mkabala
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Wow, that's a lot better than the videos that were available a few years ago when I did my own implant! I would have liked to see more discussion of the sizes (diameter and thickness) that are currently recommended.
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I'm still looking into subdermal data storage devices. I recently got a SanDisk Connect WiFi drive to see if it's feasible using it or something similar. Unfortunately, the device is larger than I expected and would pose quite a challenge to bioproof and implant. It has its own battery, but would need a hefty charging…
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@glims, I disagree. I've had IOL's for years with no detrimental affects. They are a proven technology. Besides, I was offering it up as an idea for discussion. We shouldn't be too hasty to dismiss things out of hand if we want to make progress.
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Why not remove the lens entirely and engineer an intraocular lens (IOL) with the desired light transmission characteristics? If you attempt to inject anything into your natural lens, you're likely to induce the type of clouding that produces cataracts and the lens will need to be replaced any way. This would just speed up…
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I have played around with the compass app on my phone and it can definitely detect the presence o my magnet. I haven't done anything useful with it though.
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If you're going to attempt self-surgery, you will first need to accept all responsibility in case something goes horribly wrong. I have performed surgery on myself only after studying as much as I could on the Internet. This is far from proper instruction and I realized when I did it that I was taking a huge risk. That…
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A gentle reminder ... If you're going to give advice based upon something you've read, please include a reference to the source so that we all may benefit from the article. Without that, it's just hearsay.
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This whole concept seems doable even without a hearing aid or Bluetooth. Just play whatever sound-encoded data you like through a standard set of earbuds. The cool part is deciding what phenomena to monitor.
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Will your study be monitoring the entire visible spectrum, or just infrared sensitivity? If this shows a positive shift toward the infrared, I'd be curious to know whether the test subjects detect any decrease in violet sensitivity.
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I have been able to get my magnet closer to the surface using another magnet to pull on it. I had to use extreme caution though. The strength of the pulling magnet was the same as the implanted magnet and I still wasn't able to keep it on more than 10 minutes at a time without risking damage to the tissue that was being…
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I have a 1x3mm N52 in the middle finger of my left hand. I still can't feel a lot of the things others are feeling. I have more of these magnets left and I'd be willing to try again in another finger if I can get feedback on better placement. Does it need to be right in the tip to work well? I think mine's a little too far…
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The problem with LED's is that use a lot of power. If you can get the power to them, they should work fine. Red ones would probably show through better than other colors.
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@glims, the holes would need to be large enough to prevent the effect you describe yet small enough to prevent degradation of the material's ballistic strength. I have not done any tests or feasibility studies and only offer this as a possible area of research.
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More on using superglue: I used superglue for my magnetic implant without too much trouble, but there are some issues that deserve attention. First of all, don't rely on the superglue to close the incision. If the incision can't be closed easily or the magnet tries to "push out," either the magnet has not been inserted…
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Several of us here are interested in better bioproofing methods for implants, especially those that can be applied outside a fully equipped lab. Please post your ideas here about what's available yet within the skillset of an amateur. Anything requiring greater process control than this would probably need to be jobbed out…
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You might consider some sort of honeycomb framework with holes throughout to allow tissues to grow around it. This would alleviate some of the issues brought up by Saal, but it would bring up a whole new set of issues along with it. The implant would need to be made of a strong material to provide any sort of ballistic…
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I've had a magnet in my middle finger for months and do not have anywhere near that degree of sensitivity. Is yours on axis? Mine is off axis to one side.
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.7mm was a typo. I was referring to the .75 x 1mm implant. I have had no sensation coming from this implant at all. Either the placement is wrong or the implant simply does not have enough mass/size to sufficiently stimulate the surrounding nerves. Given that, I can't recommend it as an implant candidate. The only way I…
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I don't think you'd be able to detect vibrations at NFC or Bluetooth frequencies even if the signal strength were strong enough to cause the magnet to vibrate. I have two different magnets. One is a 3mm diameter x 1mm thick disk in my nondominant middle finger and the other is a .7mm diameter x 1mm thick cylindar in my…
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I checked out Applied Silicone, but their prices are pretty steep. It's what I want, but they charge between $250 and $350, depending on which product you buy. Why does everyone think that I have deep pockets just because I want to control what goes into my body? Anyways, had anyone tried it? If so, how far does 2lb go?…
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I'd like a Fitbit that can be charges through the skin. They already have the little bugger small enough in my Flex, but it needs a USB cable to charge it.
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@Cassox You don't need to resort to eBay for sutures. Amazon has several brands available at good prices.
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Why would scanning an RFID reduce its lifespan? I've never seen anything indicating that these things wear out if they're used too much.
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@bull, why not an ACTUAL MP3 player?
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Weird indeed. Thank you for the linguistic explanation and for fixing the link to the article. Having performed self-surgery twice now, once to implant a parylene coated magnet in my finger and another to remove a non-functioning RFID implant from my hand, I can attest to the accuracy of the information provided in the…
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I'll address your second suggestion first. Yes, microdermal implants are transdermal if they go through all layers of the skin as they would need to at dome point to connect with a subdermal implant. They may not require as much aftercare as some larger transdermal implants, but they must be meticulously kept clean to…
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Um, didn't they misspell trepanation?
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Solar power is DC and inductive power is AC, so some conversion is required there. Placement of the coils would need to be customizable to where the other half of the inductive charging circuit is placed. Maybe a good use of Velcro(TM) fasteners to position the coils. It should be possible to use any type of clothing item,…
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@mind What are the results of your initial experiments?
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Be sure you keep an eye on the wound @tim. I used superglue on mine and needed to reapply it several times to keep the would closed. Part of the problem might have been due to using superglue instead of dermabond. The glue became very rigid and brittle after it dried. After a few days, I switched from superglue to liquid…