OpenBCI Biosensing Starter Bundle

The OpenBCI Biosensing Starter Bundle is a complete system for recording EEG (brain), ECG (heart), and EMG (muscle) signals using open-source software and hardware.

Bundle Contents:
- Ganglion Board (4-channel, 32-bit biosensing board with Bluetooth LE)
- Battery and USB charger
- Ganglion USB Dongle (wireless connectivity)
- EMG/ECG Gel Snap Electrodes
- EMG/ECG Snap Cables
- OpenBCI EEG Headband Kit (adjustable with dry electrode holders)

Technical Specs: 4-channel acquisition, up to 1600 Hz sampling per channel, >1 GΩ input impedance, onboard microSD storage, wireless Bluetooth operation. Headband supports standard 10-20 electrode placement for frontal lobe monitoring.

Applications: Brain-computer interfaces, neurofeedback, cognitive research, emotion detection, heart rate variability, muscle activation studies, rehabilitation monitoring, and HCI prototyping.

Software & Development: Use the free OpenBCI GUI for real-time visualization. Stream data via LSL, OSC, or UDP to custom applications. Open-source libraries available for Python, Java, Node.js. Compatible with MATLAB, Python (MNE, SciPy), and EEGLab.

Expansion Options: Add Gold Cup Electrodes with Ten20 Paste for research-grade wet EEG. Upgrade to Cyton (8-channel) or add multiple Ganglion boards for higher-density recordings.

Prerequisites: Understanding of biosignal acquisition, electrode placement, signal processing. Python or similar for custom pipelines. Basic knowledge of experimental design for physiological research.

Essential Resources:
- OpenBCI Documentation
- OpenBCI GUI Software
- OpenBCI GitHub
- OpenBCI Community Forum