https://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=Special:NewPages&feed=atom&hideredirs=1&limit=50&offset=&namespace=0&username=&tagfilter=&size-mode=max&size=0Biohacking Wiki - New pages [en]2024-03-29T05:58:43ZFrom Biohacking WikiMediaWiki 1.32.0https://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=Hot_GlueHot Glue2019-11-27T16:01:49Z<p>Meanderpaul: Created page with "Hot Glue is a thermoplastic adhesive, it was used by some to bioproof their implants. This is a terrible idea. Please do not do that. Hot Glue can be contaminated with literal..."</p>
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<div>Hot Glue is a thermoplastic adhesive, it was used by some to bioproof their implants. This is a terrible idea. Please do not do that. Hot Glue can be contaminated with literally anything, you have no idea where it comes from. Depending which sort you get, your body may destroy the glue, leaving you with an exposed implant. Hot glue is worse for bioproofing than Sugru, and Sugru is so bad there is no way to describe how bad it is.<br />
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Do not attempt to use Sugru as a bioproofing material.</div>Meanderpaulhttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=SugruSugru2019-11-27T15:59:10Z<p>Meanderpaul: Created page with "Sugru is the brand name of a type of silicone rubber that sets on contact with air. It was commonly thought to be an excellent bioproofing material, however upon being tested..."</p>
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<div>Sugru is the brand name of a type of silicone rubber that sets on contact with air. It was commonly thought to be an excellent bioproofing material, however upon being tested the results were "Sugru is so bad, there isn't even a metric to describe how bad it is. Things like this are not fit to be put in the body". <br />
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"SFM tested it alongside TiN, Parylene, and some other materials and it broke up so easily that it couldn't so much as be tested by some methods. It also showed tons of fouling." (Cassox)<br />
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Do not attempt to use Sugru as a bioproofing material.</div>Meanderpaulhttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=Mechanical_EducationMechanical Education2019-11-13T05:19:28Z<p>Cyberlass: Created page with "Work in Progress"</p>
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<div>Work in Progress</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=Biohacking_ProjectsBiohacking Projects2019-11-11T04:52:08Z<p>Cyberlass: Created page with "CryptKey CryptKey is a free mobile application in early development offering the public a convenient platform for secure communication exchange. The CryptKey app goes far bey..."</p>
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<div>CryptKey<br />
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CryptKey is a free mobile application in early development offering the public a convenient platform for secure communication exchange. The CryptKey app goes far beyond conventional design by introducing an enitirely new element of technology into their security architecture known as 'bio-hacking'. Crucial to this design is a tiny RFID transponder implant, easily inserted into the web of the hand between the thumb and index finger, and readable from any NFC enabled mobile device. This attribute, which requires no battery, then acts as a convenient wireless form of physical authentication between the implanted transponder and any NFC enabled devices.</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=Becoming_a_ModderBecoming a Modder2019-11-11T04:50:52Z<p>Regex: Added newlines so the article wasn't one huge block</p>
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<div>Contents:<br />
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Canada<br />
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The United Kingdom<br />
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The United States<br />
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The Association of Professional Piercers highlights these basic qualifications that a person needs to become a piercer. They may be slightly varied in your region, so check below to find the specifics and then double check with your local health agencies for specific regulations.<br />
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Locate a suitable apprenticeship in a reputable studio under a well-respected, highly skilled and experienced professional.<br />
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Attend a bloodborne pathogens training class, such as that given by OSHA, Red Cross, or The National Safety Council.<br />
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Attend a First Aid/CPR class, such as that given by Red Cross or the YMCA.<br />
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Spend a minimum of three months full time as a trainee, learning sterilization, disinfection, cross-contamination and other health and safety issues before piercing.<br />
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Spend a minimum of six months to one year in full-time supervised training as an apprentice before achieving the title of piercer. Location, volume and studio standards will help to determine the duration of an apprenticeship.<br />
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Observe all procedures before attempting them, and only attempt a new procedure with close supervision by a senior/training piercer.<br />
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Learn customer service, appropriate jewelry quality and selection, aftercare procedures, and troubleshooting.<br />
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Attend a reputable training seminar of four days or longer. The course should combine lectures on anatomy, safety, hygiene, techniques, and hands-on piercing experience. Some states have passed legislation requiring courses in anatomy, etc. in order to be licensed for piercing.<br />
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Canada<br />
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Alberta<br />
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British Columbia<br />
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Manitoba<br />
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New Brunswick<br />
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Newfoundland and Labrador<br />
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Northwest Territories<br />
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Nova Scotia<br />
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Nunavut<br />
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Ontario<br />
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Prince Edward Island<br />
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Quebec<br />
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Saskatchewan<br />
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Yukon<br />
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The United Kingdom<br />
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England<br />
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Apply for a Tattoo, Piercing and Electrolysis Licence with the local government.<br />
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Display licence on the wall of the premises along with any related regulations.<br />
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Greater London<br />
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You must get a Special Treatments Licence from your council instead.<br />
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Northern Ireland<br />
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No information available.<br />
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Scotland<br />
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Apply for a Tattoo, Piercing and Electrolysis Licence with the local government.<br />
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Display licence on the wall of the premises along with any related regulations.<br />
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Wales<br />
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Apply for a Tattoo, Piercing and Electrolysis Licence with the local government.<br />
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Display licence on the wall of the premises along with any related regulations.<br />
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The United States<br />
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Alabama<br />
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Become an apprentice.<br />
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Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.<br />
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No CPR/First Aid class requirement.<br />
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Obtain a Body Art Health Permit from your county's Health Department.<br />
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State regulations do not require you to register with the Department of Environmental Health, but your specific county may.<br />
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Alaska<br />
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Become an apprentice (1000 hours required)<br />
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Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.<br />
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Take a CPR/First Aid class.<br />
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Apply to the State Board of Barbers & Hairdressers for $80.<br />
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Take exam for $60.<br />
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American Samoa<br />
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No information available.<br />
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Arizona<br />
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No information available.<br />
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Arkansas<br />
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Have GED.<br />
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Become an apprentice (6 months & 375 hours required).<br />
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Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.<br />
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No CPR/First Aid class requirement.<br />
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Get vision, including colour, and STDs checked by a doctor.<br />
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Take exam for $50.<br />
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California<br />
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Become an apprentice (6 months required).<br />
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Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.<br />
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No CPR/First Aid class requirement.<br />
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Obtain a Body Art Health Permit from your county's Health Department.<br />
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State regulations do not require you to register with the Department of Environmental Health, but your specific county may.<br />
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Colorado<br />
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Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.<br />
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Provide STD and immunization records.<br />
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Connecticut<br />
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No license is required for body piercing.<br />
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Tattooing may only be performed by "...a physician or advanced practical nurse, registered nurse or technician under the supervision of a physician."<br />
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Delaware<br />
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Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.<br />
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No CPR/First Aid class requirement.<br />
<br />
Obtain a Body Art Health Permit from your county's Health Department.<br />
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State regulations do not require you to register with the Department of Environmental Health, but your specific county may.<br />
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District of Columbia<br />
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No information available.<br />
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Florida<br />
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Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.<br />
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Establishments must be permitted.<br />
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Georgia<br />
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No information available.<br />
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Guam<br />
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No information available.<br />
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Hawaii<br />
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No information available.<br />
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Idaho<br />
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No information available.<br />
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Illinois<br />
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No information available.<br />
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Indiana<br />
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No information available.<br />
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Iowa<br />
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As of April 2, 2014 "...there is no oversight of the body piercing and modification industry in Iowa..."<br />
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Kansas<br />
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Be 18 years old.<br />
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Have GED.<br />
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Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.<br />
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Become an apprentice (50 procedures required).<br />
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Apply with the Board of Cosmetology for $50.<br />
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Take exam.<br />
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Kentucky<br />
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Obtain a Body Art Health Permit from your county's Health Department for $20.<br />
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State regulations do not require you to register with the Department of Environmental Health, but your specific county may.<br />
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Louisiana<br />
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Become an apprentice.<br />
<br />
Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.<br />
<br />
Take a CPR/First Aid class.<br />
<br />
Obtain a Body Art Health Permit from your county's Health Department for $100.<br />
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State regulations do not require you to register with the Department of Environmental Health, but your specific county may.<br />
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Maine<br />
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Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.<br />
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Obtain a Body Art Health Permit from your county's Health Department for $200.<br />
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State regulations do not require you to register with the Department of Environmental Health, but your specific county may.<br />
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Maryland<br />
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No information available.<br />
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Massachusetts<br />
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Be 18 years old.<br />
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Become an apprentice.<br />
<br />
Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.<br />
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Take a college level anatomy course.<br />
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Apply for a practitioner permit with the Executive Office of Health and Human Services.<br />
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Michigan<br />
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No information available.<br />
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Minnesota<br />
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Be 18 years old.<br />
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Become an apprentice (temporary technician) (200 hours and 250 piercings).<br />
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Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.<br />
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Apply for Body Art Technician License<br />
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Pay $110 to the Minnesota State Treasurer.<br />
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Mississippi<br />
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Be 18 years old.<br />
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Become an apprentice (9 months).<br />
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Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.<br />
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Apply for Regular Certificate of Registration for $150.<br />
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Missouri<br />
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Become an apprentice (300 hours and 50 piercings).<br />
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Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.<br />
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Take a CPR/First Aid class.<br />
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Apply for body modification practitioner's license.<br />
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Pay $100.<br />
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Montana<br />
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Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.<br />
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Take a CPR/First Aid class.<br />
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Complete "formal training".<br />
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Nebraska<br />
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Nevada<br />
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New Hampshire<br />
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New Jersey<br />
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Become an apprentice (12 months & 1000 hours required).<br />
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New Mexico<br />
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Become an apprentice (1500 hours and 10 photos of piercings required).<br />
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Apply to the State Board of Barbers & Cosmetologists for $100.<br />
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Take exam.<br />
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New York<br />
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North Carolina<br />
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North Dakota<br />
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Northern Mariana Islands<br />
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Ohio<br />
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Oklahoma<br />
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Oregon<br />
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Have GED.<br />
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Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.<br />
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Take a CPR/First Aid class.<br />
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Go through piercing training (250 hours of theory, 900 hours of practical training, and 400 body piercing procedures).<br />
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State regulations do not require you to register with the Department of Environmental Health, but your specific county may.<br />
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Pennsylvania<br />
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Puerto Rico<br />
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Rhode Island<br />
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South Carolina<br />
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South Dakota<br />
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Tennessee<br />
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Texas<br />
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U.S. Virgin Islands<br />
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Utah<br />
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Vermont<br />
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Virginia<br />
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Washington<br />
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Be 18 years old.<br />
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Apply for permit for $250<br />
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Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.<br />
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No CPR/First Aid class requirement.<br />
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Obtain a Body Art Health Permit from your county's Health Department for $250.<br />
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State regulations do not require you to register with the Department of Environmental Health, but your specific county may.<br />
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West Virginia<br />
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Wisconsin<br />
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Wyoming</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=Miscellaneous_EducationMiscellaneous Education2019-11-11T04:50:20Z<p>Cyberlass: </p>
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<div>Becoming a Modder<br />
[[Becoming a Modder]]<br />
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Online Classes<br />
https://www.coursera.org/course/pharm101<br />
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Wider information on transhumanism<br />
