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Beano
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Oh no I really liked your placement! Why did you wind up pulling it?in ProceduresMarch 2019
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That's my thought process. The surface area of mine gets bigger when i flip it over the wrong way. I think that if you took out the reflective backing they would be waaaay brighter due refraction through the skin. If one came our that was the same...in Coatings, transdermals, other implantsAugust 2018
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> @mercrutio said: > > Yes, this is true, I'm actually part of the Vivokey beta. But for the moment, despite the Vivokey having the right hardware, we can't expect to use it for EMV payments. Exactly. I am a part of the beta as well. ...in RFID/NFCJuly 2018
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FYI Vivokey will be EMV capable and there are things supposedly in the works to partner up with a major company so hopefully sometime in the next few years we will be able to make payments with an implant.in RFID/NFCJuly 2018
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I listened to an interview Amal did where he talked about the creation of the tags. When he first started looking around for personal use he found all these cheap suppliers using cheap materials with no quality control and using non biosafe epoxys...in Coatings, transdermals, other implantsJuly 2018
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Those would definitely be too small. There's a fine balance between too big and too small. That's the reason why the most recommended size is 1x3mm. Yes, smaller magnets have less mass and will more easily react to weaker fields. But if they are t...in MagnetsJuly 2018
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@nothot As in stacking them first and then coating them? Thats an interesting idea. If the resin is rigid enough it might keep them from sliding. Although i have seen that a lot of them tend to soften up a little after enough time in vivo. But wit...in MagnetsJuly 2018
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The reason that smaller magnets are better for sensing is that larger magnets have too much mass to pick up more slight vibrations. Think of a large block magnet. Will you be able to feel it vibrating from an electrical cord next to it? Most likel...in MagnetsJuly 2018
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@Crucible Actually the problem of them rupturing around the edges was a problem with the first dip coated ones. The new injection molded ones he sells have a very long success rate due to a more even coating. He also uses a much tougher silicone t...in MagnetsJune 2018
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SMM magnet just came out and is mostly untested. I believe @nothot Is the first person to implant one just a few days ago. Historically speaking, just about every manufacturer of TiN magnets there is has been tried and very few individuals have ha...in MagnetsJune 2018
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Q1: I don't see why there's a problem with getting the flexNT as a first time as long as you are prepared. Keep in mind that the implant process is a lot more traumatic than a needle implant that is a lot easier for people to go through with for t...in RFID/NFCMarch 2018
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I kept trying to upload to the site but couldnt get it. Here is a pic I posted to imgur. I adjusted it a little so it looks like it did in real life. https://imgur.com/a/J8oa6in Coatings, transdermals, other implantsMarch 2018
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@ama I get the same thing. Mine is visible with just a little darkness.in Coatings, transdermals, other implantsMarch 2018
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Hello everyone! I am sorry I have been away for so long. Circumstances in my personal life got in the way and I couldnt post for awhile, then after I could I was so busy that I didn't have the mental energy. I bought the V2 the morning it came out...in Coatings, transdermals, other implantsMarch 2018
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Unless you've been through an MRI or something out of the ordinary that could cause it to lose magnetism, pretty much the most likely scenario would be that the coating failed and it is breaking down. Depending on who made the magnet, there are di...in MagnetsNovember 2017
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What kind of magnet is it? There are quite a few accounts of people having magnets that grew weaker but otherwise were showing signs of nothing else. However, upon removal it was discovered that the coating on the magnet had failed and the magnet ...in MagnetsNovember 2017
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@Pyro4571 I have a haworth thats about 10 months old, and I just put in one of Cassox's Pellucid magnets a week ago. They have helped me see if certain circuits are receiving power and I can always tell if electromechanical motors and actuators ar...in CommunityNovember 2017
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I'm an aircraft mechanic. I've actually used my magnets for troubleshooting problems with aircraft and equipment way more than I thought I would.in CommunityNovember 2017
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@ranjanabhishek089 All the failed attempts at coating with titanium in the past were not done by individuals. They were contracted out to professional companies.in CommunityOctober 2017
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@Cassox Haworth's are definitely not gold anymore.in CommunityOctober 2017
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I wonder if you could use petroleum jelly as lube. It has anti-bacterial properties and is the main ingredient in things like neosporin.in Coatings, transdermals, other implantsOctober 2017
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@chironex Do they ship to the US without a prescription or any issues? If so thats amazing. I swear I was looking for so long for a trustworthy source.in Coatings, transdermals, other implantsOctober 2017
