Ideas connected.

Bridging the gap between diverse software and hardware components.

The Vision Behind IO Builder

In today's tech landscape, diverse tools exist. They're robust, efficient, and built for purpose. Yet, they often operate in isolation, designed with specific mindsets.

We envisioned a world where these tools, regardless of their origin, can seamlessly integrate. IO Builder is our answer to that vision.

Connection Made Easy

With IO Builder, harness the power of custom, real-time synchronization and top-tier communication protocols.

Seamlessly merge diverse hardware and software components.

Unify Your Tech
Landscape with IO Builder

Working environments with numerous devices and software can be
set up within minutes. Using the best technologies from both realms,
enjoy an easy-to-learn user interface atop an industrial-grade
backend system of unmatched precision.

Frontend

The Frontend is Crafted using cutting-edge HTML technologies, our interface ensures universal accessibility. Whether you're configuring settings or monitoring dashboards, all you need is a device with a web browser.

Backend / Server

The heart of IO Builder is a native C++ application that runs directly on the CPU as machine code, hosted on a Real-Time Capable Operating System. This guarantees processing with industrial-grade precision — down to the 1/1,000,000th of a second.

Data I/O

Supports a broad spectrum of protocols including TCP/IP, EtherCAT, Serial, CAN-Bus, REST API, OSC, MIDI, and USB, bridging modern and legacy systems

Processing

Seamless processing for complex computations, enabling dynamic interactions and real-time system responses

Controlling

Manage real-time hardware effortlessly, including servo motors, industrial robots, actuators, and general-purpose outputs

Make Them
Visible

Measurements

Real-time data capture with sophisticated scopes and visualization tools

Dashboard

Design bespoke dashboards featuring value indicators, toggles, and more, all accessible via IO Builder Cloud

3D Visualization Features

Harness the power of cutting-edge WebGL technology for vivid 3D visualizations on any device

From Raw to

Refined

Processors

Advanced math expressions and a versatile control toolbox for complex transformations

Filters

Employ powerful filters to refine and condition your data streams for optimal performance

Input Devices and Sensors

Seamless integration of input devices and sensors, enabling responsive control and feedback across your network

Now Data,

Everywhere

Real-Time Output

Immediate response with Real-Time output, delivering action-triggered results without missing a beat

Remote Data Access

Access and manage your data from anywhere, anytime

Persistent Data

Ensure long-term data storage and retrieval for ongoing use and analysis, supported by a key-value database

We are into Filmmaking

The predecessor of the IO Builder Project started in 2010, created by filmmakers looking for a better way to handle motion control equipment on movie sets. Though it's grown to become a flexible tool for connecting and controlling a wide range of devices, our team remains passionate about its use in filmmaking. We're proud that the software we developed is still a go-to solution for creative professionals in the industry.

Rocket Cinema Robot

State-of-the art Cinema Robot System is being used with great success in many Hollywood productions, commercials, and automated TV Studios.

Low-level motion controlling and high-end trajectory programming is done by IO Builder, delivering outstanding precision and speed.

Learn more

SGH Cablecam 3D

IO Builder makes this 3D Cablecam System robust, agile, widely configurable, and synchronizable with different camera heads, AR/VR Render Engines, and 3D Animation software for preprogrammed trajectory editing.

Virtual Production

Using real-time rendered content on LED walls, displays or keyed with greenscreens has became as an everyday task, our solution gives integration with the most popular render engines

SFX Triggering

At table-top shootings, one of the most crucial parts is triggering and controlling SFX equipment in perfect synchronization with the camera movement in the millisecond range. Valves, magnets, turntables, custom axes, and other robots.

Movements done right

Instead of re-inventing the wheel and developing yet another 3D Animation toolset, you can
empower your creative process of movement design with the most recent, highly-flexible animation applications

IO Builder makes this connection seamless.

Frequently Asked

Questions

How does IO Builder work?

Foundation: IO Builder Server operates as a system service on self-hosted Ubuntu Linux.

Hardware Connections: All USB, Serial, RealTime Ethernet peripherals must be linked directly to the computer hosting IO Builder.

