IronBCI
IronBCI documentation for device setup, wireless software, and video instructions.
IronBCI is a low-cost, wearable Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) brain-computer interface with 8 channels for measuring EEG, EMG, ECG, and EOG biosignals. Unlike the PiEEG shield family, IronBCI is a fully standalone device — no Raspberry Pi or single-board computer required.
What It Does
IronBCI connects wirelessly to a laptop, smartphone, or tablet over BLE, streaming 8 channels of biosignal data at 250 samples per second. It is powered by a small LiPo battery, making it compact and portable for wearable and mobile BCI applications. IronBCI includes a mobile SDK, making it suitable for building iOS and Android BCI applications as well as desktop integrations.
Key Features:
- 8 channels of simultaneous biosignal acquisition
- Supports EEG, EMG, ECG, and EOG measurements
- Wireless BLE connection — no cables to a host computer
- Streams at 250 samples per second
- Compatible with dry and Ag/AgCl wet electrodes via 2.54 mm pin pitch connectors
- Powered by a LiPo battery (200 mAh recommended, 2.0 mm JST connector)
- Includes a mobile SDK for iOS and Android development, Python SDK and software PiEEG-server
How It Differs from PiEEG
| Feature | PiEEG | IronBCI |
|---|---|---|
| Host required | Raspberry Pi 4 / 5 | None — standalone |
| Connectivity | Wired (GPIO) | Wireless (BLE) |
| Channels | 8 | 8 |
| Power source | Power bank (5V, 3A) | LiPo battery (200 mAh) |
| Mobile SDK | No | Yes |
| Best for | Desktop research, fixed setup | Wearable, mobile, on-the-go BCI |