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        <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:19:27 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Florida- research enthusiasts.</title>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:18:35 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>Jimbo3000</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>Hello, I am recent DBS patient and am wanting to learn more about EEG rhythms and experiment with how this works. Let me know if there's any Floridians or travelers who are interested in using me as a test subject so we can learn together.</p>
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        <title>Disinfecting Metal Snap Electrodes Possible?</title>
        <link>https://openbci.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/4145/disinfecting-metal-snap-electrodes-possible</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:46:02 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Electrodes</category>
        <dc:creator>Bruce276</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>Hello, a few years ago I had asked if cleaning the AgCl snap electrodes (<a href="https://shop.openbci.com/products/eeg-snap-electrodes" rel="nofollow">https://shop.openbci.com/products/eeg-snap-electrodes</a>) would be necessary and to my understanding, that it is rarely needed unless there is visible residue. However, I am now in the process of planning an experiment with volunteer subjects and I would like to primarily use these metal electrodes in my experiment. Usually it's a good idea to disinfect EEG caps and electrodes in between subjects, thus what would be a good procedure to disinfect these electrodes without corroding them? If there is such a standard procedure where might I find the documentation for it? I would imagine using a low concentration of disinfectant would be the way to go, but I want to make sure if I can use disinfectant and what kind/brand would be recommended.</p>

<p>An additional question if anyone could answer it, where might I find a good site to buy EEG caps at 3 different sizes (large, medium, small) that would be compatible with these electrodes. Something like this cap I found on amazon:</p>

<p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Meditation-Tracking-Relaxation-Elasticity-Comfortable/dp/B0GT3SR576/" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Meditation-Tracking-Relaxation-Elasticity-Comfortable/dp/B0GT3SR576/</a></p>
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        <title>Cyton Board + Cyton Radio Dongle Cannot Connect After Long Storage — Firmware v1.0.0 Issue?</title>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 17:20:56 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Cyton</category>
        <dc:creator>nugroho_budi</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<h1>Cyton Board + Cyton Radio Dongle Cannot Connect After Long Storage — Firmware v1.0.0 Issue?</h1>

<p>Hello OpenBCI community,</p>

<p>I would like to ask for help troubleshooting an old <strong>Cyton Board with Cyton Radio USB Dongle / RFduino</strong>.</p>

<p>I am using an <strong>Ultramark III system with a Cyton Board and Cyton Radio dongle</strong>. This equipment was purchased for our laboratory before 2018 by my late friend. I am now trying to use it again for my research.</p>

<h2>Background</h2>

<p>The last time I successfully used this system was around <strong>July 2018</strong>. At that time, I believe I was using <strong>OpenBCI GUI v3.4.0</strong> on Windows. If I remember correctly, there were two executable files: OpenBCI Hub.exe and OpenBCI.exe.</p>

<p>At that time, the software and hardware worked well, and I was able to record EEG data.</p>

<p>However, in <strong>2026</strong>, when I tried to use the system again, I could not connect to the Cyton Board and could not record any data.</p>

<h2>Main Problem</h2>

<p>The OpenBCI GUI can detect the <strong>Cyton Radio USB dongle</strong>, but it cannot connect to the <strong>Cyton Board</strong>.</p>

<p>The main warning/error message is:</p>

<pre><code>[WARN]: Found a Cyton dongle, but could not connect to the board. Auto-Scanning now...
CytonAutoConnect: Error reading from Serial/COM port
[ERROR]: Unable to connect to Cyton. Please check hardware and power source.
</code></pre>

<h2>Complete Console Log</h2>

<pre><code>Console Log Started at Local Time: 2026-05-30_10-39-37
Screen Resolution: 1680 X 1050
High-DPI Screen Detected: true
Operating System and Version: Mac - 26.5
MacOS Details: MacOS Catalina
JVM Version: 17.0.6
Welcome to the Processing-based OpenBCI GUI!
For more information, please visit: https://docs.openbci.com/Software/OpenBCISoftware/GUIDocs/
OpenBCI_GUI::Setup: GUI v6 Sample Data exists in Documents folder.
Settings: LogFileMaxDuration = 60 minutes
OpenBCI_GUI::Settings: Found and loaded existing GUI-wide Settings from file.
ControlP5 2.3.6 infos, comments, questions at https://github.com/retiutut/controlp5
TopNav: Internet Connection Successful
Local Version: v6.0.0-beta.1, Latest Version: v6.0.0-beta.1
GUI is up to date!
Unpacking to: /Users/nugrohobudi/Library/Caches/JNA/temp/libGanglionLib.dylib
Unpacking to: /Users/nugrohobudi/Library/Caches/JNA/temp/libneurosdk-shared.dylib
Unpacking to: /Users/nugrohobudi/Library/Caches/JNA/temp/libsimpleble-c.dylib
Unpacking to: /Users/nugrohobudi/Library/Caches/JNA/temp/libMuseLib.dylib
Unpacking to: /Users/nugrohobudi/Library/Caches/JNA/temp/libBrainBitLib.dylib
Unpacking to: /Users/nugrohobudi/Library/Caches/JNA/temp/libBoardController.dylib
BrainFlow Version: 5.10.0
OpenBCI_GUI: AuditoryFeedback: Loading Audio...
OpenBCI_GUI: AuditoryFeedback: Done Loading Audio!
CP: Playback History Size = 2
OpenBCI_GUI::Setup: Setup is complete!
sourceList: click! 
OpenBCI_GUI: Channel count set to 8
ControlPanel: Found Cyton Dongle on COM port: /dev/cu.usbserial-DB00MEQK

-------------------------------------------------
ControlPanel: Attempting to Auto-Connect to Cyton
-------------------------------------------------

ControlPanel: Found Cyton Dongle on COM port: /dev/cu.usbserial-DB00MEQK
CytonAutoConnect: Error reading from Serial/COM port
[WARN]: Found a Cyton dongle, but could not connect to the board. Auto-Scanning now...
CytonAutoConnect: Error reading from Serial/COM port
...
CytonAutoConnect: Error reading from Serial/COM port
[ERROR]: Unable to connect to Cyton. Please check hardware and power source.
SHUTDOWN HOOK
</code></pre>

<h2>What I Have Tried</h2>

<p>I have already tried the following:</p>

<ol>
<li><p><strong>MacBook Air M1</strong></p>

<ul>
<li>macOS 26.5</li>
<li>OpenBCI GUI v6.0.0-beta.1</li>
<li>Cyton Radio dongle connected using two different USB-C adapters</li>
</ul></li>
<li><p><strong>Windows 10 22H2</strong></p>