https://hpluspedia.org/</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=Computer_Science_and_computer_Engineering_EducationComputer Science and computer Engineering Education2019-11-11T04:48:34Z<p>Cyberlass: Created page with "{Waiting for proof-read} Is nice to integrate our body mods with our everyday life using open source projects like Arduino. With only a few parts we can create doors that ope..."</p>
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Is nice to integrate our body mods with our everyday life using open source projects like Arduino. With only a few parts we can create doors that opens with an hand gesture, cars that starts only if we press a button with our tagged hand and other cool projects. Nearly all parts described here are intended to be used with an Arduino or equivalent. If you don't know what an Arduino is you can learn something about it here http://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide/Introduction.<br />
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RFID and NFC parts - Useful RFID/NFC parts<br />
Magnets parts - Useful magnets parts<br />
Arduino code examples - Arduino code examples to work with readers<br />
We have also got some nice Scientific Linux distro`s.<br />
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http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-ultimate-scientific-linux-distributions/</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=Skin,_what_it_is,_and_where_to_aim_when_sticking_things_into_itSkin, what it is, and where to aim when sticking things into it2019-11-11T04:43:13Z<p>Cyberlass: Created page with "=== A Basic Overview === If you haven't taken a biology class in high school or at least don't remember anything from it, this will be a small explanation of what skin is, alo..."</p>
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<div>=== A Basic Overview ===<br />
If you haven't taken a biology class in high school or at least don't remember anything from it, this will be a small explanation of what skin is, along with a few simple tips to help you keep a little more blood inside your body (where it is supposed to be).<br />
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=== What Is Skin? ===<br />
Skin is the single largest organ in the human body, serving as a protective layer for all of your more sensitive and vital squishy bits. It is divided into several layers, each serving a slightly different function. The outermost layer, the epidermis provides protection from contaminants in the environment, as well as providing a buffer zone between your nerves and any stimulus on the outside, so that touching something like a doorknob doesn't hurt like hell. Note that, by cutting through this, you are allowing free entry into your body to any contaminants that find their way in (sterilize everything). The epidermis, which is composed of keratinized epithelial tissue, doesn't actually contain any nerve endings or blood vessels. Instead, the layer just below the epidermis, the dermis (composed primarily of connective tissue, which anchor the epidermis to the tissue underneath), provides a fairly high nerve density, particularly in the regions such as the fingertips. In addition to this high nerve density, the dermal and hypodermal(the tissue below the dermis) tissues in this region are highly vascular (Lots of little capillaries and blood vessels), to provide the oxygen and nutrients needed to sustain the skin.<br />
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=== Where To Stick Things Into It ===<br />
Since the epidermis itself is very thin, it would be a very bad idea to put anything on the border where the epithelial tissue ends and the connective tissue starts(The Basement Membrane). Why? Because if you were to accidentally hit the skin above or surrounding the implant, it could potentially force the implant back out of the skin, creating quite a mess, and less importantly, significant pain. In addition, it wouldn't be as comfortable as the second option. You can easily eliminate these problems by placing the implant a little deeper, in the connective tissue, which will grow back around the implant and bury it, giving it much more protection from impacts and stress.<br />
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=== Not Everything Should Be Cut ===<br />
This is obvious. Pain can be mitigated by anesthetics (if they are legal where you live) or dealt with in a variety of ways, but there are many more problems than just pain. Cutting major blood vessels can be life threatening and passing out from lack of blood to the brain is absolutely terrifying (if a surgery gets to the point of passing out from blood loss, you need to reconsider your decision making paradigm). So make sure to know where those veins and arteries are. Getting even a basic understanding of where you shouldn't cut can save your life. Firstly, here is a very good website that will give you a visual representation if you are a more visual learner: https://human.biodigital.com/signin.html<br />
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Now, you can see most of the main arteries without anything more than a visual inspection. Smaller arteries that are still a concern can be found by shining a light into the area you're inspecting, as the skin and subdermal tissues are translucent. If there is a large blood vessel where you want to cut, find a different implant site.<br />
Nerve dense areas are fairly easy to find, even if you don't already know most of them from personal experience. Implanting in these locations can have a significant effect on the functionality of your device, if it's haptic or sensory-based. Here is a basic list but there are plenty more which you can find just by touching the surface of the skin and seeing the difference of sensation as compared to the skin around it.<br />
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Some basic nerve dense areas (this is not a comprehensive list):<br />
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- fingertips<br />
- sides<br />
- neck<br />
- pubis (for the love of science DON'T CUT here)<br />
- webs between fingers<br />
- anywhere on the face<br />
- back of the head<br />
- temples<br />
- back of the hand<br />
- joints<br />
- bottoms of feet<br />
- tops of feet<br />
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If you have any doubts about where you want to cut, do not cut there until you have received advice from a knowledgeable person.</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=Medical_EducationMedical Education2019-11-10T20:58:08Z<p>Cyberlass: Created page with "Anatomy and Physiology Anatomical and biological information deemed pertinent to the currently popular projects and mods Basic First Aid How to treat various kinds of..."</p>
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<div>[[Anatomy and Physiology]]<br />
Anatomical and biological information deemed pertinent to the currently popular projects and mods<br />
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[[Basic First Aid]]<br />
How to treat various kinds of physical injuries.<br />
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[[Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation]]<br />
A brief overview of caring for someone whose heart has stopped or is not breathing.<br />
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[[Genetics]]<br />
Manipulation of DNA, proteins, and hormones.<br />
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[[Cell Biology]]<br />
Properties of cells, how they function, how they need to be treated when cultured.<br />
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[[Hypoperfusion and Shock]]<br />
Understanding what really happens when we die.</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=MisinformationMisinformation2019-11-09T06:32:19Z<p>Meanderpaul: Added formatting to organize the information</p>
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<div>A lot of new people come to the Grinder community after seeing something on You-Tube or in their favorite online article. Pumped with lofty ideas about gaining another sense and being able to feel the modern world around us, they just can't wait to stuff things inside them. Most of the time new people have vast misconceptions about what they can, and cannot do. Here is a list of common ideas people have that are wrong.<br />
<Hr><br />
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;Sugru: Sugru is the brand name of a type of silicone rubber that sets on contact with air. It was commonly thought to be an excellent bioproofing material, however upon being tested the results were "Sugru is so bad, there isn't even a metric to describe how bad it is. Things like this are not fit to be put in the body". "SFM tested it alongside TiN, Parylene, and some other materials and it broke up so easily that it couldn't so much as be tested by some methods. It also showed tons of fouling." (Cassox)<br />
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'''Do not attempt to use Sugru as a bioproofing material.<br />
<Hr><br />
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;Hot Glue: Hot Glue is a thermoplastic adhesive, it was used by some to bioproof their implants. This is a terrible idea. Please do not do that. Hot Glue can be contaminated with literally anything, you have no idea where it comes from. Depending which sort you get, your body may destroy the glue, leaving you with an exposed implant. Hot glue is worse for bioproofing than Sugru, and Sugru is so bad there is no way to describe how bad it is.<br />
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'''Do not attempt to use Sugru as a bioproofing material.<br />
<Hr><br />
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;Vodka: Some have said that Vodka is a good way to sterilize implants. This is an old wive's tale. '''Alcohol is not an antiseptic. For better alternatives, see Chemical Sterilization.<br />
<Hr></div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=Regional_Groups_and_LabsRegional Groups and Labs2019-11-09T06:31:26Z<p>Moonman: Put into wiki format</p>
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<div>== Australia ==<br />
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=== New South Wales ===<br />
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==== Icarus Industries ====<br />
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Icarus Industries is a new Grinder Lab based in Newcastle, NSW.<br><br />
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Contact:griskard@icarus-industries.com<br><br />
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Associated Users: Griskard<br><br><br />
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== Canada ==<br />
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==== The Thought Emporium ====<br />
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One of the newer groups, we aim to provide materials, both education wise and physicals tools to grinders hoping to hop into the scene. We carry a wide range of both biological and grinder products and the list grows constantly. We use what we earn to invest in new developments/services and new mods for the community.<br><br />
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Contact: thethoughtemporium@gmail.com<br><br />
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Associated Users: drjaaz/chironex, ThirdSilent<br><br />
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== The United States ==<br />
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=== Pennsylvania === <br />
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==== Grindhouse Wetware ====<br />
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Grindhouse evolved from a group of highly driven individuals on the biohack.me forums, to a dedicated team working towards a common goal - augmenting humanity using safe, affordable, open source technology.<br><br />
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We believe that with imagination and drive, any of us can feel and touch EMF fields, explore its contours, sense the temperature of objects across a room, navigate a room using a sonar sense, or even connect the body to the Internet - right now. It is that dream above all that drives us to create.<br><br />
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=== California === <br />
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==== Science for the Masses ====<br />
'''- Dissolved'''<br><br />
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Science for the Masses is an independent team of research-minded individuals dedicated to making the tools and resources of science more available to the layperson.<br><br />
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Associated Users: glims, Cassox<br><br />
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=== San Francisco/Bay ===<br />
<br><br />
<br />
=== Sacramento ===<br />
<br><br />
<br />
=== Southern California ===<br />
<br></div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=Piercers_and_Body_ModdersPiercers and Body Modders2019-11-09T06:31:00Z<p>Cyberlass: Created page with "If you have any to add, please add them in the following format: Studio Name (if applicable) Modder's Name Location Contact information Price Notes Australia Flesh Impressio..."</p>
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<div>If you have any to add, please add them in the following format:<br />
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Studio Name (if applicable)<br />
Modder's Name<br />
Location<br />
Contact information<br />
Price<br />
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Notes<br />
Australia<br />
Flesh Impressions Body Piercing Studio<br />
Kyla Fae<br />
Gold Coast, Australia<br />
http://www.fleshimpressions.com.au/<br />
kylafae.piercing@gmail.com<br />
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As of 2016/9/10 no longer performs magnet implantations<br />
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Price and information sheet upon request<br />
Only Australian artist officially trained and certified by Samppa Von Cyborg<br />
48N cylindrical magnets from Samppa<br />
Transition<br />
Bslice dot com<br />
Shop T337,Erina Fair Shopping Centre, Erina, New South Wales, Australia<br />
https://m.facebook.com/BsliceDotCom/<br />
https://www.instagram.com/bslicedotcom/?hl=en<br />
- travels tattoo conventions<br />
- $350 for small, 400 for magicians magnet.<br />
- Steve haworth silicon encased magnets.<br />
- does most mods, rfid, northsense etc.<br />
Uses local anesthetic.<br />
- seems open to new technology<br />
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Canada<br />
Piercings by J<br />
Jason Friday<br />
Guelph, Canada<br />
http://www.piercingsbyj.ca/<br />
<br />
small one is $340 CAD and large one is $410 CAD<br />
France<br />
Body-R-Evolution<br />
Urd, Body Modification artist<br />
3bis Rue de la Paix<br />
F-77500 CHELLES<br />
France<br />
(near Paris)<br />
http://www.body-r-evolution.net/v3.8/french/page1fra.html<br />
<br />
200€<br />
parylene coated implant<br />
Germany<br />
Naked Steel<br />
Dirk Hückler (Piercer)<br />
Berlin, Germany<br />
www.naked-steel.de<br />
<br />
€180<br />
Uses Steve Haworth's magnets.<br />
Pain Couture<br />
Hika K.<br />
Berlin, Germany<br />
Arnstadt, Thuringia<br />
-Travelling/Guestspotting on request-<br />
hika_k_bodypiercing@yahoo.de<br />
<br />
price on request<br />
uses Samppas & Steves magnets<br />
UK<br />
Divine Canvas<br />
Lestyn<br />
London, UK.<br />
info@divine-canvas.com<br />
<br />
£200 per implant.<br />
Plated? Silicone-coated.<br />
"Lestyn is going to India from 27th Jan to 18th Feb, and is in every day except Thursday." [from 2015?]<br />
USA<br />
Arizona<br />
Steve Haworth<br />
Phoenix, AZ, USA.<br />
stevehaworthmod@gmail.com<br />
<br />
$200 per implant.<br />
Gold-plated and silicone-coated.<br />
Frequently travels.<br />
California<br />
Sacrament Body Piercing<br />
Ron Garza<br />
22622 Lambert St<br />
306<br />
Lake Forest, CA 92630<br />
ron@rongarza.com<br />
http://www.facebook.com/SacramentBP<br />
<br />
New York<br />
Brian Decker<br />
New York, USA<br />
purebodyarts@gmail.com<br />
<br />
$150 1 implant, $225 for 2<br />
Not sure about coating. I got a powerful magnet. Tested holds up to 4.5oz. lifting fingernail clippers, tea spoons and pens no problem. Brian was very professional.<br />
Travels regularly<br />
Texas<br />
Shaman Modifications Tattoo and Body Piercing<br />
Pineapple<br />
1601 E Cesar Chavez St<br />
Suite# 106<br />
Austin, TX 78702<br />
http://www.shamanmodificationsatx.com/piercer-pineapple.html<br />
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Virginia<br />
Recon Body Modification<br />
Rob Perry<br />
628 South Colorado St.<br />
Salem, VA, 24153<br />
http://recontattooandpiercing.com/<br />
<br />
Washington<br />
Evolve (Body Jewelry Company)<br />
John Durante, Body Modification artist<br />
1715 E. Olive Way, Capital Hill, Seattle, WA, USA<br />
durante.john@gmail.com<br />
206-860-6052<br />
<br />
Contact for cost of procedure.<br />
Not primarily a futurist body modder, but is friends with Steve Haworth and is practiced at magnetic implants.<br />
Does travel at least around Pacific Northwest distributing jewelry (brings magnets/implant tools with him).<br />
Netherlands<br />
Dare2wear/Classic ink & mods<br />
Joan<br />
Amsterdam<br />
classicinkandmods.com<br />
dare2wear.nl</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=Skill_RegisterSkill Register2019-11-09T06:30:25Z<p>Meanderpaul: /* Registered individuals */ added moonman</p>
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<div>==Overview==<br />
Welcome to the Skills Register for biohackers. This resource is made up of volunteers who are willing to assist others and have expertise in fields. This is a crucial component if you were interested in building a team for a project. Please copy the formatting and fill it in to add your information. If you would like to have the information added, please make an account on the [https://www.forum.biohack.me Biohack.me] forum<br />
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'''If your account has not been visited in 3 months or more you will be removed from this register.<br />
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Required formatting for entries.<br />
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Slack/Forum Username(Please Specify Which):<br><br />
Location:<br><br />
Skills:<br><br />
Education/Certifications:<br><br />
Summary: <br><br />
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*Please list your specialty/strongest skills as the first item in your summary and make it bold<br />
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*While a slack account is not required, a form of contact should be listed to make it easier for a newcomer to ask you for help in your area of expertise.<br />
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==Registered individuals==<br />
===Current===<br />
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Forum and Slack Username: Moonman0922 <br><br />
Location: Rochester, NY<br><br />
Skills:<br><br />
*Basic Chemistry, can follow most procedures<br />
*First Aid<br />
*Wilderness Survival<br />
*Steady with a Needle and Scalpel<br />
*Good understanding of medicine and pharmacology<br />
*Basic Electronics<br />
*Woodworking<br />
*Tool Use<br />
Education/Certifications: <br><br />
*Currently pursuing EE degree<br />
Summary:<br><br />
*Always willing to learn. If you need a hand with an implant in the northeast, I am more than willing to help.<br />
<Hr><br />
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Slack/forum Username: Meanderpaul(both slack and biohack.me)<br><br />
Location: Sagamore, Ma USA <br><br />
Skills:<br><br />
*HTML5 and CSS<br />
Education/certification:<br><br />
*BS wildlife law (wildlife care, law, Basic Biology)<br />
Impants:<br><br />
*RFID chip right hand<br />
Learning:<br><br />
*biology<br />
*chemistry<br />
*Robotics<br />
*Bioengeering<br />
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Forum Username: Satur9<br><br />
Location: Philadelphia<br><br />
Skills: <br><br />
*PCB Design<br />
*Electronics<br />
*Microcontroller Coding<br />
Education/Certifications:<br><br />
*BSET<br />
*EIT<br />
*CID<br />
Summary:<br><br />
Just hackin' away over here.<br><br />
<Hr><br />
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===Pre-2019===<br />
Forum/Slack Username: Cobra_kid <br><br />
Location:<br><br />
Skills:<br><br />
*blacksmith<br><br />
*concept design<br><br />
*metal work<br><br />
*wood work<br><br />
*project management<br><br />
*chemistry(mostly basics with some knowledge into certain areas)<br><br />
*physics(same as chemistry)<br><br />
*minor surgery<br><br />
*piercing<br><br />
*lab write ups/procedures<br><br />
Education/certification: In school for RN<br><br />
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Slack/Forum Username: DocMorbid<br><br />
skills:<br><br />
*'''embalming and restorative art/demisurgery.<br><br />
*Gross Anatomy<br><br />
*Suturing<br><br />
*Surgical skill<br><br />
*Sculpting<br><br />
*Resourcefulness<br><br />
*Microbiolog<br><br />
*Chemistry<br><br />
*Circuit Design<br><br />
*Mechanical Engineering<br><br />
*Programming: C, C++, and ASM mostly.<br><br />
*Basic Genetic Manipulation<br><br />
*Tissue Culture and Plant Micropropagation<br><br />
*Really Basic Tissue Engineering<br><br />
Education: Mortuary Science<br><br />
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Slack/Forum Username: FrankMatheson<br><br />
Location: College student/part time worker living in San Diego, CA.<br><br />
Certifications:<br><br />
*NREMT<br><br />
*FEMA Emergency Management<br><br />
*HTML, Javascript, CSS, PHP, SQL, Web design.<br><br />
Past Projects:<br><br />
*Kill The Book - eBook website.<br><br />
*SD Underground - Skating website.<br><br />
*Coalition Against Copyright Harassment - What it sounds like.<br><br />
*Storybook Template - Incomplete.<br><br />
*US Gov Poll - A poll for college.<br><br />
*Video Streaming - Pornsite template (sfw).<br><br />
*GML<br><br />
*C<br><br />
*Windows<br><br />
*Woodworking<br><br />
*Welding<br><br />
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Name: Joshua<br><br />
Experience & skills:<br><br />
*Pharmacology<br><br />
*Skeletal muscle remodelling, Bodybuilding & Performance Enhancement Drugs<br />
Vascular biology, Angiogenesis, Ischemia & Hypoxia, ROS manipulation<br />
Training (E.G. resistance, weight, cardio, interval, etc )<br><br />
*Electric Stimulation of tissues<br><br />
*Therapeutic ultrasound<br><br />
*IT Experience<br><br />
*Machine learning ( evolutionary programming, SVM, optimization )<br><br />
*Natural Language Processing & Text mining<br><br />
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Name: KylaFae<br><br />
Location: Gold Coast, Australia.<br><br />
Employment: <br />
The studio I work out of is Flesh Impressions Body Piercing Studio<br><br />
Active skill set:<br><br />
*Body Piercing<br><br />
*Suspension<br><br />
