LighTechnics


Revolutionary Wire and Track-free Motherboard

Introducing a revolutionary wire and track-free motherboard, LighTechnics is a quantum leap forward in electronics.

Out with the old


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The motherboard is the heart of any electronic device. Current motherboards consist of many intertwined and intricate highways of copper tracks and wires that interconnect various components, all of which are permanently attached to a circuit board. Because components are literally soldered in place, when one component fails, the only option is to buy a whole new machine. Not only is this inefficient and expensive, it is extremely wasteful.


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In with the new.


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LighTechnics will pull us out of this endless cycle of electronic waste. This innovative technology allows anyone to upgrade or replace faulty motherboard components with ease. LighTechnics’ specially crafted components can literally be placed anywhere on the motherboard without even one standard electrical connection. The various components can be organized into modules in order to build custom devices with recyclable and reusable parts. A modular motherboard? This changes everything.


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Tracks on a Circuit Board

The foundation of a motherboard is the circuit board. And all circuit boards have tracks.

In the world of electronics, printed circuit boards (PCB) act like the foundation of a house. The PCB is the piece upon which everything else is built. The PCB is a small board that supports and interconnects electronic components through a series of conductive tracks and pads made of copper sheets. The intricate network of tracks allows the components of a motherboard to communicate with one another via electricity. Basically, these tracks are what make an electronic device work. But as devices have become smaller and more multi-functional, motherboards have had to become much more complicated as more and more components are added. This has resulted in more copper tracks, higher costs, and less flexibility in repair and construction.

Ref: "iFixit"

THE TROUBLE WITH MOTHERBOARDS

As devices become smaller and more multi-functional, motherboards require more components and are becoming harder and harder to repair.

Modern day motherboards consist of a variety of electrical components connected by an intricate network of cables and copper tracks. As consumers demand more and more from their electronic devices, manufacturers are forced to make ever more complex and compact motherboards. Not only are components permanently positioned on the circuit board, they are becoming increasingly more integrated with one another, such that it is nearly impossible to repair a faulty component. Most frequently, when your washing machine, TV, or cell phone breaks, it is a result of just one faulty component on the motherboard. But since it is neither cost-effective nor simple to repair a motherboard, consumers are forced to buy a whole new machine.

E-WASTE

“In 2009 alone, 53 million tones of e-waste were generated worldwide. It’s the fastest growing waste source in the world.”

~Ming Hung Wong, PhD

When the latest gadget or newest version of last year’s device comes out, consumers rush to purchase the next best thing, leaving behind their older electronics. As a result, the United States generates over 3,000,000 tons of e-waste each year. When old electronics are dispensed with, hazardous material such as lead, nickel, cadmium, and mercury are also discarded. Valuable metals such as gold, silver, and platinum are also carelessly thrown away. 􏰁-waste represents a momentous source of pollution and a significant waste of precious natural resources. 􏰂t􏰃s time to find creative solutions to this massive health and environmental ha􏰄ard.

Ref: "Dave Hakkens, Phonebloks"

PHONEBLOKS

Planting the seed for the modular phone movement.

Back in September 2013 inboxes and social media sites were bombarded with the Phonebloks viral video. One year later and the Phonebloks concept has reached over 380,000,000 people. Phonebloks provided the original catalyst for the modular phone movement. The concept is to foster development of a fully modular phone, whereby people can simply swap out cell phone components to make a truly versatile and customized smartphone that reduces electronic waste. If your phone’s microphone stops working, with a modular phone you could just swap it out and go on with your day. Or if camera technology advances, with a modular phone, you won’t need to stand in a line for the next version phone; just replace the camera with the newer version. It’s a great idea, but not yet a reality due to current technological limitations – some say it can’t be done. One thing is clear though: people are excited about the idea.

Ref: "edgadget"

PROJECT ARA

Pursuing the development of the modular phones.

Working off the momentum of PhoneBloks, Google says it is making progress towards unveiling its first modular phone through Project Ara. The prototype phone works by attaching customizable and replaceable modular components to a central piece called an endoskeleton. The endoskeleton contains all of the traditional electronic components you would find in a typical motherboard, including tracks. The advantage of Project Ara is that if one component breaks, just that one piece can be easily replaced. Some argue, however, that while modular phones may be possible with current technology, they are unlikely to be competitive with current phones due to several limitations. For example, the modules are likely to be prohibitively expensive and the phone itself is bound to be extremely fragile since the connections will not be soldered in place.

LIMITATIONS

While progress has been made in the development of a modular phone, there remain considerable obstacles.

Many argue that modular phones are not a viable option. Consumers demand speed in their electronic products. However, even one extra millimeter between motherboard components can cause a serious reduction in processing speed. Therefore, in small devices, such as smartphones, as many components as possible are all packed into a single unit. While this level of integration doesn’t facilitate repair, it does allow devices to run fast. Modular phones may have difficulty reaching the processing speeds to which consumers have become accustomed.

Even if a successful modular phone is built, logistic limitations may limit its viability. Current smartphone manufacturers have not expressed interest in the modular phone concept. Add to this the challenges associated with creating a wide-scale distribution network for modular components, and it would appear that the modular phone is unlikely to be available any time soon.

Although Google’s Project Ara is a major step forward in modular smartphones, the fundamental issue of highly integrated, not easily repairable, motherboards remains. Furthermore, this technology has thus far focused entirely on the development of a modular phone and does not address the countless other devices that contribute to e-waste.

The need


Current technologies are simply not flexible enough to easily accommodate modulation. To make modular devices practical, we need a radical new technology.

What is required is totally new technology: a way of integrating components that allows upgrading or replacement of faulty parts without dedicated wires, channels, connectors, and tracks. What is required is a whole new type of motherboard.

EASY

A motherboard that frees the manufacturer and consumer to move and change components at will.

Bespoke

A motherboard that allows any device to become customizable.

Sustainable

A motherboard that uses less energy while reducing e-waste.

What is required is LighTechnics.

Moving Beyond the Modular Phone

While creating a modular phone would certainly be cool, creating a truly modular motherboard would be revolutionary. LighTechnics takes an entirely new approach. Instead of focusing on developing modular accessories that connect to a traditional motherboard, LighTechnics’ patented technology focuses on redesigning the motherboard itself. A track-free motherboard means that not only your phone, but also your television, washing machine, microwave, game console, computer, tablet, refrigerator, even your blender will become customizable, easy to repair, and more sustainable. With a fully functional prototype, LighTechnics has taken a quantum leap forward in electronics.

This redeFines ... everything.

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