Signal Acquisition
Micro‑volt impulses picked up by scalp electrodes form raw neural data.
MIND-CONTROLLED COSPLAY
Neural Interface for Wearable Tech
Engineering the future of interactive cosplay, one neural impulse at a time.
Follow along as I design and build a cutting-edge, low-noise EEG headset to control an Iron Man helmet (and more!) using brain-computer interface technology. This project is currently in early alpha development.
See The ProgressThe Goal
Create a wearable, low-noise EEG system an average joe could use for seamless BCI applications. Eventually, I'd like to produce these as kits for other makers and tinkerers.
The Tech
Leveraging the ADS1299 for high-precision EEG signals and the ESP32-C3 for processing and connectivity. The system is designed to be modular and adaptable to different use cases.
The Vision
From controlling cosplay helmets to exploring new frontiers in human-computer interaction. This project was inspired by the question: "How would Tony Stark open his Iron Man helmet?"
Filtering
Raw signals are noisy. Advanced hardware and software filters clean the data, isolating true neural activity from environmental interference and muscle artifacts.
Digitizing
The clean analog brainwaves are converted into a high-resolution digital stream by the ADS1299, representing the neural activity as precise numerical values.
Pattern Recognition
Machine learning algorithms sift through the digital stream, identifying specific patterns and signatures that correlate with mental states or intended commands.
Mind → Action
Recognized commands are wirelessly transmitted, translating thought into tangible actions, like controlling an Iron Man helmet or other connected devices.
The Origin Story
It all started with a simple question: "How would Tony Stark open his Iron Man helmet?" Not with buttons, surely. Not with voice commands - too risky in combat. He'd use his mind.
From that question, I dove into the world of brain-computer interfaces, exploring how to make a practical, affordable BCI that could detect basic mental states and translate them into actions like opening and closing a helmet.
The current prototypes are getting closer to this goal, combining cutting-edge EEG technology with custom signal processing to create a system that can reliably detect concentration, relaxation, and eventually more complex mental commands.
The Helmet
The Iron Man helmet serves as both inspiration and testbed for the BCI system. When completed, the neural interface will allow users to control helmet functions using only their thoughts.