A software engineer in Texas spent almost a year working to embed her Tesla valet key in her arm.

Amie DD, who documented the saga on her YouTube page and blog, said the project was completed without a hitch.

Here's how she did it.

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There are Tesla fans, and then there are Tesla fans.

Amie DD, a software developer and biohacker in Texas, likely falls into the more enthusiastic of the two categories.

Over the past 11 months, Amie stripped down the valet card to her Tesla Model 3, removed the important bits, fabricated an implant, and successfully become a human embodiment of the key. Now she can unlock the electric car with just a wave.

Here's how she did it.