*Magnetic Implant insertion<br><br />
*Hygiene Infection and Control<br><br />
*First Aid<br><br />
Education/Certification:<br><br />
*Outbreak of Infectious Disease (Control & Bio-terrorism)<br><br />
*Anatomy & Physiology<br><br />
*Practical Ethics<br><br />
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Slack/Forum Username: Lucas_Dimovio<br><br />
Lukas:<br><br />
*Some experience in bacterial genetics<br><br />
*Some experience in Chemistry labs ( First year college stuff)<br><br />
*Ability to reach a large group of people (via University)<br><br />
*Access to academic information (power-points, mainly) on biology (which may expand to include more subjects)<br><br />
*Access to college educated individuals willing to contribute<br><br />
In the process of learning<br><br />
*Human genetics<br><br />
*Mat Lab programing<br><br />
*Integral and Vector calculus, differential equations<br><br />
*Mechanical Engineering<br><br />
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Slack/Forum Username: mezquite<br><br />
Location:<br><br />
Skills:<br><br />
*Organic Chemistry<br><br />
*Physical Chemistry<br><br />
*Physics<br><br />
*Upper Level Maths<br><br />
*Matlab<br><br />
Education:<br><br />
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Slack/Forum Username: NeoSapiensSurgery<br><br />
Skills:<br><br />
*Physician<br />
*plastic surgeon<br />
Detailed knowledge of human anatomy and surgical procedures<br />
Active researcher into surgery of the peripheral nervous system<br />
Past skills:<br><br />
*1 year of laboratory research into viral vectors (lentiviral vectors) for genetic modification, during medical school.<br />
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Slack/Forum Username: Simplex<br><br />
Location: Southampton, UK<br><br />
Skills:<br><br />
*Variety of practical lab experience, private & public sector<br />
*Genetics & analytical<br />
*Minor surgical skills<br />
*Fine motor skills<br />
*Rudimentary electronics knowledge<br />
Education/Certification:<br><br />
*BsC Forensic Science<br />
*1/2 PhD in Human Genetics<br />
*Visible Light Microscopy cert.<br />
*First Aid trained<br />
**Currently a trainee Teacher.<br />
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Slack/forum Username: Lex<br><br />
Location:<br><br />
Skills:<br><br />
*Fairly extensive anatomical knowledge.<br />
*graphic design<br />
*animation<br />
*skills in the Adobe suite and many autodesk programs.<br />
Education/Certification:<br><br />
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Slack/Forum Username: dvorAk<br><br />
Knowledge:<br><br />
*Implants<br />
*surgery<br />
*dentistry<br />
*biosensors<br />
*biomaterials<br />
*embedded systems<br />
*alcohol(mainly whisky)<br />
*Engineering/CS Related<br />
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Slack/forum Username: Azriel89 <br><br />
Skills:<br><br />
*Programing<br />
**C++ Spin (proprietary Parallax inc. propeller language), Assembly<br />
S*ome Circuit design<br />
*HTML and CSS<br />
*Access to extensive collection of materials on most scientific topics (pdfs mostly)<br />
*Extensive Windows and Linux knowhow<br />
*Other varied tidbits of things i have picked up along the way.<br />
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Slack/Forum Username: bciuser <br><br />
Location: Irvine, CA<br><br />
Education/Certification:<br><br />
*Biological Sciences Major at UC Irvine<br />
Studying:<br><br />
*Working in a Brain-Computer Interface Lab<br />
Plans on earning a Ph.D. in neural engineering/ biomedical engineering to work towards developing neural augmentation devices for cognitively impaired and normal people.<br />
Skills:<br><br />
*Basic Programming in C/C++<br />
*Microcontroller programming<br />
*Circuit design<br />
Projects:<br><br />
*Spatially Distributed FES System<br />
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Benbeezy<br />
I have 4 years of 3D printing to offer. And 3D modeling. I'm a programmer as a career, and can also help with any code anyone needs.<br />
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Slack/forum username: BirdMachine <br><br />
Loacation:<br><br />
Skills:<br><br />
*html & css (plus less)<br />
*javascript<br />
*php<br />
*markdown<br />
*Some basic ruby<br />
*Lower level python (but it's on my radar to expand on next)<br />
*Low level C++ (Taking a class for it right now, actually)<br />
*Passing Java Knowledge<br />
*Linux (Both as a personal system and server/LAMP stack)<br />
*Android rooting / customizing<br />
*PC hardware (Building and repairing)<br />
*A bit of network security<br />
*Lockpicking (though rusty)<br />
*Performing arts / Circus (Currently training in aerial silks and flexibility conditioning, learning a lot about the body on the way!)<br />
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Slack/Forum Username: cerasi<br><br />
Location:<br> <br />
Skills:<br><br />
*basic electronics<br />
*arduinos and sensors<br />
*basic programming, in C, Java, Python, and Processing<br />
*some physics<br />
*mechanical engineering<br />
*neuroscience<br />
*robotics<br />
*experience teaching / explaining things well<br />
Education/Certification: Electrical Engineering<br><br />
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Slack/Forum Username: drjaaz<br><br />
Location:<br><br />
skills:<br><br />
*graphic design<br />
*3d modeling<br />
*suturing and am learning basic surgery<br />
*mycological practice and aseptic technique<br />
*skeletal rearticulation and basic taxidermy<br />
*some electrical engineering and programing<br />
*practiced chemist (did a bunch of work with explosives and some odd chemistry)<br />
*nuclear physics (fusion and particle accelerators mainly)<br />
*knowledge and experience designing and building high vacuum setups<br />
*nanoparticle fabrication<br />
Knowledge:<br><br />
*currently studying genetics in school (undergrad)(and self taught synthetic genetics) (little bit of work designing vectors)<br />
work with artificial muscles.<br><br />
**plant biology<br />
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Slack/Forum Username: MattGuy<br><br />
Location: Seattle, WA area<br><br />
Skills:<br><br />
*Programming(various languages)<br />
*Hardware prototyping(NOT board design unfortunately)<br />
*Some biochemistry experience/genetics<br />
Degrees/Certifications:<br><br />
*BS in Electronics Engineering<br />
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Slack/Forum Username: Pax<br><br />
Location:<br><br />
Skills:<br><br />
Knowledge:<br><br />
*electricity<br />
*electronic<br />
*automation<br />
*electronic security<br />
*x-ray equipment<br />
*airport electronic systems<br />
Education/certification:<br><br />
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Slack/Forum Username: purplep<br><br />
Location:<br><br />
Skills:<br><br />
*learning AI, will be learning networking soon<br />
*physics and chemistry to understand simpler things<br />
Education/Certification:<br><br />
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Slack/Forum Username: RandomCharacter<br />
Location:<br><br />
Skills:<br />
*Undergrad Physics<br />
*Undergrad Math<br />
*Some Chemical Engineering<br />
Education/Certification: BS Engineering & Physics<br><br />
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Slack/forum Username: TimmyCNinja<br><br />
Location:<br><br />
Skills:<br><br />
*C#<br />
*Python<br />
*C and C++<br />
*Java<br />
*Web Development, a smattering of other languages<br />
*technical documentation<br />
*Linux<br />
*Windows<br />
*networking and infrastructure<br />
*math<br />
*project management<br />
*design<br />
*testing<br />
*SQL<br />
*android developement.<br />
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TheGreyKnight<br><br />
Location: College Student, Residing in Florida.<br><br />
Skill Set:<br><br />
*General Chemistry and Physics: Up to College level in Chemistry.<br />
*Intermediate level electronics<br />
*Metals<br />
*Lab Work: How to properly apply the scientific method and record ones findings, as taught in General Chemistry.<br />
*Programming: Java, Lua, C++, and Algorithm Composition<br />
*Psychology<br />
*Herbology/Homeopathy<br />
Very Basic skills<br />
*Pharmacology<br />
*Surgery: as taught by various army field manuals and Cassox.<br />
*Lasers: I've dabbled with lasers for different things.<br />
*Machinining<br />
*Nanotechnology<br />
*Artificial Intelligence<br />
*Lock Picking<br />
*Hypnosis<br />
*Rocket Science<br />
Degree Fields (Current Plan)<br />
*Software Engineering (Masters or PhD)<br />
**Minor undetermined<br />
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ThomasEgi<br />
Location:<br><br />
Education/Certification:<br><br />
Skills:<br><br />
*electrical engineering (pretty much complete lab at home)<br />
*software engineering (c on embedded systems and python on desktops)<br />
*mechanical engineering (no real workshop but good theoretical knowledge including dynamic systems)<br />
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Slack/Forum Username: Satur9<br><br />
Location: Philadelphia <br><br />
Skills:<br><br />
*PCB design<br />
*Circuit design<br />
*Rapid prototyping<br />
*Microcontroller coding<br />
Others:<br><br />
*Psychology<br />
*Body language<br />
*Hypnotism<br />
*Everything<br />
*Future plans<br />
*Become a polyglot<br />
*Microprocessor programming and implementation<br />
*Advanced metalworking<br />
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Slack/Forum Username: DirectorX<br><br />
I'm an entrepreneur. I've owned/been involved in a wide variety of businesses internationally. I have a good grasp on the business end of everything. I'm not afraid to jump into new things and I'm never afraid or too embarrassed to ask questions. Here is where I can help:<br />
Knowledge:<br><br />
*International business/finance.<br />
*Basic knowledge of business law.<br />
*Int'l corporate expansions. I'll set up a fully staffed office anywhere in the world for you.<br />
*Extensive real estate experience, especially deal syndication/repositioning.<br />
*Stock market<br />
*Oil/gas exploration.<br />
*Mind control..<br />
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Slack/Forum Username: Ghost02236<br><br />
Experience, skills and other helpful stuff:<br><br />
*tattoo artist<br />
*piercing<br />
*stone-masonry (grave stones)<br />
*language skills (English, German, Czech, Slovak, Polish)<br />
*access to medical supplies and equipment<br />
Note: Is a tattoo artist with a studio<br />
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Slack/Forum Username: Oak<br><br />
Location:<br><br />
Skills:<br><br />
*Writing/editing<br />
*Some graphic design<br />
*Some chemistry (one year undergrad general chem, still studying)<br />
*Some pharmacology (esp. psycho-pharmacology, particularly good at researching/interpreting info)<br />
*Music composition (if we ever make videos and want original music or something, I dunno - both traditional and electronic music, esp. ambient/drone/etc.)<br />
<br />
I list writing/editing first because that's probably where I'm most useful here. I know English grammar very well, and I'm good at learning and adhering to various formatting standards. I can also do transcription work (typing speed 100WPM, 99% accuracy) if that ever needs to be done.<br />
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Slack/Forum Username: odei<br><br />
Skills:<br><br />
*Graphic design<br />
*mainly Photoshop (haven't used it for a couple of years though)<br />
*Web design (HTML, CSS, some PHP, not made anything in a couple of years, again)<br />
*Writing (Copy, scripts, creative writing, reviews, essays, pleas for money)<br />
*Working knowledge of computer hardware/software (building PCs, getting Linux to work on them, fixing everything).<br />
*Currently studying social science, maths, business, moving on to human physiology and biological psychology in my second year.<br />
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Slack/forum Username: gin<br><br />
Location: Miami FL<br><br />
Skills:<br><br />
*RF<br><br />
*programming<br><br />
*biomechanics<br><br />
*hardware prototyping<br><br />
*ai<br><br />
*ml<br><br />
*solar energy<br><br />
*optical communication<br><br />
Degrees/Certifications:<br> <br />
*Amateur radio operator<br><br />
*biomedical engineer<br><br />
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Slack/Forum Username: Ekat<br><br />
Location: Varies, currently in Australia<br><br />
Skills: <br><br />
Wanting to learn:<br><br />
*transhumanity<br />
*writing<br />
*some web work<br />
Resources:<br />
*Not much. I can only have ideas and dreams.<br />
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Slack/Forum Username: Ninjah<br><br />
Location: Ogden, Utah<br><br />
Contact: TheRealNinjah@gmail.com<br><br />
Skills: <br><br />
*Bodily kinesthetics<br />
*tactical awareness<br />
*CQC, hypnotherapy<br />
*extensive persuasion<br />
*precision driving(2 & 4 wheels)<br />
*recon<br />
*lock picking<br />
*engine construction<br />
*welding<br />
*tattooing<br />
*piercing<br />
*psychological warfare<br />
*author<br />
*artist<br />
*hydroponics<br />
*energy generation(solar & manual)<br />
*outdoor & urban survival<br />
*weapons training.<br />
Profession:<br><br />
*Professional sales<br />
Resources:<br><br />
*Degree in Physics and Anthropology<br />
*large professional network.<br />
<hr></div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=Community_DirectoryCommunity Directory2019-11-09T06:30:15Z<p>Cyberlass: Created page with "There's a lot of conversation about what the next things to implant are, but for now the most popular are: Skill Register - what the biohack.me community can offer each o..."</p>
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<div>There's a lot of conversation about what the next things to implant are, but for now the most popular are:<br />
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[[Skill Register]] - what the biohack.me community can offer each other<br />
[[Piercers and Body Modders]] - known professional modders<br />
[[Regional Groups and Labs]] - meet up with some new friends</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=Community_Resource_LibraryCommunity Resource Library2019-11-09T06:29:25Z<p>Cyberlass: Created page with "This is the journal paper collection. If you would like a paper added or found behind a paywall, please pm @glims. [https://www.dropbox.com/sh/scjddmx205bh13e/AAABMfdpN-SDkgJ..."</p>
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<div>This is the journal paper collection. If you would like a paper added or found behind a paywall, please pm @glims.<br />
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[https://www.dropbox.com/sh/scjddmx205bh13e/AAABMfdpN-SDkgJq46tKxYM3a Journal Collection]<br />
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sci-hub.io/ Tool for Paper retrieval<br />
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scihub.org/ Access to scientific journals</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=Independent_Lab_TestingIndependent Lab Testing2019-11-09T06:27:18Z<p>Cyberlass: Created page with "http://scienceforthemasses.org/"</p>
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<div>http://scienceforthemasses.org/</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=Electronic_ComponentsElectronic Components2019-11-09T06:26:57Z<p>Cyberlass: Created page with "== Electronic Component Suppliers == [https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/ All About Circuits] All About Circuits is an extremely active electrical engineering online community..."</p>
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<div>== Electronic Component Suppliers ==<br />
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[https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/ All About Circuits]<br />
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All About Circuits is an extremely active electrical engineering online community that provides both interesting content and useful resources for Electrical Engineers.<br />
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[http://www.newark.com/ Newark]<br />
Newark is an expansive online catalog of connectors, Arduinos, and electrical components.<br />
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[https://www.peigenesis.com/ PEI Genesis]<br />
Custom connector & cable solutions for harsh environments. Shop electronic components to find your custom connector solutions.<br />
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[http://hobbyengineering.com/ Hobby Engineering [1<nowiki>]</nowiki>]<br />
Hobby Engineering is a site slanted towards the hobbyist. This site carries some useful items that can be harder to find from other providers who are catered towards the corporate customer. it also has a good supply of micro-controllers, robot kits, parts, ad miscellaneous components and tools.<br />
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[http://www.allelectronics.com/ All Electronics [1<nowiki>]</nowiki>]<br />
All Electronics has an incredible selection of many of the useful items you would use to build your project. They are very inexpensive and it is easy to find your way around the site. This site also has a "consumer comments" section where the consumers get to talk about the quality of the product and more.<br />
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[http://www.bgmicro.com/ BG Micro] [1]<br />
BG Micro is a cool site for rare and pretty neat gadgets as well as a nice selection of a lot of the items one will need for a weekend project. There is also a very nice search engine at the top which lets you search for an item you can't find on the left.<br />
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[https://www.jameco.com/ Jameco] [1]<br />
Jameco has a very nice site catalog. It's not very big that you suspect a forest was sacrificed in its making. I has great color photos with relatively easy to find components. This is one supplier with a low price guarantee which means that if you can show a part offered for less, the lesser price is honored. Jameco also provides lower priced generic products as well as name brands.<br />
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[http://www.digikey.com/ Digi-Key [1<nowiki>]</nowiki>]<br />
Digi-Key is a large distributor of components from various manufacturers, offering a very large catalog with lots and lots of choices. However, the site uses small print that might be hard to read. The catalog includes line drawings but o part photos, but it does do an excellent job of labeling the parts. Overall, Digi-Key has a huge selection of products, but they might need a little looking to find them.<br />
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[http://www.mouser.com/ Mouser] [1]<br />
Another large distributor of components from various manufacturers is Mouser. I like how Mouser's site allows you to compile separate orders for different projects. You can come back as many times as you like to complete your order and make your purchase. We also like how Mouser label parts because the labels are easy to read and provide a lot of information about the specific part. Like Digi-Key, Mouser provides a very large catalog.<br />
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[http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/ Electronic Goldmine [1<nowiki>]</nowiki>]<br />
If you are in the market for bargains, try Electronic Goldmine.. This online store often offers specials that can save you money. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, Electronics Goldmine offers great help with international orders and also offers wholesale items on auction on eBay. Quick Tip: Try clicking Electronic Goldmine Treasure Ball for the best deals!<br />
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[http://www.maplin.co.uk/ Maplin] [1]<br />
The British supplier Maplin has stores scattered around the U.K. and also offers an online store.<br />
Unlike electronic gadgets and appliances that operate on different voltages in European countries, electronic components are pretty standard. Although Maplin will ship overseas, you might want to check out U.S. Suppliers first.<br />
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[https://www.sparkfun.com/ Sparkfun] [1]<br />
Sparkfun was originally a PCB Manufacturer, and turned in to a company well beyond their expectations! They have a large variety of PCBs, LEDs, and MANY more everyday electronics components. The site is well organized with so much to choose from!<br />
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[http://www.onlinecomponents.com/ Online Components]<br />
Online Components has over 350,000 parts in stock and are an authorized distributor for several manufacturers.<br />
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[https://www.eaton.com/elx Eaton Electronics]<br />
Eaton offers a broad range of electronics components that include power magnetics, circuit protection, supercapacitor and terminal block products. These products serve customers in computing, consumer, energy, industrial, medical and transportation markets.<br />
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References<br />
[1] [https://www.instructables.com/community/10-Best-Electronics-Suppliers/ Instructibles]</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=Grinder_StoresGrinder Stores2019-11-09T06:22:20Z<p>Cyberlass: Created page with "https://cyberise.me - @AlexSmith http://www.thethoughtemporium.com/ - @chironex https://dangerousthings.com/ - @Amal http://www.grindhousewetware.com/ - @BirdMachine"</p>
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http://www.grindhousewetware.com/ - @BirdMachine</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=Sources_for_Implantable_MagnetsSources for Implantable Magnets2019-11-09T06:21:53Z<p>Cyberlass: Created page with "Here are some sources for known good magnets suppliers. Some controversy may exists over who is reputable and which is the "best" magnet. This portion of the wiki is not for t..."</p>
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<div>Here are some sources for known good magnets suppliers. Some controversy may exists over who is reputable and which is the "best" magnet. This portion of the wiki is not for those discussions. These are places that have been known to supply magnets that are implantable and have not caused issues.<br />
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Dangerous Things<br />
Fellow grinder Amal Graafstra and SfM collaborated to create this magnet and designed it specifically for sensing.<br />
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Steve Haworth Modified, LLC<br />
Steve Haworth was an early pioneer in "magnetic vision" and designed the first magnet for implantation<br />
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[http://www.vp-scientific.com/Alnico_&_Rare_Earth_Stir_Bars.php#NdFeB V & P Scientific]<br />
These are magnets found early on by the community. They are known to work and are safe to implant, however they are not designed for this purpose.<br />
