title: PHP - Generate an 8 character hash from an integer
body: <p>Is there a way to take any number, from say, 1 to 40000 and generate an 8 character hash?</p>
  
  <p>I was thinking of using <code>base_convert</code> but couldn't figure out a way to force it to be an 8 character hash.</p>
  
  <p>Any help would be appreciated!</p>