an ordinary plastic one from the supermarket will do. Just be sure to check that it is non-ventilated: often the bags are made with microperforations so that the food does not chew. But using a condom or a balloon as protection is not a good idea. The lubricant of the former is conductive, especially since the smartphone will then need to be washed from it. And by cutting off the narrow part of the balloon to hide the gadget in it, you break the surface tension, and it can disperse further.

5. What to do if the smartphone is still in the water without protection?

First of all, wipe it dry from the outside and blow through all the connectors with improvised means. If the device does not turn off by itself, turn it off and put it in a warm, dry place for several hours. Most likely, this will be enough after falling into the sink or spilling plain water on the phone. If the device is exposed to other liquids (tea, juice, beer), it is strongly recommended to turn off the device and take it to the service as soon as possible. Of the liquids available in everyday life, alcohol (but vodka does!) And distilled water (you can buy it at any auto shop) do not conduct electricity. This is in case you want to bring the smartphone to life on your own at your own risk.

An ordinary mobile phone now makes our life dozens of times easier, so it is worth taking care of its safety and security. On the website http://skadashop.ru/catalog/zashhishhenny-telefon you can purchase a phone that is reliably protected from mechanical damage and moisture ingress.

Types of waterproof covers

But it so happens that you need to take care of the moisture protection of an already purchased phone.

To do this, you can get one of the special protective covers:

• a cover consisting of a film bag with vacuum locks;
• a cover that allows you to shoot underwater - aqua box;
• case-bag.

The last option is the best choice. The material from which it is made is durable and quality. Such a cover is fastened using a special snap-on technology.

It is covered with a soft and reliable gel on both sides, thanks to which it remains possible to use it under water, even at a depth of 6 meters. This case has straps for attaching to a leg or an arm.

You can also protect your phone from water ingress on your own, although the degree of protection will be lower than that of factory waterproof cases. But damage to the phone during rain or falling into the water environment, in most cases, will not happen.

At home, the safety of the phone in contact with water can be ensured:

• reliable CD case;
• using a plastic bag. Put the mobile device in a bag with sealed fasteners, wrap, straighten the wrinkles of the material, fix the adhesive edge;
• using a plastic bag as the material of the case, from which to cut out the parts according to the size of the phone and solder them.

Most would agree that protecting your phone is a necessary precaution in our fast paced world. Whether you are going outdoors for an active holiday, or worried about the impact of adverse weather conditions on your gadget, purchasing a waterproof case will help you get rid of unnecessary worries.

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Any phones, tablets, cameras by themselves are not designed for work in the rain or for underwater photography. Only gadgets "dressed" in a waterproof case, or in a special box for working under water, get this opportunity. Usually, good smartphones have a case that is not afraid of wet hands, spilled water on the table, and even light rain.

But a serious downpour is already capable of causing damage, and an accidental fall into the water can disable the gadget. Besides, there are times when you really want to take pictures of the underwater landscape. Especially if you go on vacation to the sea, to exotic beaches and want to capture the wonderful underwater world.

Do I need to make a waterproof case with my own hands?

Of course, the easiest way is to go to the store and buy a special waterproof case. But there are reasons that prevent this:

• too expensive;
• there may not be a suitable cover;
• it is much more pleasant to create a similar thing with your own hands;
• children will be delighted with the process.

As a safety option, you can use a CD case or a sealed bag with fasteners. This, of course, is a primitive method, but it will help protect the phone not only from rain, but also from falling into a puddle, pond, or bucket of water. You can even take pictures underwater if you don't dive deep or stay underwater for a long time.

Any cover, professional or homemade, must be very carefully checked for leaks, especially at the joints of the lid, fasteners, glass, so that there is no slightest gap.

The technology of preparing a real box for underwater photography is very curious, literally from scrap materials:

The process is very simple, accessible to anyone. And if you involve children in this, they will be just happy, participating in such an interesting business.

