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ATTENTION Please read this datasheet before using your BITalino sensor The information contained in this document has been carefully checked and were made every effort to ensure its quality. PLUX reserves the right to make changes and improvements to this manual and products referenced at any time without notice.
2.9. Analog to Digital Converter ....................12 2.10. Enabling the digital channel UC-E6 port ................12 3. Using the BITalino Mini with OpenSignals ..............13 3.1. Configuring your device in OpenSignals (r)evolution (Windows, macOS, Linux)....13 3.2. Configuring the device in OpenSignals Mobile (Android) ........... 15 4.
Figure 6 - BITalino Mini Solo Label Swap ................8 Figure 7 - BITalino Mini Shield Top View ................9 Figure 8 - BITalino Mini Solo Dimensions in mm ..............9 Figure 9 - BITalino Mini Shield Dimensions in mm ............... 10 Figure 10 - How to enable the digital channel ..............
1.1. General Description BITalino mini is a smaller version of our BITalino Core. Due to its small form factor, it is the ideal toolkit for Wearable Development, OEM Solutions & Software App development. BITalino Mini Solo device comes with one UC-E6 connector in one of the analog channels.
BITalino Mini User Manual 2. Hardware layout and configuration 2.1. Block diagram Figure 3 - Block diagram 2.2. Pinout diagram 2.2.1. BITalino Mini Solo Figure 4 - BITalino Mini Solo Top View 7 of 24...
BITalino Mini User Manual Figure 5 - BITalino Mini Solo Bottom View For devices with version number V.200828, h h ‘ABAT’ NOTE: ‘DVCC’ ‘A7’ ‘ABAT’. Figure 6 - BITalino Mini Solo Label Swap 8 of 24...
BITalino Mini User Manual 2.2.2. BITalino Mini Shield Figure 7 - BITalino Mini Shield Top View 2.3. Mechanical Drawings Figure 8 - BITalino Mini Solo Dimensions in mm 9 of 24...
2.5. UART & BLE By default, the BITalino Mini uses the UART protocol to send information to the onboard Bluetooth Low Energy module to communicate wirelessly with other devices, such as a https://bitalino.com/downloads/apis...
Microcontroller and enable communication with the MCU through UART communication. 2.8. Power The BITalino Mini was designed to be powered with a 3,7V Li-Po battery. To manage the power distribution and prevent interferences between components, two independent voltage https://bitalino.com/downloads/software https://github.com/BITalinoWorld/firmware-bitalino-revolution https://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/40001906C.pdf...
To charge the battery, connect the micro-USB cable provided with the BITalino Mini to the micro-USB port of the board and plug it to any USB 5V port. Note that the BITalino must be turned OFF for the battery to charge. It takes about 1h to charge the BITalino Mini standard 240mAh battery.
BITalino Mini User Manual 3. Using the BITalino Mini with OpenSignals 3.1. Configuring your device in OpenSignals (r)evolution (Windows, macOS, Linux) To configure your device in OpenSignals (r)evolution start by switching it on and opening the software in your computer. Open the device manager of Opensignals to access and configure your BITalino device.
BITalino Mini User Manual If the configuration window does not appear automatically, simply click on the BITalino logo to access it. Figure 13 - Click the logo to open parameters Once every setting is as desired, make sure the device is activated and the acquisition can start.
The Opensignals (r)evolution software is also available for Android devices and it can be download from Google Play Store for free. To use your BITalino Mini with your mobile device start by installing the android application and opening it. Figure 15 - Home screen...
BITalino Mini User Manual Figure 17 – Scanning for nearby devices Any compatible device that is turned on and in range will appear on the main screen displaying its MAC address. Select the one you want to connect to configure its settings and start the acquisition.
BITalino Mini User Manual Figure 19 – Device configuration Once all the settings are as desired, click on the record button on the top right corner to start the acquisition. Figure 20 - Example of acquisition with an ECG sensor...
ISP programmer; you can also upload the Arduino bootloader onto the board. Nonetheless, given that all the sensors and peripheral on BITalino are general-purpose, it may be easier to replace the BITalino MCU by an Arduino or another 3rd party system. What is the battery lifetime? The BITalino Mini can last up to 5h acquiring with its standard battery (240 mAh), although BITalino is compatible with any JST PHR-2 terminated 3.7V battery enabling...
User Manual 5. Scientific Publications Using the BITalino The following scientific is only a small selection extracted from the list of available publications using BITalino. Please visit the following website to access the entire up-to-date list: https://bitalino.com/en/community/publications Publications Diana Batista, Hugo Plácido da Silva, Ana Fred, Carlos Moreira, Margarida Reis, Hugo , “...
The user must not place the device in the microwave. The user must not insert objects into the holes of the device. The user should not open the BITalino device or its accessories. The repair of the same should be only done by properly authorized PLUX personnel.
Please follow these recommendations to ensure safe transportation and storage of your BITalino equipment and sensors to prevent any damaging of your system. The BITalino equipment and sensors should be stored in the original box in a dry place when those are not being used.
810121714 Description The BITalino Mini Solo represents the BITalino range of products in its smallest and simplest form. It integrates one UC-E6 port that can be used as analog input or a digital input/output by selecting the desired feature with a jumper which allows the use of all already existent sensors for a fast and simple prototyping experience.
7.5. Regulatory Disclaimer BITalino products are intended for use in life science education and research applications; they are not medical devices nor are they intended for medical diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease. we expressly disclaim any liability...
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BITalino Mini User Manual PLUX Wireless Biosignals S.A. email: plux@plux.info web: http://www.plux.info Headquarters Zona Industrial das Corredouras, Lt. 14 – 1° 2630-369 Arruda dos Vinhos Portugal tel.: +351 263 978 572 fax: +351 263 978 902 Lisbon Office Av. 5 de Outubro, n° 79 – 2°...
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