Getting Started
Welcome to Neural-Ink! This application allows you to control e-ink displays via Bluetooth for magic tricks and performances.
📱 Browser Requirements
Web Bluetooth is required. Supported browsers:
- Chrome (Android, Windows, Mac, Linux)
- Edge (Windows, Mac)
- Opera (Android, Windows, Mac, Linux)
Not supported: Safari, iOS browsers, Firefox
Pairing Your BLE Device
- Navigate to any routine (Numbers, Credit Card, etc.)
- Click "Select BLE Device"
- Choose your e-ink display from the list
- Device will be saved for that specific routine
Note: Each routine can have a different paired device. Your pairing preferences are saved across sessions.
💡 Pro Tip: Enable auto-reconnect by setting:
chrome://flags/#enable-web-bluetooth-new-permissions-backend
Then restart Chrome. This allows automatic reconnection without clicking.
Numbers Routine
Display custom numbers on your e-ink display with full control over appearance.
Settings:
- No. Digits: Choose 1, 2, or 3 digit display
- Background: Select Black, Red, or White background
- Text Colour: Choose White, Black, or Red text
- Font Size: Adjust text size (10-300px)
- Input Method: Keyboard, Swipe, Remote, or Voice
- Keyboard: Type digits using individual character boxes
- Swipe: Use swipe gestures with haptic and voice feedback:
- ↑↓ to change digit value - short buzz + speaks number
- 1 digit: "one", "two", "three"...
- 2 digits: "ten", "twenty", "thirty-one"...
- 3 digits: "one hundred", "one hundred fifty one"...
- ←→ to move between digits - two short buzzes
- ← on first digit returns to main screen - two short buzzes
- → on last digit enters READY mode - long buzz + speaks "Ready"
- In READY mode, swipe ↑ ↓ or → to send - three quick buzzes + speaks "Transmitting"
- Remote/Voice: Coming soon
How to perform:
- Pair your BLE device
- Configure your trick settings
- Click "Perform"
- Enter your number
- Click "Send to Device"
⚠️ Performance Tip: Stay within BLE range (typically 10-30 feet) for reliable transmission.
Managing Devices
Navigate to Settings → My Devices to:
- View all registered e-ink displays
- Add new devices to your account
- Remove old devices
- Update device names
Troubleshooting
Device won't pair:
- Ensure device is powered on and charged
- Check you're using a supported browser
- Try clicking "Forget Device" then pair again
- Restart your browser
Connection lost:
- Move closer to the device
- Check device battery level
- Click "Forget Device" and re-pair
"Pairing failed: undefined is not an object":
- This means your browser doesn't support Web Bluetooth
- Switch to Chrome, Edge, or Opera
- iOS/Safari users must use a different device with a supported browser
Account & Support
Trial Accounts: New users receive a trial period to test all features.
Admin Access: Admin users can manage all user accounts and approve registrations.
For additional support or to report issues, contact your system administrator.