Inflatable ball protective cover

In a few seconds, you can make a cover from a simple inflatable ball, which protects your smartphone from water splashes, scratches, and improves the contact of the gadget case with the palm. This is, of course, not a superfashionable case from the store, but it is convenient, simple, and costs mere pennies. And such a simple case is better than a phone without protection at all.

This method is very convenient to make temporary protection of your phone if you have to use it in conditions of rain, pollution, or other extreme conditions. It is necessary to inflate the balloon up to half, lay the phone on it so that it "drowns" in it with all edges, and gradually deflate it. A very simple process technology is shown in this video:

Today we will see a waterproof case for a smartphone spacesuit. Yes, yes, it is waterproof (not just waterproof), why am I so sure? Tests under the cut.
For those who do not like to read a lot of letters, you can take it for RARE use, for example, when going down in kayaks. And for details under cat.

Due to the fact that I love lying in the bathroom to read music or just a book of my favorite writer on my smartphone, there was a need to waterproof my electronic friend. The previous smart from LG, because of this my bad habit of combining water procedures with intellectually spiritual enlightenment, something broke inside and it was successfully disposed of in a box "for later." With incredible enthusiasm, a new samsung galaxy s plus was purchased and over time it also began to suffer from high humidity, the smart began to periodically refuse to charge, or to show that the battery is full, although in fact it is not charged more than 50% (I decided that it was moisture, but it could be for other reasons). Various methods of protecting the smart have been tried, from a plastic bag to a full-fledged condom, but all of them, for various reasons, were swept aside.

The price list includes free shipping.
The cover came in an ordinary small bag on the inside of which an anti-stress bubble is glued.

pictures of packaging

The cover itself was neatly removed in polyethylene. And as always it had a strong (even more than usual smell of Chinese products, the smell went away within a month or earlier, I don't remember now. The dimensions of the cover itself are 155 by 105 mm, the dimensions of the transparent window are 110 by 70 mm).

The construction works simply. Two clamps very tightly pull the edges of the plastic to each other, and the cover material itself serves as a seal in the connection of these edges.
In the photo, clips "1" are inserted into fasteners "2" and rotate tightening the connection, the number "3" denotes the plastic edges, which, together with the cover material, are attracted by the clips and create a tight connection. The number "5" shows the pads of the lock on which the closing mechanism itself is attached to the cover (in the cover, ie, in its "packet" part, there are 4 holes, 2 on each side, they are inserted into the corresponding pins on the pads of the lock).


The number "4" was safely lost somewhere.

The cover comes with a suspension wrapped in a film and tied with a rubberized wire that usually twists the cable:

photo suspension

The suspension consists of two parts. Loops for attaching to the case and loops for attaching to, for example, the hand. These two parts are connected with a snap-type fastener. The suspension is made in two parts so as not to untie it every time. Those. when we do not need to attach the cover to the hand, we do not remove the entire pendant, but only the largest part of it. A small, not particularly disturbing, lace remains on the cover.

To test the reliability properties of the cover in conditions close to real, a technical specification was drawn up for the development of a dummy. According to the instructions, the dummy was supposed to approximately correspond to a smartphone in terms of form factor, at the same time, it should consist of a material that absorbs moisture. The problem was solved and a dummy identical in properties came out.

Photo in a case


Testing
The first test was as follows - a dummy in a waterproof case, left under running water for about a minute, water pressure 3-4 bar.


He took out the cover, wiped it dry on the outside (so as not to bring the water with his own hand), opened it and found drops (photo) on the mechanism.
But do not despair, because waterproofing occurs at the very bottom of the mechanism. We take out the dummy, it turns out to be absolutely dry, inside the cover is also dry. Mission complete!
Test two.
If the first test was a dynamic load with water under pressure, then the second test consisted of long-term preservation of the product in a water environment, i.e. was static :)


Do not bother the mug, it is a sinker and serves science. The cover is 100% submerged in water. As you can see in the photo, the dive was made at 19:13
Removes from water after 3 hours.

proof for 3 hours, but in fact just boasted of timex

We take out the control dummy and it turns out to be absolutely dry, no traces of moisture were found inside the cover either. It was hard for me to believe in this, and I conducted one more rather simple test for tightness.