<ul>
<li>FTDI driver updated through Windows Update</li>
<li>OpenBCI GUI v6.0.0-beta.1</li>
<li>Cyton Radio dongle connected directly to the USB port</li>
</ul></li>
<li><p><strong>Windows 10 22H2 with older OpenBCI GUI</strong></p>

<ul>
<li>FTDI driver updated through Windows Update</li>
<li>OpenBCI GUI v3.4.0</li>
<li>Cyton Radio dongle connected directly to the USB port</li>
</ul></li>
<li><p><strong>Firmware check attempt using terminal program</strong></p>

<ul>
<li><p>I tried using a terminal emulator program on Windows 10:<br />
<code>https://sites.google.com/site/terminalbpp/</code></p></li>
<li><p>I read in the forum that sending the <code>?</code> character through a terminal emulator may show the firmware version.</p></li>
<li>However, I am not sure whether I did it correctly, or whether this method applies to both the Cyton Board and the Cyton Radio dongle.</li>
</ul></li>
<li><p><strong>Changed COM port number in Windows Device Manager</strong></p>

<ul>
<li>I changed the Cyton Radio dongle COM port number from <strong>COM7</strong> to <strong>COM10</strong>.</li>
<li>I tried connecting again in OpenBCI GUI after changing the COM port.</li>
<li>The problem still remained, and the GUI still could not connect to the Cyton Board.</li>
</ul></li>
</ol>

<h2>Procedure I Used in Each Test</h2>

<p>For all tests, I used the following procedure:</p>

<ol>
<li>Open <strong>OpenBCI GUI</strong>.</li>
<li>Connect the <strong>Cyton Radio USB dongle</strong>.</li>
<li>Set the Cyton Radio dongle switch to <strong>GPIO_6</strong>.</li>
<li>Turn on the battery to power the <strong>Cyton Board</strong>.</li>
<li>Set the Cyton Board switch to <strong>PC</strong>.</li>
<li>Use a fresh battery.

<ul>
<li>I checked the battery voltage using a multimeter, and it showed around <strong>6.1 V</strong>.</li>
</ul></li>
<li>In OpenBCI GUI:

<ul>
<li>Select <strong>System Control Panel</strong></li>
<li>Select <strong>Cyton (Live)</strong></li>
<li>Select <strong>Serial from Dongle</strong></li>
<li>Tried both <strong>Auto Connect</strong> and <strong>Manual</strong> connection.</li>
</ul></li>
</ol>

<h2>Firmware Information</h2>

<p>From my previous post in this forum around <strong><a rel="nofollow" href="https://openbci.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/1671/similar-result-in-each-channel-time-domain-and-frequency-domain#latest" title="2018">2018</a></strong> , I found that my Cyton firmware version was identified as:</p>

<pre><code>Firmware version: 1.0.0
</code></pre>

<p>I have not updated or flashed the firmware yet, because I do not want to damage the board or dongle before understanding the problem clearly.</p>

<h2>My Main Question</h2>

<p>Could the old <strong>firmware version 1.0.0</strong> be the source of this connection problem?</p>

<p>More specifically:</p>

<ol>
<li><p>Is Cyton firmware <strong>v1.0.0</strong> still compatible with current OpenBCI GUI versions, such as <strong>v6.0.0-beta.1</strong>?</p></li>
<li><p>How can I safely check the current firmware version of:</p>

<ul>
<li>the Cyton Board</li>
<li>the Cyton Radio USB Dongle / RFduino</li>
</ul></li>
</ol>

<p>Any recommended troubleshooting sequence before attempting firmware updates would be very helpful.</p>

<p>Thank you very much.</p>

<p>Best Regards,<br />
nug</p>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Cyton</category>
        <dc:creator>danysab</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>Hello,<br />
I´ve been struggling the past months with the cyton radios programming and I´d like to share the way I´ve manage to succesfully do it. The first problem I´ve faced was to install the RFduino board on the Arduino IDE. I´ve tried many times to manually install the board using this json file (<a href="http://rfduino.com/package_rfduino166_index.json" rel="nofollow">http://rfduino.com/package_rfduino166_index.json</a>) but i always got "ERROR downloading etc.". After researching on the web archives, I´ve found this json that worked out perfectly (<a href="https://gist.githubusercontent.com/per1234/f7822073e05276c4243740eaab4235d1/raw/9c34051294ddd54dbbdf3bec392df0afef8da938/package_rfduino166_index.json" rel="nofollow">https://gist.githubusercontent.com/per1234/f7822073e05276c4243740eaab4235d1/raw/9c34051294ddd54dbbdf3bec392df0afef8da938/package_rfduino166_index.json</a>). After this I´ve downloaded the RFduino repo from OpenBCI that you can download here (<a href="https://docs.openbci.com/Cyton/CytonRadios/" rel="nofollow">https://docs.openbci.com/Cyton/CytonRadios/</a>) and included all the packages from that zip file to the library of the json file. Especially you need the <strong>Platform.txt</strong> and  <strong>RFDLoader</strong>. In order to compile the Radio sketches, you need to modify the Platform.txt otherwise it´s not gonna work.  I´m gonna post the finished txt data here so you can copy and use it:</p>

<h1>RFduino compile variables</h1>

<h1>-------------------------</h1>

<p>name=RFduino Boards<br />
compiler.path={runtime.ide.path}/hardware/tools/gcc-arm-none-eabi-4.8.3-2014q1/bin/<br />
compiler.c.cmd=arm-none-eabi-gcc<br />
compiler.c.flags=-c -g -Os -w -ffunction-sections -fdata-sections -nostdlib --param max-inline-insns-single=500 -Dprintf=iprintf<br />
compiler.c.elf.cmd=arm-none-eabi-g++<br />
compiler.c.elf.flags=-Os -Wl,--gc-sections<br />
compiler.S.flags=-c -g -assembler-with-cpp<br />
compiler.cpp.cmd=arm-none-eabi-g++<br />
compiler.cpp.flags=-c -g -Os -w -ffunction-sections -fdata-sections -nostdlib --param max-inline-insns-single=500 -fno-rtti -fno-exceptions -Dprintf=iprintf<br />
compiler.ar.cmd=arm-none-eabi-ar<br />
compiler.ar.flags=rcs<br />
compiler.objcopy.cmd=arm-none-eabi-objcopy<br />
compiler.objcopy.eep.flags=-O ihex -j .eeprom --set-section-flags=.eeprom=alloc,load --no-change-warnings --change-section-lma .eeprom=0<br />
compiler.elf2hex.flags=-O ihex<br />
compiler.elf2hex.cmd=arm-none-eabi-objcopy<br />
compiler.ldflags=<br />
compiler.size.cmd=arm-none-eabi-size<br />
size.script.path={runtime.platform.path}/tools<br />
size.script.cmd=size<br />
size.script.cmd.windows=size.bat<br />
compiler.define=-DARDUINO=</p>

