We’re new to the forum. Actually wanted to signup multiple weeks ago already, but keeping up on projects is difficult ^^”
After seeing zero reasons why we would ever want any magnets implanted into our body… a friend showed us a recent tumblr post from @glowingclitmagnetraccoongirl (which we know is also on here, but cant find the username rn) and got sold on having a magnetically attached tail ^^
Okay, lets skip to our own idea.
Our idea is, to inject xG3 v2 into the cheeks. one or two per side, depends on how much magnetic force we will need for whatever whisker attachment we will come up with
So basically; have magnets in both cheeks and have a small magnetically attaching base, where some plastic “strings” are integrated into, that give the appearance that our body has whiskers
So the question is; are the cheeks a viable position for magnet implants?
Go get a couple of kitchen magnets, put one in your mouth, and one outside. You may find the clamping force uncomfortably painful, especially long term. I’m pretty sure it’s an issue if the force is strong enough, over a long enough time to essentialy “squish damage” the flesh.
Not trying to discourage you, innovation takes imagination, just trying to help you go in well informed.
that’s actually a good idea, thanks (iirc we only have a couple small magnets around tho, so not sure if they have enough magnetic force to hold through the that thick of a layer, but will try)
idea is to have some soft silicone or alike on the side that touches the skin, to make it as comfortable of an experience as possible
also the idea is to keep the attachment as lightweight as possible, so it needs as little force as only possible
also having two magnets per side could also just be used for having the clamping force be spread out over a larger area
The main issue I see is the lack of empty space under the cheeks, it’s mostly muscle, the SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System) and layers of superficial and deep fat, not to mention damage that could be done to the vascular or nervous system.
It also has a lack of bone structure; meaning any implants will likely shift, droop and show, and interrupting the binding of the skin to the muscle beneath is likely to cause dimpling or at worse necrosis.
The only location in the area I see viable is the cheekbone, which wouldn’t likely give the appearance you’re going for.
okay, tried with the magnets we have
issue was that having them just loosely in the mouth, made them not stay properly in a single spot
from the force, we tried paperclips and got around 16g attached
it felt rather fine. the issue was more the other side, as the magnets in the mouth werent the comfiest shape and i guess our gum didnt like it that much
had it in for ~1½h with some replacment inbetween
so yeah, first test was successful but more would probably be a good idea
maybe we can find slightly stronger magnets somewhere
Also, be aware of the inverse square law related to magnetic attraction. If you cut the distance between 2 magnets in half, the attraction is much much more than X2. ( probably 4-8 times, I’m tired and my math has checked out for the day.) This matters if you go from the thickness of your cheek to 1/2 that distance, because the magnet has moved from inside your mouth to halfway through (implanted) your cheek.
You can feel this real-world if you hold two magnets apart and then slowly bring them together. Towards the end, the force sometimes enough to make them jump out of your hands towards each other, but give them a few inches, and they’re barely pulling on each other.