"An increase of 9 attribute points."
Watching the Strength attribute soar to 13.8 in one go, Chen Yi thought for a moment, then took out another 10,000 mAh lithium battery. He removed the toy's original dry batteries, converted the lithium battery's voltage, and connected it to the toy's battery compartment.
[Energy: 4.8→25.9]
[Appearance: 4.3→2.1]
"An increase of 19 attribute points."
After several days of experiments, Chen Yi had already discovered some of the mysteries behind attributes.
That was, the size of an attribute was related to an item's power consumption and energy usage.
Take replacing the toy's battery this time, for example.
If he replaced a new energy vehicle's battery with a 10,000 mAh battery, its Energy attribute would definitely fall to the minimum of 0.1.
But when used on this toy, whose power consumption was already tiny, the attribute could shoot up to several dozen in minutes.
"Add two more."
Chen Yi took out three more 10,000 mAh batteries and connected them in parallel with the previous one.
[Energy: 25.9→59.9]
"59.9. That's the limit of brainwave equipment."
Seeing that adding three batteries had only increased the attribute by 34 points, Chen Yi understood.
This was the attribute limit of brainwave equipment, just like the 29.9 limit for chemical energy.
"With Energy upgraded to the limit, the next step is improving its Information Computation capability."
Chen Yi dismantled the toy and examined the model and pins of its main control chip.
He discovered that the toy's main controller did not use a common processor chip, but a simpler microcontroller chip.
Even if he replaced this kind of microcontroller with the best model sharing the same pins, the performance improvement would be limited.
"I remember the promotional image on the box said this toy could connect with others for interactive play. That's a useful feature."
Chen Yi dug out the toy's instruction manual and studied it for a while. He found a USB cable and connected the brainwave toy to his computer, which had a 4090 Ti graphics card and a top-tier 13th-generation i9 processor.
After some script configuration, Chen Yi's computer became the computational core of the brainwave toy.
[Information Computation: 0.2→59.9 (-43.8)]
[Appearance: 2.1→1.8]
"Something's wrong. Why did the theoretical attribute reach 59.9, while the actual state lost 43.8?"
A trace of confusion appeared in Chen Yi's eyes. After carefully checking for a while, his gaze settled on the crude USB cable and the 0.2 Information Processing attribute.
"If I'm not mistaken, the USB cable's transmission speed and the 0.2 Information Processing are limiting the performance of the computer as an external computational module."
Chen Yi had understood this long ago while modifying and building drones.
A manufactured item was a whole. Its attributes seemed separate, but they were actually connected in some way.
When one attribute or functional component malfunctioned, it often affected other attributes and functions as well.
"Replace the adapter and swap the USB cable for a Type-C cable.
"Then adjust the Information Processing attribute, and the problem will be solved."
After finding the cause of the issue and replacing every component he could, Chen Yi began the formal adjustment and upgrade.
[Item: Brainwave Control Toy] [Attributes: Energy x59.9, Strength x13.8, Information Computation x59.9 (-36.2), Information Processing x0.2, Signal Transmission x0.3, Appearance x1.8] [Consciousness Waves: 2078715] [Note: This is a flashy-looking brainwave toy that seems impressive, but whose actual core functions can only fool people!]
Whoosh!
Seven-colored light appeared.
A few seconds later, the light faded.
The brainwave toy's titanium alloy shell reverted to plastic, while its attributes underwent enormous changes.
[Strength: 13.8→6.8]
[Information Processing: 0.2→7.2]
[Information Computation: 59.9 (-36.2)→59.9]
"Just as I thought."
Seeing that the actual computation attribute had reached 59.9 after Information Processing was upgraded, a hint of delight appeared in Chen Yi's eyes.
"Upgrade!"
With a shout, seven-colored light illuminated the entire room.
When the light faded.
The brainwave toy before him had completely changed shape.
The scattered external batteries and the expensive computer Chen Yi had built but barely used had all vanished.
All the components had been integrated into a machine the size of a water dispenser. Thirteen wires extended from it, each ending in an electrode pad.
[Item: Brainwave Signal Analyzer] [Attributes: Energy x24.9, Strength x6.8, Information Computation x30.9, Information Processing x59.2, Signal Transmission x6.3, Appearance x6.8] [Consciousness Waves: 2066915] [An attribute has exceeded its initial value. Read information? Yes/No!] [Adjustable Attributes: 0] [Note: This is a powerful Brainwave Signal Analyzer. If you can master more precise brainwave signal transmission technology, congratulations—the door to basic consciousness virtualization will open for you!]
"It seems 60 is the limit for brainwave-related equipment attributes."
Looking at Information Processing, which had stopped rising at 59.2, Chen Yi understood that this was the limit of brainwave equipment.
"Read!"
Looking at the brand-new Brainwave Signal Analyzer, Chen Yi chose to read the information without hesitation.
Boom!
A massive amount of information surged into his mind.
"This seems to be some kind of special intelligent algorithm."
