KB0063: BioNex Trigger Out Functionality

The 8-Slot BioNex is capable of triggering external systems using the Trigger Out port on the back. The functionality of the Trigger Out port differs depending on the generation of BioNex you are using.   4th Generation BioNex The 4th generation BioNex uses a BNC connector for the Trigger Out […]

KB0061: Synchronizing BioLab with Tobii Pro Glasses 2

The synchronization pulse sent by the Tobii Pro Glasses 2 can be used to synchronize eye tracking with all data collected in BioLab, including physiology collected from a BioNex or MindWare Mobile and digital events captured from stimulus presentation packages. This is done by leveraging the event-detection capabilities on the […]

KB0058: Building an MWI File

A MindWare data record consists of 2 files – an MWX and MWI file. The MWX file contains the raw data, which is never modified after acquisition is completed. The MWI file provides an index to the MWX file to optimize access to its content. It also contains any changes made […]

KB0057: Installing BioNex Modules

The MindWare BioNex system for data acquisition is made up of modules, each of which are designed to collect a specific type or set of signals. This article details how to identify, uninstall, and install a module in the BioNex. Identifying a module Modules are inserted in the front of the BioNex […]

KB0056: Connecting an E-Prime Trigger Cable

The E-Prime Trigger cable connects the computer running E-Prime by Psychology Software Tools, Inc. (or PST) to the MindWare data acquisition hardware. This allows E-Prime to trigger the start of data acquisition and transmit digital signals for event logging in BioLab. This cable can be used for any stimulus software […]

KB0055: Import Data from the Affectiva Q Sensor

This article contains directions for importing data from the Affectiva Q Sensor which collects 3-axis accelerometry, skin temperature, and skin conductance. The data from the Q Sensor is stored in a .csv file and can be converted to a MindWare (.mw) file using the ASCII-MW converter, a tool available in all […]

KB0054: Analyzing Data from 3rd Party Equipment

The MindWare applications are designed to work seamlessly with data acquired from MindWare data acquisition equipment – however it is also possible to view/analyze data collected by 3rd-party instruments using a tool called the ASCII-MW converter. This article is intended to show how to use the tool in general. For […]

KB0053: Import Data from the Empatica E4 Sensor

This article contains information on importing data from the Empatica E4 Sensor using the ASCII-MW converter, a tool available in all MindWare analysis applications and BioLab.  Note: This article provides a means of analyzing data collected with the Empatica E4, but does not imply the validity of using data from this […]