<h1>this can be overriden in boards.txt</h1>

<p>build.extra_flags=</p>

<h1>RFduino compile patterns</h1>

<h1>------------------------</h1>

<h2>Compile c files</h2>

<p>recipe.c.o.pattern="{compiler.path}{compiler.c.cmd}" {compiler.c.flags} -mcpu={build.mcu} -DF_CPU={build.f_cpu} -D{software}={runtime.ide.version} {build.extra_flags} {includes} {build.variant_system_include} "{source_file}" -o "{object_file}"</p>

<h2>Compile c++ files</h2>

<p>recipe.cpp.o.pattern="{compiler.path}{compiler.cpp.cmd}" {compiler.cpp.flags} -mcpu={build.mcu} -DF_CPU={build.f_cpu} -D{software}={runtime.ide.version} {build.extra_flags} {includes} {build.variant_system_include} "{source_file}" -o "{object_file}"</p>

<h2>Create archives</h2>

<p>recipe.ar.pattern="{compiler.path}{compiler.ar.cmd}" {compiler.ar.flags} "{build.path}/{archive_file}" "{object_file}"</p>

<h2>Combine gc-sections, archives, and objects</h2>

<p>recipe.c.combine.pattern="{compiler.path}{compiler.c.elf.cmd}" {compiler.c.elf.flags} -mcpu={build.mcu} {build.extra_flags} "-T{build.variant.path}/{build.ldscript}" "-Wl,-Map,{build.path}/{build.project_name}.map" -o "{build.path}/{build.project_name}.elf" "-L{build.path}" -lm -lgcc -Wl,--cref -Wl,--check-sections -Wl,--gc-sections -Wl,--entry=Reset_Handler -Wl,--unresolved-symbols=report-all -Wl,--warn-common -Wl,--warn-section-align -Wl,--warn-unresolved-symbols -Wl,--start-group  {object_files} "{build.variant.path}/{build.variant_system_lib}" "{build.variant.path}/libRFduino.a" "{build.variant.path}/libRFduinoBLE.a" "{build.variant.path}/libRFduinoGZLL.a" "{archive_file_path}" -Wl,--end-group</p>

<h2>Create eeprom</h2>

<p>recipe.objcopy.eep.pattern=</p>

<h2>Create hex</h2>

<p>recipe.objcopy.hex.pattern="{compiler.path}{compiler.elf2hex.cmd}" {compiler.elf2hex.flags} "{build.path}/{build.project_name}.elf" "{build.path}/{build.project_name}.hex"</p>

<h2>Compute size</h2>

<p>recipe.size.pattern="{compiler.path}{compiler.size.cmd}" -A "{build.path}/{build.project_name}.elf"<br />
recipe.size.regex=^(?:&#46;text|&#46;data|&#46;rodata|&#46;ARM.exidx)\s+([0-9]+).*<br />
recipe.size.regex.data=^(?:&#46;data|&#46;bss|&#46;noinit)\s+([0-9]+).*<br />
recipe.size.regex.eeprom=^(?:&#46;eeprom)\s+([0-9]+).*</p>

<h1>RFduino Uploader tools</h1>

<h1>----------------------</h1>

<p>tools.RFDLoader.cmd=RFDLoader<br />
tools.RFDLoader.cmd.windows=RFDLoader.exe<br />
tools.RFDLoader.upload.params.verbose=<br />
tools.RFDLoader.upload.params.quiet=<br />
tools.RFDLoader.path={runtime.platform.path}<br />
tools.RFDLoader.upload.pattern="{path}/{cmd}" -q {serial.port} "{build.path}/{build.project_name}.hex"</p>

<p>The next step was to modify the <strong>RFduinoGZLL.h</strong> because I always got the error 'class RFduinoGZLLClass' has no member named 'channel' while compiling the sketch. To fix this issue add, at the very end of the script (under the line "extern RFduinoGZLLClass RFduinoGZLL;"  )  <strong>extern int RFduinoGZLL_channel;</strong><br />
After this editing, I´ve followed the required steps to programm the Radios that you can find here <a href="https://docs.openbci.com/Cyton/CytonRadios/" rel="nofollow">https://docs.openbci.com/Cyton/CytonRadios/</a> and everything worked out perfectly, so that now the dongle and the cyton board are communicating. <br />
<img src="https://openbci.com/forum/uploads/editor/bu/v4alq00yyf5j.jpg" alt="" title="" /><br />
<img src="https://openbci.com/forum/uploads/editor/1l/blom8vecwmfl.jpg" alt="" title="" /></p>

<p>If you have some questions feel free to ask <img src="https://openbci.com/forum/resources/emoji/smile.png" title=":)" alt=":)" height="20" /> <br />
Happy tinkering</p>

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        <link>https://openbci.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/4144/a-free-set-of-hardware-for-adapting-openbci-gui</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:48:37 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Hardware</category>
        <dc:creator>ty704366451</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>I can offer a free set of my own-made kits for collecting brain waves, just like those of OpenBCI. I hope everyone can work on developing better products to serve humanity sooner.</p>
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        <link>https://openbci.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/4117/sale-complete-16-channel-cyton-daisy-eeg-cap-bundle-san-diego-ship-1-800</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:33:14 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Opportunities</category>
        <dc:creator>ybellec</dc:creator>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">4117@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[<h2>Hi everyone,</h2>

<h2>I am looking to sell my complete <strong>16-channel OpenBCI setup (Cyton + Daisy + All-in-One EEG Cap Bundle)</strong>.</h2>

<p>I originally got this for a project that ended up changing direction. As a result, the equipment has been barely used and is in pristine, so I'm letting the whole bundle go for $1,800 OBO (Or Best Offer) (which is well below the ~$3.5k retail price) to move it quickly.</p>

<p>The equipment is in "like new" condition and has been very well taken care of.<br />
Here is what’s included in the lot:</p>

<ul>
<li>Cyton 8-channel board + Daisy 8-channel module (attached)</li>
<li>OpenBCI USB Bluetooth Dongle</li>
<li>Complete EEG Electrode Cap (pre-wired)</li>
<li>All standard adapter cables</li>
<li>Bonus: I'm including a hard-shell tactical carrying case, a gel syringe, and a cleaning brush.</li>
</ul>

<p>I have attached some pictures so you can see the condition.</p>

<p>Logistics: I am located in San Diego (CA). If you are local (e.g., around UCSD), I would love to meet up for a safe, in-person cash or Zelle transaction. If you are further away, I am happy to ship it via USPS/UPS Priority (we can figure out shipping costs in DMs).</p>

