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BioVolt v1.0 (obsolete)

The BioVolt captures the skin surface voltage on your head such as signals from facial muscles (EMG) and eyes (EOG) as well as some signals from the brain (EEG). On the rest of your body it captures the skin surface voltage from any muscle (EMG), including the heart muscles (ECG).

Apply the BioVolt sensor for live performance, research or rehab with our BioBeat, BioVolt, MuscleTrainer or SensorX software. Use the BioVolt with a wireless Wi-microSystem in all cases to operate conveniently without tether and ensure electrically safe operation - see disclaimer below. Developed in collaboration with BioControl.

Application information

Product BioVolt sensor
Examples


Use multiple BioVolts to capture EMGs of various muscles, ECG and EEG and then combine it with a BioEmo to capture GSR as well as a Stretch to capture breathing. Become zen and still perform.


  • Use BioVolt with the MuscleTrainer software (see below) for rehab.
  • Perform heartbeat controlled audio with the BioBeat software (see below).
  • Try your hand at myo-electric controlled robotics.
  • Add intensity to your musical performance by tweaking your sound through frowns, winks and other histrionics captured by a BioVolt on your head.
  • For whole-body expression go bodysuit, capture all your joints' movements and express with all your extremities. Combine with BendMicro, BendMini and BendShort sensors from finger to toe. Add a GForce3D on your feet and hands to capture kicks and punches. A Hot will keep you in check of your body temp. Top it all off with a TouchGlove on both hands to always be able to touch-control your performance, even when you're doing a handstand.
  • Read up on Atau Tanaka's work with the BioFlex.
  • Read up on Alexis Kirke's work (and more here with the BioBeat, BioEmo, BioFlex and BioWave).
Manuals


Using the sensor with the Wi-microSystem not only ensures electrically safe operation (see disclaimer below) but also enables you to use the sensor without being tethered to your computer or MIDI device.


  • Our BioBeat software (see below) includes a user guide for ECG applications.
  • BioBeat user guide for ECG applications.
  • BioFlex user guide for other EMG applications.
  • BioWave user guide for facial EMG, EOG and EEG applications.
The sensor includes a notch filter to reduce power grid noise (50 or 60 Hz). Note that the sensor is shipped with this power grid notch filter set to 50 Hz. It can be changed if necessary to 60 Hz by cutting the blue jumper wire on the side of the board inside the neoprene band.

Software


  • 18 Jan 2015: BioBeat v2.20 for MacOS and Windows (32bit, contact us for the 64bit version) from source code in Max. For multiple sensors or sensor outputs, run multiple instances of the application, each started in its own folder. Use together with Connect (MacOS / Windows) or BlueMIDI (Windows).
  • 09 Dec 2014: SensorX v1.00 for MacOS and Windows (64bit, contact us for the 32bit version) from source code in Max. For multiple sensors or sensor outputs, run multiple instances of the application, each started in its own folder. Use together with Connect (MacOS / Windows) or BlueMIDI (Windows).
  • 07 Dec 2014: BioVolt v1.00 for MacOS and Windows (64bit, contact us for the 32bit version) from source code in Max. For multiple sensors or sensor outputs, run multiple instances of the application, each started in its own folder. Use together with Connect (MacOS / Windows) or BlueMIDI (Windows).
  • 07 Dec 2014: MuscleTrainer v1.00 for MacOS and Windows (64bit, contact us for the 32bit version) from source code in Max. For multiple sensors or sensor outputs, run multiple instances of the application, each started in its own folder. Use together with Connect (MacOS / Windows) or BlueMIDI (Windows).
  • 10 Feb 2012: BioFlex v1.41 for MacOS and Windows from source code in Max.
  • 10 Feb 2012: BioWave v1.41 for MacOS and Windows from source code in Max.
  • You can also use the BioVolt with the EyesWeb plugin.
Disclaimer
The BioVolt sensor is to be used only with extreme caution. It is intended for research purposes only and not intended for use in any clinical medical practice whatsoever.
  1. The BioVolt sensor must only be plugged into a battery powered, wireless I-CubeX digitizer (eg. the Wi-microDig or Wi-miniDig) manufactured by Infusion Systems and not any other digitizer.
  2. The BioVolt sensor must only be connected as shown in the diagram on the wireless digitizer.
  3. The wireless digitizer used with the BioVolt sensor must only be powered by a common 9V battery as used in consumer goods or an I-CubeX BatteryPack.
  4. Only I-CubeX sensors may be connected to the wireless digitizer that is used for interfacing the BioVolt.
  5. When using the BioVolt sensor, I-CubeX products may not be connected in any way to the electrical power grid or any other high voltage source.
Any violation of these instructions nullifies any warranty (express or implied) and nullifies any liability or culpability (express or implied) of Infusion Systems Ltd.. Any violation of these instructions can result in electrocution, severe injury, or even death.



Technical specifications

Product BioVolt sensor
Version 1.0 (November 2013)
Sensing parameter skin surface voltage
Sensing method Bipolar voltage measurement
Gain 8,000
Bandwidth 1 – 200 Hz with 50 or 60 Hz notch filter
Power supply 4.75 to 5.25 V DC, 5 mA max
Sensor dimensions 95 x 25 x 12 mm (3.7 x 1.0 x 0.47 inch), electrode distance 40 mm (1.6 inch), strap length 40 cm (16 inch), extension strap length 30 cm (12 inch)
Weight 50 g (1.8 oz) incl. cable and 2 extension straps
Cable 1.0 m (39 inch) shielded, red wire = power, black wire = ground, white wire = signal, maximum extension 30 m (98 ft)
Connector male plug with a row of 3 pins spaced 2.54 mm (0.100 inch)

This page was updated on Sunday 02 October 2016.
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