Neuro Play Ground (NPG) Lite

Launching soon

Overview

Neuro Playground (NPG) Lite is a multichannel wireless bio-potential signal amplification device designed for recording EMG, ECG, EOG, and EEG. It comes in a compact Adafruit feather form factor and offers WiFi/BLE wireless connectivity. With the addition of daughter boards called Playmates, users can easily enhance the device’s capabilities, enabling the students/researchers/hobbyists to create awesome Human-Computer Interface (HCI) and Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) applications.

Neuro Play Ground (NPG) Lite

Features & Specifications

No. of channels	3
Power options	USB type C or LiPo battery
Microcontroller	ESP32-C3 (RISC-V) with 4MB Flash
Power supply	600mA LDO with filtering
Connectivity options	WiFi, Bluetooth, USB
Debugging options	JTAG, UART
LEDs	User LED, charging LED, 6 addressable RGB LEDs
Buttons	Reset & user button
BioPotentials	EMG, ECG, EOG and EEG
Compatible hardware	NPG Playmates & FeatherWing boards
Protection	Built-in patient & USB ESD protection

Board Layout

Neuro Play Ground (NPG) Lite annotations

Playmates

Playmates are modular expansion boards designed to enhance the functionality of Neuro Play Ground (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).

VibZ

The first Playmate, VibZ, introduces haptic feedback, a buzzer, a QWIIC port for easy sensor integration, an ON/OFF switch, and electrode header pins. With these Playmates, users can customize their setup for specific applications, whether in research, education, or interactive biofeedback experiments. This modular approach ensures flexibility, scalability, and better user experience.

VibZ Playmate

Features & Specifications

2.54mm Dupont header pin for electrode connection

Vibration motor for haptic Feedback motor

Buzzer for audio feedback

QWIIC / STEMMA QT I2C port

ON/OFF Switch