NEOBIT X Manual (see info) by Thomas Lo

NEOBIT X

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INDEX 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

WHAT IS IT WHAT’S NEW SPECIFICATIONs RESOLUTION MOVEMENT SOFTWARE ID USAGE CONSTRAINTS

01 NEOBIT

NEOBIT

At first sight, Neobit is a simple product, yet extremely powerful. It has transformed the way we interact, create and share our imagination within the physical world. This self-assembling, reconfiguring network can be used to program physical matter just like the digital. It is the true integration of technology into everyday life. Where will you take it next?

02 WHAT’S NEW

MATERIAL

Brick

Timber

Fur

Leather

Cushioned

LEDs

Metal

In Neobit X, we have introduced 8 new material types. These types are mainly architecturally influenced with enhanced tactile surfaces. With these new surfaces, we are able to cover the entire Neobit without exposing any joints. These new material types include: Brick, Timber, Fur, Leather, Cushioned, Print, LEDs and Metal

Economy system

5 bits ded 1000 inclu re

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Neobit can be purchased through the online system as well as dedicated Neobit stores. Similar to other small products, Neobit will be available in packs. These can be categorised in materials or a mix where they can either be purchased according to quantity or weight.

03 SPECIFICATIONs

ARCHITECTURE

BATTERIES ALUMinum frame DECELERATION BELT INERTIAL ACTUATOR CONTROL CIRCUITRY MOTOR CONTROLLER SERVO MOTOR

Each Neobit particle contains a solid 5mm 7075 aluminium frame, inertial actuator, motor controller, batteries and control circuitry. Within the inertial actuator, a brushless DC motor, spin flywheel, servo motor can also be found.

CONNECTION

Coil NdFeb ALNiCo

ELECTROPERMANENT MAGNET MODULE

CONNECTION BETWEEN PARTICLE

Neobit utilises the Electropermanent Magnetic (EP Magnets) field in order to respond to one another. It allows Neobit particles to programmatically self-adhere in a scalable fashion with close to zero energy consumption. There are 2 EP Magnets on each face of a Neobit, while another on each edge. A single particle weighing 4 grams can cantilever holding more than 200 times of its own weight. There are two different types of magnetic materials that make up the electropermanent magnet, Neodymium Iron Boron (magnetically hard, non-state changing) and Alnico V (magnetically semi-hard, semi changeable state). They are both capped with Iron at both ends (magnetically soft material, changeable state) and wrapped with coil. The advantage of an electropermanent magnet is its programmable magnetic field strength that requires near zero power consumption. 5

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

RARE EARTH MAGNET

Rare Earth Magnets are one of the strongest type of permanent magnets on Earth. They can be extremely brittle and also corrosible. Rare Earth Magnets do not consume any power, but they are not able to change its magnetic field level.

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

Electromagnets consume power continuously in order to maintain their magnetic field. They can be charged with extra power in order to change their magnetic field state.

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

STATE: ON LVL 1

STATE: CHANGING

STATE: ON LVL 2

Electropermanent magnets only consume power when changing states and do not require any energy to maintain a stable magnetic field.

04 RESOLUTION

Resolution

Resolution, also known as Pixel Resolution Size, is often referred to the size of each Neobit particle. Neobit X retains the same resolution (10mmx10mm) to avoid any backward compatibility issues. As well as ensuring that it remains safely visible and unconsumable.

RESOLUTION

Neobit can accumulate into cubes of different sizes. We allow the user to control the visual pixel size which dictates how pixelated a creation can look or feel.

05 MOVEMENT

MOVEMENT - GENERAL

SINGLE BLOCK MOVEMENT

Torque

Movement

Axis

The general movement of a single particle is activated when a moment is applied by the inertial actuator. The moment would cause an unconstrained module to rotate about its centre of gravity. Since the module is constrained geometrically, the block will rotate about the pivoting axis in the middle.

MOVEMENT - SPECIAL

MOTION RESTRICTION Motion restriction Motion restriction

EDGE BOND BLOCKS CANNOT STRUCTURAL Edge Edge bond BE blocks cannot bond blocks cannot be structural be structural

FRICTION FROM SLIDING

Friction from sliding

Due to its geometry, there are also restrictions towards its mobility. There has to be enough space, cubes attached with only the edge cannot support load. Cubes can slide pass each other, but friction has to be considered.

GROUP MOVEMENT GROUP MOVEMENT

MOVEMENT - ASSEMBLE

Rigid assemblies

RIGID ASSEMBLIES

Rigid assemblies

roll

Aggregate and roll

AGGREGATE AND ROLL

Aggregate and roll

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CONTROLLABLE METAMODULES Controllable meta-modules

Neobit can also allow groups of modules to move as a rigid assembly. They can move around edges, roll as a rigid group as well as become meta-modules allowing additional degrees of freedom in moving in multiple axes.