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Cyberise.me<br />
Alex smith runs this site and can often be found on the forums. These magnets are safe for implanting<br />
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eBay Sourced<br />
Cheap gold plated M31 magnets sold on Ebay similar to the ones sold on dangerous things. Ships to the UK, America and Canada.</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=Medical_suppliesMedical supplies2019-11-09T06:20:22Z<p>Cyberlass: Created page with "Basic First Aid and the Like Most of these supplies can be found at your local drugstore but many times it's easier to order online and shop in bulk for a cheaper price. Ther..."</p>
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<div>Basic First Aid and the Like<br />
Most of these supplies can be found at your local drugstore but many times it's easier to order online and shop in bulk for a cheaper price.<br />
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There is a quick list of supplies on Amazon that covers all the basics from sterilizing packets to scalpels and sutures<br />
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[http://www.allegromedical.com/ Allegro Medical] has a great selection of medical equipment from needles to scalpels to bandages and more. Can be a bit pricey for some things but they carry most brands and sell in reasonable bulk.</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=Biological_MaterialsBiological Materials2019-11-09T06:19:43Z<p>Cyberlass: Created page with "== Common or Simple Biological Specimen == Equipment aside, getting biological samples can be tricky. If you need them alive there are only a few suppliers that sell to indivi..."</p>
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<div>== Common or Simple Biological Specimen ==<br />
Equipment aside, getting biological samples can be tricky. If you need them alive there are only a few suppliers that sell to individuals. Skulls and bones are easy enough but getting your hand on some rare microbe can be a pain.<br />
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[http://www.carolina.com/ Caroline Biological] carries a fairly wide range of materials. Most is aimed more for schools but they do have a good assortment. They carry a variety of preserved organs, animals, fungi, bacteria and more. They're usually a good place to start.<br />
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[http://www.thethoughtemporium.com/ The Thought Emporium], although still new will be carrying a variety of bioluminescent specimen as well be one of the few places to sell tardigrades. Their list of biological specimen is continually added to and if there's something you need feel free to send them an email and they can either help you source it or if it's an interesting sample they may even add it to their stock.<br />
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[http://www.atcc.org/ ATCC] is a more professional supplier and carries a wide range of cell lines, microbes and other biological specimen. They may not ship to individuals but their collection is one of the best. They have thousands of cell lines for various species as well as a massive bacterial strain collection. Their prices can be a bit high but you're paying for quality.<br />
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== DNA and Nucleotides ==<br />
This is a much more complex problem. There are a huge variety of companies that sell various genetic pieces. Some specialize in oligonucleotides while others will carry larger segments, plasmids and more. Your best bet is to type in exactly what you're looking for in Google and search around a bit. A more useful list will be compiled here eventually as the community moves towards biological mods.</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=ChemicalsChemicals2019-11-09T06:18:19Z<p>Cyberlass: Created page with "Sources for Common Chemicals (Sodium Hydroxide, HCl, Ferric Chloride, Etc.) There are many great sources for chemicals online, especially if you live in the united states. [h..."</p>
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<div>Sources for Common Chemicals (Sodium Hydroxide, HCl, Ferric Chloride, Etc.)<br />
There are many great sources for chemicals online, especially if you live in the united states.<br />
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[https://www.unitednuclear.com/ United nuclear] carries a wide range of chemicals and metals as well as various bits of lab equipment. Although their prices are a bit off for the latter their stock of chemicals is a fantastic resource.<br />
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Ebay is your next best option. If you use the local version of the site (.ca for canada, .com for the states, etc) you'll likely be able to find an in-country supplier so there are no between border restrictions. Alternatively you may also find someone willing to ship to your country. Just be sure to check seller ratings to make sure you don't get screwed.<br />
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Amazon also has a great selection of stuff. From lidocaine to most kind of metal in any form. You may have to poke around but sometimes you can find things not from the above options.<br />
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Everything Else<br />
If it's rare or not a commonly used substance your options are both more expensive and limited.<br />
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[https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/ Sigma Aldrich] while expensive carries most things. It can be prohibitively expensive at times though and so a group buy is sometimes needed to be able to afford something weird (Ce6 for example)</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=SourcingSourcing2019-11-09T06:17:29Z<p>Meanderpaul: Missed one</p>
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<div>This page pertains to sourcing various materials. When jumping into grinding you may have the idea, you may have the design, but where the fuck do you get the parts.<br />
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This list should include Grinder friendly companies, no questions asked, and companies that you may have to be less than forth coming when ordering. In the last case some liability may exists and we should be careful about the advice we are giving.<br />
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[[Chemicals]] - this pertains to non-pharmaceutical chemicals, such as etchant for PCB board, high concentration versions of available chemical such as alcohol and peroxide, and the like.<br />
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[[Biological Materials]] (DNA, Bacteria, Monkey Brains etc.) - yes, it is true. DirectorX once sourced monkey brains within 24 hours. That why he is the Director with a capital D.<br />
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[[Medical supplies]] - for implants or harvesting organs, supplies can be found here.<br />
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[[Sources for Implantable Magnets]]<br />
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[[Grinder Stores]] - stores where fellow Grinders are selling implants and accessories.<br />
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[[Electronic Components]] - various components, including commonly used items, as well as know sources for the larger maker community<br />
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[[Independent Lab Testing]] - places that you can go for "official" third party testing as well as costs associated</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=Tools_and_Test_ProtocolsTools and Test Protocols2019-11-09T06:16:10Z<p>Cyberlass: Created page with "WORK IN PROGRESS Tools Scalpels Needles Probes Injectors and Syringes Sutures and Adhesives This list needs to be expanded. Testing Protocols Magnet testing RFID and NFC te..."</p>
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<div>WORK IN PROGRESS<br />
Tools<br />
Scalpels<br />
Needles<br />
Probes<br />
Injectors and Syringes<br />
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Sutures and Adhesives<br />
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This list needs to be expanded.<br />
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Testing Protocols<br />
Magnet testing<br />
RFID and NFC testing<br />
Silicone testing<br />
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This list needs to be expanded.</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=Toxic_MaterialsToxic Materials2019-11-09T06:14:29Z<p>Cyberlass: Created page with "Work In Progress"</p>
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<div>Gold (Au) is the 79th element in the periodic table, it's a very (the most, by pure elements) malleable, soft metal that has excellent biocompatibility properties. It's also worth a lot, and has better value than being used as a coating for a magnet to be implanted in vivo.<br />
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Gold IS technically a viable option for a magnet coating, though it is among the most fragile coatings you could put on it, and are prone to higher than normal failure rates.<br />
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Coating<br />
Gold is able to be chemically electroplated over surfaces to form thin coatings, which in theory, should be completely biosafe.<br />
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The reason this isn't suggested is because of gold's inherent malleability and lack of structural strength. It is very easy to damage during implantation, in vivo by friction from movement against tissues or any debris, or even from force applied.<br />
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It is also vulnerable to 'pin-holeing', as any type of thin coating is. In any case with any coating, they should always be tested for failures before use.<br />
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_plating<br />
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Gold makes a wonderful compliment to work with Parylene (Bio-compatible Polymer) as a base coating.</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=PolytetrafluoroethylenePolytetrafluoroethylene2019-11-09T06:09:07Z<p>Cyberlass: Created page with ""For over 20 years PTFE has been used as an implantable material for various conditions including vocal cord defects, arterial grafts, orthopaedic joint implants, and facial p..."</p>
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<div>"For over 20 years PTFE has been used as an implantable material for various conditions including vocal cord defects, arterial grafts, orthopaedic joint implants, and facial plastic surgery. More recently, advances in its manufacture have seen an increase in use of ePTFE in facial augmentation, either for reconstructive or cosmetic purposes. ePTFE is more commonly known by the brand names Gore-Tex® and SoftForm®."[1] PFTE is not as hard as silicon and much less hard than TiN. PFTE molecules are ideally less than 100 microns in diameter during the coating process.<br />
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Coating Procedure<br />
Conventional coating of a substrate with PTFE involves the atomization of PFTE by infusing liquid PFTE with compressed air, forcing the liquid into tiny droplets which coat the surface of the substrate. [2] Electrostatic spray guns are used for this process.<br />
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References<br />
[1] [http://www.dermnetnz.org/procedures/polytetrafluoroethylene.html DermNet]<br />
[2] [http://www.fluoroprecision.co.uk/ptfe/ptfe-technical-information/ptfe-coating-process PFTE Coating Process]</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=SiliconeSilicone2019-11-09T06:08:19Z<p>Cyberlass: Created page with "Work In Progress"</p>
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<div>Titanium Nitride (TiN) is a bio-compatible coating which is typically used to coat the surface of bone implants. It has been found to be both non-cytotoxic, resistant to bacterial adhesion, and more wear-resistant when compared to other titanium implant surfaces.<br />
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Coating Procedure<br />
TiN is attached to a substrate by physical vapor deposition (PVD) of pure titanium and nitrogen gas to create a thin surface layer (3-10micrometers) of TiN coating.<br />
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Sterilization<br />
Both hydrogen peroxide and sodium hypochlorite (bleach) will destroy the TiN coating, and should be avoided for sterilization. Any sterilization technique that involves heating (such as autoclaves, boiling, etc.) will also permanently damage the coating and should not be used. DangerousThings provides 0.67mL ampoule of ChloraPrep which contains 2% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and may be used to sterilize anything with a TiN coating prior to implantation.<br />
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Bacterial Adhesion<br />
When compared to uncoated (titanium) implants, bacterial adhesion has shown to decrease by use of a TiN surface coating. Bacterial adhesion is a major source of implant failure and rejection[4]. The reduced bacterial adhesion is due to a difference in surface composition, as the roughness of the TiN coating when compared to the titanium-only implant were similar.<br />
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Biocompatibility<br />
TiN, along with the titanium alloys TiON and TiAlN were analyzed in a solution similar to human blood, and were found to be non-cytotoxic. [6]<br />
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Fidelity<br />
TiN coated implants show decreased polyethylene and metal wear when compared with other implant materials. [3] When compared to cobalt chromium in a long-term joint simulation, the wear on the TiN coating was an order of magnitude lower than its counterpart. [5]<br />
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For further information, please refer to the Wikipedia article and Material Safety Data Sheet for TiN.<br />
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References<br />
[1] [http://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=2568 Improving Performance of Implants]<br />
[2] DangerousThings Website<br />
[3] [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0883540397901649# Wear analysis of a retrieved hip implant with titanium nitride coating]<br />
[4] [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0883540397901649# Bacterial Adhesion on Titanium Nitride-coated and Uncoated Implants: An In Vivo Human Study]<br />
[5] [http://journals.lww.com/corr/Abstract/1995/08000/Titanium_Nitride_Ceramic_Film_Against.10.aspx Titanium Nitride Ceramic Film Against Polyethylene: A 48 Million Cycle Wear Test.]<br />
[6] [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0257897211004981 A comparative study of titanium nitride (TiN), titanium oxy nitride (TiON) and titanium aluminum nitride (TiAlN), as surface coatings for bio implants]</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=ParyleneParylene2019-11-09T06:06:08Z<p>Cyberlass: Created page with "IMPORTANT: By reading this page, you declare you have read and agree to the conditions in the disclaimer. Parylene is bio-compatible polymer that can be vapor-deposited on su..."</p>
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<div>IMPORTANT: By reading this page, you declare you have read and agree to the conditions in the disclaimer.<br />
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Parylene is bio-compatible polymer that can be vapor-deposited on surfaces. Parylene C is the favored polymer for Grinders.<br />
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Parylene is considered by many to be the ultimate conformal coating for protection of devices, components and surfaces in electronics, instrumentation, aerospace, medical and engineering industries. Parylene is unique in being created directly on the surface at room temperature. It is chemically stable and makes an excellent barrier material, has excellent thermal endurance, as well as excellent mechanical properties and high tensile strength.<br />
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There is no liquid phase involved. Coatings are truly conformal, of uniform controllable thickness, and are completely pinhole-free at thicknesses greater than 0.5µ.<br />
Parylene coating completely penetrates spaces as narrow 0.01mm.<br />
No initiators or catalysts are involved in the polymerization, so the coating is very pure and free from trace ionic impurities.<br />
Room temperature formation means the coatings are effectively stress-free.<br />
Parylene is chemically and biologically inert and stable and make excellent barrier material.<br />
Parylene is unaffected by solvents, have low bulk permeability and are hydrophobic. Coatings easily pass a 100hr salt-spray test.<br />
Parylene has excellent electrical properties: low dielectric constant and loss with good high-frequency properties; good dielectric strength; and high bulk and surface resistance.<br />
Parylene has good thermal endurance: Parylene C performs in air without significant loss of physical properties for 10 years at 80°C and in the absence of oxygen to temperatures in excess of 200°C.<br />
Parylene is transparent and can be used to coat optical elements.<br />
FDA approval of parylene-coated devices is well-documented. The coatings comply with USP Class VI Plastics requirements and are MIL-I-46058C / IPC-CC-830B listed.<br />
Parylene coatings are completely conformal, have a uniform thickness and are pinhole free. This is achieved by a unique vapor deposition polymerization process in which the coating is formed from a gaseous monomer without and intermediate liquid stage. As a result, component configurations with sharp edges, points, flat surfaces, crevices or exposed internal surfaces are coated uniformly without voids.<br />
Parylene coating provides an excellent barrier that exhibits a very low permeability to moisture and gases.<br />
Parylene coating has excellent mechanical properties, including high tensile strength.<br />
Parylene is stable over a very wide temperature range (-200 ‘C to +200 ‘C), allowing the chamber items coated in Parylene to be put in an autoclave.<br />
Parylene Coating Applications<br />
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Here is a brief list of some of the items that can be parylene coated:<br />
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Printed circuit boards<br />
MEMs<br />
LEDs<br />
Catheters<br />
Stents<br />
Magnets<br />
Paper<br />
Needles<br />
Sensors<br />
Ferrite Cores<br />
Metallic Blocks<br />
Optical lenses<br />
Implantable devices<br />
Valves<br />
O-rings<br />
Tubing<br />
Silicon Wafers<br />
Keypads<br />
Stoppers<br />
Seals<br />
Mandrels<br />
Molds<br />
Motor Assemblies<br />
Power Supplies<br />
Backplanes<br />
Photoelectric Cells<br />
Forceps<br />
Test tubes<br />
Probes<br />
Fiber Optic Components<br />
Pace-makers<br />
Bobbins<br />
And many more…<br />
The Parylene Deposition Process<br />
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Relatively easy to understand, the parylene deposition process can be difficult to implement, particularly with respect to controlling coating-thickness and otherwise ensuring a successful coating cycle.<br />
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Because coating type and required surface thickness vary according to substrate material and coating-project, deposition rates fluctuate. Processing can require less than an hour or more than 24 hours, at a deposition rate of about .2/mils-per-hour. While this slower rate of substrate covering generates parylene's superior conformal coating, compared to other coating options, it also adds to its cost. Mastering the parylene coating process helps assure these production expenditures are diminished.<br />
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Parylene's complex and specialized vapor-phase deposition technique ensures the polymer can be successfully applied as a structurally continuous film, entirely conformal to the characteristics of the selected substrate. To correctly master the process, assure each incoming order possesses all pertinent information affecting parylene application. This will include drawings, specifications, and special instructions that distinguish the order from others, allowing creation of customized solutions for the particular item.<br />
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Parylene's deposition process completely eliminates the wet deposition method used by such other coating materials as epoxy, silicone, or urethane. It begins in a chemical-vacuum chamber, with raw, powdered parylene dimer placed in a loading boat, and inserted into the vaporizer. The dimer is initially heated to between 100º - 150º C, converting the solid-state parylene into a gas at the molecular level. The process requires consistent levels of heat; the temperature must increase steadily, ultimately reaching 680º C, sublimating the vaporous molecules and splitting it into a monomer.<br />
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Drawn by vacuum onto the selected substrate one molecule-at-a-time in the coating chamber, the monomer gas reaches the final deposition phase, the cold trap. Here, temperatures are cooled drastically to levels sufficient to remove any residual parylene materials pulled through the coating chamber from the substrate, between -90º and -120º C.<br />
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Pre-deposition<br />
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Mastering the parylene coating process requires detailed attention to these procedures, prior to commencement of deposition and coating:<br />
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Thorough inspection of incoming items to-be-coated, verifying their quantity and condition.<br />
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Preparation procedures enacted as necessary. For instance, cleaning/cleanliness-testing, or similar unique processes, are commenced, followed by masking of connectors and electrical components. Accumulated substrate contaminants diminish adhesion, so assuring appropriate levels of surface cleanliness is integral to parylene coating. Depending on the substrate surface, cleaning may be enacted manually, or through application of batch, inline, or ultrasonic methods. Most materials--glass, metal, plastic, etc.--require treatment with A-174 silane to effect appropriate surface modification before parylene application. Typically, doing so employs either manual-spray, soaking, or vapor-phase technology, applied after the masking operation, A-174 silane's molecule forms a unique chemical bond with the substrate's surface, sufficient to improve parylene adhesion.<br />
