Switch Board by Martin Andersen

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Ten „gadżet” był pasją wielu magicznych artystów i stał się przedmiotem kolekcjonerskim. Wiele różnych wersji istniało, ale ich wygląd i prezentacja często ograniczały je do zabawki elektrycznej lub zagadki. Niektóre wersje są naprawdę magiczne.

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Na IDEAA Lab postawiliśmy dwa cele: zmniejszenie elektronicznego elementu aż do minimalizmu i zapewnienie mocnego efektu magicznego.

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• Klasyczna wersja: „magiczne schowki z przewodami” lub „magiczny panel sterowania” jest efektem stworzonym wiele lat temu, z kilkoma przełącznikami i lampami o różnych kolorach. Przewody są widoczne, jest jasno określone, który przełącznik włącza którą lampa.
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• Magia zaczyna się, gdy kolory lampek mieszają się, ale nadal każdy przełącznik włącza lampę swojej odpowiedniej koloru, nawet jeśli połączenia elektryczne nie pasują.
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• Klasyczne wersje tylko pozwalały na podstawowy efekt: mieszanie kolorem lampek.
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Nowe wersje pojawiały się, które pozwalały na różne efekty, ale zawsze wykonują tę samą rutynę. Niektórzy uważają, że ta rutyna jest trochę długa, inni są niezadowoleni lub nie pasuje do nich. Nie można jej powtórzyć dla tej samej audiencji, ponieważ te same efekty występują w tym samym porządku.

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Głównym niedogodnością jest to, że audiencja często ma wrażenie, że coś ukrytego kontroluje działanie. Większość wersji ma części niezobowiązujące lub podejrzane. Dlatego często wydaje się bardziej jak zabawa elektryczna lub zagadka niż magiczny efekt.

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• Nasza wersja jest najmniejszą, jaką mogliśmy sobie wyobrazić: elektroniczna szyna o grubości 1,6 mm. Przełączniki, zasobniki lampek i zasobnik baterii są montowane na szynie. Nie ma miejsca do ukrycia czegoś więcej!
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• Zapewniliśmy mocny i magiczny koniec, który zostawi audiencję zaskoczonym.
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• Oferuje 2 proste do wykonania rutyny zaprogramowane, jedną podstawową i jedna intermedyjną. Możesz używać ich tak, jak je otrzymujesz bez dodatkowych skomplikowanych kroków.
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Możesz wykonać 5 różnych efektów z Switch Board. Możesz wybrać rutynę, którą chcesz pokazać w dowolnym momencie. Reset jest natychmiastowy i możesz wybrać rutynę przed publicznością bez żadnych podejrzliwości, więc możesz wykonać różne rutyny dla tej samej audiencji.

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• Możesz tworzyć 7 różnych efektów, aby stworzyć własną rutynę.
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• Nasze lampekki są LED (niskie zużycie energii i dłuższy okres pracy), duże z rozprowadzaczem światła. Pozwala to na widoczne światło pod każdym kątem.
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• Program sterujący całą operacją Switch Board jest otwarty dla edytowania. Możesz go modyfikować według swojego wyobrażenia i zmienić działanie, jeśli wiesz jak i czujesz się na to.
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Rutyny i efekty

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• Circuit umożliwia maszynę 5 różnych rutyn. Dwa z nich są zaprogramowane, jedna jest podstawowa, a druga intermedyjna. Możesz używać ich tak, jak je otrzymujesz bez dodatkowych skomplikowanych kroków.
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• W sumie możesz wykonać 5 różnych rutyn z Switch Board. Możesz wybrać rutynę, którą chcesz pokazać w dowolnym momencie. Reset jest natychmiastowy i możesz wybierać rutynę przed publicznością bez żadnych podejrzliwości, więc możesz wykonać różne rutyny dla tej samej audiencji.
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• Aby stworzyć rutynę nie musisz wiedzieć programowania ani łączyć bloku do komputera. Zaledwie kilka sekwencji przełączania przełączników na i od, możesz stworzyć nową rutynę, wybierz, jakie efekty chcesz wykonać, w jakim porządku, czy chcesz powtarzać je itp. Istnieje video krok po kroku wyjaśniające to i jest bardzo proste. Jeśli się zmęczysz, możesz zmieniać je tyle razy, ile chcesz.
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A co z magicznym końcem?

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• W dodatku do magii i efektów Switch Board postanowiliśmy posunąć się o krok dalej. Chcieliśmy, aby efekt miał mocny i niezapomniany koniec.
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Bez względu na rutyny lub prezentacje, chcieliśmy zaszczytnie zakończyć rutynę mocnym i niezapomnianym efektem. Jeśli ktoś jest jeszcze obojętny, daj mu pewność.

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• Współczesne wybory
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• Wszystkie decyzje, które można zrobić z Switch Board są wolne. Kiedy trzeba zmienić kolor, wymieszwać lampek, wybierać pozycję... audiencja zawsze wybiera swobodnie.
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• Przed, podczas i po, Switch Board może być w rękach audiencji. Jest całkowicie sprawdzały, mogą się zmęczyć oglądając i dotykając go, nie ma niczego, co mogliby zrozumieć. Mogą włączać przełączniki i przenosić lampek, ale układ będzie działał tylko wtedy, gdy magik chce to zrobić.
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• Jeśli masz dobry kontrolę nad swoim audiencją, możesz pozwolić im robić wszystko. Jeśli nie czujesz się pewnie, możesz mieć układ w swoich rękach i pokazać efekty, a audiencja może sprawdzić układ kilka razy podczas tych etapów. W każdym razie czują pełną wolność i przejrzystość na cały czas.
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Testowany i poprawiony produkt

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• Czy wiesz, że Switch Board był testowany i zatwierdzony przez niezależnych testujących beta z całego świata?
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• 9 magiczników z 5 krajów o różnym doświadczeniu (inżynierowie, nauczyciele, producenci, amatorzy i profesjonalni magicznicy) testowali nasz produkt przez miesiąc i dali nam swoją opinię. Dzięki ich komentarzom i sugestiom stworzyliśmy jeszcze lepszy produkt. Włączyliśmy przewodnik po starcie szybkim, uproszczyliśmy rutyny, zrobiliśmy bardziej solidny produkt, zwiększiliśmy moc magiczną, włączyliśmy plecak transportowy... Większość ich opinii została użyta do polerowania krawędzi i uformowania niewyraźnych miejsc. Zostaliśmy z idealnym produktem o którym możemy być bardzo dumni, ale również wdzięczni, ponieważ bez ich pomocy nie byłby taki sam.
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Instrukcje

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• Instrukcje można znaleźć online na naszej stronie internetowej, składają się one z wideo i tekstu (w języku hiszpańskim i angielskim) pokrywającego wszystkie aspekty produktu.
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• W dodatku do instrukcji produktu, włączamy kilka pomysłów na prezentację, aby mogłeś wybrać ten, który najlepiej pasuje do Twojego stylu…
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Oryginalny opis angielski

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:
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  \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!

Oryginalny opis angielski

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!