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@aidoneus In my experience the bigger needle didnt hurt much more but it was definitely harder to get it in. They are kinda sticky going in as you have dry skin and a dry needle with no lubrication to allow it to slide once you puncture as your sk...in Coatings, transdermals, other implantsOctober 2017
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@Bentpins My problem was that I put it a little too deep. I still dont think it would have been much of a problem but the location was right against the side of the largest tendon so it kinda caused it to lay a little sideways. After it flipped an...in Coatings, transdermals, other implantsOctober 2017
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I would NOT recommend buying the bulk powder you see listed when you search for bulk. I almost bought some of that until I did more digging and found that almost every one of those are scam sites. If they send you something at all it probably wont...in Coatings, transdermals, other implantsOctober 2017
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@thetarn I've never heard the clicking unless I try to make it happen. Even then, sometimes its hard to do. I have to shake it just right and very forcefully. Sometimes I cant do it at all. I dont think you'd have anything to worry about.in Coatings, transdermals, other implantsOctober 2017
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Whew had a scare! My v1 yellow and v2 have seemed about the same brightness but the v2 has a slightly larger surface area. However, I think I installed my v2 a little too deep. My v1 is an easily visible lump just under the skin. The location is p...in Coatings, transdermals, other implantsOctober 2017
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There will be more soon. That was just the amount he sent to start off with.in Coatings, transdermals, other implantsOctober 2017
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I havent implanted mine yet but it looks very nice. The resin is crystal clear and you can see a nice shiny coat of TiN beneath. Looks like the coating mold didnt cause any sharp edges either. It reminds me of a Haworth magnet with a thinner coati...in MagnetsOctober 2017
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@Semilovr12 I assume you are referring to the way they rattle. There is space between the layers of glass in the implant and it is natural for them to make a little noise. @AlexSmith I was wondering if in the future there was a way to keep this f...in Coatings, transdermals, other implantsOctober 2017
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Welp! Just got done implanting my v2 and a v1 that I ordered at the same time. V2 on the left arm and v1 on the right. I used one suture for the v1 and 2 sutures for the v2. Not much to see right now but I will try and post a picture after it heal...in Coatings, transdermals, other implantsOctober 2017
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@Pyro4571 I can answer that. The best direction for the magnetization of an implanted disk shaped magnet would be through the thickness. Unless of course if ranjanabhishek089 specifically wanted them the other way for some reason.in MagnetsOctober 2017
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Thanks for the info.in MagnetsOctober 2017
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For curiosity's sake, what method did you use to sterilize them before packing in saline? Also just in case they are dropped or something before implantation, I'm wondering what methods are safe to use for bioresin.in MagnetsOctober 2017
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@Cassox Will these come pre-sterilized? If so, how did you do it? If not, what method do you recommend for this bioresin coating so as not to degrade it?in MagnetsOctober 2017
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Awesome! I placed my order! I'm glad i checked the website before they sold out. I cant wait!in Coatings, transdermals, other implantsOctober 2017
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@AlexSmith are they available for purchase? It still says "coming soon." Also, are these without parylene?in Coatings, transdermals, other implantsOctober 2017
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Hello! I was the same way. When I started I only wanted a magnet and had no interest in anything else. Now i love it so much I'm getting another for my other hand. I caught the bug and now I want a firefly and I keep trying to figure out what I wo...in CommunityOctober 2017
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@bentpins Same here! I check the websight about 5 times a day. Planning on putting it on the palm side of my left wrist. I'm hoping it will work a little like a flashlight lol.in Coatings, transdermals, other implantsOctober 2017
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I'm so excited! I cant stop checking for upates and thinking "any day now..." The anticipation is killing me.in Coatings, transdermals, other implantsOctober 2017
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This is the only picture i can find. Says it was long exposure. https://goo.gl/images/5tqnzMin Coatings, transdermals, other implantsOctober 2017
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@Cassox if it's possible I'd like to volunteer to be a tester!in MagnetsSeptember 2017
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@lolsmcfee In my opinion it still makes for a great sensing magnet. I still plan to wait for an M31 for my other hand but in the meantime I'm very happy with what I have. The magicians magnet is just a larger magnet designed for lifting objects. ...in MagnetsApril 2017
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@PostHumanist He advertises that it is an N52 but I saw somebody say that when they tested it outside of the silicone, it rated lower. They said it might be due to heat exposure in the injection molding process. It is also very small so that it is...in MagnetsApril 2017
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@McSTUFF, actually, the Haworth magnets are no longer coated in gold first. It seems that he feels confident in his latest injection molding process and finds it unnecessary. From what I've heard, the silicone he uses now is supposed to be as toug...in MagnetsApril 2017