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Masking is exceptionally labor-intensive. Exceptional care is required to ensure every connector is effectively sealed, so gaseous parylene molecules do not penetrate their surfaces. All tape, or other covering materials, must thoroughly encompass the keep-out regions, without gaps, crevices or other openings, to ensure connector function is retained after coating.<br />
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Further inspection assures masking is in compliance with customers' specifications.<br />
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The diversity of adhesion promotion methods requires a similarly diverse list of raw materials. Establishing best-adhesion practices is only part of mastering the parylene coating process; once established, strict adherence standards need to be reliably enforced to ensure quality of the conformal coatings. Using industry best practices, such as substrate cleansing and A-174 silane application, appropriately combined with standard, repeatable processes, will ensure strong adhesion for parylene coating. Adhesion promotion methods are typically used prior to the actual coating process, however some can be integrated during the process itself.<br />
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Coating Requirements<br />
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The parylene coating is applied through the deposition process described above. Once coating has been deposited, masking materials are removed; extreme caution must be exercised not to damage the thin layer of applied parylene.<br />
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An important consideration of appropriate parylene thickness is total required clearance. While an enclosure-PCB has few clearance issues, in many cases even an additional millimeter of parylene coating can be sufficient to generate dysfunctional mechanical abrasion, damaging the parylene surface and reducing its conformal qualities.<br />
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Regarding dielectric strength, items whose required levels of dielectricity are higher will need a thicker coat of parylene. Balancing dielectric strength with clearance generally requires quality testing to determine their correct ratio. The end-item customer may not always provide these specifications; learning how to determine dielectric/clearance ratios without this data is integral to mastering the parylene deposition process.<br />
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The coating process must generate a conformal covering explicitly meeting the customer's precise specifications. If changes are necessary, making them to order and on time are essential elements of mastering the parylene coating processes. A final inspection ensures successful completion of all process phases, and that the final product complies with the customer’s drawings and specifications.<br />
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Parylene Disadvantages<br />
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The raw material, parylene dimer, is rather expensive ranging from $200-$10,000+ per pound. Because parylene is applied through a vapor deposition process, everything, including items that do not need to be coated like inner diameter of the chamber, gets coated. This makes parylene an inherently inefficient process and wasteful with materials, which escalates the end cost to the customer.<br />
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Masking and otherwise prepping an article for parylene coating can be a labor intensive affair. Because parylene is applied as a vapor, it literally gets everywhere that air can. Our operators and quality inspectors must take this into account prior to coating to ensure that every one of the customer’s coating free areas are just that.<br />
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One major issue that often comes up for several of our high volume manufacturers is the limited throughput of parylene. Runs of the parylene machine can take anywhere from eight to over twenty-four hours. As a result of the limited chamber space, there is a fixed amount of product that can be processed during one coating cycle. This, coupled with the high capital cost of new equipment, can wreak havoc with our internal and our customer’s delivery schedules.<br />
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One final disadvantage of parylene to consider is the poor adhesion to many metals. Parylene has always had poor adhesion to gold, silver, stainless steel and other metals. Many printed circuit board manufacturers use gold in their products because of its conductivity. While there are some adhesion promotion methods that will greatly improve adhesion to these metals, they are either material or labor heavy and can increase costs significantly.<br />
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Source: [http://www.paryleneconformalcoating.com/ Diamond-MT]<br />
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Resources<br />
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Wikipedia Entry<br />
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English Wikipedia entry for parylene.<br />
[http://www.vp-scientific.com/parylene_properties.htm Parylene Info Sheet]<br />
Tables and charts detailing the properties of parylene; image summary of parylene deposition near the bottom.<br />
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[http://www.nbtc.cornell.edu/facilities/downloads/Parylene%20Information%20Sheets.pdf Parylene PDF] Information Sheet on parylene C, D and N. Covers many properties of parylene in detail, as well as parylene deposition.<br />
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[http://www.paryleneconformalcoating.com/ Parylene Coating] Services Specializing in contract applications of Conformal Coatings for Department of Defense and Commercial Electronic Systems.</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=CoatingsCoatings2019-11-09T06:03:45Z<p>Meanderpaul: Setting up multiple coating types.</p>
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As a rule of thumb unless the coating has been listed on this page it is advised to not use it as an accepted coating. If you have testing to show that it is safe to be used as a coating, please contact an admin on the [http://Forum.biohack.me Biohacking] website.<br />
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==Accepted Coatings==<br />
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[[Parylene]] (Bio-compatible Polymer)<br />
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[[Titanium Nitride]] (TiN)<br />
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[[Gold]] (Au)<br />
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[[Polytetrafluoroethylene]] (PTFE)<br />
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==Unaccepted Coatings==<br />
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[[Sugru]]<br />
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Coatings<br />
[[Coatings]] - various coatings and their properties, use cases, MSDS links, proper ways to apply them<br />
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Battery Chemistries<br />
[[Battery Chemistries]] - various battery chemistries that are noted as low risk due to properties such as thermal runaway, out gassing, and the like<br />
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Power Sources<br />
[[Power Sources]] - various Power Sources other than batteries such as --energy harvesting, super caps, wearable induction, etc<br />
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Safety and Fail Safes<br />
[[Safety and Fail Safes]] - methodologies and equipment for fail safing devices, such as kill switches, GTPI, fuses, appropriate ways to notify the user, software, best practices to avoid infinite loops and borking the device due to bad code pushes<br />
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[[Toxic Materials]] - material in common components known to be toxic and ways to mitigate risk when alternatives are not available<br />
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[[Biomechanics and Ergonomics]] - reducing the impact on the body. No edges, no corners.</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=Emergency_proceduresEmergency procedures2019-11-09T06:00:29Z<p>Cyberlass: Created page with "== Prevention == The best thing to do when talking about emergencies is not only to know what to do when an emergency occurs, but also to be able to prevent them from occuring..."</p>
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<div>== Prevention ==<br />
The best thing to do when talking about emergencies is not only to know what to do when an emergency occurs, but also to be able to prevent them from occuring to begin with.<br />
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If you are comfortable and skilled enough to do an implant yourself, get a trusted friend to be with you to help you if something occurs. They will be able to help you out in ways you could not help yourself.<br />
If you are going to get an implant of any kind or a bio-modification; do you research, be aware of what the situations that could occur are whether it is puncturing a small vein or preventing someone from injecting Lidocaine into your bloodstream be aware of how to do it yourself and be watchful even if it is a professional doing the operation; watch and be certain of what they are doing. If possible make sure they talk you through what they are doing at each stage.<br />
Be certain that the materials being used are sterilized and that you clean the site of operation using proper sterilization methods.<br />
Read through Basic First Aid. This page will give you the information needed to be able to be informed of what is occuring and what to do. Be aware that this is not the same as getting a proper education on the subject matter. It is still highly suggested to go to a professional.<br />
Emergency Protocols<br />
So, you have done everything you could to make it go well, and it still doesn't. First contact a medical professional --if neccesary-- who is trained to respond to emergencies. Then follow the following steps<br />
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=== Scene Size-up ===<br />
So you or someone around you is in a medical emergency. Don't panic, first of all. The first step of any emergency is to size up the situation. If someone is hurt, how many people are hurt? If they were injured by something, is that something still around? Remember, your safety should always be assured before you try to help anyone else. So make sure the scene is safe before you enter it.<br />
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If the scene is not safe, call for emergency services.<br />
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=== Body Substance Isolation ===<br />
If the scene is safe, the next thing you need to do is protect yourself. In a real life situation, it'll be unlikely for you to have gloves, a mask, or eye protection, but think about protecting yourself at this point, whether it be with your mittens, a jacket and some sunglasses. These things will go a long way towards keeping the bodily fluids of the injured person out of your body. They can also go a long way towards keep yours out of theirs.<br />
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=== Evaluation ===<br />
The next step is to determine the extent of the injuries. If the person is scraped up and cut, but not in serious danger, try to find your way to a first aid kit. If they're bleeding profusely, deformed, unconscious, or have any type of head injury, call emergency services immediately. Also call emergency services if multiple people are hurt.<br />
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From here on, we will be working under the assumption that you have either decided not to call emergency services or they are not available. If the pros are on the way, just sit tight and play it safe until they arrive or follow their instructions on the phone.</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=Pain_ManagementPain Management2019-11-09T05:59:00Z<p>Cyberlass: Created page with "== Local Anaesthetics == '''IMPORTANT: By reading this page, you declare you have [https://biohack.me/disclaimer.html read and agree to the conditions in the disclaimer] '''..."</p>
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<div>== Local Anaesthetics ==<br />
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'''IMPORTANT: By reading this page, you declare you have [https://biohack.me/disclaimer.html read and agree to the conditions in the disclaimer]<br />
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As surgery is often mildly to prohibitively painful, anaesthetics may be used to mitigate some of the pain. Since grinders typically perform their own procedures or have their procedures performed in non-clinical environments, local anaesthetics are of particular importance.<br />
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=== Lidocaine ===<br />
Lidocaine is used topically to relieve itching, burning, and pain from skin inflammations, injected as a dental anesthetic, or used as a local anesthetic for minor surgery. This is the main compound used as a local anaesthetic, both by grinders and in the medical world. It can be purchased easily online or locally and should be used for most implant procedures, especially self preformed, other than RFID tags.<br />
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Dangerous things pain management kit<br />
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Ebay has several suppliers of Lidocaine, a quick search will turn up what you need. Make sure to get a needle that will hold at least 4ml. A 1ml needle is too small and will not be able to properly perform a nerve block. Your Lidocaine has to be WITHOUT Adrenaline/Epinephrine. Get a multi-dose vial and avoid cartridges since they are less flexible in terms of dosage and are more pricey.<br />
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You can also buy the topical cream which is effective for minor incisions or before a Lidocaine injection to reduce pain during injection.<br />
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A warning about Lido<br />
Do Not inject lido/ligno that contains Adrenaline into your fingers/toes or any other extremity. That is a one way ticket to losing your fingers. You want the type that does not contain Adrenaline.<br />
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So you should procure LIDOCAINE WITHOUT ADRENALINE.<br />
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Use a number 29 needle as it is virtually painless to inject with.<br />
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Apply topical ligno cream 10 minutes before an injection to reduce your pain during the injection.<br />
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Before injecting the solution,tap the syringe to remove air bubbles.<br />
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Aspirate before injection,if blood becomes visible in the capsule,then withdraw and penetrate again.<br />
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Inject it slowly over several seconds,its best to inject at the site as well as when you are withdrawing the needle to reduce pain post operatively.<br />
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Now you are using ligno WITHOUT epinephrine right? yeah that means you got about 15-30 minutes before you start feeling pain again so make it count. Plan ahead.<br />
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Allergic reactions are rare but do exist especially when you use the big vials since they have preservatives.if you have allergies to a lot of stuff then buy the cartridge version which doesnt have preservatives.<br />
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When you first inject it you may get a sudden hot flash. Your body suddenly gets very warm and you may feel a bit uncomfortable. This is either a reaction to the Lidocaine, or you're freaking out because of what you're about to do. Either way, stay calm and it should pass shortly.<br />
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It's important to avoid getting this stuff in your veins. Be sure to aspirate before injecting (Draw to verify that there's no blood).<br />
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== Last Resort Pain Management ==<br />
IMPROTANT<br />
none of these are suggested. These are simply a couple of pain management techniques for self surgery if anasthetics are not at all available.<br />
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Techniques And Why<br />
- Ice: Ice the knife, scalpel, needle, etc. that you are using to create an opening. And not only the tools, but also the area you will be cutting. Lay the ice on the area for some time to allow for the nerves to start numbing. Do not rush this process.<br />
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- Block your teeth: No matter what pain management techniques you use, if they do not sufficiently numb the nerve endings, use this technique. Find a towel and put it under some cool water, put this between your teeth and enjoy. There are plenty of other things you can find to do the same thing. As long as its somewhat soft and will stop you from biting your tongue off or cracking your teeth, it works. This may sound unbelievably unpleasant, but it is much better than another possible outcome.<br />
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- Different cutting tools: This may not be possible with most implants, but if your implant just happens to be long, thin and cylindrical, a needle might be a better option to make an opening. Despite the size of a needle needed to make a large enough opening, it will cut far fewer nerves. The fewer nerves hit, the less painful the procedure.<br />
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- Gauze or other ways of stopping bloodflow: This may sound strange as a way to stop pain, but gauze can stop pain inderectly. The longer it takes to get an implant in, the more pain you will go through. Also, the more times you take trying to insert an implant, the more unnecesarry pain you are putting yoursef through.</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=After_CareAfter Care2019-11-09T05:54:13Z<p>Cyberlass: Created page with "== Infection Prevention and Control == This is your primary concern after your implant. any infection will screw up your healing and cause rejection. To combat this, buy a tu..."</p>
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<div>== Infection Prevention and Control ==<br />
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This is your primary concern after your implant. any infection will screw up your healing and cause rejection. To combat this, buy a tube of triple antibiotic ointment from your local drug store. There are several brands but they should all have the same things in them. It'll run you 10-12 bucks but save you a world of nightmares. Immediately after the implant you should have covered the fresh wound in a small dab of this stuff. Re-apply often as you change your bandages. Furthermore this regime should be continued for at least 2 weeks, ideally until the wound is completely closed and even a bit after that just to be sure. When changing a bandage, rinse off with sterile saline (also from the drug store, comes in a squirt bottle or you can use contact lens solution) then reapply triple antibac and a fresh bandage<br />
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<big>DO NOT GET IT WET.</big><br />
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This cannot be stressed enough. Unless you are using sterile saline, which you should have a bottle of as well, water will contain bacteria that can lead to infection. To shower, put on a latex or nitrile glove on the wounded hand then tape the bottom closed and to your arm so that water cannot get in. Same goes for washing hands. Avoid it getting wet at all costs. If it does rinse with sterile saline and reapply triple antibac.<br />
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== Bandages ==<br />
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Immediately after implantation a sterile gauze pad will likely be wrapped around the wound. Do not remove this for several hours. After 5-10 hours you can change this out to a large-ish bandaid or Tegaderm with triple antibac. Continue to change the bandage twice a day, once in the morning and once at night at least, for a minimum of 2 weeks, more is better until the thing is totally healed. This cannot be stressed enough. You must keep it bandaged. This will prevent infection and keep pressure on the wound to help it heal. After the first week you can let it have some air. When you change the bandage you can give it the rinse with sterile saline but then rest it on your desk, keeping it elevated and not touching anything for a few minutes. Let a bit of fresh air get to it to make sure the area doesn't become waterlogged. Once the pruning dissipates and your hand is dry, triple antibac and then back into a bandage. After the first 2-3 weeks if you feel that a bandage is unnecessary at least keep a butterfly closure on it to keep the pressure. It'll seem crazy for such a minor wound but this is still surgery and your body is trying its hardest to get rid of the foreign body you just put in.<br />
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== Stitches ==<br />
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Stitches are a hard thing to give an exact timeline for. For single stitches (for smaller implants like finger magnets), they can come out anywhere between 3-5 days later but use your best judgment based on how you're healing. For multiple stitches many people wait 7-10 days without complications. In either case the longer you leave them in, the larger the chance of infection. The less time, the larger chance it'll rip open and you can lose the magnet/implant. Keep the wound very clean, check the site with each bandage change and you should be fine.<br />
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To remove them a small pair of scissors, which you first sanitized, can be used to gently cut the stitch on one side of the knot, then gently use a pair of tweezers to pull the stitch out. Or if you have the patience you can get a doctor to do it for you.<br />
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== What Not to Do ==<br />
<big>NO. HOMEOPATHIC. ANYTHING.</big><br />
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This is surgery, there is no grandma's famous elixir to be used on this. Stick to the above protocol and do not deviate. No herbs, no other ointments, no flour, nothing. Triple antibac or bust.<br />
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Don't give up on bandages. They are important. Keep the damn thing wrapped or you could reopen the wound or lose your magnet.<br />
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== Extra aftercare ==<br />