More than half an hour later, Chen Yi had digested the information in his mind.
It was a special intelligent information algorithm.
This algorithm could calculate and analyze the brain's beta waves, alpha waves, theta waves, delta waves, as well as the frequency and activity level of brainwaves. Through a series of complex calculations, it could generate images of brain activity.
At the same time, the algorithm could convert ordinary code information into brainwave code, forming brain images and transmitting them to the brain.
"To process brainwave signals better, I'll also need specialized brainwave chips. Let's see what this brainwave chip technology is like."
With a thought from Chen Yi, the Information Processing attribute that had just read the technology began to decline, while the Information Computation attribute began to soar.
[Information Processing: 59.2→22.2]
[Information Computation: 22.9→59.9]
[Name: Brainwave Signal Analyzer→Brainwave Computation Workstation]
[Adjusted Note: This is a computational workstation specialized for brainwave analysis. Paired with brainwave signal algorithms, your brain activity images will hold no secrets before it!]
[An attribute has exceeded its initial value. Read information? Yes/No!]
"Combine this with a hospital EEG machine, then replace the algorithm a little, and it would be the ultimate interrogation tool."
Looking at the adjusted note, Chen Yi could not help clicking his tongue before choosing to read it.
Information surfaced in his mind.
Compared to the algorithm from before, which leaned toward software programming, most of this information concerned hardware knowledge such as the structure and design of brainwave chips.
"It feels like I'm growing a brain."
Chen Yi rubbed his slightly swollen head. After resting for a while, he continued adjusting the attributes.
[Information Computation: 59.9→10.9]
[Energy: 16.9→12.9]
[Signal Transmission: 6.3→59.3]
[Name: Brainwave Computation Workstation→Ultra-High Precision Brainwave Conductor]
[Adjusted Note: This is an Ultra-High Precision Brainwave Conductor. Not the slightest fluctuation in your brain signals can escape its detection.
You can use it to output your thoughts, fantasies, mental commands, and more to electronic devices.
At the same time, it can also transmit certain signal images to your brain through brainwaves.]
[An attribute has exceeded its initial value. Read information? Yes/No.]
An hour later.
Chen Yi rubbed his temples, feeling the technical knowledge continually rippling through his mind, and finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"The three core components of a consciousness virtualization device are finally complete."
Looking at the brainwave conductor before him, which had changed drastically into a virtual helmet straight out of a science fiction novel, Chen Yi took out his phone. He found a computer retailer and ordered a top-of-the-line computer, demanding delivery within three hours.
After ordering the computer, Chen Yi connected his laptop to the brainwave helmet, then put it on.
After repeatedly reading information, his now much more powerful consciousness began mentally imagining himself programming the brainwave algorithm he had just acquired.
Tap tap tap!
As Chen Yi imagined programming in his mind, the laptop beside him opened a txt document, and lines of code began appearing.
The speed was astonishing—hundreds of lines per second.
More than two hours later, it was nine o'clock in the evening.
The algorithm code had finished compiling, and the custom computer Chen Yi had ordered was delivered as well.
The same 4090 Ti graphics card and top-tier 13th-generation i9 processor.
Chen Yi dismantled a brainwave toy, replaced its shell and batteries, then connected it to the computer and replaced its computational core.
After importing the brainwave intelligent algorithm he had just compiled into the computer, a brand-new brainwave toy appeared before him.
[Item: Brainwave Control Toy] [Attributes: Energy x59.9, Strength x13.8, Information Computation x59.9, Information Processing x59.2, Signal Transmission x0.3, Appearance x1.8] [Consciousness Waves: 2043615] [Adjustable Attributes: 0] [Note: This is an absurdly powerful brainwave toy. Through crude sensing electrodes, it can process and analyze some basic brain activity signals.]
"After manually replacing the algorithm, the Information Processing attribute really did rise to 59.2."
"The three core attributes, Information Processing and Information Computation, have reached their limits. Next, I only need to raise Signal Transmission to its limit, and the brainwave virtual device will be complete!"
Looking at the toy with its outrageously powerful attributes, Chen Yi had a thought, and seven-colored light bloomed.
When the light faded, the scattered batteries, computer, and brainwave toy before him had all vanished.
In their place was a black helmet gleaming with reflected light and carrying a subtle sense of technology.
[Item: Brainwave—Virtual Consciousness Machine] [Attributes: Energy x9.9, Strength x3.8, Information Computation x59.9, Information Processing x59.2, Signal Transmission x59.3] [Consciousness Waves: 2031815] [Adjustable Attributes: 0] [Note: Don't let my ugly appearance fool you—I'm powerful! Through me, you can enter a true virtual world on the internet, immersively connect to and control all kinds of devices and equipment. You can also use me to activate your subconscious, study and grow in your dreams, improve learning efficiency, and easily become the genius top student others admire! After entering a virtual state, you can also activate a time flow rate of 1 to 100 times, activating a virtual version of bullet time.]
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