Is there a simple OpenBCI kit for newbies?
Hello
I am new here. I am just interested in getting a low cost EEG. I was going to buy a Neurosky headset but I read some bad reviews and I started reading about OpenBCI. I am wondering, is there a simple kit I can get to put together my own EEG device? I have been reading this website and I don't really see some simple instructions on how to get started. I am fairly technical (I know how to solder; I install solar panels for a living). I am interested only for meditation and biofeedback purposes, so I can learn how to maximize alpha brain waves. If you think I'm in the wrong place please let me know what you think about Neurosky or if you think there is a better low-cost unit I should look at.
thanks!
gary in vermont
Comments
> connect to a computer
The Ganglion uses Bluetooth to connect to your computer. So any modern computer (or mobile) will be able to receive the data. The OpenBCI V3 board used a 'dongle' for the wireless transfer, but Ganglion will not need that.
The OpenBCI GUI software is described here,
http://docs.openbci.com/tutorials/01-GettingStarted
Try searching on the following terms (search box lower right column) for other software packages that can process OpenBCI data: neuromore, BrainBay, BioEra, OpenViBE, LabStreamingLayer, Python, MATLAB, etc.
> shave my head
For cup electrode tutorial, see,
http://openbci.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/176/placing-electrode-sensors-on-the-scalp
The Ultracortex headset is another option. Yet another way to go are the dry sensors from FRI described on the following thread. These are held on with velcro bands:
http://openbci.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/138/buying-dry-active-electrodes
> walk through
See,
http://docs.openbci.com
http://www.autodidacts.io/tag/eeg/
http://eeghacker.blogspot.com
Best regards,
William