MOVEMENT - SAMPLE

By reconfiguring themselves intointo a tall shaps By reconfiguring themselves a tall center of gravity towards the direction of to center of gravity towards the direction to pivot the group over the obstacle to pivot the group over the obstacle

elves into a tall shape, the blocks are able to move the rds the direction of travel. Simultaneously applying moments r the obstacle 5.

ble to move the ly14 applying moments

An example of a group of 4 particles reconfiguring themselves to traverse an obstacle by assembling themselves into a tall shape in order to move the centre of gravity of the group onto the other side. At a point, all the particles simultaneously apply moments to pivot the group over the obstacle.

CONTROLLED MOVEMENT CONTROLLED MOVEMENT

MOVEMENT - RANGE

Traverse 91% TRAVERSE 100% Traverse 91%

Horizontal Traverse HORIZONTAL 75% Horizontal TRAVERSE 100% Traverse 75%

Vert Trav Ver6 Tra 6

Vertical VERTICAL Traverse CONCAVE 99% 60% Vertical Concave 70% Vertical Concave 70%

Horizontal CORNER CLIMB 99% Convex Corner 80% Climb

Vert Con 70 Hor

HORIZONTAL Horizontal CONCAVE 100% Concave

65%

93% Corner Climb 93%

JUMP 97% Jump 51%

Co Hor Co

ontal erse %

rizontal Convex 80% Climb %

VERTICAL Vertical TRAVERSE 99% Traverse 60%

VERTICAL CONVEX 99% Vertical Convex 70% Horizontal Concave 65%

HORIZONTAL Horizontal TRAVERSE 98% Convex 80%

Jump 51%

This table shows the success rate of different types of movement, it gives us an overview of which types of movement is preferred, higher success rating movement will dominant the way neo-bit travels.

Jump 51%

06 SOFTWARE

SOFTWARE

Neobit comes with a dedicated software that allows the user to create, manipulate and share their designs. A single user license code can be found at the back of this manual. The software can be downloaded at any app stores and supports Win/Mac/Linx/ Android operating systems. Details can be found online at http://www.neobit.com/support/software/details

PLATFORM SUPPORT

Inventory

Edit

Private ID

Settings

Store

Templete Cube Plane

Plane Selected

Line

65070 Layers + -

own

65070 left

Types

1000/0 Selected/Built

The software supports most existing portable products, including tablets, phones and glasses.

BLUEPRINTS

10mm

NEOBIT X

BLUEPRINTS are the heart of the Neobit system. These can be downloaded from the marketplace embedded within the software. Designers can also create blueprints with our Developer Pack which can be purchased separately.

MENU - INVENTORY INVENTORY +-

Owned

Gift

Inventory stores Products already bought or owned - this can either be purchased or received as a gift. They will be stored safely in the cloud with your account.

MENU - EDIT TEMPLATE CUBE

Arrange Neobit into cubic form, adjust h,l,d

PLANE

Arrange Neobit into plane form, adjust h,l,d

LINE

Arrange Neobit into line form, adjust h,l,d

GESTURAL

Allow intuitive gestrual control for simple extrusion within parameters set by designer ?

? v TRANSFORM Scale Rotate Move

? RESOLUTION PIXEL

Slider to change the resolution size

The edit tab allows you to manipulate a product within the necessary parameters set by the designer. Submenus include Template, Gestural, Transform and pixel resolution.

MENU - SETTINGS

vv v

VERSION

Shows the current software version Update

PLUGIN Install Excute

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HELP

Read Manual

FILE MANAGEMENT

Move, set path for your files here

SUPPORT

24/7 live support Discussion board ? FAQ

HUD APPEARANCE Change theme Arrange

Settings include: Version, Plugin, Help, Support, HUD Appearance

MENU - STORE Store +Buy

Sale

Upload

Name: Model House Designer: Ray Arch Neobit count: 2k See Parameters + Detail + Trial

Name: 1:200 Roma Designer: Klew89 Neobit count: 800 See Parameters + Detail + SALE 10% off

The store is where ideas are exchanged. Product blueprints can also be bought, shared and sold here with a small handling fee.

DEVELOPERS

Blueprints can be developed through our dedicated software, available for purchase online or in store. Architects and designers are strongly encouraged to collaborate with professionals from other industries through our dedicated discussion board. In-house engineers and programmers are also avilable for hire `online. Parameters are also set by the developers during this stage. This allows people to alter the appearance, structure or replace materials within the design.

07 ID

OPEN ID

ASSIGN ID TO A USER join

JOINT OPEN ID

Neobit can be assigned to a single person, enabling a trackable identity. When in a public realm, open ID allows the users to co-create within a single account. Individuals can also add their own assigned ID Neobit into an Open ID area.