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There exists evidence to suggest that exposure to both blue wavelengths of light [1] and near-infrared [2] can significantly improve the time it takes for wounds to heal. Sunlight, fortunately, contains both of these. Direct exposure of a wound to sunlight may improve the time it takes to heal, ideally for a few minutes before bandages are changed.<br />
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== Final Note ==<br />
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<big>DON'T PANIC</big><br />
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== References ==<br />
[1] [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22081819 Light therapy by blue LED improves wound healing in an excision model in rats]<br />
[2] [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S156772490400145X Mitochondrial signal transduction in accelerated wound and retinal healing by near-infrared light therapy]</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=Photovoltaics_-_PowerPhotovoltaics - Power2019-11-01T19:05:48Z<p>Cyberlass: Created page with "hmm"</p>
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<div>Arguably the greatest danger to a grinder in the implantation process is the microbial threat. In order to minimize the risks of injury during this process, and properly combat this threat, effective sterilization techniques are essential for anyone who wants to keep their fingers on their body.<br />
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Chemical Sterilization<br />
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Thermal Sterilization<br />
Hot Stuff<br />
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Radiation Sterilization<br />
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Third Party Sterilization Services<br />
When doing it yourself just isn't practical.<br />
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Storage<br />
Keeping the clean stuff clean.</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=ImplantationImplantation2019-11-01T19:04:15Z<p>Cyberlass: Created page with "Standard Magnet Implantation Procedure More on magnets Standard RFID and NFC Implantation Procedures More on RFIDs and NFC"</p>
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More on magnets<br />
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Standard RFID and NFC Implantation Procedures<br />
More on RFIDs and NFC</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=Procedures,_Care,_and_HealingProcedures, Care, and Healing2019-11-01T19:04:00Z<p>Cyberlass: Created page with "Having a unified set of procedures that the community has tested and knows to be as low risk as possible is vital to reducing the possibility of someone getting hurt. If we ar..."</p>
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<div>Having a unified set of procedures that the community has tested and knows to be as low risk as possible is vital to reducing the possibility of someone getting hurt. If we are to stay away from the long arm of the law, and we wish to protect our fellow Grinders, it is vital that we keep this as up to date as possible and monitor it constantly, so that bad information does not creep in.<br />
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[[Implantation]]<br />
Procedures regarding the implantation of devices into the human body, and considerations involved when undergoing this sort of endeavor.<br />
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[[Sterilization]]<br />
Best Practices and techniques for proper sterilization and storage of sterilized equipment<br />
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[[After Care]]<br />
How to ensure that your mods stay nice, functional, and infection free<br />
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[[Pain Management]]<br />
Usually overlooked, but more important than you think.<br />
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[[Emergency procedures]]<br />
What to do if things go wrong. What to do if they go REALLY wrong.<br />
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[[Anesthetics]]<br />
Wait you mean I don't have to feel it? Gimme the juice!</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=References_and_Videos_-_RFIDReferences and Videos - RFID2019-11-01T19:00:32Z<p>Cyberlass: Created page with "WORK IN PROGRESS"</p>
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<div>== About RFID Chips/Tags ==<br />
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The modern RFID chip owes much of its development to a Soviet listening device called The Thing invented by Léon Theremin in 1945. The Thing was a covert espionage tool used to passively convert radio waves to sound if they were at the correct frequency. Because it was a passive listening tool (using no electricity), and dealt with the with radio frequency transmission, it is considered to be a predecessor of RFID technology.<br />
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Today, RFIDs are used to transmit small amounts of information over a short distance without direct line of sight between the device and the chip. This allows them to be used as [http://www.informationweek.com/rfid-helps-to-track-cargo-containers/d/d-id/1031651? shipping trackers] for crates, identifiers for hostile or friendly aircraft, wireless credit card transfer devices, door locks, employer time clocks, automatic charge devices for toll roads, shoplifting deterrents, and pet identifiers containing information regarding owners and medical information.<br />
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Modern passive RFID chips are ever-evolving, but have been demonstrated to hold up to [https://www.fujitsu.com/us/Images/SPBG_MEMORY_FRAM_MB97R803-804.pdf 64kb] and be over-written up to 100,000 times per memory block, though not necessarily both in the same product.<br />
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Since 2010, the Affordable Care Act (also known eponymously as Obamacare) has been rumored to include stipulations that allow the government to implant RFID chips for tracking citizens without their permission. These rumors have been repeatedly disproved.<br />
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RFID implants have been a favorite of biohacking and grinding enthusiasts thanks to their passive signal transmission. The struggle to implant reliable power sources and batteries is not yet over, so any device that can easily connect the human body with technology without power limitations is attractive.<br />
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RFID implantation in humans was first demonstrated publicly by Kevin Warwick at Coventry University in England. He demonstrated the practicality of RFIDs for personal use by opening university doors and switching on lights with his chip. Amal Graafstra, author of the book "RFID Toys" and founder of the website Dangerous Things is well known in this field for his experiments with RFID implantation, including scalpel implantation and veterinary injection.<br />
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== Implantation ==<br />
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RFID chips are usually implanted under the skin by use of a needle. The needle is pressed into the skin and the plunger depressed to push out the RFID chip. The implanter needs to pull the plunger back while implanting in order to ensure the chip stays straight and in the space cleared by the needle. If the needle is not retracted while the implanter presses the plunger, it can force the chip into unbroken skin layers, misaligning the chip. Novices should make sure to follow the guide provided on either Dangerous Things or Cyberise.me or have a professional perform the implant for them.<br />
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=== RFID Placement ===<br />
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The best place to implant an RFID in a human being is in the webbing of the non-dominant hand. To find the implant spot, follow the guide provided at Dangerous Things. This spot was chosen to allow the user to manipulate the chip in the most natural way possible (with a wave of the hand). This spot on the hand is also the farthest from major blood vessels and important joints, tendons, and ligaments. The best orientation for the implant is parallel to the bone directly behind the first knuckle on the index finger because it allows for full motion of the thumb.<br />
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=== Coatings ===<br />
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Chips shipped from Dangerous Things come sealed in an implantable case, but for a guide on coating your own chips, visit the section of the wiki dedicated to coatings.<br />
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== After Care ==<br />
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Like any implant, an RFID chip needs to be left alone for a while after implantation to maintain safety. The more it gets moved, has pressure applied to it, and damages the cut or puncture while it's trying to heal, the more likely it can get infected or simply reject. For more information, visit the section of the wiki dedicated to after care.</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=Standard_RFID_and_NFC_Implantation_ProceduresStandard RFID and NFC Implantation Procedures2019-11-01T18:59:46Z<p>Cyberlass: Created page with "Glass Tag Syringe Applicator There is a guide and video available at Dangerous Things. There is a also a PDF guide avilable at cyberise.me."</p>
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<div>Glass Tag Syringe Applicator<br />
There is a guide and video available at Dangerous Things.<br />
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There is a also a PDF guide avilable at cyberise.me.</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=RFIDs_and_NFC_-_Information_tagsRFIDs and NFC - Information tags2019-11-01T18:59:34Z<p>Cyberlass: </p>
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[[Standard RFID and NFC Implantation Procedures]]<br />
Implantation procedures that have been tried by the community and generally have decent success rates.<br />
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[[A History of RFID and NFC Implantation]]<br />
And what we can learn from it.<br />
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[[References and Videos - RFID]]<br />
Documents and videos with further information<br />
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== Compatible Phones ==<br />
* https://www.unitag.io/nfc/is-my-phone-compatible-with-nfc<br />
[[Compatible Phone]]</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=A_History_of_Magnet_ImplantationA History of Magnet Implantation2019-11-01T18:57:52Z<p>Cyberlass: Created page with "Portions of this article are paraphrased from an [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j1zaryCPhc interview [video<nowiki>]</nowiki>] with Steve Haworth. Magnetic implanting was..."</p>
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<div>Portions of this article are paraphrased from an [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j1zaryCPhc interview [video<nowiki>]</nowiki>] with Steve Haworth.<br />
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Magnetic implanting was initially theorized in the mid to late 90s by [http://stevehaworth.com/ Steve Haworth], a medical device manufacturer, and Jesse Jarrell, a professional body modification expert. Initially, the implants were intended to connect to exterior attachments such as rings or horns, with the intent being purely cosmetic. But after talking to a friend who had a piece of steel lodged in his pinky finger, Haworth discovered that this friend could acknowledge electromagnetic fields by feeling the pull they had on the metal. This led to the idea to encapsulate tiny magnets in the skin with the intent of feeling these same fields more efficiently.<br />
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== Implantation ==<br />
The concept is simple. A small magnet is [[Coating|coated]] in a bio-inert material that protects it from interacting with the biochemistry of the body. The patient's finger or hand is numbed by the use of local or general anesthetics. It is then implanted under the skin just below the epidermis where the nerve endings are located. The implant works by stimulating these nerves with tiny vibrations caused by the interaction between this magnet and the exterior magnetic fields. This allows for sensation of magnetic fields in normal magnets electronic devices of all kinds, especially those with transformers or wire coils such as power converters, microwaves and electric motors.<br />
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=== Magnet Placement ===<br />
Initially, the placement of these magnets was disregarded. They were put into fingers or on the back of the hand due to the plethora of nerves inside the human hand. However, various rules in the placement of the magnets have been established since then to ensure the implant is safe and will not reject.<br />
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Firstly, implants should never be placed between bones and fingertips. Placing the implant in this orientation can crush the implant, either damaging the tissue around it or piercing the bio-protective seal around the magnet. This can cause rejection, necrosis, or poisoning from the substances within the implant.<br />
Implants should also be limited in size. When an implant is too large, the blood vessels on either side of the implant have trouble pumping blood to the skin directly above the implant, meaning the skin can turn necrotic and the implant can reject.<br />
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=== Coating Developments ===<br />
When Haworth first implanted magnets, he used a bio-inert dip coating. This coating made a sort of bubble shape that was far more likely to fail than today's coatings. Newer magnets are coated through injection molding and are not subject to the same failures.<br />
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== After Care ==<br />
Like any implant, a magnet needs to be left alone for a while after implantation to maintain safety. The more it gets moved, has pressure applied to it, and damages the cut while it's trying to heal, the more likely it can get infected or simply reject.<br />
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=== Magnetic Suspension ===<br />
Another rule to follow when dealing with magnets is to not leave anything hanging from or attached to the implant for more than 20 minutes. Between the magnet and the object it's attracted to is a layer of skin which, when pressure is applied from these two objects, loses blood flow and can become necrotic. This is the reason Haworth and Jarrell's initial idea to attach implements to the magnet implants cosmetically is not viable.<br />
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== Hazards ==<br />
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When digital magnet implants were first theorized, there were many fears involving their reaction to certain things in the world. This section is for analyzing the potential risk of those occurrences.<br />
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=== Electromagnets ===<br />
Electromagnets are powerful magnets powered by an outside power source. They are very dangerous to be around with any sort of implant or jewelry because they can rip them out of you. Avoid like the plague.<br />
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=== Full Body Scanners ===<br />
Full body scanners have largely replaced metal detectors in airports around the globe. There is no available evidence to say whether or not magnetic implants will show up on the images or whether or not the TSA will allow them through after finding them.<br />
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=== Metal Detectors ===<br />
Some airports in the United States and other countries still rely on metal detectors as security measures or simply keep them as a plan B when full body scanners are not available. Metal detectors are not thought to be issues with magnetic implants thanks to the plethora of other medical implants. The staff of the airport are trained to make accommodations for metal hip replacements, stints, and implants, so as long as you are open about having an implant, they should be able to let you through without much trouble. If you receive any trouble while trying to get through airport security, you can request a pat down or a hand metal detector scan. The hand detector will pick up your magnet, but it will usually be dismissed as long as you explain to the staff what it is. The larger detector should not pick up the implant as it has been calibrated to ignore minor metal pieces like coins, zippers, and buttons, but if it does, request a pat down.<br />
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=== MRIs ===<br />
MRI machines are medical devices used to scan the human body through magnetic resonance imaging. Obviously, with the word magnetic in the name, they can have reactions with other magnets, including implanted ones. Originally it was thought they would rip the implant straight out of the body like any other piece of metal, but certain people who have magnets implanted have reported only a powerful vibration to slight pain.<br />
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Magnet in MRI Machine Cassox tests the sensitivity of magnets in MRI machines.<br />
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<div>Procedure<br />
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== Preparation ==<br />
Before one starts cutting into oneself, a few things need to be addressed and made ready for the procedure: Time, Personal Health, Workspace, and Tools and Supplies.<br />
<br />
=== 1. Time ===<br />
Implanting a magnet is not something you can do properly in a rush. The planning process for the procedure takes time, as do the preparations. Unless you already have a dedicated workspace set up and maintained (Criteria defining a "dedicated workspace" will be provided in another page), plan on setting aside a day to accomplish the requisite preparations and perform the procedure itself. The injection method is much less invasive than other known methods, but still should be given utmost respect.<br />
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=== 2. Personal Health ===<br />
Anyone who has had a surgical procedure performed on them knows that great lengths are taken to prevent infections and illnesses from arising before and during the procedure, and that something as simple as a bout of the flu can force physicians to reschedule the procedure. The same caution must be exercised when performing a magnet implantation. That said, do not perform the procedure if you are experiencing any one of the following conditions or illnesses:<br />
<br />
* fever<br />
* flu<br />
* infections of any kind (sinus, ear, or otherwise)<br />
* excessive sneezing (not just an inconvenience, this can cause problems from a contamination standpoint)<br />
* fainting at the sight of blood (if you have an assistant perform the procedure for you, and are properly positioned, this is not an issue)<br />
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If you do not meet any of the aforementioned criteria, the next step is to assess the current state of your body from the standpoint of potential risk factors. If you participate in activities which place a lot of strain on the target implant location, make preparations to allow the site to heal before resuming your participation. If you work in a field which is likely to expose the implant site to high levels of bacteria, or water, make note of this, and take the appropriate precautions. In short, make a list of anything likely to cause post-operative complications, and plan the proper counter-measures in advance.<br />
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Finally, it's essential that you prepare your body as best as possible for the surgery beforehand, so eliminating stress, maintaining adequate hydration, and rehearsing your post-operative regime can make all of the difference.<br />
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=== 3. Tools and Supplies ===<br />
No one in their right mind would perform heart surgery in a garage, using tools they found lying around. The same logic should be applied to the magnet implantation procedure.<br />
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==== Injector ====<br />
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The Injector used for the procedure is the most important tool that is used in this variation of the procedure. The Injector produced should ideally have a non-ferrous needle, so the magnet does not adhere to it, though this may be more or less relevant depending on the construction and materials used for the plunger.<br />
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==== WIP ==== <br />
- More information needed.<br />
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==== General supplies ====<br />
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* gloves (latex or nitrile), for implementation and aftercare<br />
* tape (for aftercare if implant was in hand)<br />
* sterile gauze pad<br />
* butterfly closures (optional)<br />
* injector<br />
* WIP - More information needed.<br />
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==== Sterilization ====<br />
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Depends on your method, see Sterilization<br />
Sterilization pouches (if you need to store your tools and/or implant)<br />
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==== Anesthetics ====<br />
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Anesthetics should be unnecessary, due to the speed and uninvasiveness of the procedure.<br />
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==== Aftercare ====<br />
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* triple antibiotic ointment<br />
* sterile saline (comes in a squirt bottle or you can use contact lens solution)<br />
* adhesive bandages (common brand name is Band-Aids) or gauze and tape or Tegaderm (clear cling wrap for small wounds -- great option)<br />
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==== WIP ====<br />
- More information needed.<br />
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=== 4. Workspace ===<br />
It cannot be stressed enough that a sterile workspace is essential for ANY implantation procedure. Specifically, " A 'clean' environment that surrounds an incision... relatively free of microorganisms, in particular bacteria" [1] , also known as a sterile field. Before setting going through all the work needed to sterilize an area, it's important to select a well-lighted area, with plenty of room to work. Keep in mind that you need to have an area to rest your hand during the procedure, an area to keep your tools, and an area to safely discard used tools, and that all 3 must be sterile. "Choose a room where airflow can be blocked. Close any vents and turn off heating or air conditioning. Furthermore, the room chosen should have a non-carpeted hard floor and minimal or no fabric furnishings such as couches or drapes." (Tibbetts, A.L. Blogspot)[2] It's also a must for the field to be level, hard, and stable. Something with a raised edge is also beneficial. After you've selected a suitable location, you can begin to prepare for the operation if you've assembled all the other prerequisite supplies.<br />
