User Manual
VibHub is an open source, open hardware vibrator controller. It allows you to turn any non-battery-driven USB vibrator into a smart internet capable one, supporting 2 ports for the VibHub micro, and 4 ports for the classic 4xAA version. This manual is focused on the newer VibHub Micro version, but a lot of what's written here is also true for the older 4x AA version.
WARNING
- The VibHub USB output ports are ONLY for powering motors or similar simple devices such as lights. DO NOT USE THEM TO CHARGE COMPLEX DEVICES, OR YOU MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THEM!
First steps
- Your device may arrive uncharged or with low charge. Plug the USB port into a charger. A red LED will light up. On charge completion, a green or blue LED will light up next to the charge port.
- On the side of the device (next to the charging port), is an on/off switch. It's recommended to charge with the device being off.
- The charging may take up to 3 hours. Footnotes: The reason it takes so long to charge is because the USB spec for computers is limited to 500mA, and the battery size is 1500mAh. Smart charge modules are still quite pricey, so this was a price/user-friendliness tradeoff.
Connecting to WiFi
The VibHub uses WiFi to communicate. The first time you turn on your device, the status LED (near the USB output ports) will turn a solid blue, indicating that the device is in configuration mode.
Note: You can always enter configuration mode by holding down the configuration button (next to the USB charge port) until the status LED turns blue.
- Use a phone, laptop, or other WiFi device and look for networks. Locate the