Connect to FreeBCI DAQ
Both FreeBCI Spike 1CH LH001 and FreeBCI Spike 8CH ADS1299 connect to the same FreeBCI DAQ workflow.
You Will Need
- Chrome or Edge on desktop
- FreeBCI DAQ running on
localhostor another secure HTTPS origin - A supported FreeBCI hardware module connected over USB serial
- Hardware parameters and channel-to-site bindings ready
Shared DAQ Workflow
- Open FreeBCI DAQ
- Go to the Setup page
- Confirm hardware parameters
- Add site bindings
- Open the wired serial connection
- Start data collection
- Move to Live to inspect waveforms and spectra
Module-Specific Binding Expectations
- For 1CH, one bound acquisition site is enough to run the core focus / engagement demo
- For 8CH, bind every acquisition channel to its electrode site before starting serious analysis
DAQ Features Available to Both
- live raw and filtered waveforms
- FFT and band-power trends
- Engagement Index trend
- focus calibration
- session recording
- AI-assisted analysis
Recommended Next Steps
- For beginners: 1CH Focus Demo
- For multichannel EEG: 8CH Multichannel EEG Setup
- For platform details: FreeBCI DAQ Overview