FreeBCI Hardware

Start with a single-channel focus demo, then grow into full multichannel EEG on the same DAQ platform.

FreeBCI hardware currently centers on two paths:

• FreeBCI Spike 1CH LH001 — the onboarding path for makers, beginners, and fast focus / engagement demos
• FreeBCI Spike 8CH ADS1299 — the multichannel path for fuller EEG acquisition and analysis

Both are supported by FreeBCI DAQ.

Start Here

Path	Best For	Go To
Learn the lineup	Decide between 1CH and 8CH	Choose Your Module
Safe first bring-up	Battery, USB, lab setup, and human-connection precautions	Safety and Lab Setup
Release-package use	Review, fabrication reference, and assembly expectations	Manufacturing and Assembly
Shared software workflow	Connect either module to the browser-based DAQ	Connect to FreeBCI DAQ

Module Paths

1CH: First Signal and Focus Demo

• Spike 1CH LH001
• 1CH First Power-On
• 1CH Focus Demo

8CH: Full Multichannel EEG

• Spike 8CH ADS1299
• 8CH First Power-On
• 8CH Multichannel EEG Setup

Product Story

The intended progression is:

1. Start with 1CH to learn the workflow and run the focus demo
2. Move to 8CH when you need simultaneous multichannel acquisition
3. Keep the same FreeBCI DAQ workflow across both

Continue here: Upgrade from 1CH to 8CH