BT2 Manual

Current version: 2.25

Introduction

Brain-Trainer 2 (BT2) is designed to increase flexibility in a wide range of habitual brain energy habits using a variety of types of feedback to guide lasting real world changes in cognition, mood, control, physical functions and performance.

BT2 software receives data from an amplifier and processes it to present visual displays and auditory feedback. To run a session, apply sensors to the trainee, connect and power on your device, open BT2 and select a protocol/design and press “Play.”

Disclaimer: The Brain-Trainer 2 (BT2) is designed to train habitual energy patterns related to desired changes in brain function and performance. IT IS NOT INTENDED AS A TOOL FOR DIAGNOSIS OR TREATMENT. If you have any problem with the BT2 software, please report it by sending an e-mail to bt2@brain-trainer.com.

Setting Up Your BT2 Software

User Interface

BT2 has a completely redesigned interface. It’s visually modern, intuitive, and optimized for a better user experience.

You can also switch between two interface modes: ‘Dark Mode’ and ‘Light Mode.’ To change this setting, go to the ‘Settings’ menu, under the ‘Appearance’ tab, and select your preference. By default, the software opens in Dark Mode.

Settings

Select settings before you begin. See below for different setting options.

Opening Designs

Controls

Once a design is open, the program version is again at the top title bar and the control panel is visible below that.

Control panel BT2.25

In the training screen, you’ll notice the menu is divided into five key sections:

  1. Device Configuration
  2. Feedback Configuration
  3. Session Control
  4. Training Parameters
  5. Navigation Buttons

Here are the highlights of what you’ll find in these sections:

  • Select and configure your device
  • Test the signal quality
  • Adjust the number of channels and linked references
  • Choose your feedback type and settings
  • Select music and control audio feedback (mute/unmute)
  • Manage session controls like ‘Record,’ ‘Play/Pause,’ and ‘Stop,’ as well as session timing options, including breaks
  • View the statistics panel to monitor key parameters
  • Access specific training design settings, like protocol presets and the expandable oscilloscope
  • Open the manual directly through the help button
  • And easily navigate back to the main menu with the back button.

Using your BT2 Software

Close any other biofeedback software programs that may connect to your amplifier. As a matter of practice, always connect the amplifier and turn it on first. Then open the BT2 program. Appropriate use is to plug in, power on your amplifier; open the software for your session; close BT2 after use. If the amplifier is unplugged or turns off between sessions, close BT2, connect and turn on your amplifier and reopen BT2 for the next use.

When you open the BT2 software to train, you will see several protocol categories from which to choose. Your Whole-Brain training plan will specify which category using a three-letter indicator before the protocol (e.g. FRE: Amplitude).

Choosing protocols

TQ Assessment Gathering

The TQ8 assessment design will automatically move from one condition to the next and from step to step (EC, EO, etc.) with a prompt from a dialogue window that the user will click to allow the assessment to continue. This simplifies the process. However, any step may be selected and recorded or re-recorded as the trainer wishes by clicking on it.

Feedback Options

Troubleshooting

If you have any issues, check out our page of known issues and helpful tips.

Click to open BT2 Troubleshooting