New Headband Kit and Dry EEG Comb Electrodes to catch Alpha

BeatriceBBeatriceB Germany
in Electrodes
Dear All,

I am using OpenBCI Cyton and Daisy board with gold cup electrodes but I would like to buy the new Headband Kit and in addition Dry EEG Comb electrodes. My study regards neurofeedback of alpha suppression. Do you think that with the new Headband Kit the predefined electrode locations is good to catch alpha wave? I decided to extend the headband with 3 more lead wires; in total I will cover FP1,FPZ,FP2,TP7/TP8,P7/P8,PO7/PO8,O1/O2 and OZ sites. Any experience with the headband kit so far? 

I know that the headband kit includes dry electrodes with 2mm prong but I would like to buy the 5mm prong dry electrodes. I think the 5mm prong dry electrodes work better especially with longer hair, am I wrong? 

Let me know, please. 

Thank you for your time, help and patience.

Best,
Beatrice 

Comments

  • wjcroftwjcroft Mount Shasta, CA
    Beatrice, hi.

    Yes the headband kit should pickup alpha easily in the rear locations. Other common locations for detecting alpha are at P3, P4, Pz. You could actually do this with another velcro strip. The material used is this, same as what the headband is made of:


    Just use a hole punch to place holes where desired. Then the strip will attach to the headband. In fact the same material can be used for a chin strap if desired.

    The 5mm combs will give better contact for long or thick hair.

    Regards,

    William

  • BeatriceBBeatriceB Germany
    Dear William,

    Thank you for your kind reply and useful suggestions. As soon as I will get the new headband kit (with three more lead wires) I will see whether I would need to cover P3, P4 and Pz or not. By the way, the idea about the additional velcro strip is very cool!

    Thank you again for your time, help and patience.

    Best,
    Beatrice
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