<p>Feel free to send me a direct message if you are interested or have any questions!</p>

<p><img src="https://openbci.com/forum/uploads/editor/ji/vvt6n5i19uxf.png" alt="" title="" /><br />
<img src="https://openbci.com/forum/uploads/editor/ay/h2ds73viotxk.png" alt="" title="" /></p>
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        <link>https://openbci.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/4143/openbci-eeg-electrodes-maek-iv</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 01:30:58 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Electrodes</category>
        <dc:creator>ty704366451</dc:creator>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">4143@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://openbci.com/forum/uploads/editor/q8/kc2enzftv155.jpg" alt="" title="" /><br />
Are there any geeks discussing technology? If so, I can provide free tutorials<br />
I can provide the source code I wrote</p>
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        <title>introducing mindedOS: A WPF-based desktop environment supporting 16-channel and LM Studio</title>
        <link>https://openbci.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/4142/introducing-mindedos-a-wpf-based-desktop-environment-supporting-16-channel-and-lm-studio</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:20:48 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Software</category>
        <dc:creator>vinnyMS1</dc:creator>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">4142@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[<p>mindedOS is an open-source, WPF-based desktop environment designed to route brain-computer interface data into a suite of lightweight, data-driven applications. The system features support for the 16 channel Cyton + Daisy configuration, utilizing both physical hardware integration and a built-in stream simulator for offline development. To enable private, local AI workflows, mindedOS integrates with LM Studio, combining deterministic EEG metrics with local LLMs to generate structured session narratives, study materials, and document exports (Word, PDF, PowerPoint) without relying on external cloud services.<br />
GitHub Repository: <a href="https://github.com/eegG0D/mindedOS" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/eegG0D/mindedOS</a></p>

<p><img src="https://openbci.com/forum/uploads/editor/0f/1eyq8fh5fni6.png" alt="" title="" /></p>
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        <link>https://openbci.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/3009/screws-springs-and-end-sleeves-europe</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 22:31:22 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Headware</category>
        <dc:creator>mikelo</dc:creator>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">3009@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[<p>Hi all,<br />
I would like to buy screws, springs and end sleevers for the dry sensors. If possible, I would like to find a European supplier (delivery point Spain). Could you send me interesting links to make the purchase?<br />
Thanks a lot for your help,<br />
Best,<br />
Mikelo</p>
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        <title>128-channel Brain-computer interface in China ??</title>
        <link>https://openbci.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/4141/128-channel-brain-computer-interface-in-china</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:53:43 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Other Platforms</category>
        <dc:creator>ty704366451</dc:creator>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">4141@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[<p>128-channel discussion area,technology big bull come</p>
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        <title>How to Process EEG Data with Large Amplitudes After High-Pass Filtering</title>
        <link>https://openbci.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/4140/how-to-process-eeg-data-with-large-amplitudes-after-high-pass-filtering</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:04:31 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Cyton</category>
        <dc:creator>jiongjiong</dc:creator>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">4140@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[<p>I'm working with EEG data collected using a Cyton + Daisy setup. The experiment allows participants to move freely throughout the recording, so I expected a significant amount of motion-related noise.</p>

<p>I applied a 1 Hz high-pass filter, but the data still shows a very large proportion of high-amplitude values. Overall, about <strong>55% of samples have absolute values greater than 100 µV</strong>, which seems too high for usable EEG.</p>

<p>My question is: how to process or clean this dataset, since standard filtering does not seem sufficient?</p>

<ol>
<li><p>Channel data screenshot:<br />
<img src="https://openbci.com/forum/uploads/editor/tz/twn7uf8zj4lz.png" alt="Scroll Channel Data Screenshot" title="" /></p></li>
<li><p>Percent of samples with |amplitude| &gt; 100 µV per channel:<br />
<img src="https://openbci.com/forum/uploads/editor/bh/ymkd3r8pqimn.png" alt="" title="" /></p></li>
<li><p>Additional channel statistics:<br />
<img src="https://openbci.com/forum/uploads/editor/8i/lx2f1sjsil99.png" alt="" title="" /></p></li>
</ol>

<p>Thank you so much for your guidance!</p>
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        <title>[Test/Concept] Unified 32/64-bit Hybrid Scalar Engine for Real-Time Signal Processing</title>
        <link>https://openbci.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/4139/test-concept-unified-32-64-bit-hybrid-scalar-engine-for-real-time-signal-processing</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:34:13 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Software</category>
        <dc:creator>PJHkorea</dc:creator>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">4139@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[<p>Here are the algorithm and core mathematical models. I am sharing this in hopes that it might be helpful to your projects and BCI research</p>

<p><a href="https://github.com/PJHkorea/consciousness-auto-rotation-artificial-neural-bypass/blob/main/fluxmesh_hybrid_test_core.h" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/PJHkorea/consciousness-auto-rotation-artificial-neural-bypass/blob/main/fluxmesh_hybrid_test_core.h</a></p>

<p>This project focuses on implementing a real-time signal detection and noise acceleration core engine tailored for 64-bit native embedded environments. By completely eliminating heavy multidimensional matrix operations and partial differential equations (PDEs), we achieved high efficiency.</p>

<p>Standard hardware architectures are heavily limited during high-frequency, real-time processing because of electrical noise and sensor dropouts. Our engine solves this at the software level using a low-cost, grid-array-based chip topology. Instead of relying on expensive single-board computers, we use a grid of low-cost microcontrollers that only talk to their immediate neighbors (North, South, East, and West). Imagine a dense, chessboard-like hardware layout made of ultra-small, cheap MCU chips. This setup guarantees deterministic execution timing and provides incredible fault tolerance.</p>

