Switch Board by Martin Andersen

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Dieses "Gadget" ist ein Wunder für viele Magiker und hat sich zu einem Sammelobjekt entwickelt. Viele verschiedene Versionen existieren, aber ihre Aussehen und Präsentation legen sie oft als elektronisches Novum oder Rätsel dar. Wenige Versionen sind wirklich magisch.

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Bei IDEAA Lab haben wir zwei Ziele gestellt: die Elektronik so zu reduzieren, dass sie fast verschwindet, und eine starke Magie zu bieten.

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• Klassische Version: Die "magische Schalttafel" oder "magische Schaltbohrung" ist ein Effekt, der vor mehreren Jahrzehnten erstellt wurde. Sie besteht aus einigen Schaltern und Leuchtdioden verschiedener Farben. Die Steckverbindungen sind sichtbar; es ist offensichtlich, welche Schalter welches Leuchtauge einschalten.
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• Die Magie beginnt: Wenn die Farben der Dioden gemischt werden, beginnt die Magie: Jeder Schalter dreht das entsprechende Leuchtauge an, obwohl die elektrischen Verbindungen nicht übereinstimmen.
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• Klassische Versionen: Nur die Grundwirkung ermöglichte die Mischung der Farben der Dioden.
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• Neue Versionen: Es kamen einige neue Versionen heraus, die einige andere Effekte erlauben, aber immer den gleichen Routine durchführen. Für manche mag diese Routine etwas lang, für andere reicht sie nicht aus oder passt nicht. Sie können sie nicht mehrfach vor demselben Publikum wiederholen, da dieselben Effekte in derselben Reihenfolge auftreten.
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• Hauptsächliche Nachteile: Das Publikum hat oft das Gefühl, dass etwas verborgen ist und die Operation kontrolliert. Die meisten Versionen haben Teile, die nicht sichtbar oder verdächtig sind. Deshalb scheint es manchmal eher ein Novum oder Rätsel zu sein und magisch selten.

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Verbesserungen: Es ist kein neuer Effekt, sondern es gibt bereits mehrere Versionen auf dem Markt. Was macht das Switch Board so besonderes?

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• Unsere Version ist die kleinstmögliche: ein elektronisches Schaltkreisbauteil nur 1,6 mm dick. Es sind 4 Schalter, 4 Halter für Leuchtdioden und eine Batteriehalterung angeschweißt. Es gibt kein Platz mehr, um etwas zu verstecken!
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• Wir haben einen starken und magischen Abschluss entwickelt, der das Publikum beeindruckt.
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• Es bietet 2 einfache vorprogrammierte Routinen und die Möglichkeit, weitere 3 Routinen nach Belieben zu erstellen. So können Sie 5 Routinen im gleichen Schaltkreis haben und diejenige wählen, die Sie benötigen. Sie können das Switch Board demselben Publikum zeigen, aber mit einer anderen Routine.
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• Es bietet 7 verschiedene Effekte, die Sie nach Belieben auswählen können, um Ihre eigenen Routinen zu erstellen.
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• Unsere Dioden sind LED (niedriger Energieverbrauch und längeres Lebensmittel), sie sind groß und mit einem Lichtverstärker versehen. Dies ermöglicht es, das Licht von jeder Seite perfekt zu sehen.
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• Das Programm, das die gesamte Betriebsweise des Switch Board steuert, ist open source. Das bedeutet, Sie können es nach Belieben ändern und neu programmieren, wenn Sie wissen, wie man das macht und sich danach sehnen.

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Routinen und Effekte: Der Schaltkreis ermöglicht Ihnen 5 verschiedene Routinen. Zwei davon sind vorprogrammiert: eine einfache und eine intermediale. So können Sie sie so verwenden, wie sie Ihnen zugesandt wurden, ohne Komplikationen.