PRIVATE ID

ACCESS DENIED

ACCESS GRANTED

PRIVATE ID BLOCKED

PRIVATE ID JOINED

Private ID exists only within private sectors. Places you have previously connected with will automatically re-connect, while new places will be locked from your access. While Neobit will not be able for use within a locked ID area, access can be granted through request from both parties. This mainly includes residential and commercial areas.

08 USAGE

INSTALLATION

145

SHOWS NEOBIT LEFT

RENTED 5000

RENTED 1000

PUBLIC STRIP (PUBLIC) Users are able to rent Neobit within the public strip. These public embedded Neobit are accessible via instructions on the HUD screen, once payment is made online. Neobit used on the public strip is strictly owned by the representing company, thus personal neobit will not be able to combine and collaborate in this area. Users can roam freely within the area in order to create their structures and designs. Proposed designs: Temporary office space, shops, exhibition platforms, concert venues, art sculptures, playground

INSTALLATION

20000 Neobit Room 30000 Neobit Room 50000 Neobit Room

10000 NEOBIT PARTICALS AVAALIABLE

20000 NEOBIT PARTICALS AVAALIABLE

30000 NEOBIT PARTICALS AVAALIABLE

PUBLIC RENTABLE SPACES (PUBLIC/PRIVATE) These spaces are meant for temporary usage, they are mostly attached within small alleyways, habitating abandoned spaces. Most pods come in cubic form and are installed with a different amount of Neobit underneath. Once hired, the entire amount of Neobit installed within the representing space will be assigned to the user profile. The user now owna the space for the amount of time stated in the agreement. Proposed designs: Office spaces, creative studios, temoprary sleeping compartments

INSTALLATION

SYSTEM INSTALL

RESIDENTIAL (PRIVATE) Neobit can be installed into existing buildings, where 1cm in height is equivalent to 1 Neobit layer. The entire space is private; visitors who want to use the Neobit system have to gain access through request to the owner. Neobit can also make up an entire wall or ceiling, allowing a more dynamic experience in shaping the building. A monthly payment is required for the system to function properly. Proposed designs: Partitions, furniture, platforms, balconies, doors, windows, shading system, exterior shapes

INSTALLATION

SYSTEM INSTALL

COMMERCIAL (PUBLIC/PRIVATE) A partial system can be installed into existing buildings, allowing only specific areas to be Neobit active. This is only possible within a private ID sector. Similar to WIFI, a commercial space can also switch from being public to private or have two different channels which people can connect to for different purposes. Proposed designs: partitions, furniture, platforms, doors, windows, 1:1 model showcase, design development, conceptual creation

PORTABLE

CREATE ON THE GO (PUBLIC/PRIVATE)) Neobit can be carried around in clustered blocks for portable usage. In Neobit-allowed areas, people can create and fabricate their designs on the go. Their creation will be restricted to the amount of Neobit particles they carried as well as the material type. People can also collaborate to create something together if the required amount of Neobit exceeds the amount carried.

PORTABLE SCENARIO - FIXTURE

URE

TEMPORARY FIXING

FIXINGS (PUBLIC/PRIVATE) Combined in layers, Neobit can become a very useful component of temporary fixings and construction. Their magnetic field can be changed and increased through the use of electricity. Temporary fixings should only be used for a short period of time; permanent fixings from other sources should still be considered.

PORTABLE

CONNECTION BETWEEN INSTALLED SYSTEM AND PORTABLE SYSTEM

EXTRACT FROM THE INSTALLATION SYSTEM (PRIVATE) A Certain amount of Neobit can be extracted through a privately installed system. The Neobit can then be used as portable blocks and be carried away from the area.

09 CONSTRAINTS

CONSTRAINTS

Do not consume

DO NOT USE BRUTE FORCE

FOLLOW HUD INSTRUCTION

DO NOT THROW, SHOOT

NEOBIT AREA RESPECT OTHERS

BUILD IN NEOBIT ALLOWED AREAS

Neobit Terms of Use These are the Terms of Use (“Terms”) that apply between you and Neobit Inc., a Delaware corporation whose principal place of business is at Neopark, Mt Vinson 78.52 degrees South, 85,61 degrees West, East Antarctica (referred to as “Neobit” or “we”), when you use Neobit X Explorer Edition (the “Device”). Please read the Terms carefully. By using a Device you are agreeing to these Terms. If you do not understand the Terms or do not accept any part of them, do not use the Device. You must be 18 years or older in order to use the Device.

Full terms and conditions is available online: http://neobit.com/terms_conditions

Thank you for purchasing Neobit X, we hope you enjoy this amazing experience. It is only the beginning.

NEOBIT TEAM

NEOBIT X