<ol>
<li><p>Achieving 0% Cache Misses via Flat Scalar RegistersTo hit a strict 1 kHz deterministic loop timing, we completely ditched multi-dimensional arrays (float[][]) and pointer chasing. Instead, all algorithms are fully flattened down to the scalar register level (p00, p11). This allows the native 64-bit FPU to directly map the registers and execute them in a single clock cycle</p></li>
<li><p>Branchless State Rotation (Zero-Jitter 'if' Processing)We completely eliminated conditional statements (if statements) from the core execution path to prevent CPU pipeline flushes. Noise mitigation is smoothly handled through a Layer 1 vertical state rotation mechanism, which effectively notch-filters high-energy noise using continuous rotation.</p></li>
<li><p>Real-Time Scaling using Padé [1/1] Rational ApproximantCalling heavy transcendental functions like exp() inside a high-frequency loop is a major timing risk for embedded CPUs. Our engine swaps this out for a Padé rational approximant, turning the exponential curve into a simple arithmetic equation. This drastically cuts down the computing cost needed for continuous mapping.</p></li>
<li><p>Derivative-Free Mesh Bypass (Autonomous Fault Isolation)If a specific node suffers from non-stop, extreme noise or physical dropouts, Layer 1 automatically triggers local apoptosis and broadcasts an isolation signal to its neighbors. Instead of recalculating heavy PDEs across the whole grid, the engine applies a cross-axis negative sign (-) coupling to adjacent outputs. This clever math trick sparks a spontaneous clockwise vorticity (Curl), smoothly routing the signal flow diagonally around the dead zone until the faulty node bounces back to a stable state.</p></li>
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        <title>For Sale: Cyton 8 channel with dongle and a some beginner accessories</title>
        <link>https://openbci.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/4138/for-sale-cyton-8-channel-with-dongle-and-a-some-beginner-accessories</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:17:36 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Opportunities</category>
        <dc:creator>JamesJohnBarry</dc:creator>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">4138@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[<p>I have a Cyton board with USB dongle and some accessories for sale. I am asking $800 + shipping.</p>

<p>Lot includes:</p>

<p>Cyton 8 channel board<br />
USB dongle<br />
9 electrodes (6 wired into home made head gear, plus three extra electrodes)<br />
One set of electrode ear clips<br />
home made head gear (not research grade, but it works for fun experiments <img src="https://openbci.com/forum/resources/emoji/smile.png" title=":)" alt=":)" height="20" /><br />
battery holder,<br />
USB cable with Cyton size power plug (to run off external battery or wall charger)<br />
original boxes and sticker<br />
<img src="https://openbci.com/forum/uploads/editor/i1/075hng5lqdv5.jpg" alt="" title="" /><br />
<img src="https://openbci.com/forum/uploads/editor/gd/yz8t9elpyobr.jpg" alt="" title="" /><br />
<img src="https://openbci.com/forum/uploads/editor/8e/j1otbhczhzyg.jpg" alt="" title="" /><br />
<img src="https://openbci.com/forum/uploads/editor/y1/54cy6jou9tzs.jpg" alt="" title="" /></p>
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        <title>What's the state of cheap active electrode amps?</title>
        <link>https://openbci.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/4137/whats-the-state-of-cheap-active-electrode-amps</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:17:29 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Hardware</category>
        <dc:creator>laurent</dc:creator>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">4137@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[<p>I used to have this active electrode amp that you wear on your wrist, 7 leads, good signal, cheap, sold it in 2009 when I left the country and my interest shifted away from brain stuff.<br />
Brain stuff is back on my radar and I started building a tool for neurofeedback.<br />
But now, if you want a 7 leads active, you have to shell out 8 grand for the DSI-7 and the internet is more opaque.<br />
What's the good stuff these days?<br />
Anything good from China that I can get my hands on next time I'm in Guanghzou?</p>
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        <title>Can I be of any help to you guys? (250Hz Causal Kalman Engine for Live SMR)</title>
        <link>https://openbci.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/4127/can-i-be-of-any-help-to-you-guys-250hz-causal-kalman-engine-for-live-smr</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 04:35:47 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Software</category>
        <dc:creator>PJHkorea</dc:creator>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">4127@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[<p>but I'm an amateur in hardware integration)<br />
I just focused on building it. Can this be of any help to you guys and the world? (250Hz Causal Kalman Engine)<br />
<a href="https://github.com/PJHkorea/consciousness-auto-rotation-artificial-neural-bypass" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/PJHkorea/consciousness-auto-rotation-artificial-neural-bypass</a></p>
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        <title>Swingle ClinicalQ (neurofeedback assessment / protocol selection app)</title>
        <link>https://openbci.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/4136/swingle-clinicalq-neurofeedback-assessment-protocol-selection-app</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:45:40 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Software</category>
        <dc:creator>George Martin</dc:creator>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">4136@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[<p>I am in the final process of creating an app that will use the verified ClinicalQ clinical norms.  It is largely hardware and software agnostic.  It will read EDF files created by eeg software.</p>

<p>The app includes the ability to assess up to 17 more sites with a 4 channel.  Community  based norms and assessment of those sites is available in addition to the ClinicalQ.</p>

<p>There is also an app that has removed ClinicalQ data and relies on community based assessment.</p>

<p>As long as you can create EDF data files you can use this.</p>

<p>If anyone on the forum is using BioEra software I can provide you with a design that leads you through recording the ClinicalQ data gathering.  I have a limited number of slots for this.   If you do this you will receive a copy of the assessment for up to 17 sites  at no charge</p>
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        <title>high impedence</title>
        <link>https://openbci.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/4132/high-impedence</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 17:50:56 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Cyton</category>
        <dc:creator>gg_022006</dc:creator>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">4132@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[<p>Cap preparation procedure:</p>

<ol>
<li>Subject hair/scalp is cleaned beforehand.</li>
<li>EEG cap is placed on the head.</li>
<li>Through each electrode opening, we use the syringe tip/needle carefully to move hair aside right beneath the hole that we see.</li>
<li>Conductive gel is then inserted through the opening into the electrode cavity until contact is made with the scalp (we ask the subject as of now if he feels the gel if he says yes we assume that the contact is made).</li>
<li>This is repeated for C3, Cz, C4, REF, and GND electrodes.</li>
</ol>

<p>Now on the hardware settings button of the Open BCI GUI :</p>

<ul>
<li>SRB1 = ON</li>
<li>SRB2 = OFF</li>
<li>Bias = ON</li>
<li>Input type = Normal</li>
<li>Gain = 1x  (i checked online and it is suggested to be 24x but i am not sure about it)</li>
</ul>

<p>Reference/Ground placement:<br />
Currently the cap’s built-in REF and GND positions are being used and they are on the scalp itself . We have not yet moved REF to the ear lobe or BIAS/GND to the forehead.</p>

<p>Current observations:</p>

<ul>
<li>We can clearly observe large jaw clench artifacts, especially on C3 and C4.</li>
<li>Cz shows comparatively lower jaw artifact amplitude which i think is normal.</li>
<li>However, eye blink and eye movement artifacts are not very clearly visible because it might be covered due to noise.</li>
<li>In the OpenBCI GUI impedance/N-status check, we typically see around ~5000 kΩ impedance per channel even after all the gel application.</li>
</ul>

<p>Our current analysis/suspicion:<br />
We suspect the issue may be related to one or more of the following:</p>

<ul>
<li><p>REF/GND placement,</p></li>
<li><p>using the top pins instead of bottom pins,</p></li>
<li><p>very high impedance,</p></li>
</ul>

