[hackerspaces] Materials [Re: Hackerspace Passports]

[Stewart Dickson]

> how best to disable the RFID without damaging the passport
EMP, of course -- http://www.dhbolton.com/articles/diy-emp-generator.html

On 8/19/11 12:50 PM, Barry Von Ahsen wrote:
> it's RFID:
>
> http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_card/ppt_card_3926.html
>
> there was talk when that was announced about how best to disable the 
> RFID without damaging the passport, and whether or not doing so would 
> invalidate your passport
>
>
> -barry
>
>
>
> On 8/19/2011 12:27 PM, Stewart Dickson wrote:
>> Embossed gold text and graphics on fake leather --
>> I know of an Artisan Bookbinder in the town where I live who could
>> certainly do this.
>>
>> Real passports -- Mine was just renewed in July, 2010 -- have
>> interesting features these days.
>> Mine says, on page 28:
>> This document contains sensitive
>> electronics. For best performance,
>> do not bend, perforate or expose
>> to extreme temperatures.
>>
>> Anybody know the nature of these "*sensitive electronics*"?
>> A Hackerspace door key RFID would be one cool application.
>> Others?
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> -Stewart, "Hack-On, Hack-Off, The Hacker"
>>
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