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=== 5. Preoperative Preparation ===<br />
==== Sterilization ====<br />
* Operating Room<br />
Preparation of the sterile surgical environment should start 3 hours prior to the time you intend to perform the implantation procedure. Begin this process by trimming your nails and thoroughly scrubbing your hands with a chlorohexidine based cleanser. Pay special attention to the nail bed and the area in close proximity to it. Put on a pair of exam gloves(not surgical gloves) and go about "damp dusting all furniture surfaces with particular attention to horizontal surfaces. After this wet mop the floor. The liquid used for wet dusting and mopping can be made of a Quats solution, a Chlorhexidine solution or even diluted bleach." (Tibbetts, A.L. Blogspot) As stated in the Chemical Sterilization section, the standard for hard-surface and general disinfection is a quats solution, usually in the form of a wipe. After damp-dusting and mopping the room, you should wipe down the area you've designated as your sterile field with quats wipes thoroughly. Switch gloves (if possible) and ensure all the tools you need are accessible and in the appropriate location of the operating environment.<br />
* Surgical Field<br />
20 minutes prior to the procedure, scrub your hands again with the chlorohexidine cleanser and let the cleanser go about its work. Immediately before you begin the procedure, don the sterile, surgical gloves.<br />
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==== Procedure ====<br />
To Be Written In it's entirety.<br />
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<div><br />
== Preparation ==<br />
Before one starts cutting into oneself, a few things need to be addressed and made ready for the procedure: Time, Personal Health, Workspace, and Tools and Supplies.<br />
<br />
=== 1. Time ===<br />
Implanting a magnet is not something you can do properly in a rush. The planning process for the procedure takes time, as do the preparations. Unless you already have a dedicated workspace set up and maintained (Criteria defining a "dedicated workspace" will be provided in another page), plan on setting aside a day to accomplish the requisite preparations and perform the procedure itself.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Personal Health ===<br />
Anyone who has had a surgical procedure performed on them knows that great lengths are taken to prevent infections and illnesses from arising before and during the procedure, and that something as simple as a bout of the flu can force physicians to reschedule the procedure. The same caution must be exercised when performing a magnet implantation. That said, do not perform the procedure if you are experiencing any one of the following conditions or illnesses:<br />
<br />
* fever<br />
* flu<br />
* infections of any kind (sinus, ear, or otherwise)<br />
* excessive sneezing (not just an inconvenience, this can cause problems from a contamination standpoint)<br />
* fainting at the sight of blood (if you have an assistant perform the procedure for you, and are properly positioned, this is not an issue)<br />
<br />
If you do not meet any of the aforementioned criteria, the next step is to assess the current state of your body from the standpoint of potential risk factors. If you participate in activities which place a lot of strain on the target implant location, make preparations to allow the site to heal before resuming your participation. If you work in a field which is likely to expose the implant site to high levels of bacteria, or water, make note of this, and take the appropriate precautions. In short, make a list of anything likely to cause post-operative complications, and plan the proper counter-measures in advance.<br />
<br />
Finally, it's essential that you prepare your body as best as possible for the surgery beforehand, so eliminating stress, maintaining adequate hydration, and rehearsing your post-operative regime can make all of the difference.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Tools and Supplies ===<br />
No one in their right mind would perform heart surgery in a garage, using tools they found lying around. The same logic should be applied to the magnet implantation procedure. Below is the start of a list providing links and prices of the required equipment, and possibly a pre-packaged implantation equipment kit. For now, you can contact Cassox for kits containing nearly everything you'll need.<br />
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==== General supplies ====<br />
gloves (latex or nitrile), for implementation and aftercare<br />
tape (for aftercare if implant was in hand)<br />
sterile gauze pad<br />
small pair of scissors (optional -- if there were stitches)<br />
pair of tweezers (optional -- if there were stitches)<br />
butterfly closures (optional)<br />
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==== Sterilization ====<br />
<br />
* Depends on your method, see Sterilization<br />
* Sterilization pouches (if you need to store your tools and/or implant)<br />
<br />
==== Anesthetics ====<br />
* Depends on your method, see Local_Anaesthetics<br />
<br />
==== Aftercare ====<br />
* triple antibiotic ointment<br />
* sterile saline (comes in a squirt bottle or you can use contact lens solution)<br />
* adhesive bandages (common brand name is Band-Aids) or gauze and tape or Tegaderm (clear cling wrap for small wounds -- great option)<br />
<br />
=== 4. Workspace ===<br />
It cannot be stressed enough that a sterile workspace is essential for ANY implantation procedure. Specifically, " A 'clean' environment that surrounds an incision... relatively free of microorganisms, in particular bacteria" [1] , also known as a sterile field. Before setting going through all the work needed to sterilize an area, it's important to select a well-lighted area, with plenty of room to work. Keep in mind that you need to have an area to rest your hand during the procedure, an area to keep your tools, and an area to safely discard used tools, and that all 3 must be sterile. "Choose a room where airflow can be blocked. Close any vents and turn off heating or air conditioning. Furthermore, the room chosen should have a non-carpeted hard floor and minimal or no fabric furnishings such as couches or drapes." (Tibbetts, A.L. Blogspot)[2] It's also a must for the field to be level, hard, and stable. Something with a raised edge is also beneficial. After you've selected a suitable location, you can begin to prepare for the operation if you've assembled all the other prerequisite supplies.<br />
<br />
=== 5. Preoperative Preparation ===<br />
==== Sterilization ====<br />
Operating Room<br />
Preparation of the sterile surgical environment should start 3 hours prior to the time you intend to perform the implantation procedure. Begin this process by trimming your nails and thoroughly scrubbing your hands with a chlorohexidine based cleanser. Pay special attention to the nail bed and the area in close proximity to it. Put on a pair of exam gloves(not surgical gloves) and go about "damp dusting all furniture surfaces with particular attention to horizontal surfaces. After this wet mop the floor. The liquid used for wet dusting and mopping can be made of a Quats solution, a Chlorhexidine solution or even diluted bleach." (Tibbetts, A.L. Blogspot) As stated in the Chemical Sterilization section, the standard for hard-surface and general disinfection is a quats solution, usually in the form of a wipe. After damp-dusting and mopping the room, you should wipe down the area you've designated as your sterile field with quats wipes thoroughly. Switch gloves (if possible) and ensure all the tools you need are accessible and in the appropriate location of the operating environment.<br />
Surgical Field<br />
20 minutes prior to the procedure, scrub your hands again with the chlorohexidine cleanser and let the cleanser go about its work. Immediately before you begin the procedure, don the sterile, surgical gloves.<br />
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== Procedure ==<br />
=== 1. Pain Management ===<br />
=== 2. Implantation ===<br />
==== Tourniquet ====<br />
Once adequate anesthesia has been achieved, loop the hair band tourniquet around the finger a few times. This band will prevent excessive bleeding while creating the incision and undermining the tissue.<br />
There isn't a way to gauge whether the band is tight enough until the incision has been made. If its not tight enough blood will flow freely and the second hair band should be looped around the base of the finger at a tightness that will stem blood flow. In most surgeries, there are two primary considerations when it comes to tourniquet use: time and pressure. We don't have to worry about pressure because the fingers are small and the hair bands aren't really capable of pressure to the point of tissue damage. In regards to time, a tourniquet should be used for as short a time as possible. The Association of Surgical Technologists recommends that a tourniquet not be used on the upper arms for more than sixty minutes at a time. I'm going to suggest that a person go for no more than twenty minutes. After twenty minutes, remove the tourniquet and apply pressure and some gauze at the incision site for a minute or so and then reapply the hair band.<br />
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==== Making the Incision ====<br />
Use a pair of clamps to pick up the scalpel blade and attach it to the scalpel handle. Hold the scalpel as if you were using a writing instrument about 4 centimeters away from where the blade meets the handle. If possible, use the fingers on either side of the target finger to pull the skin taught. Make your incision using the flat edge of the knife rather than the very tip. Remember that you don't have to achieve full depth with the first cut and that it's much better to make multiple small cuts than to go too deep and hit nerve or tendon. The final length of the incision should give at least an extra millimeter on each side, so for a 3mm magnet, go for a 5mm long incision.<br />
Proper incision depth warrants a paragraph of its own.The depth of the cut needed is completely dependent upon the skin of the person. It will most likely be between ½ mm and 1mm. A person knows they've achieve adequate depth because the incision can be pulled open revealing the underlying dark red tissue beneath. If the tissue at the base of the incision stays still when the overlying skin is tugged, then you’re definitely deep enough. Remember that it's essential not to cut any of the underlying structure. There really isn't fat or muscle at this location, so you have no room for error. If you cut too deep, your cutting tendon, vessels or nerves. Damage to any of these can be disastrous. Not cutting deep enough simply means that your magnet will at some point pop out, which isn't really all that big a deal. You can always do the process again later, and most likely with better technique due to experience.<br />
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==== Undermining the Wound Edge ====<br />
The skin edge must now be undermined in order to create the space where the magnet will rest. Undermining is accomplished by freeing the skin from its deep tissue attachments.It is advised to use surgical scissors. The two sides of these scissors can be easily broken apart resulting in a implement that is sharper and more precise than a probe, yet dull enough that it can be used by an inept shaky hand. This tool isn't really used like a cutting implement, but rather more like how a probe would be used. Slip the edge under the skin layer and push it back and forth with pressure to tear apart the connective tissue holding the skin to deeper tissues. It will take some pressure to accomplish this as you are literally tearing the layers of tissue apart. If the prospect sounds terrifying, consider practicing this on a piece of pig skin from the local butcher with the skin intact.<br />
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Undermining is performed moving toward the anterior pulp of the finger. It should be large enough that once the magnet is placed, it will not be visible at the base of the incision itself.<br />
Undermining is the most laborious and frustrating part of the procedure. The pouch should extend at least the diameter of your magnet plus 2mm away from the incision site. When performing this, you are creating the final position where the magnet will be located. The magnet should be positioned offset from the mid-line of the finger. Even after healing, most people report that direct pressure causes pain. A good implant shouldn't stop you from being able to do pull-ups. If the pouch created allows the magnet to sit 45 degrees away from the mid-line of the finger, then pressure will simply push the magnet to the side without resulting in pain. This step requires the most attention as the lack of a proper pouch will inevitably lead to rejection, while a poorly made pouch leads to an inconveniently place magnet.<br />
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==== Placing the Magnet ====<br />
Placement of the magnet will likely require a person to go back to the previous step a few times in order to enlarge the pouch. When working on yourself, it really is difficult to get it right in one go. Once the pouch is adequate in size, use a non-ferrous implement such as the back of a disposable scalpel to push the magnet into place. While it's true that using pressure to push the magnet and get it to stay in the pouch creates trauma to the surrounding tissue, it also helps to position the magnet so it's not putting pressure on the healing incision from the inside. The magnet is placed correctly when you can pinch the two sides of the incision site together with minimal pressure without the magnet edge protruding.<br />
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==== Suturing the Wound ====<br />
Use a 3-0 or 4-0 braided silk suture with a curved needle. Insert the needle 1.5mm away from lateral edge of the wound to a 1mm depth using forceps. Spin your wrist to drive the needle beneath the incision towards where it will exit, 1.5mm away from the medial wound edge. It's important to pause in the middle of this process and use pressure to push the magnet deep into its pouch. If your using a resin coated magnet, you don't really need to worry about scratching it with the needle, but if your using a magnet coated in parylene C alone, scratching the coating with the needle will inevitably lead to rejection later. If using parylene alone, replace the magnet prior to closing the wound. If you end up driving the needle through and its exit point is non-optimal, it's ok to pull it back and reposition.<br />
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Once the suture needle is visibly protruding from an optimal exit point, use forceps to grasp the tip and pull it through completely. Pull a good 8 inches or more of suture thread through the wound and then perform a one handed surgical knot. This looks cool, but that's not really the point. A well tied surgical knot does not loosen under pressure or easily become untied. The first knot determines the quality of the stitch. It should be just tight enough that the wound edge touch. Tying it too tightly will pull the edges of the incision to where they overlap, which increases the likelihood of infection, dehiscence, and scarring. Tie the knot just tightly enough that the edges snug together like the incision never happened. Tie a second surgical knot, and then the type of knot from there on is irrelevant. Just make sure to make lots of them. No matter how much attention you pay to taking care of your suture, you will at some point pick something up or doing something without thinking that will put pressure on the wound, so a good suture is near essential.<br />
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A suture is almost necessary in order to achieve a clean well approximated site without scarring. For some strange reason though, people who often have no trouble cutting themselves open and creating the pouch... are too afraid of needles to suture themselves. Seriously, you cut yourself wide open so the fear of needles thing doesn't make sense! But, the point of this blog isn't to advocate for people perform this procedure, but rather to help those doing it anyhow to do it safely and with good result.<br />
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If you choose not to use a suture, then you can use a medical grade super-glue called Dermabond. Dermabond does a pretty good job at preventing infection as you can form a serious little glue cap right over the incision site. It isn't all that mechanically strong though, so if you use Dermabond, then you should also be using Benzoin tincture and steri-strips. The benzoin tincture is a sticky coating that smells good and really helps the steri-strips stay where you want them. Use two steri-strips over the incision site after application of dermabond. Something to keep in mind is that if you cap the wound in Dermabond, it functions not only to keep pathogens out... it also keeps them in. A nice sutured incision naturally has a bit of seeping that acts to clean the wound from anything that might have been introduced during the procedure. Dermabond traps anything introduced and may increase the likelihood of infection.<br />
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==== Removal of Tourniquet ====<br />
Use a pair of scissors to snip off the hair band and observe the finger as it re-perfuses. A little bleeding is normal although it should be relatively scant. If the site continues to bleed, apply enough pressure with a piece of sterile gauze to staunch the flow. Hold pressure for a minute or two and then check to see if the bleeding has stopped. The surgical stage is complete.<br />
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=== 3. Post Operative Procedure ===<br />
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==== Dressing the Wound ====<br />
To dress the site, begin by irrigating the incision with sterile saline. Although large wounds are usually irrigated with pressure, such as with a 10ml syringe, it's unnecessary in this case. Simply pour the sterile saline over the wound and then wipe it away with a piece of sterile gauze. The gauze shouldn't be used directly on the wound, but rather around the edges and always wiped in a direction moving away from the incision. The point of the first irrigation is primarily to remove any blood from the surrounding area. After irrigation apply triple antibiotic ointment directly to the site. Cover with a piece of clean gauze and then wrap tape loosely around the circumference of the finger.<br />
Ice (optional)<br />
To potentially reduce post operative swelling and bruising, ice the finger immediately afterwards. Some implanters recommend this.<br />
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==== Wound Care (first week) ====<br />
For the first week it's important to keep the site dry with the exception of saline irrigation. The one disadvantage of a stitch is that it can wick fluid under your skin along with bacteria leading to infection. Put a plastic bag over the finger and wrap it in tape for showering. Repeat the procedure of dressing the wound daily and as needed in order to keep your finger clean. The gauze that covers the wound should be dry so make sure the finger isn't wet from the saline when the gauze is applied. Carry extra triple antibiotic, gauze, and tape with you throughout the day so that you can dress your wound again should it get wet or become soiled. An alternative to gauze and tape would be to use Tegaderm (with or without a small piece sterile pad to cover the wound). Learn more about After Care.<br />
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==== Healing (first month) ====<br />
Expect full wound healing to take as long a month. Little healing will occur for the first 2-3 days. By day three, proliferation will begin. Proliferation begins with revascularization of the tissue. All of the capillaries that were damaged are being repaired or replaced so its normal for the site to look very red. This isn't necessarily indicative of infection. Around the same time, fibroblast cells move into the area and begin laying down the collagen matrix to bind the incision back together.<br />
By day five, if you've kept your incision clean and dry and haven't put any pressure on your wound, you could probably get away with removing the suture. With one stitch 3-5 days is about right, but use your best judgment. Everyone heals differently. Some people wait 7-10 days without complications. The longer the suture is in the increased chance for infection but also the increased healing for the wound. Keep a close eye on the site. After day five, tug on the suture a bit after irrigating it to make sure that the insertion sites are free of infection. If the suture sites begin to get red or if you see any exudate it's better to take the suture out. To remove the suture, clip it as close to the skin as possible on one side and then tug on the other length to pull the suture through. After removing the suture, it's a good idea to apply steri-strips and benzoin tincture. They aren't as strong as a suture, but will help if you accidentally use your hand. Keep the site dressed for one day after removing the sutures. If you notice a portion of the incision remaining open, keep it closed with steri-strips and continue to clean and dress it. It's good to keep the triple antibiotic on the site for at least ten days as it will prevent the tissue from drying out, something which increases the likely-hood of scarring.<br />
Assessing for Complications<br />
By day five, there shouldn't be an increase in redness. Any redness or swelling, increasing sensation of warmth or pain may indicate that you have an infection or that your body is mounting an immunological response to the implant.<br />
If you see swelling and redness, there is one last shot at saving the implant: drain it. You can use a lancet and poke into the wound after cleaning the site well. Assess the drainage closely. If it's just a little cream colored pus, then you have a good chance of having the site heal nicely after draining. If its a copious amount of drainage, or if the drainage is bloody or any other color remove the implant, or see your physician. Most of the time a little infection such as this is not a major problem but there is always the chance of something very bad such as gangrene or necrotizing faciitis. Another very bad sign is if you see stripes of color running down your finger or hand. Cellulitis is always a bad thing, and because the hand is such a delicate mechanism a bad infection can easily lead to loss of function or even amputation.<br />