<p>i think if the impedence can be brought down to an acceptable level the noise would itself reduce and we will be able to see the signals like eye blink and eye movements</p>
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        <title>Periodic noise during use of the Ganglion Board</title>
        <link>https://openbci.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/4135/periodic-noise-during-use-of-the-ganglion-board</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:12:19 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Ganglion</category>
        <dc:creator>giuly_ago</dc:creator>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">4135@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[<p>Hello everyone, <br />
I am a new user approaching the world of bio-signal acquisition. More specifically, I recently purchased the EXG kit, which includes the Ganglion Board and all the necessary components for its use (electrodes, usb dongle, battery, etc.). A few days ago I started using it, following the guides available on the OpenBCI website. My final goal is to study EEG signals recorded from the primary motor cortex. However, before reaching that point, I decided to proceed step by step. I have already performed the following recordings (following the official guides) without any issues:<br />
1) ECG, using two input electrodes on +1 and -1, and the reference on G_D, with a right arm–left arm–left leg placement. I used gel electrodes and snap cables.<br />
<img src="https://openbci.com/forum/uploads/editor/lh/88ucxd9v2kch.png" alt="" title="" /></p>

<p>2) EMG, using two input electrodes on +1 and -1, and the reference on G_D, placed on the proximal–distal forearm, with the reference on the elbow. I also used gel electrodes and snap cables.<br />
<img src="https://openbci.com/forum/uploads/editor/9s/y9udygkhozvz.png" alt="" title="" /></p>

<p>3) EEG, using two input electrodes at Fp1 and Fp2, with reference on the earlobes, connected to REF and G_D. I used dry polymer Ag/AgCl electrodes (the ones available on the OpenBCI website), ear-clip reference electrodes, snap cables, and a headband to secure the reference electrodes.<br />
<img src="https://openbci.com/forum/uploads/editor/3e/gw5zip1afgzz.png" alt="" title="" /></p>

<p>However, when moving to the next step of recording signals from the primary motor cortex, I encountered a problem: a strange noise appears constantly on all four channels. After connecting two dry electrodes to +1 and +2, and the ear-clip electrodes to G_D and REF, the recording started showing a continuous periodic noise (so much so that at first I thought it was an ECG artifact). I tried changing several times the placement of both the recording electrodes (moving them to Fp) and the reference electrodes (placing two gel electrodes on the mastoids), but the noise never disappeared. The input impedances appeared to be within normal range, but what confused me the most is that even when only the reference electrodes are connected, and even when they are not attached to the body, the same periodic signal is still present in all recording conditions (I also tried ECG and EMG recordings, and the same issue appears).</p>

<p>What could this be due to? How can I fix it? Am I doing something wrong? I am also attaching pictures of both successful and failed recordings.<br />
<img src="https://openbci.com/forum/uploads/editor/ia/bcehiegtsr04.png" alt="" title="" /><br />
<img src="https://openbci.com/forum/uploads/editor/lu/r0rd081e8do5.png" alt="" title="" /></p>
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        <title>Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Technology and the Future of Work | PhD Research Survey</title>
        <link>https://openbci.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/4133/brain-computer-interface-bci-technology-and-the-future-of-work-phd-research-survey</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 15:55:49 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>General Discussion</category>
        <dc:creator>Rahela</dc:creator>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">4133@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[<p>Hi everyone,</p>

<p>My name is Rahela and am currently conducting doctoral research on how employees perceive wearable Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technologies in the workplace, and I would love your input. I`d be grateful if you could take 10–15 minutes to complete my anonymous survey. There are no right or wrong answers, your honest perspective is what matters most. All responses are completely anonymous and voluntary. The survey explores employee attitudes toward wearable BCI devices at work, expectations and concerns regarding emerging workplace technologies, and how these innovations may shape the future of work.</p>

<p>Take the Survey here: <a href="https://1ka.arnes.si/a/0c999ab2" rel="nofollow">https://1ka.arnes.si/a/0c999ab2</a></p>

<p>There are no direct material benefits for participants. However, your contribution will directly support the development of the first empirically validated guidelines for the ethically responsible implementation of BCI technology in organizations. Every response makes a real difference to my research.</p>

<p>Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. <br />
Thank you sincerely for your time and valuable contribution to this research.<br />
Rahela</p>

<p>Disclaimer:<br />
This research is conducted solely for academic purposes as part of a self-funded doctoral study. The study is entirely independent and has no affiliation with, sponsorship from, or representation of any current or previous employer. All analyses, interpretations, and conclusions are exclusively those of the researcher.</p>
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        <title>Using cEEGrid for trigeminal / jaw reflex electrophysiology</title>
        <link>https://openbci.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/4131/using-ceegrid-for-trigeminal-jaw-reflex-electrophysiology</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 09:11:12 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Cyton</category>
        <dc:creator>Frisardi56</dc:creator>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">4131@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[<p>Hello,</p>

<p>I am exploring the possibility of using OpenBCI cEEGrid together with Cyton + Daisy for advanced neurophysiological studies involving:</p>

<ul>
<li>jaw jerk reflexes</li>
<li>trigeminal dynamics</li>
<li>silent period analysis</li>
<li>jaw clenching activity</li>
<li>peri-auricular EMG activity</li>
<li>multimodal electrophysiology</li>
</ul>

<p>I would like to better understand the practical capabilities and limitations of cEEGrid in this context.</p>

<p>More specifically:</p>

<ol>
<li>Has cEEGrid ever been used for:</li>
</ol>

<ul>
<li>jaw muscle activity</li>
<li>trigeminal reflex studies</li>
<li>peri-auricular EMG</li>
<li>jaw clenching detection</li>
<li>facial or masticatory muscle recordings</li>
</ul>

<ol start="2">
<li><p>What is the practical frequency bandwidth of cEEGrid when used with Cyton/Daisy?</p></li>
<li><p>Is the signal quality sufficient for short-latency reflex-related activity?</p></li>
<li><p>Can cEEGrid be combined simultaneously with:</p></li>
</ol>

<ul>
<li>standard surface EMG</li>
<li>external trigger systems</li>
<li>piezoelectric reflex hammer synchronization</li>
<li>electrical stimulation paradigms</li>
</ul>

<ol start="5">
<li>Are there known limitations regarding:</li>
</ol>

<ul>
<li>muscle artifacts</li>
<li>stimulation artifacts</li>
<li>temporal precision</li>
<li>synchronization</li>
</ul>

<ol start="6">
<li>Has anyone attempted multimodal acquisition combining:</li>
</ol>

<ul>
<li>ear-centered EEG</li>
<li>facial EMG</li>
<li>trigeminal reflex timing</li>
<li>jaw activity</li>
</ul>

