Table 1.

Materials and equipment required to build the electrodes

ComponentDescriptionQuantityCatalog #Company
SandpaperSanding block1DSFM-F-ESF-103M
Kimtech KimWipesDelicate task wipers134155Kimberly-Clark Professional
Gold pinsSix-channel electrode female socket5 (6 if utilizing an extra, backup electrode)E363/0Protech International
Plastic pedestalSix-channel electrode pedestal1MS363Protech International
Recording wireMultistranded PFA-coated stainless steel wire(3) 36 cm sections of wire793200A-M Systems
Grounding wireStranded stainless steel wire(1) 16 cm section of wireAS631Protech International
Scalpel bladeSize 10 scalpel blade1Amazon
LighterPocket-style, classic lighter1Amazon
31 G needleInsulin syringe with ultrafine needle5NDC/HRI#: 08290-3249-10Amazon
ScrewdriverFine Science Tools Screwdriver Set, Nickel, six total1 (size 1.8 or 2.3)NC9468697Thermo Fisher Scientific
SutureBraided silk suture (size 0 and 3-0)1 ea

Size 0: SUT-S 116

Size 3-0: SUT-S 110

Braintree Scientific
EpoxyDevcon 2-ton epoxy1Devcon 31345Amazon
MultimeterDigital multimeter1AstroAI WH5000AAmazon
Helping handsHelping hands platform and clips1OF-M4OMNIFIXO
Solder ironDigital soldering station1FX888DAmazon
Solder44 Flux Cored Wire (SN60PB40 3.3%/44)12460400027Kester
Flux pen951 Flux-Pen18310000951Kester
MicroscopeCan be either stereo or surgical microscope1
Mounting holderSix-channel mounting holder1MH-363Protech International