The air did not pass even under pressure (well, of course, I didn’t really squeeze it very much). Why didn't I run this test right away? Yes, just as soon as I opened the parcel, visually assessing the cover, I did not expect the complete tightness of the connection. And the film of the cover seemed too thin, did not inspire much confidence (in the places where it is attached to the lock mechanism). But the cover performs the function 100% - it is proven.

Next, let's go through other custom characteristics.
I called my bro and chatted with him for a couple of minutes. I asked him about the quality of the connection. From my side, no loss in audibility was observed, from him, too. Conclusion - you can call.
The usability of the touch screen in the case falls, but remains at a decent level, but the usability of the side buttons is worse. Due to the large headroom, the button is not easy to grope.
After the case is exposed to water and dries, it gets so dirty (like a smartphone screen, with such grease as if from human hands). Visibility and usability does not interfere too much, but not pleasant. Dirt is easily rubbed off.
The ability to photograph is not lost, but the quality suffers greatly. I have an extremely mediocre camera in my smartphone, but even in its pictures, the loss of quality is clearly visible. In general, you can't take pictures of landscapes, but if you need a really urgent photo of something, then in general he at least somehow removes something. Next soap
Without cover


With case


The case makes the smartphone quite bulky and uncomfortable.
Important... My copy is pretty hard to open. Those. it is not difficult to close, but it can take a hefty effort to open it. I fixed this problem 2 weeks ago by lubricating the wd-40 clamps (popularly with a vedeshkoy :)) while holding it (used about 5 times during this time). Naturally, it is quite easy to modify it with peeling to a state of normal opening, but so far the laziness has been enough. Not correct, in general, the fact that the cover (at least mine, or maybe all) requires improvement.
Well, the conclusion with pluses and minuses is brief, for those who like to read right from the bottom:

The cover performs the function, but is not suitable for everyday wear due to the fact that the smart becomes bulky and less convenient to use. It is convenient to use it either for my purposes (I use a cover to use my smartphone in the bathroom), or on a hike, or kayaking. The cover withstood the immersion, but I do not recommend diving with it and the smartphone in water, and I will not risk it myself. there is no hope for the quality of things with a price of up to 100 rubles, even after tests. Therefore, at the beginning I wrote that it is waterproof, indeed it is waterproof, and not just waterproof (in the terminology of waterproof and waterresistant).

Pros:
*Waterproof!
* You can talk with the case you put on
*Cheap
* You can remove not only the phone, but also, for example, a passport (without crusts, docks on a car + a phone can easily fit in).
Minuses:
* Opens tight (main disadvantage)
* Smell of Chinese polymer products
* Photos do not come out of high quality (this is already nit-picking, but I consider it necessary to mention)
* The phone becomes unwieldy
* Using the side buttons is a bit difficult (also nitpicking).
* The way of attaching the cover film to the closing mechanism is suspicious, but withstood a month, if it breaks later it is easy to fix it with super glue.

In general: the cover is set off, the goals, as I said above, are fulfilling. Suitable for occasional use, not suitable for constant wear.

Post scriptum:
I use the month, if something happens to him later, I will definitely write about it here.
Gentlemen, if suddenly I missed something in the review, or I did not explain some point or any remarks, I really look forward to it in the comments, do not immediately minus, I tried very hard.

ADF: here is a link to a review of similar covers
APD2: I was able to test the case from links above in the cold (the one on the ziplock). He went hunting with me at - 22, but did not come to the hunt. Leaving the house in the morning, I went to a gas station, and in a few minutes in the cold, while filling the gasoline, the cover cooled so much that when I took it out to call the guard, it almost crashed. Burst at several seams at once, as if completely lost its flexibility. The plastic is so frost-resistant that it takes 5 minutes in more or less cool air to burst wherever possible.

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