<p>Thank you very much.</p>
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        <title>TTL trigger output synchronization for external electrical stimulator</title>
        <link>https://openbci.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/4130/ttl-trigger-output-synchronization-for-external-electrical-stimulator</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 09:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Cyton</category>
        <dc:creator>Frisardi56</dc:creator>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">4130@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[<p>Hello,</p>

<p>I am evaluating Cyton + Daisy for advanced neurophysiological EMG reflex studies.</p>

<p>My setup would involve:</p>

<ul>
<li>piezoelectric reflex hammer (trigger input)</li>
<li>external electrical stimulator</li>
<li>jaw jerk reflex recordings</li>
<li>silent period analysis</li>
<li>paired stimulation paradigms</li>
<li>recovery cycle studies</li>
</ul>

<p>I already found documentation about external trigger INPUT through GPIO pins.</p>

<p>My main question is about TRIGGER OUTPUT.</p>

<p>Can Cyton generate a deterministic hardware TTL trigger OUTPUT capable of synchronizing an external electrical stimulator with millisecond precision?</p>

<p>More specifically:</p>

<ol>
<li><p>Can Cyton send hardware trigger pulses (TTL) to external devices?</p></li>
<li><p>Is trigger output timing deterministic and stable enough for reflex latency studies?</p></li>
<li><p>What is the expected trigger output jitter/latency?</p></li>
<li><p>Can trigger input and trigger output operate simultaneously during acquisition?</p></li>
<li><p>Has anyone used Cyton for:</p></li>
</ol>

<ul>
<li>trigeminal reflex studies</li>
<li>jaw jerk recordings</li>
<li>silent period paradigms</li>
<li>paired pulse stimulation</li>
<li>recovery cycle studies</li>
</ul>

<p>Thank you very much.</p>
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        <title>A journey into my diy Cyton</title>
        <link>https://openbci.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/4129/a-journey-into-my-diy-cyton</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 22:10:44 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Build-it-yourself</category>
        <dc:creator>danysab</dc:creator>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">4129@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[<p>Hello folks,<br />
I wanted to share with you my journey into building my Cyton board. To start with, I’m an art student in Germany and my artistic practice is basically built on DIY and science. So I started my journey in August 2025. The biggest challenge was to build a multilayer PCB. I used to build a LOT of PCBs and two layers were never a problem since they’re pretty easy to make. But yeah 4(!!!) a damn big challenge and as far as I know nobody did that, so I had to think a lot how to do it. The challenge was how to connect all 4 layers together. Since I don’t have a way to copper-plate vias, I decided to use copper wires and rivets for that part. After a nerve-racking process and two failed attempts, I’ve managed to finally build the board. My past experiences with watchmaking helped me a lot with the allying of the vias into the small holes.<br />
<img src="https://openbci.com/forum/uploads/editor/ub/oxxev1fe68bs.jpeg" alt="" title="" /><br />
<img src="https://openbci.com/forum/uploads/editor/ms/lsuhec4schav.jpeg" alt="" title="" /><br />
<img src="https://openbci.com/forum/uploads/editor/9t/f2iypeiy3xw2.jpeg" alt="" title="" /><br />
<img src="https://openbci.com/forum/uploads/editor/2s/31atzdi07zts.jpeg" alt="" title="" /><br />
<img src="https://openbci.com/forum/uploads/editor/z2/y7i39gniask1.jpeg" alt="" title="" /><br />
<img src="https://openbci.com/forum/uploads/editor/8n/ijqy32dofk50.jpeg" alt="" title="" /></p>

<p>I then soldered everything together and the board was ready for chapter two. <br />
The next big challenge was to flash the firmwares, but with a lot of research in the forum and on google plus a lot of patience it was finally possible. Here the final result!<br />
<img src="https://openbci.com/forum/uploads/editor/q0/okfpc1qjmwty.jpeg" alt="" title="" /></p>

<p><img src="https://openbci.com/forum/uploads/editor/kc/rlzw62qxhkpo.jpeg" alt="" title="" /><br />
<img src="https://openbci.com/forum/uploads/editor/v9/owjfrc8vx7yg.jpeg" alt="" title="" /><br />
<img src="https://openbci.com/forum/uploads/editor/45/cejshzg0glp9.jpeg" alt="" title="" /><br />
<img src="https://openbci.com/forum/uploads/editor/7u/l6vjdskr2yv0.jpeg" alt="" title="" /></p>

<p>I have a bit of packet loss (2-4%) I think due to the thickness of the board and the length of the copper-wire-vias but it works super fine for me…<br />
I also built some active electrodes but I’ll probably make another post dedicated to that. <br />
The next journey will be to build an uploaded/modern version of the Cyton (plus integrated daisy) since the technology used by OpenBCI was good 10-15 years ago but it’s now pretty obsolete and one of the most important component (the RFD22301) is not in production anymore and a pretty old technology. So I hope that I can give you some news soon. <br />
Thanks for reading <img src="https://openbci.com/forum/resources/emoji/smile.png" title=":)" alt=":)" height="20" /></p>
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        <title>DIY EEG Headset: Does my ADS1299-based architecture make sense?</title>
        <link>https://openbci.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/4125/diy-eeg-headset-does-my-ads1299-based-architecture-make-sense</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 18:40:16 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Build-it-yourself</category>
        <dc:creator>nanapy</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>Hi everyone!  <img src="https://openbci.com/forum/resources/emoji/lol.png" title=":D" alt=":D" height="20" /></p>

<p>I'm <strong>Mariana</strong>, a <strong>Information System</strong> undergrad from Brazil, and I'm building a <strong>DIY EEG headset</strong> from scratch for my thesis. I'm a <em>complete</em> beginner in <strong>hardware</strong>, but I've been studying every component carefully before purchasing anything.</p>

<p>Here's the architecture I'm planning:</p>

<p><strong>• Ag/AgCl electrodes at Fp1, Fp2, F3, F4 (10-20 system)<br />
• Passive RC filters at the input — anti-aliasing and RF protection<br />
• ADS1299 as the analog front-end — internal PGA, 24-bit, 8 channels<br />
• LiPo battery for isolated power supply (no wall power on the headset side)<br />
• Optical isolator on the SPI data channel — to physically separate the headset from the ESP32<br />
• ESP32 for Bluetooth transmission to PC<br />
• BrainFlow for data streaming</strong></p>

<p>Before I buy anything, I have a few questions:</p>

<p><strong>1. Does this architecture make sense for a functional EEG headset?<br />
2. Is the optical isolator on the SPI channel the right approach, or is there a better way to handle isolation?<br />
3. Any components I should swap or add?<br />
4. What are the most common mistakes beginners make at this stage?</strong></p>