Configuration & Logic Editing: Access and modify the device layout and business logic using a web browser from any computer. For optimal performance, Chrome is recommended. Connectivity can be via the local network or remotely through IO Builder Cloud Service.

Node-based Microsites: Specific nodes provide microsites as user interfaces. These can be accessed and managed using any device or browser of your choice.

Dashboards: Craft custom dashboards to monitor or control selected nodes seamlessly.

What are the minimum system requirements?

IO Builder Server can run on various PC types, including full-sized and compact desktops, laptops, or server-style PCs. Choose based on your specific use case.

To run the IO Builder Server software effectively, ensure your system meets the following prerequisites:

A recent 64-bit CPU with x86-64 architecture. Examples include:
- Intel Core i3/5/7/9 Series
- Intel Xeon Series
- AMD Ryzen or Threadripper CPUs

The exact CPU model and performance metrics are highly depending on your specific use case.

For further information, please visit our knowledge base article: 🔗 IO Builder Server PC

Additional Notes:

After configuration, the system can operate without the need for a keyboard, mouse, or screen.
For certain communication protocols, like EtherCAT, specific ethernet controllers are essential (eg. Intel i210).

To determine precise hardware specifications for your setup, please don't hesitate to Contact Us.

What is the process?

Getting Started with IO Builder:

Reach Out: Contact us through your preferred method from the options we provide.
Initial Discussion: We'll have a brief conversation about your specific needs to determine the right hardware layout and necessary licenses.
Hardware Setup: Once you've acquired the recommended hardware, we'll remotely install the server for you.
Connectivity & Testing: After installation, we'll test the connectivity to ensure everything is running smoothly.
Further Assistance: If desired, we offer educational sessions to get you acquainted with the system. Alternatively, if you'd prefer a turnkey solution, we can design a project tailored to your needs, so you have a ready-to-use setup.

How much does it cost?

Flexible Pricing with IO Builder:

Our pricing adapts to your needs. The cost reflects the number of hardware and software connections, plugins, and features you employ. Simply put, you only pay for the features you use, ensuring no added costs for functionalities you don't require. Contact us for a personalized pricing estimate based on your needs.

Please visit www.iobuilder.app/inquiry to request a quote.

Ideas connected.

The Vision Behind IO Builder

Connection Made Easy

Unify Your Tech Landscape with IO Builder

Frontend

Frontend

Backend / Server

Data I/O

Processing

Controlling

Make ThemVisible

Measurements

Dashboard

3D Visualization Features

From Raw to

Refined

Processors

Filters

Input Devices and Sensors

Now Data,

Everywhere

Real-Time Output

Remote Data Access

Persistent Data

We are into Filmmaking

Rocket Cinema Robot

State-of-the art Cinema Robot System is being used with great success in many Hollywood productions, commercials, and automated TV Studios. Low-level motion controlling and high-end trajectory programming is done by IO Builder, delivering outstanding precision and speed.

SGH Cablecam 3D

IO Builder makes this 3D Cablecam System robust, agile, widely configurable, and synchronizable with different camera heads, AR/VR Render Engines, and 3D Animation software for preprogrammed trajectory editing.

Virtual Production

Using real-time rendered content on LED walls, displays or keyed with greenscreens has became as an everyday task, our solution gives integration with the most popular render engines

SFX Triggering

At table-top shootings, one of the most crucial parts is triggering and controlling SFX equipment in perfect synchronization with the camera movement in the millisecond range. Valves, magnets, turntables, custom axes, and other robots.​

Movements done right

Frequently Asked

Questions

Unify Your Tech
Landscape with IO Builder

Make Them
Visible

State-of-the art Cinema Robot System is being used with great success in many Hollywood productions, commercials, and automated TV Studios.

Low-level motion controlling and high-end trajectory programming is done by IO Builder, delivering outstanding precision and speed.

At table-top shootings, one of the most crucial parts is triggering and controlling SFX equipment in perfect synchronization with the camera movement in the millisecond range. Valves, magnets, turntables, custom axes, and other robots.