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tDCS: We Were Stupid

5 points| tiddchristopher | 14 years ago |plus.google.com | reply

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[+] ricksta|14 years ago|reply
Why would they put 6mA when you are suppose to send 2mA?

9v/6mA is 1500Ohms. If they added a 3k resistor in series with their setup, they would've up the total resistance to 4500Ohms, resulting in 9v/4500Ohms = 2mA of current.

[+] tiddchristopher|14 years ago|reply
To clarify, we measured about 8000 Ohms of resistance through the head, using our electrodes. For some reason, our measurement was off. I'm assuming it's a problem with the electrodes. To fix this issue, we'd need constant monitoring and adjustable resistance. In no way was I planning on running 6mA through my brain.
[+] derekja|14 years ago|reply
yikes, be careful!

Hey, I'm curious how you plan to limit current issues through the electrode contact quality. I know when putting on EEG electrodes you can test the impedance, would something like that be needed here?