Myo Alpha - User Manual

Getting To Know Myo
Myo's Physical Characteristics
The following image illustrates the main components of Myo Alpha:
Myo is designed to be "wear and play", requiring minimal physical interaction. The eight segments
of expandable casinghouse Myo's components and are connected using stretchable material that
allows them to expand and contract relative to each other, so that Myo can comfortably fit each
user's unique physiology. The electrical sensors measure electrical signals traveling across the
user's arm, which Myo translates into poses and gestures.
The USB charging port allows you to charge Myo's internal battery using a USB power adapter or a
conventional USB port on a computer.
Myo Alpha provides two additional features. The status LED lights up in green when Myo is ready to
be connected to a device. Once Myo is connected, it lights up in blue instead. The pinhole reset
button can be used to reset Myo in case of a device malfunction.

Summary

Myo Physical Characteristics

Myo Alpha Components Overview

Details the physical components of Myo Alpha, including expandable casing, electrical sensors, USB port, LED, and reset button.

Developers View Of Myo

Spatial and Gestural Data Types

Myo provides spatial data (orientation, acceleration) and gestural data (poses) to applications.

Getting Started: Apps, Drivers, and Training

Running Bundled SDK Applications

Instructions on finding and running applications bundled with the Myo SDK.

Bluetooth Dongle Driver Installation

Process for installing the Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy dongle driver on Windows and notes for Mac OS X.

Myo Training Process

Introduces the Myo Trainer app for demonstrating and recognizing poses.

Running The Samples

Hello-Myo Application Demonstration

Explains the hello-myo console application's function in showing orientation, pose recognition, and vibration.

Regulatory Compliance

FCC and Industry Canada Compliance

Details compliance statements for FCC Rules and Industry Canada RSS standards.

Myo Alpha Specifications

General

Compatibility	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Connectivity	Bluetooth 4.0
Sensors	EMG sensors, 9-axis IMU (accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer)
Operating Range	Up to 10 meters
Charging Time	Approximately 1 hour
Weight	93 grams