+Sparrowhawk Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 I have an idea for a very evil high-tech cache, but I lack the electronics skills to pull it off. Basically, it goes like this: Create a small gizmo that operates off a D-cell or smaller size. This gizmo consists of a motion detector switch (mercury switch?), some sort of circuit (capacitor?) that sets off a burst of electricity into a small radio transmitter. Maybe one of those kinds of radio transmitters that transmit on the band that blasting and construction people use. Anyway, part of this gizmo's design is that it sets off a signal to the transmitter, then shuts itself off and goes deaf to any motion for about 5 minutes. Now create a second gizmo consisting of a large battery (motorcycle size?), a siren, and a circuit gizmo that hooks into the siren. This gizmo receives the transmission from the transmitter, feeds the juice into the siren for about 2 seconds and then shuts off. Duct-tape first gizmo into inside of ammo can or tupperware. Set cache. Make it semi-obvious. Set siren gizmo about 15 feet away from cache, behind where cacher would expect to be. HIDE IT EXTREMELY WELL. Post cache on geocaching.com Enjoy resulting scenariao of geocachers finding the cache, picking it up, then going into orbit when siren goes off behind them. What do you think, sirs? Quote Link to comment
+Johnnie Stalkers Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 I think your gonna give someone an infarction (<<You see that Sparky?) I kinda like the idea of loading an ammo box with about twelve of those snakes in a can. Look out for those April 1 caches. Quote Link to comment
+Halden Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 I think you are an eveil genius, but it would be rather disturbing tp anyone near by. Quote Link to comment
+wildearth2001 Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 sounds nice, but remember to at least put a log book so it is actually a cache. Also you don't want to do it in a public area incase a geocacher goes after this one at night (don't wake up neigbors) plus if it is a public place it would get muggled immediatly following the first to find. You would also have to put something on the cache page explaining not to mention anyhting about a "surprise" you found at the cache, just have them put a quick time and date in the online log Quote Link to comment
+rusty_tlc Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Picture it; Mom and Dad hike to the cache site with JrCacher, just five years old on his first hunt. They open the cache and SUPRISE!!!!!!. Just might put Jr. off from further caching. Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 (edited) Oh great, now I have to add clean underpants to my pack. TN, Left soiled panties.......... Edited January 14, 2004 by Criminal Quote Link to comment
+Johnnie Stalkers Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Oh great, now I have to add clean underpants to my pack. TN, Left soiled panties.......... LOL! Who knew Criminal wore panties? Never mind, if you do know I don't want to know who you are. Quote Link to comment
+Stunod Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 TN, Left soiled panties.......... I would have guessed you were a boxer wearer...but to each his own. Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Oh great, now I have to add clean underpants to my pack. TN, Left soiled panties.......... LOL! Who knew Criminal wore panties? Never mind, if you do know I don't want to know who you are. Majicman got me wearing them. He sent me gift cert for victoria's secret. Quote Link to comment
+JMBella Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Oh great, now I have to add clean underpants to my pack. TN, Left soiled panties.......... LOL! Who knew Criminal wore panties? Never mind, if you do know I don't want to know who you are. Majicman got me wearing them. He sent me gift cert for victoria's secret. Stop it you're offending the smurfs. Oh, about the cache idea. I like it. Quote Link to comment
+Halden Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 This is going places much creepier than I ever thought possible... Quote Link to comment
+Johnnie Stalkers Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Oh great, now I have to add clean underpants to my pack. TN, Left soiled panties.......... LOL! Who knew Criminal wore panties? Never mind, if you do know I don't want to know who you are. Majicman got me wearing them. He sent me gift cert for victoria's secret. I guess the 'secret' is out now. Quote Link to comment
The_Brownies Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 A variation of your idea has already been used. A local cacher decided to create a cache using a transmitter that would send back a code on a FRS radio channel. Check it out. The Line of Site Cache Quote Link to comment
+Navdog Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Fry's had some great front door/driveway motion sensors that would play a short recorded message when triggered. They were only about ten-twelve bucks. Quote Link to comment
+bons Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Fry's had some great front door/driveway motion sensors that would play a short recorded message when triggered. They were only about ten-twelve bucks. cool! http://shop4.outpost.com/product/2466650 Quote Link to comment
+Oneyedjack Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 (edited) I've wanted to do one of those snakes in a can for some time now, but I haven’t been able to find them any more. That does bring an idea to mind. A couple of years ago my brother made this device that was in a small package 6"x6" square or so and it was wrapped with aluminum foil. I think he brought it to our family Christmas. When you pick it up it gives you a "SHOCK" and it does startle you. Inside it has some batteries, motion switch and other electronic circuitry connected to the aluminum foil. When it is moved, it gives you a jolt, while laying in a cache waiting on the next unsuspecting victim it uses no juice, only when moved. That surly would get your attention! Edited January 15, 2004 by oneyedjack Quote Link to comment
+Logscaler and Red Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Sounds like a nice idea. One could also have a recorded message saying something like "HALT! STAND UP! DO NOT TURN AROUND! PLACE YOUR HANDS ON TOP OF YOUR HEAD! GOTCHA!!" Or the sounds of a large dog growling. Cougar snarl. This might be something to play with. Maybe even a trail cam somewhere taking photos during the event. logscaler. Quote Link to comment
+Wander Lost Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 I would have guessed you were a boxer wearer...but to each his own. See and I'd have put money that he went commando. Quote Link to comment
+Stunod Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 (edited) Sounds like a nice idea. One could also have a recorded message saying something like "HALT! STAND UP! DO NOT TURN AROUND! PLACE YOUR HANDS ON TOP OF YOUR HEAD! GOTCHA!!" Or the sounds of a large dog growling. Cougar snarl. This might be something to play with. Maybe even a trail cam somewhere taking photos during the event. logscaler. How about one that plays "Dueling Banjos" and tells you that you have a "pretty mouth"??? Edited January 15, 2004 by Stunod Quote Link to comment
+Mastifflover Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 You forgot "Squeal like a pig boy" If it were snakes my wife would have an infarction. Quote Link to comment
+crzycrzy Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 You just aren't right dude. Just not right... Quote Link to comment
+ChrisCindy Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 You forgot "Squeal like a pig boy" If it were snakes my wife would have an infarction. The sounds of snakes squeeling like a pig? Strange yet interesting. How do they do that without lips? Quote Link to comment
+9Key Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 I may, or may not, have a cache that uses snakes in a can. Quote Link to comment
Captain Chaoss Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 I wonder if I can do a springy type deal, like a kids Jack-in-the-box ? That would be hilarious, it popping out as the lid is opened. Course, ya have to count on the finder having a sense of humor. With my luck, he'd show up at my door like in the beer commercial, and try swinging at me. Quote Link to comment
sarge76 Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 We recently found a "can of snakes" in a cache. My wife and I knew what it was when we seen it and we let our son open it and it scared him bad! Quote Link to comment
+Shadow's Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 I took one of those cans to the grocery store one time and let the checker try and scan it. Can ended up about 3 rows down. Manager had to go change pants as he was laughing so hard. ( yes I had told him the plan, checker is a long time friend of the family.) Still is out to get me. LOL. Rick Quote Link to comment
BeadBoy Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 I thought I had an original idea with the snake can and then I find its already been done. Quote Link to comment
+WalruZ Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 You can get pretty far just by covering your cache container with fake fur and hiding it in a hollow tree, where it has to be reached for. Quote Link to comment
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