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Neuro PlayGround (NPG) Lite

A multichannel Adafruit feather form-factor wireless bio-physiological signal acquisition board.

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Ever wanted to build your own brain-computer interface or track your body's electrical signals? The Neuro PlayGround Lite (NPG Lite) is your entry point. This open-source, wireless, multichannel board is designed to capture a wide range of bio-potential signals, from the muscle movements of EMG to the brain activity of EEG.

Built in the popular Feather form factor, it's perfect for both beginners and experienced makers. The NPG Lite is highly expandable, working seamlessly with add-on "Playmate" boards and other FeatherWings. It's powered by the "Chords" software suite, which provides real-time signal visualization and analysis, so you can see your data come to life.

Dive into exciting projects like creating music with your muscles (EMG), monitoring your heartbeat (ECG), or even popping virtual bubbles with just your mind (EEG). The entire project is fully open source, giving you everything you need to start experimenting with bio-signals right out of the box.

Neuro PlayGround Lite (NPG Lite) is a multichannel Adafruit feather form-factor wireless bio-physiological signal acquisition board.
It can be used for Electrocardiography (ECG), Electromyography (EMG), Electrooculography (EOG), or Electroencephalography (EEG). Its compact footprint and hassle-free setup ensure portability, quick deployment and a clutter-free experience, making it ideal for research, education and wearable applications.


With the addition of Playmate boards (Proto Playmate, VibZ Playmate and VibZ+ Playmate) and 3rd party FeatherWing boards, users can easily enhance the device’s capabilities, enabling them to create awesome Human-Computer Interface (HCI) and Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) applications. Its extensive compatibility lets you equip your device with features like a vibration motor for haptic feedback, a buzzer for audio feedback, and I2C connectivity, making it highly versatile for a wide range of applications.


It leverages our powerful open source, cross-platform Chords software suite (Chords-Web, Chords-Python, Chords LSL Connector and NPG Lite Flasher), letting users visualize captured bio-physiological signals in real-time, apply filtering, perform FFT analysis, and much, much, more. Because of its expandability, wide array of applications, and robust networking capabilities (using Bluetooth, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, or Thread for mesh networking), NPG Lite lets you capture bio-physiological signals how you want and where you want it.


Features & Specifications

FeatureDetails
Bio-signal channels3 to 6 channel BioAmp (ECG, EMG, EOG, EEG)
MicrocontrollerESP32-C6 (RISC-V) with 8 MB flash
ADC Resolution12 Bit
Wireless I/OWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth LE 5, Thread, Zigbee
USB & ProgrammingUSB-C for power, charging & programming; UART, JTAG
LEDs6 addressable RGB LEDs, User LED, Charging indicator LED
ButtonsReset button + User/Boot buttons
Power OptionsUSB-C or LiPo battery
Power Regulation600 mA LDO with LiPo battery charging onboard
Battery ConnectorPicoBlade LiPo
Form FactorStandard Adafruit Feather (GPIO, Power, RX/TX pins)
ProtectionOn-board patient & USB ESD protection
Compatible hardwareNPG Playmates & FeatherWing boards

Watch the YouTube video below for a full walkthrough of the NPG Lite, including all its features and specifications.

Board Layout & Pinout Diagram

Playmates

Playmates are modular expansion boards designed to enhance the functionality of Neuro PlayGround (NPG) Lite. These add-ons seamlessly integrate with the core system, allowing users to extend their capabilities to create awesome Human-Computer Interface (HCI) & Brain-Computer Interface (BCI).

NPG Lite Playmates are add-on boards that expand the functionality of the NPG Lite system.

  • The Proto Playmate includes a prototyping area, electrode connector interface, ON/OFF slide switch, and a QWIIC port.
  • The VibZ Playmate adds haptic and auditory feedback via a vibration motor and buzzer, along with an electrode connector interface, ON/OFF slide switch, and QWIIC port.
  • The VibZ+ Playmate builds on the VibZ by adding an additional 3-channel BioAmp, enabling a total of 6 channels. It is designed for applications that require higher-resolution biosignal input or more spatial coverage.

Compatible Software

Chords Web

  • Visit Chords Web for real-time biopotential signal visualization (EEG, EMG, ECG, EOG), featuring advanced plotting, filtering, snapshotting and CSV recording.
Chords Web Landing Page

  • To know more about Chords Web click here or watch the YouTube video.

Chords Python

  • Chords Python is an open-source bag of tools for recording biopotential signals like ECG, EMG, EEG, or EOG, along with visualization using BioAmp hardware.
Chords Python
  • To know more about Chords Python watch the YouTube video.

Chords LSL Connector

  • Chords LSL Connector is a Rust based bridge that streams data from devices running Chords firmware into the Lab Streaming Layer (LSL), enabling synchronized acquisition and analysis with BCI/EEG software.
Chords LSL Connector
  • To know more about Chords LSL...
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  • 1 × NPG Lite - Explorer Pack Includes everything you need to get started: 1 NPG Lite board, 1 Proto Playmate, 7 snap cables, 5 alligator cables, 12 gel electrodes, and 1 battery connector
  • 1 × NPG Lite - Ninja Pack For those who want a pre-assembled system in a 3D printed case with battery, haptic & auditory feedback: 1 NPG Lite board, 1 VibZ Playmate, 7 snap cables, 5 alligator cables, 24 gel electrodes, 1 LiPo battery, 1 Type-C cable, and 1 3D printed case
  • 1 × NPG Lite - Beast Pack Perfect for those who want a pre-assembled system in a 3D-printed case with battery, 6 channels, haptic & auditory feedback: 1 NPG Lite board, 1 VibZ+ Playmate, 13 snap cables, 8 alligator cables, 24 gel electrodes, 1 battery connector, 1 Type-C cable, 1 3D printed case

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    How to use Neuro Playground (NPG) Lite: Complete Setup & Signal Visualisation Using Chords

    To do complete setup of Neuro PlayGround Lite (NPG Lite) and visualize signals using Chords, checkout the YouTube video below.

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