In modern health conditions and medical diagnostics, devices for monitoring cardiac activity play a crucial role. One such device is the Electrocardiograph (ECG) — a tool for recording and analyzing the heart's electrical activity. With advancements in technology, it has become possible to create affordable ECG devices using microcontrollers and open-source sensors.
The goal of this project is to develop a prototype for recording an electrocardiogram using an Arduino Uno microcontroller and the AD8232 sensor. This project serves both medical and educational purposes, as the design and software can easily be adapted to a wide range of applications.
- Real-time ECG Data: Capture and display the heart's electrical activity.
- Educational Tool: Learn how ECGs are recorded and analyzed using accessible hardware and software.
- Customizable Software: Modify the code to fit different requirements and applications.
- Visualization: Real-time ECG signal displayed on a PC or mobile device.
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Arduino Uno: The main microcontroller that collects ECG signals from the sensor.
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AD8232 ECG Sensor: A specialized sensor for monitoring the electrical activity of the heart.
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Jumper Wires: For connecting the sensor to the Arduino board.
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USB Cable: To connect the Arduino to a PC for data transfer and visualization.
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Computer/Mobile Device: For visualizing the ECG data in real-time.
