Crowd Supply WallySci E3K Bio-Sensing Platform

Crowd Supply WallySci E3K Bio-Sensing Platform provides an affordable, fully open-source, wireless framework for an intuitive understanding of bio-signals originated from the human heart, muscle, and brain. The E3K is designed to get anyone working with bio-signal acquisition right out-of-the-box, while also allowing for complete customization. 

The Crowd Supply WallySci E3K Bio-Sensing Platform features a modular design, enabling complete customization. The platform consists of the following modules:

  • Wi-Fi® and BLUETOOTH® Low Energy (BLE) enabled Data Communication and Processing Unit (DCPU)
  • Electromyography (EMG) Sensor to capture muscle movements
  • Electrocardiography (ECG) Sensor to capture heart signals
  • Electroencephalography (EEG) Sensor to capture brain activity
  • 9-DoF Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) to capture motion

Users can use the modules they need, in the configuration they need them, or they can add their own modules.

DCPU

The Data Communication and Processing Unit (DCPU) of the E3K Platform utilizes the Espressif Systems ESP32-WROOM-32D, which is a compact but powerful dual-core microcontroller integrated with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, making it ideal for IoT and related projects. The board is packed with 10 GPIO, 6 analog inputs, 2 analog outputs, and supports various communication protocols, including SPI, I2C, and UART. The board also includes a USB to Serial converter, which allows it to be easily programmed and communicate with a computer. In addition to USB, it can be powered through a lithium-polymer (LiPo) battery, making it portable. User push buttons and LEDs are also provided for feedback.

Software

The E3K Graphic User Interface (GUI) allows users to configure each channel and collect data without requiring any coding. For advanced users, the E3K can be programmed either by using Arduino IDE or Espressif IDF. Arduino libraries and Python APIs allow the E3K Platform to be integrated into custom projects. 

 

Features

  • DCPU Module
    • Espressif Systems ESP32-WROOM-32 
    • 1Hz to 2000Hz sampling rate
    • 6x 12-bit analog ports
    • 10x GPIO 
    • 2x 8-bit DAC
    • Communications
      • Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n
      • Bluetooth: 2 BR/EDR and BLE
      • USB 2.0
    • 2x user LEDs, 2x user push-buttons
    • 3V to 6V supply voltage
  • EMG Sensor Module
    • 3-lead electrode cable operation
    • 7V to 5V supply voltage
    • 1920dB gain
    • ±0.8mV (with 3V) range
    • 50Hz to 2500Hz bandwidth
    • 90dB CMRR
    • 8GΩ input impedance
    • Raw and integrated data output
    • 5mm electrode cable jack
  • ECG and EEG Sensor Modules
    • 3-lead electrode cable operation
    • 7V to 5V supply voltage
    • 880dB to 8800dB gain
    • ±0.18mV – ±1.87mV (with 3V) range
    • 1Hz to 130Hz bandwidth
    • 90dB CMRR
    • 8GΩ input impedance
  • IMU Module
    • 12-bit accelerometer with a range of ±8g
    • 16-bit gyroscope with a range of ±2000° per second
    • Triaxial geomagnetic sensor
    • Two additional Qwiic connection ports
    • Data output
      • I2C (default) up to 400kHz
      • SPI up to 3MHz
      • UART up to 3Mbps
    • 0.35m/s2 linear acceleration accuracy
    • 0.3m/saccelerometer accuracy
    • 3.1°/sec gyroscope accuracy
    • 1.4µT magnetometer accuracy
    • 1.65V to 3.6V supply voltage

Applications

  • Biomedical and IoT projects
  • Real-time data acquisition
  • Muscle health and fatigue measurement
  • Cardiac activity monitors
  • Motion tracking
  • Fitness trackers
  • Activity monitoring
  • Robotics and cybernetics
  • Physiology studies
  • Biofeedback

Kit Contents

  • 1x DCPU Module
  • 1x EEG Module
  • 1x ECG Module
  • 1x EMG Module
  • 1x IMU Module
  • 1x Electrode Cable
  • 5x Electrode Pads

Datasheets

  • DCPU Module Datasheet
  • EMG Module Datasheet
  • EMG and EEG Module Datasheet
  • IMU Module Datasheet

Videos

DCPU Module Pinout

Crowd Supply WallySci E3K Bio-Sensing Platform

EMG Module Pinout

Crowd Supply WallySci E3K Bio-Sensing Platform

ECG & EEG Module Pinout

Crowd Supply WallySci E3K Bio-Sensing Platform

IMU Module Pinout

Crowd Supply WallySci E3K Bio-Sensing Platform

Crowd Supply WallySci E3K Bio-Sensing Platform