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Insgesamt können Sie mit Ihrem Switch Board 5 Routinen durchführen. Sie können jederzeit diejenige Routine wählen, die Sie durchführen möchten. Der Reset ist sofortig und Sie können vor dem Publikum die Routine auswählen, ohne Verdacht zu erregen, so dass Sie eine andere Routine vor demselben Publikum durchführen können.

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Zur Erstellung der Routinen haben wir 7 mögliche Effekte. Die Effekte sind voneinander verschieden und ermöglichen es Ihnen, die Routine in Schritt-für-Schritt-Weise zu verstärken und komplexer zu gestalten.

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Erstellen von Routinen: Sie müssen keine Programmierung oder eine Verbindung des Boards mit einem Computer kennen. Mit nur ein paar Reihenfolgen der Schalter können Sie eine neue Routine erstellen, die Effekte auswählen, in welcher Reihenfolge sie durchgeführt werden sollen, ob sie wiederholt werden sollen usw. Es gibt einen Schritt-für-Schritt-Videoanleitung, die das sehr einfach macht. Wenn Sie müde sind, können Sie es so oft ändern, wie Sie möchten.

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Die Magie: Neben der Magie und den Effekten des Switch Board haben wir uns einen Schritt weiter bewegt: Wir wollten, dass der Effekt eine magische Abschlusswirkung hat. Unabhängig von den Routinen oder Präsentationen können Sie das Publikum mit einer starken und unvergesslichen Wirkung abschließen.

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Der Zuschauer berührt und wählt: Alle Entscheidungen, die mit dem Switch Board getroffen werden können, sind frei. Wenn es darum geht, eine Farbe zu wechseln, Dioden zu mischen oder eine Position auszuwählen: Der Zuschauer wählt immer frei.

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Vorher, während und nach der Präsentation kann das Switch Board in den Händen des Zuschauers sein. Es ist vollständig untersuchbar; sie können es sich müde ansehen und berühren, aber es gibt nichts, was sie herausfinden können. Sie können die Schalter einschalten und die Dioden neu platzieren, aber der Schaltkreis wird nur magisch handeln, wenn der Magier das möchte.

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Wenn Sie gut Kontrolle über Ihr Publikum haben, können Sie alles zulassen. Wenn Sie sich nicht sicher fühlen, können Sie den Schaltkreis in Ihren Händen halten und die Effekte zeigen, während sie mehrmals während dieser Phasen geprüft werden können. In jedem Fall spüren sie vollständige Freiheit und Transparenz.

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Getestetes und verbessertes Produkt: Wussten Sie, dass das Switch Board von unabhängigen Beta-Testern aus fünf Ländern getestet wurde? 9 Magiker mit Erfahrung in verschiedenen Bereichen (Ingenieure, Lehrer, Hersteller, Amateurrätselkundler und Profis) haben unser Produkt für einen Monat getestet und uns ihre Meinung gegeben. Dank ihrer Kommentare und Vorschläge haben wir ein NOCH BESSERES Produkt entwickelt. Wir haben eine "Schnellstartanleitung" hinzugefügt, die Routinen vereinfacht, einen robusteren Artikel hergestellt, das magische Potenzial erhöht und eine Tragetasche eingeschlossen. Viele ihrer Meinungen wurden verwendet, um die Ecken abzuschleifen und die rauen Kanten zu polieren. Wir haben ein perfektes Produkt hinterlassen, von dem wir sehr stolz sind, aber auch dankbar, da ohne ihre Hilfe es nicht so geworden wäre.

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Anweisungen: Die Anweisungen finden Sie online auf unserer Website und bestehen aus Videos und Texten (auf Spanisch und Englisch), die alle Aspekte des Produkts abdecken. Neben den Produktanweisungen bieten wir mehrere Präsentationsideen an, damit Sie diejenige wählen können, die Ihren Stil am besten passt.\n\n

Originale englische Beschreibung

This "gadget" has been a fetish toy for many magicians and has become a collector's item. Quite a few different versions have existed, but their appearance and presentation often relegate them to an electronic novelty or puzzle. Few versions are truly magical.