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==== 30 Days to 6 Months Post Procedure ====<br />
Barring complications or too much playing with your magnet, the tissue should have regained between 50% and 80% of its tensile strength by the end of the first month. Picking up other magnets, particular large strong magnets can still lead to problems as this can occlude blood flow and cause crush injury. Ferrous objects like staples, nails, and metal filings are just fine though. Don't be disappointed however if your not getting much sensation. In fact, a decrease in initial sensitivity is likely. You might have experienced a bit of sensation within the first few days after the procedure, but full sensitivity is regained generally over a 3 to 6 month period.<br />
Initial wound healing entails a rapid linking by collagen fibers in a rather disorganized haphazard arrangement. As maturation of the site progresses, the initially disorganized fibers are replaced with well organized ones and the area surrounding the implant will contract rather than looking visibly swollen. After the first 30 days the tissue will begin to soften around the implant. Many of the capillaries and small vessels formed during revascularization will be broken down and the redness of the site will begin to resolve. Nerves will regrow and you'll gradually develop the ability to sense electromagnetic fields.<br />
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Another item worth mentioning is the so-called “training” of your magnet. I've read articles where those with magnets “practice” with other magnets in order to increase their sensitivity. Some rationalize it as “forming new connections in brain.” I haven't really found any support for this idea. Perhaps the more one plays with their magnet the more sensitive they will become to the electromagnetic fields around them. Alternatively, perhaps they are just experiencing the subtle increase in sensitivity that naturally occurs as the site heals, matures, and re-innervates. Either way, you won't be able to help yourself; it's a very fun toy, but if you need to justify play you can always tell yourself and others, “I'm training.”<br />
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==== Citations and References ====<br />
sterile field. (n.d.) McGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. (2002)<br />
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Implanting a Magnet III: Procedural Walkthrough. Augmentation Limitless (Blogspot). Jeffrey Tibbetts. (September 2013)<br />
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Jack Kingsman’s Magnet Implant http://jacksbrain.com/2014/06/successful-surgery/</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=Information_on_MagnetsInformation on Magnets2019-11-01T18:35:50Z<p>Cyberlass: Created page with "''Any and all information on this page (and site, in general) is for informational purposes only, and should only be used as such. Nobody on this site will endorse or support..."</p>
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<div>''Any and all information on this page (and site, in general) is for informational purposes only, and should only be used as such. Nobody on this site will endorse or support a person to put any information here to application, and all given information is only provided for, again, educational purposes. The following is listed to help establish things that have little evidence and support, to those that have none or proven to be harmful/dangerous/unideal. This should be thoroughly understood before proceeding. Proceed with appropriate discretion.''<br />
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== Different styles of magnets ==<br />
There are ultimately different flavors of magnets. A few of the variables explored here relate to:<br />
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- Shapes<br />
- Sizes<br />
- Compositions<br />
- Coatings<br />
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All of these can effect characteristics.<br />
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=== Shape ===<br />
The most common shape utilised in implantation is the cylinder, due to it's profile shape exposing minimal corners, and an even surface in each direction that has no 'weak' sections to be broken off, while still retaining a capacity for a 'flat' surface to lay neatly underneath the dermis.<br />
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A much flatter cylinder, resembling a coin, exhibits an area with no sharp corners to inflict trauma into tissue or be weak stress points to break off and compromise the coating/internals. This is by far the most common profile, and is used in most magnets for implanting and sensing fields due to their high sensitivity and responsiveness, with little mass to move. These are also relatively easy to manufacture, compared to intricate or organic shapes.<br />
Sometimes, longer cylinders, such as rods, are used. These can provide a larger mass of magnetic material, for stronger fields to preform 'tricks' such as lifting ferrous objects, but do not provide as much sensation because of their larger bulk to move.<br />
Spheres have a very easy tendency to 'flip' in the tissue, causing movement which can cause discomfort, and possibly creating scar tissue from the body attempting to heal around an object that can move with a smooth surface.<br />
Cubes or Rectangular Prisms expose corners, which under pressure or impact may cause tissue damage, as well as expose weaker sections that may be more easily damaged. If a cube were to 'flip' in vivo, it could cause severe discomfort.<br />
The use of Ellipsoids may provide very effective replacements to rods, but may prove difficult to manufacture or coating.<br />
Utilization of magnets with perforated holes may exhibit further stability in the body and promote blood flow and tissue health. The Difficulty with this is a proper coating over the surface, and making sure the holes are not creating areas to become septic. This is very complicated.<br />
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=== Size ===<br />
Volume of the magnet is also important to take into consideration. Factor to consider:<br />
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In proportion to the magnetic material used, sufficient quantity of material needs to be used to interact with magnetic fields, lift ferrous objects, or do whatever else the implant is desired to do.<br />
The size of the magnet in vivo needs to be kept to a manageable size, as to not actively interfere with blood flow to the skin.<br />
The Volume-to-Strength ratio. The larger the mass of a magnetic object, the less effective it's going to be due to the extra weight that is needing to be moved. Smaller magnets have much less weight to move around, but are also much more sensitive to extra inert material added into its total weight.<br />
Math is important in this regard. The common size for magnets, a 3mm Diameter cylinder 1mm tall, has roughly a volume of 7.07mm cubed;<br />
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Volume = Pi * Radius(squared) * Height<br />
7.07 = π * 2.25 * 1<br />
A magnet 4mm in diameter and 2mm tall (if you were to apply a .5mm coating) has a volume of 25.13mm cubed;<br />
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25.14 = π * 4 * 2<br />
Applying that .5mm coating to a 3mm by 1mm cylinder reduces the volume of magnetic material down to less than 30% of it's volume, which DRAMATICALLY reduces the magnet's strength to a fraction of it's size.<br />
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A larger magnet, such as a Rod 3mm in diameter by 6mm tall has a volume of 42.41 cubic millimeters, versus a total coated volume of 87.96. This is still a downgrade to roughly 48% of it's total volume being magnetic, which while still is a huge loss, is a lot more retained strength than the 3mm by 1mm flat disc.<br />
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This also demonstrates that coating thicknesses are important. More on this below.<br />
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=== Composition ===<br />
What are these rocks made of?<br />
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'''Neodymium (NdFeB)''' - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neodymium_magnet<br />
By far the most common, most ideal base composition of magnets. Neodymium boasts the highest magnetic flux density (Gauss) rating among all other magnets, with a maximum rating of N52. Gauss strength is very stable, and will not break down for well over hundreds of years, provided the magnet is not corroded, damaged or otherwise compromised. (And you will have worse things to worry about, anyways). NdFeB magnets can possess anything up to an N52 rating; they are not all automaticially N52. Anything below this rating will not possess the full Gauss capacity, and can be considered inferior. There is very little reason to pursue starting with a magnet rated at say, N42, just don't do it. An n42 has about 80% of the gauss strength of a N52; that 20% is important.<br />
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The composition of Neodymium, Iron, and Boron is Toxic to the body. Your body can break it down, if exposed raw, and subject the body to heavy metal poisoning... Which is bad.<br />
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NdFeB is very heat sensitive over many other magnets; It CANNOT be autoclaved. Exposure to temperatures roughly above 150°C will begin to damage Gauss strength, which reduces efficiency, and makes it a rock. It is not the easiest material to machine or shape. One reason the Cylinder is so ideal is because it is easy to manufacture (say over, an ellipsoid) correctly.<br />
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The majority of NdFeB magnets have a Nickel (technically Ni-Cu-Ni layering)plating over them to prevent the magnet's innards from reacting with the air, and give a degree of mechanical protection from shattering or chipping. They MUST have some kind of coating to protect it from this, and most NdFeB magnets, even WITH alternate coatings (such as Au, TiN, ETC.) Also have a Nickel coating under it, as the NdFeB manufacturer usually isn't also applying a second coating over it.<br />
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Almost every magnet implanted is of this variety.<br />
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'''Samarium Cobalt (SmCo)''' - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samarium%E2%80%93cobalt_magnet<br />
SmCo magnets are rare earth magnets that act similarly to NdFeB magnets in relationship to being<br />
rare earth magnets, and shares it's lifespan of much longer than necessary for human use.<br />
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SmCo explores much larger heat boundaries, able to withstand much higher temperature ranges than NdFeB, but also has a lower Gauss capacity than NdFeB magnets, Maxing out at roughly N26.<br />
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It's more ideal to simply go with NdFeB.<br />
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'''Iron Nitride (FeN)''' - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_nitride<br />
FeN is a holy grail of magnets, with one of it's nitrides, Fe16N2, being able to pull a theoretical 132N, which would completely shame any NdFeB magnet, and allow for extremely powerful magnets.<br />
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Characteristics are somewhat vague, not being an option to the public. As of the time of this writing, The University of Minnesota seems to be the one playing around with this. It's not open for access to play with or explore, unfortunately.<br />
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http://license.umn.edu/technologies/20120016_iron-nitride-permanent-magnet-alternative-to-rare-earth-and-neodymium-magnets<br />
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'''AlNiCo/Ferrite/Composite'''...<br />
Why are you even considering this? No.<br />
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=== Coatings ===<br />
Neodymium is toxic, not just Bioincompatible. It will reject. As will the Nickel coating used to protect it (with people having Ni allergies suffering much worse). In fact, most materials in the human body will cause rejection or negatively interfere.<br />
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What should be understood about coatings:<br />
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Coatings NEED to make the implant, magnet or otherwise, safe in vivo. So the body can't react with it and cause damage to the implant, or worse, itself.<br />
A coating ideally needs to be, for the purpose of a magnet, as thin as possible, so as to offer as little inert material as possible and reduce efficiency.<br />
A coating should also ideally have a coating that has some degree of rigid strength, to some degree, so as to survive the unlikely but possible mechanical trauma associated. It has no need to flex or give.<br />
Coatings have their own page here: http://wiki.biohack.me/Coatings<br />
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*PLEASE NOTE*<br />
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NEITHER SUGRU NOR HOT GLUE ARE ACCEPTABLE FOR DIY MAGNET PRODUCTION. DO NOT DO THIS. EVER.<br />
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http://wiki.biohack.me/Hot_Glue<br />
http://wiki.biohack.me/Sugru<br />
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=== Popular choices ===<br />
Some information extracted here refers directly to the source of which is sold, and should be updated/augmented/considered in accordance.<br />
m31 - The m31 is the 'gold standard'. These are 3mm diameter, 1mm tall cylindrical NdFeB magnet, rated at N52 gauss strength. TiN coatings. Very high responsiveness, great sensitivity.<br />
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New m31's can be found here, at one point or another:<br />
https://dangerousthings.com/<br />
https://cyberise.me/<br />
m36 - The m36 (Really named the m63) is a cylindrical magnet 3mm in diameter, 6mm long. These have about 50% more strength than an m31, and while aren't as responsive for sensing, are ideal for magnetic lifting and suspension. Same TiN coating.<br />
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New m36's can be found here, at one point or another:<br />
https://dangerousthings.com/<br />
Haworth (silver) - Steve Haworth's magnets are NdFeB magnets, rated at N52, cylinder measured at approximately 3mm around by 1.6mm tall (1/8" by 1/16"). Parylene coating with Au layer underneath.<br />
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Haworth's magnets can be found here, at one point or another:<br />
https://steve-haworth-modified-llc.myshopify.com/<br />
Magician's magnet - Another of Steve Haworth's magnets. N52 rated cylinder measuring .3 inches in diameter by .1 inches tall (7.6mm x 2.5mm). Parylene coating with Au layer underneath.<br />
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The Magician's Magnet can be found here, at one point or another:<br />
https://steve-haworth-modified-llc.myshopify.com/<br />
DIY MAGNETS TO COAT:<br />
Fancy to take a stab at it yourself? Here's a good place to get started with 'Raw' magnets:<br />
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3x1mm Gold Plated Magnet http://www.gaussboys.com/store/index.php/d04010g-n52.html<br />
4x1mm Gold Plated Magnet: http://www.gaussboys.com/store/index.php/d04010g-n52.html<br />
These magnets, however, are not completely safe for implant without additional coating. Coating can be done with gold, rhodium, silver, parylene, and many others. See the coatings page for more information.</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=Magnets_-_Extending_your_sensesMagnets - Extending your senses2019-11-01T18:33:16Z<p>Cyberlass: Created page with "--Description to be added later-- == Magnet FAQ == -Empty- Information on Magnets Standard Magnet Implantation Procedure [[Magnet Implantation Procedure Injection]..."</p>
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== Magnet FAQ ==<br />
-Empty-<br />
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[[Information on Magnets]]<br />
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[[Standard Magnet Implantation Procedure]]<br />
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[[Magnet Implantation Procedure Injection]]<br />
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[[A History of Magnet Implantation]]<br />
And what we can learn from it.</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=Exocortex_-_Augmenting_your_brainExocortex - Augmenting your brain2019-11-01T18:31:46Z<p>Cyberlass: Created page with "== Potential Data Extraction == NonInvasive Methods Electroencephalography (EEG) While EEG is a great place to start in developing an exocortex... Invasive Methods Electrocor..."</p>
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<div>== Potential Data Extraction ==<br />
NonInvasive Methods<br />
Electroencephalography (EEG)<br />
While EEG is a great place to start in developing an exocortex...<br />
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Invasive Methods<br />
Electrocordiography (ECoG)<br />
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== Potential Data Input Mechanism ==<br />
The biggest difficulty in developing a potential data input mechanism is it would need to be able to send fairly abstract input into the brain of the user. While TMS has been used to gain fairly specific control over the motor cortex, this area is generally not of interest for the purposes of an exocortex.<br />
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)<br />
Transcranial magnetic stimulation has been successfully used to induce specific responses in the motor cortex, enough so to allow the control of one human being's hand from another's brain via input in another room.[3]<br />
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== References ==<br />
[1] Wikipedia article on Exocortex<br />
[2] Pushing the Communication Limit of a Noninvasive BCI speller<br />
[3] Researcher Controls Colleagues Motions in BCI Interface</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=Modifications_-_Implantable_ModsModifications - Implantable Mods2019-11-01T18:30:26Z<p>Cyberlass: Created page with "There's a lot of conversation about what the next things to implant are, but for now the most popular are: Exocortex - Augmenting your brain Magnets - Extending your s..."</p>
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<div>There's a lot of conversation about what the next things to implant are, but for now the most popular are:<br />
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[[Exocortex - Augmenting your brain]]<br />
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[[Magnets - Extending your senses]]<br />
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[[RFIDs and NFC - Information tags]]<br />
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[[Procedures, Care, and Healing]]<br />
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[[Photovoltaics - Power]]</div>Cyberlasshttps://wiki.biohack.me/wiki/index.php?title=Enhancements_-_Supplements,_Pharmaceuticals_and_NootropicsEnhancements - Supplements, Pharmaceuticals and Nootropics2019-11-01T18:26:55Z<p>Cyberlass: </p>
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<div>== Stacking ==<br />
Stacks are the different combinations of supplements that people are using for enhancements.<br />
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[https://forum.biohack.me/discussion/48/nootropics/p1 Thread on stacking]<br />
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[https://trackmystack.com/ Medicine Tracking] - Simple tracker designed for those taking supplements or medicine to measure efficacy.<br />
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== Nootropics and other drugs ==<br />
Aniracetam (Smart)<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDWxyM2fYPo&feature=youtu.be Aniracetam as a Nootropic: Benefits, Sources, Dosage, Side effects and Supplements (You-Tube)]<br />
Caffeine<br />
* http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23108937<br />
Orexine-A (Sleep)<br />
* [https://forum.biohack.me/discussion/371/negating-or-eliminating-the-effects-of-sleep-deprivation Negating Effects of Sleep Dep (Forum Convo)]<br />
* Supplier1 and Suppliers2<br />
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[[Modafinil (Smart, Sleep)]]<br />
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== Resources ==<br />
=== Forums ===<br />
https://www.reddit.com/r/Nootropics/<br />
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https://www.reddit.com/r/Supplements<br />
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http://www.longecity.org/forum/forum/169-brain-health/<br />
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Sites<br />
https://www.erowid.org<br />
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https://www.erowid.org/smarts/<br />
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https://www.nootrilab.com/<br />
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http://www.brainprotips.com/<br />
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http://www.nootropedia.com<br />
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http://www.thebioneer.com/neuroscience-of-increasing-intelligence/<br />
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http://www.cambridgebrainsciences.com/browse - for testing effects<br />
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http://itmademyday.com/<br />
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http://www.focuswish.com/<br />
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https://www.bestnootropicsnow.com/<br />
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http://thenootropicsreview.net/<br />
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http://nootrodelic.com<br />
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http://drchuang.com<br />
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=== Suppliers ===<br />
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newstarnootropics.com - New Star - Now Closed<br />
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powdercity.com - Powder City - Now Closed<br />
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Pure Nootropics - Supplier of lots of encapsulated nootropics and many popular nootropic powders.<br />
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https://www.erowid.org/vendors/vendors.shtml<br />
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http://www.amp-citrate.com/<br />
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https://nootropicsjet.com/<br />
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http://www.extrapharma.com/</div>Cyberlass