<p>Any feedback is hugely appreciated. Thank you!</p>
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        <link>https://openbci.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/4128/making-a-platform-where-you-can-sell-your-eeg-data</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 14:28:38 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>General Discussion</category>
        <dc:creator>Merlin_Krý</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>Hey everyone,<br />
My name is Merlin. I'm building BrainChain (<a rel="nofollow" href="https://brain-chain.app/">brain-chain.app</a>): a decentralised marketplace where EEG users can sell their neural data directly to researchers and companies, with full transparency and control over how it's used.<br />
If you're already recording EEG data with OpenBCI, you could turn those sessions into passive income. Here's how it works:<br />
• You complete short, guided EEG tasks (e.g. motor imagery, P300 paradigms) through the platform<br />
• Your data is encrypted and stored, only the buyer you agree to can access it<br />
• Payment is in USDC stablecoin, held in a smart contract escrow and released automatically on verified delivery<br />
• You retain the right to know what your data is being used for before you agree</p>

<p>We are currently looking for OpenBCI users interested in making money selling their neural data and will be conducting a pilot study this summer. If you're interested, please feel free to reach out here or at my email ucabmk5@ucl.ac.uk. If you're not interested, feel free to leave some feedback and let me know why : )</p>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:43:13 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Electrodes</category>
        <dc:creator>lweberairbus</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>In our company we conduct biosensing experiments, mainly with regards to workload estimation.<br />
We use the EEG Daisy device and now a problem occured with it:<br />
All signals are railed, although the impedance test is confirming low resistivity. <br />
The device was applied to further experiments and studies before and worked error-free until now. I haven't changed any settings on the board and cannot retrace why all signals are suddenly not getting any voltage. Has anyone experienced similiar problems or has an idea what could have caused this misfunction? I would be happy about all hints, which could help finding a solution.</p>
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        <title>wanted to buy: Cyton + Daisy 16ch — stroke rehabilitation research</title>
        <link>https://openbci.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/4126/wanted-to-buy-cyton-daisy-16ch-stroke-rehabilitation-research</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:12:20 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Opportunities</category>
        <dc:creator>GregBulannikov</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>Hi everyone,</p>

<p>I'm looking to buy a used Cyton + Daisy <br />
Biosensing Board (16-channels).</p>

<p>About the project: I'm the founder of <br />
StrokeRehabOS Inc., developing a multimodal <br />
EEG + sEMG platform for post-stroke motor <br />
rehabilitation. Currently initiating a clinical <br />
data collection pilot (n=40-80 stroke patients) <br />
in preparation for an NIH SBIR Phase I <br />
application (September 2026).</p>

<p>Preprint: doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-9450294/v1</p>

<p>Requirements:</p>

<ul>
<li>Cyton + Daisy (16ch) together</li>
<li>USB dongle included</li>
<li>All 16 channels functional</li>
</ul>

<p>Budget: ~$800 shipped to US address (Delaware).</p>

<p>Happy to request impedance test video before <br />
purchase. Please reply here or PM me.</p>

<p>Thank you!<br />
Gregory Bulannikov<br />
StrokeRehabOS Inc.</p>
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        <link>https://openbci.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/4124/eeg-headband-kit-compatibility-with-third-party-boards</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 08:22:19 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Electrodes</category>
        <dc:creator>melon</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>Hi everyone, I'm a final-year engineering student working on an SSVEP-based BCI senior project and I'm considering combining the OpenBCI EEG Headband Kit with the PiEEG IronBCI board instead of an OpenBCI board.<br />
Since the headband kit's electrode cables use <strong>0.1" (2.54mm) female header connectors</strong>, would they plug directly into the IronBCI's electrode inputs without any adapters? Or is there something specific about the OpenBCI headband kit that makes it only work with OpenBCI boards?<br />
Any experience with this combination would be really appreciated!</p>
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        <link>https://openbci.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/3746/sleep-monitoring-with-eeg</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 20:10:28 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>General Discussion</category>
        <dc:creator>adouglas</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>Hey guys, has anyone investigated/made progress on using EEG for sleep?  There are some promising looking journal articles describing the use of one two or even one electrode, to determine the different phases of sleep.</p>

<p>These wrist mounted sleep trackers really aren't very good.  EEG is the best.</p>

<p>I think some kind of adhesive electrodes with a light, small data logger would be the best idea.  I mean when you are tossing around with your head on a pillow, any kind of low cost headware is probably going to get messed up.</p>

<p>Any hot tips on suitable amplifiers, data loggers, electrodes, analysis software?  I'm willing to hack stuff together etc. and indeed really wish these scientists publishing these articles would share their source code.  The world is a bit nuts, the road to getting promising technology/techniques out there is ridiculous.  There are various products that claim they can do this stuff but they are never ready to roll, and probably never will be.  We do it like this or it doesn't get done, basically.</p>
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        <link>https://openbci.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/4122/eeg-snap-electrodes-information</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:47:23 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Electrodes</category>
        <dc:creator>carlos_lorenzo</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>Hi, I'm designing my own EEG active electrodes and some questions regarding the pasive electrodes sold:</p>

<ul>
<li>I'm guessing they're dry electrodes but as its stated nowhere on the product page would like to confirm it.</li>
<li>Is there anywhere I could get the exact dimensions of the electrodes as I need to design the hardware around them?</li>
<li>I was thinking about connecting them to the pcb via pogo pins as all of the snap cables ive found have the cable horizontally. Is there any other "recommened" way of connecting them with a PCB that will sit right above them?</li>
</ul>

<p>Thanks <img src="https://openbci.com/forum/resources/emoji/smile.png" title=":)" alt=":)" height="20" /></p>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:05:49 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Build-it-yourself</category>
        <dc:creator>danysab</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>Hello dear fellow forum members,<br />
I´m currently trying to uploade the bootloader on the PIC32 (I´m using the one listed on the forum  UDB32_MX2_DIP.hex <a href="https://github.com/chipKIT32/chipKIT-digiboot/blob/master/BootloadersCurrent-hex/UDB32-MX2-DIP.hex" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/chipKIT32/chipKIT-digiboot/blob/master/BootloadersCurrent-hex/UDB32-MX2-DIP.hex</a>) in order to flash the firmware. I could flash it successfully using a PicKit3 and MPLAB IPE v6.20. So far so good. <br />
The current issue is that I can´t bring the board into bootloader mode (LED is not blinking at all). I tried to bring the board to the dongle as far as i could, checked the voltage and the RFduino on the board is communicating with the one on the dongle (success on GUI). Did you face this issue too and could please someone tell me if there is something i could do to resolve it? <br />
Thanks alot for your help!<br />
best regards</p>
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