At IDEAA Lab we have set two goals: reduce electronics until it almost disappears and provide powerful magic.

The classic

The "magic switch box" or "magic switch board" is an effect created decades ago, with some switches and lights bulbs of different colors. The wiring is visible, it is obvious which switch turns which light bulb.

The magic begins when the colors of the bulbs are mixed, but still each switch turns on the bulb of its corresponding color, even though the electrical connections do not match.

The classic versions only allowed the basic effect: mix the colors of the bulbs.

New versions came out, which allowed some different effects, but always perform the same routine. For some that routine may be a bit long, for others it falls short or does not fit. Nor can it be repeated for the same audience, since the same effects occur and in the same order.

The main disadvantage is that the audience often has the feeling that there is something hidden that controls the operation, and most versions have parts that are not visible or suspicious. That is why many times it seems more like a novelty or a puzzle and rarely feels magical.

Improvements

It is not a new effect and there are already several versions on the market. What is special about the Switch Board?

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• Our version is the smallest we could ever imagine: an electronic circuit only 1.6mm thick. Soldered to the circuit are 4 switches, 4 bulb holders and a battery holder. There is no room to hide anything!
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• We have thought of a powerful and magical ending that will leave the audience stunned.
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• It brings 2 easy-to-perform pre-recorded routines, and the possibility of creating 3 more routines to your liking. This allows to have 5 routines in the same circuit, being able to use the one you want at any time. You can show the Switch Board to the same audience but with a different routine.
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• It offers 7 different effects that you can choose to make your own routines.
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• Our bulbs are LED (low power consumption and longer lifespan), they are large and with a light diffuser. This allows the light to be seen perfectly from any angle.
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• The program that controls the entire operation of the Switch Board is open source. That means you can modify it to as you want and reprogram your circuit to change its operation if you know how and feel like it.

Routines and effects

The circuit allows you to have 5 different routines. Two of them are programmed, one is basic, and the other is intermediate. So you can use it as you receive it without any complications.

In total you can do 5 routines with your Switch Board. You can choose which routine to do at any time. The reset is instantaneous and you choose the routine in front of the audience without any suspicion, so you can perform a different routine in front of the same audience.

To build the routines we have 7 possible effects. The effects are different from each other and allow you to create the routine progressively in strength and complexity.

Create routines

To create a routine you don't have to know programming or connect the board to a computer.

With just a few sequences of switching the switches on and off, you can create a new routine, choose what effects you want to do, in what order, if you want to repeat them, etc. There is a step by step video that explains this and it is very simple. If you get tired you can change them as many times as you want.

And the magic?

In addition to the magic and effects of Switch Board, we have opted to go one step further, we wanted the effect to have a magical ending.

Regardless of the routines or presentations, we wanted to be able to close the routine with a powerful and unforgettable effect. If there is someone left with a feeling of indifference, finish him off definitely.

The spectator touches and chooses

All the choices that can be made with the Switch Board are free. When you have to change a color, mix the bulbs, choose a position... the spectator always chooses freely.

Before, during and after, the Switch Board can be in the hands of the spectator. It is completely examinable, they can get tired of looking and touching it, there is nothing they can figure out. They can turn on the switches and reposition the bulbs, but the circuit will only do the magic when the magician wants it.

If you have good control of your audience, you can let them do everything. If you don't feel confident, you can have the circuit in your hands and show the effects, and let them check the circuit several times during these stages. In any case they feel the complete freedom and transparency all time.

Tested and improved product

Did you know that the Switch Board was tested and approved by independent beta testers around the world?

9 magicians from 5 countries with experience in different fields (engineers, teachers, manufacturers, amateur and professionals magicians...) have tested our product for a month and have given us their opinion. Thanks to their comments and suggestions we have made an EVEN BETTER product. We have included a "quick start guide", we have simplified the routines, made a more robust product, increased the magic power, included a carrying bag... Many of their opinions have been used to file the corners and polish the rough edges. We have left a perfect product of which we are very proud, but also very grateful, since without their help it would not have been the same.

