MyoWare 2.0 Muscle Sensor

Have you ever thought about controlling things directly with your muscles? The MyoWare® 2.0 Muscle Sensor from Advancer Technologies makes this dream come true! It's an Arduino - compatible, all - in - one electromyography (EMG) sensor that's been completely redesigned. With a new, user - friendly and compact design and the latest chipset, it offers better performance and reliability. The innovative snap connector system means no more soldering for the MyoWare 2.0 ecosystem. Simply stick on some electrodes (not included), read the output voltage, and start flexing your muscles! This sensor measures muscle activity through the muscle's electric potential, known as surface electromyography (EMG or sEMG). When your brain tells your muscle to flex, it sends an electrical signal. The harder you flex, the more motor units are recruited, increasing the muscle's electrical activity. The MyoWare 2.0 then analyzes this activity and outputs a signal showing how hard the muscle is being flexed. It builds on its previous wearable design, allowing you to attach biomedical sensor pads directly to the board, getting rid of those annoying cables. The board operates on a single - supply voltage of +3.3V to +5V, has three output modes, reverse polarity protected power pins, and indicator LEDs. There are also shields available, like Cable, Power, and LED shields, which can be easily attached to increase its versatility and functionality. The snap connector system makes it easy to stack these shields. Measuring muscle activity via electric potential was once mainly for medical research. Now, with powerful microcontrollers and integrated circuits, EMG sensors are used in video games, robotics, and prosthetics. Biomedical sensor pads can be bought separately in the Recommended Products section. Note: MyoWare and the Muscle Sensor are not for diagnosing, curing, or preventing diseases in humans or animals. The MyoWare® 2.0 ecosystem has shields that interface well with the sensor. The connector system lets you snap shields together and connect to a microcontroller's analog input to measure muscle electrical activity without soldering. A portion of each sale goes back to Advancer Technologies for product support and development. Features include a wearable design, a supply voltage range from +2.27V to +5.47V, input bias current of 250pA (max 1nA), reverse polarity protection, three output modes (Raw EMG, Rectified, Envelope), expandability via shields, specific form factors, LED indicators, a reference electrode jumper, design for microcontrollers, adjustable gain, and board dimensions of 37.57mm x 35.90mm (1.48” x 1.41”). Documents include board dimensions, hookup guides, quickstart and advanced guides from Advancer Technologies, Arduino reference language, GitHub example repo, and the MyoWare 2.0 ecosystem page. This product is patent - protected, and related design files are not shared to prevent counterfeiting.

Using the MyoWare 2.0 Muscle Sensor is quite simple. First, attach some electrodes to your skin where you want to measure muscle activity. These electrodes are not included with the sensor, so you'll need to buy them separately from the Recommended Products section. Once the electrodes are in place, connect them to the sensor using the male snap pins on the board. The sensor is powered by a single - supply voltage between +3.3V and +5V, but it can handle a range from +2.27V to +5.47V. Make sure to connect the power correctly, as the board has reverse polarity protection to prevent damage. There are three output modes: Raw EMG, Rectified, and Envelope. You can choose the mode that suits your needs. The LED indicators on the board, VIN and ENV, will give you a visual cue about the power and the envelope output. To increase the sensor's functionality, you can attach shields like the Cable, Power, or LED shields. The snap connector system makes it easy to stack these shields on top of the sensor. You can then connect the sensor to a microcontroller's analog input to measure the electrical activity of the muscle. Remember, this sensor is not for diagnosing, curing, or preventing diseases in humans or animals. When it comes to maintenance, keep the sensor clean and dry. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or moisture. If you're not using it for a long time, store it in a safe place. And always refer to the provided documents, like the hookup guide and quickstart guide, if you have any questions during the setup or use of the sensor.