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This section summarizes the headwear and electrodes that goes with OpenBCI boards to help gather data.
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This section summarizes the headwear and electrodes that go with OpenBCI boards to help gather data.
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## Headwear
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OpenBCI Headwear is designed to make it simple to obtain high-quality EEG Data. The following documents will teach you about them and explain their setup:
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OpenBCI headwear is designed to make it simple to obtain high-quality EEG data. The following documents will teach you about them and explain their setup:
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-[Ultracortex Mark IV](AddOns/Headwear/01-Ultracortex-Mark-IV.md) — The newest 8-16 channel 3D Printable Headset, which includes some made-to-order injection-molded parts
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-[Headband Kit](AddOns/Headwear/03-Headband_Tutorial.md) — The simple, headband kit for up to 8 channels of EEG data.
-[Gel-free Electrode Cap](AddOns/Headwear/Gelfree_Electrode_Cap_Tutorial.md)- Saline-based, research-grade electrode cap with silver-silver chloride electrodes
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-[Ultracortex Mark IV](AddOns/Headwear/01-Ultracortex-Mark-IV.md) — The newest 8-16 channel 3D-printable headset, which includes some made-to-order injection-molded parts.
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-[Headband Kit](AddOns/Headwear/03-Headband_Tutorial.md) — A simple headband kit for up to 8 channels of EEG data.
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-[Gel Electrode Cap](AddOns/Headwear/04-Electrode_Cap_Tutorial.md) — Silver-silver chloride, research-grade EEG electrode cap for gel-electrode-based measurement.
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-[Gel-free Electrode Cap](AddOns/Headwear/Gelfree_Electrode_Cap_Tutorial.md)— Saline-based, research-grade electrode cap with silver-silver chloride electrodes.
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This is a guide to setting up and cleaning your OpenBCI Gelfree Electrode Cap. Please consult the [Gelfree Electrode Cap](https://shop.openbci.com/collections/frontpage/products/gelfree-bci-cap-kit?variant=40785117249694)
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Product Page and review this guide in its entirety before starting.
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You can pair the the Gelfree Electrode Cap with the OpenBCI [CytonDaisy 16-channel Biosensing Board](https://shop.openbci.com/collections/frontpage/products/cyton-daisy-biosensing-boards-16-channel)
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You can pair the Gelfree Electrode Cap with the OpenBCI [CytonDaisy 16-channel Biosensing Board](https://shop.openbci.com/collections/frontpage/products/cyton-daisy-biosensing-boards-16-channel)
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or a standard bioamplifier of your choice.
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This [cap kit](https://shop.openbci.com/products/gelfree-bci-cap-kit) contains:
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2. Connect a HPTA cable to the single end of the y-splitter cable, then connect the its blue termination to the gray cable, then to the REF location of the cap, shown below.
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2. Connect an HPTA cable to the single end of the y-splitter cable, then connect its blue termination to the gray cable, and then to the REF location of the cap, as shown below.
4. Connect a HPTA cable to the bottom BIAS pin of the Cyton. The BIAS pin is used for noise cancelling. It is similar to a GROUND pin, which establishes a common ground between the Cyton board and your body, but it has some extra destructive interference noise cancelling techniques built in! Connect the blue termination of this HPTA cable to gray cable, then connect the gray cable to the GND location on the cap, shown below.
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4. Connect an HPTA cable to the bottom BIAS pin of the Cyton. The BIAS pin is used for noise cancelling. It is similar to a GROUND pin, which establishes a common ground between the Cyton board and your body, but it has some extra destructive interference noise cancelling techniques built in! Connect the blue termination of this HPTA cable to the gray cable, then connect the gray cable to the GND location on the cap, as shown below.
For WHY these connections are recommended, see the [EEG explanation](../../GettingStarted/Biosensing-Setups/01-EEG-Setup.md)page.
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For WHY these connections are recommended, see the [EEG explanation](../../GettingStarted/Biosensing-Setups/01-EEG-Setup.md)page.
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5. Place the cap on the subject's head. Make sure the Cz is correctly located halfway on the midline of the head.
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3. The rest of the cap electrodes are completely up to you how you want to connect them to the Cyton. For example, if you want data from Fp1 (of the cap) to show up on channel 1 of the OpenBCI GUI, then connect Fp1 cable to the bottom pin N1P of the Cyton. Use the HPTA cable to connect them.
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If you want Fp1 data to show up on channel 9 of the OpenBCI GUI, then connect Fp1 to the bottom pin N1P of the CytonDaisy. You can pair any cap electrode (aside from GND and REF) with any pins N1P through N8P on the Cyton and Daisy boards.
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Channels 1-8 on the GUI correspond to the bottom pins N1P through N8P on the Cyton.
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If you see high impedance in the GUI [Impedance Check](https://docs.openbci.com/Software/OpenBCISoftware/GUIWidgets/#other-settings), check that the Hydro-link sponges are in good contact with the scalp and that there is enough saline solution.
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After more than two hours, the saline solution should be replenished. Take the Hydro-link sponges out and submerge them in saline solution, then re-install them in the cap.
Head over to the OpenBCI GUI [tutorial](../../Software/OpenBCISoftware/01-OpenBCI_GUI.md) to set up your free live-streaming software!
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Head over to the OpenBCI GUI [tutorial](../../Software/OpenBCISoftware/01-OpenBCI_GUI.md) to set up your free live-streaming software.
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- OpenBCI device owners want to visualize their brainwaves!
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- Many of the researchers, hackers and students alike who purchase OpenBCI devices want to use them to acquire data as soon as their device arrives.
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- Visualize data from every OpenBCI device: Ganglion, Cyton, and Cyton with Daisy
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-[Create a widget framework](../../Software/OpenBCISoftware/02_GUI_Widget_Guide.md#custom-widget) that allows users to create their own experiments.
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The recommended disinfectants are as follows: Perfektan TB (Dr. Schumacher GmbH), Envirocide (Metrex), Metricide (Metrex), Cavicide (Metrex), or just diluted household bleach. If you are unable to purchase the products mentioned above brands in your region, a disinfecting product with similar proportions and active ingredients would be recommended.
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It is recommended to use a very low concentration of disinfectant solution to disinfect the Gelfree BCI cap, electrodes, and Hydro-linkTM. Please follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the selected disinfectant solution. Only apply the minimum concentration and minimum soaking time required. Make sure that the items to be disinfected are fully covered with a fairly diluted disinfectant. After disinfection, thoroughly rinse the items with water and let them dry in air.
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