Instructions

The instructions can be found online on our website, they consist of videos and text (in Spanish and English) that cover all aspects of the product.

In addition to the product instructions, we include several presentation ideas so that you can choose the one that best suits your style.

After sales

Our support and service are fantastic, our customers say so.

Any problem you have, we will solve it in record time. Our warranty covers any manufacturing defect. And we do not charge for repairs, even if the product is out of warranty!
After watching the instructions, do you have any questions or suggestions? We arrange a video call and you can chat directly with the creator of the product!

Open source

The program that operates the Switch Board is open source. That means that you have access to more than 3,000 lines of code to be able to modify the program to your taste. Given the complexity of the product, it must be said that it is not an easy code, but it is programmed in an Arduino environment with many comments so that it is understandable by an average programmer.

All the information is available so that you can reprogram the Switch Board with your code modifications.

Of course this will not be useful for most of you, but it is part of our philosophy, and we believe that with open source code we facilitate its future development and improvement by any other magician who wants to.

What do you get

Physically you receive:

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• Electronic circuit
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• 10 LED bulbs: 2 red, 2 yellow, 2 green, 2 blue and 2 white
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• 4 prediction bulbs
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• \t\t18 colored caps:
  \t\t2 red, 2 yellow, 2 green and 2 blue (silicon)
  \t\t2 red, 2 yellow, 2 green, 2 blue and 2 white (rubber)\t
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• 2 rechargeable button cell batteries
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• Charger for rechargeable button cell batteries
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• Black velvet carry bag
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• Metal transport box with foam interior
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• Quick Start Guide
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• Product registration card

Spare parts

Have you lost a cap, do you want to have extra bulbs or do you need replacement batteries? we suggest you the acrylic case that offers protection and looks beautiful!

Originale englische Beschreibung

This "gadget" has been a fetish toy for many magicians and has become a collector's item. Quite a few different versions have existed, but their appearance and presentation often relegate them to an electronic novelty or puzzle. Few versions are truly magical.

At IDEAA Lab we have set two goals: reduce electronics until it almost disappears and provide powerful magic.

The classic

The "magic switch box" or "magic switch board" is an effect created decades ago, with some switches and lights bulbs of different colors. The wiring is visible, it is obvious which switch turns which light bulb.

The magic begins when the colors of the bulbs are mixed, but still each switch turns on the bulb of its corresponding color, even though the electrical connections do not match.

The classic versions only allowed the basic effect: mix the colors of the bulbs.

New versions came out, which allowed some different effects, but always perform the same routine. For some that routine may be a bit long, for others it falls short or does not fit. Nor can it be repeated for the same audience, since the same effects occur and in the same order.

The main disadvantage is that the audience often has the feeling that there is something hidden that controls the operation, and most versions have parts that are not visible or suspicious. That is why many times it seems more like a novelty or a puzzle and rarely feels magical.

Improvements

It is not a new effect and there are already several versions on the market. What is special about the Switch Board?

• Our version is the smallest we could ever imagine: an electronic circuit only 1.6mm thick. Soldered to the circuit are 4 switches, 4 bulb holders and a battery holder. There is no room to hide anything!
• We have thought of a powerful and magical ending that will leave the audience stunned.
• It brings 2 easy-to-perform pre-recorded routines, and the possibility of creating 3 more routines to your liking. This allows to have 5 routines in the same circuit, being able to use the one you want at any time. You can show the Switch Board to the same audience but with a different routine.
• It offers 7 different effects that you can choose to make your own routines.
• Our bulbs are LED (low power consumption and longer lifespan), they are large and with a light diffuser. This allows the light to be seen perfectly from any angle.
• The program that controls the entire operation of the Switch Board is open source. That means you can modify it to as you want and reprogram your circuit to change its operation if you know how and feel like it.

