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Hello!

e14phil

Hello!

 

I would like to introduce myself, my name is Phil Hutchinson,
I am new on the element14 team and will be helping out in the running of design challenges.

 

My background is as a Project manager, events manager but also a maker.
I am a member of Leeds Hackspace and plan to attend EMF camp this year in the UK.

 

This weekend I have become a Cyborg as part of Leeds International festival, I had a Glass NFC Type 2 Tag implanted in my left hand;

Model: xNT Glass NFC Type 2 Tag

Manufacturer: DangerousThings.com
IC: NTAG216 / 13.56MHz

Bioglass: Schott 8625
Size: 2.12mm x 12mm

Projected lifespan: 10-15 years (if NFC is still relevant or my body doesn't reject it! haha)

 

I will be writing about my experiences over the coming weeks as well as working an a bit of video content of my partner and I being implanted.

 

In addition to being a maker and a cyborg, I am a sci-fi, anime, music, movie and game fan who spent his time in the world of chiptunes and console modding for most of my teen years.

 

...Still terrible at soldering....

 

Nice to meet you all!
Phil Hutchinson - e14Phil

  • in reply to tariq.ahmad

    ...the thought of implanting any kind of chip...

     

    Yeah that totally freaks me out too. Big needle too from what I've seen!

     

    Can you use it to unlock your cell phone, ? cause that would totally make it worthwhile image

  • - this could be interesting - you appear to be getting a jump on the next big trend - IoP (Internet of People). The apps are going to be endless. Looking forward to seeing how you attach to the cloud...image

  • Hi Phil,

     

    Welcome to the E-14 community. I look forward to all the new ideas that you are bringing to the Forum. This is the greatest group of electronics enthusiasts and engineers in the world. Keep an eye out though. There is a small segment who think they are Minions and will attempt to assimilate you.

     

    John

  • Hey ,

     

    Really excited about having someone of your caliber and talent on the element14 team!

     

    Sounds like you have a lot to offer and I'm looking forward to learning more from you!

     

    I've been around for about a year so I remember what its like to be new on the community.

     

    Feel free to reach out from across the pond to me anytime!

     

    At the risk of sounding like a total luddite, the thought of implanting any kind of chip sounds like the stuff from an episode of Black Mirror or a really creepy sci-fi that takes place in a dystopian future or alternate reality.

     

    Looking forward to your blog and seeing if you can convince even me that this is a good idea.  :-)