FreeBCI Spike 8CH ADS1299

The multichannel path in FreeBCI hardware: designed for fuller EEG setups, richer site mapping, and more complete analysis in FreeBCI DAQ.

Positioning

FreeBCI Spike 8CH ADS1299 is the advanced multichannel module in the FreeBCI lineup.

It is best for:

• multichannel EEG prototyping
• channel-to-site mapping workflows
• richer live monitoring and analysis
• users graduating from the 1CH demo path

Open Release Contents

The public release package includes:

• schematic PDF
• Interactive BOM HTML
• Gerber ZIP

It does not include editable EDA sources, firmware source, enclosure files, production test procedures, or regulatory documentation.

Hardware Scope

This module is based on ADS1299 and is intended for eight-channel acquisition workflows. Final electrical interpretation, connector definitions, and net-level details should always be verified against the released schematic.

What Success Looks Like

A successful first-run path for this module is:

1. Board powers on cleanly
2. FreeBCI DAQ establishes a stable serial connection
3. Channel-to-site bindings are configured correctly
4. Multiple live waveforms stream together
5. Monitoring and analysis reflect a true multichannel setup

Recommended Path

1. Read Safety and Lab Setup
2. Follow 8CH First Power-On
3. Review Connect to FreeBCI DAQ
4. Complete 8CH Multichannel EEG Setup

External Release Files

• FreeBCI Spike repository
• Spike 8CH ADS1299 module release