Routines and effects

The circuit allows you to have 5 different routines. Two of them are programmed, one is basic, and the other is intermediate. So you can use it as you receive it without any complications.

In total you can do 5 routines with your Switch Board. You can choose which routine to do at any time. The reset is instantaneous and you choose the routine in front of the audience without any suspicion, so you can perform a different routine in front of the same audience.

To build the routines we have 7 possible effects. The effects are different from each other and allow you to create the routine progressively in strength and complexity.

Create routines

To create a routine you don't have to know programming or connect the board to a computer.

With just a few sequences of switching the switches on and off, you can create a new routine, choose what effects you want to do, in what order, if you want to repeat them, etc. There is a step by step video that explains this and it is very simple. If you get tired you can change them as many times as you want.

And the magic?

In addition to the magic and effects of Switch Board, we have opted to go one step further, we wanted the effect to have a magical ending.

Regardless of the routines or presentations, we wanted to be able to close the routine with a powerful and unforgettable effect. If there is someone left with a feeling of indifference, finish him off definitely.

The spectator touches and chooses

All the choices that can be made with the Switch Board are free. When you have to change a color, mix the bulbs, choose a position... the spectator always chooses freely.

Before, during and after, the Switch Board can be in the hands of the spectator. It is completely examinable, they can get tired of looking and touching it, there is nothing they can figure out. They can turn on the switches and reposition the bulbs, but the circuit will only do the magic when the magician wants it.

If you have good control of your audience, you can let them do everything. If you don't feel confident, you can have the circuit in your hands and show the effects, and let them check the circuit several times during these stages. In any case they feel the complete freedom and transparency all time.

Tested and improved product

Did you know that the Switch Board was tested and approved by independent beta testers around the world?

9 magicians from 5 countries with experience in different fields (engineers, teachers, manufacturers, amateur and professionals magicians...) have tested our product for a month and have given us their opinion. Thanks to their comments and suggestions we have made an EVEN BETTER product. We have included a "quick start guide", we have simplified the routines, made a more robust product, increased the magic power, included a carrying bag... Many of their opinions have been used to file the corners and polish the rough edges. We have left a perfect product of which we are very proud, but also very grateful, since without their help it would not have been the same.

Instructions

The instructions can be found online on our website, they consist of videos and text (in Spanish and English) that cover all aspects of the product.

In addition to the product instructions, we include several presentation ideas so that you can choose the one that best suits your style.

After sales

Our support and service are fantastic, our customers say so.

Any problem you have, we will solve it in record time. Our warranty covers any manufacturing defect. And we do not charge for repairs, even if the product is out of warranty!
After watching the instructions, do you have any questions or suggestions? We arrange a video call and you can chat directly with the creator of the product!

Open source

The program that operates the Switch Board is open source. That means that you have access to more than 3,000 lines of code to be able to modify the program to your taste. Given the complexity of the product, it must be said that it is not an easy code, but it is programmed in an Arduino environment with many comments so that it is understandable by an average programmer.

All the information is available so that you can reprogram the Switch Board with your code modifications.

Of course this will not be useful for most of you, but it is part of our philosophy, and we believe that with open source code we facilitate its future development and improvement by any other magician who wants to.

What do you get

Physically you receive:

• Electronic circuit
• 10 LED bulbs: 2 red, 2 yellow, 2 green, 2 blue and 2 white
• 4 prediction bulbs
• 18 colored caps:
  2 red, 2 yellow, 2 green and 2 blue (silicon)
  2 red, 2 yellow, 2 green, 2 blue and 2 white (rubber)
• 2 rechargeable button cell batteries
• Charger for rechargeable button cell batteries
• Black velvet carry bag
• Metal transport box with foam interior
• Quick Start Guide
• Product registration card

Spare parts

Have you lost a cap, do you want to have extra bulbs or do you need replacement batteries? we suggest you the acrylic case that offers protection and looks beautiful!