Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulator

Current generated flows through clips placed on the earlobes

Output current adjustable from 80 to 600 microAmperes

Circuit diagram:

R1__1M5 1/4W Resistor

R2__15K 1/4W Resistor
R3__100K Linear Pot
R4__2K2 1/4W Resistor
C1__330nF 63V Polyester Cap
C2__100µF 25V Electrolytic Cap
D1__3mm. Red LED
IC1_7555 or TS555CN CMos Timer IC
IC2_4017 Decade counter, 10 outputs
SW1_SPST Slider Switch
B1_9V PP3 Battery
Clip for PP3 Battery
Two Earclips with wires (see notes)

Device purpose:

Owing to the recent launching in Europe of Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES)

portable sets, we have been "Electronically Stimulated" in designing a similar circuit for the
sake of Hobbyists. CES is the most popular technique for electrically boosting brain power,
and has long been prescribed by doctors, mainly in the USA, for therapeutic reasons,
including the treatment of anxiety, depression, insomnia, and chemical dependency. CES
units generate an adjustable current (80 to 600 microAmperes) that flows through clips
placed on the earlobes. The waveform of this device is a 400 milliseconds positive pulse
followed by a negative one of the same duration, then a pause of 1.2 seconds. The main
frequency is 0.5 Hz, i.e. a double pulse every 2 seconds. Some people report that this kind
of minute specialized electrical impulses contributes to achieve a relaxed state that leaves
the mind alert.

Obviously we can't claim or prove any therapeutic effectiveness for this device, but if
you are interested in trying it, the circuit is so cheap and so simple to build that an attempt
can be made with quite no harm.
Circuit operation:

IC1 forms a narrow pulse, 2.5Hz oscillator feeding IC2. This chip generates the various
timings for the output pulses. Output is taken at pins 2 & 3 to easily obtain negative going
pulses also. Current output is limited to 600µA by R2 and can be regulated from 80 to
600µA by means of R3. The LED flashes every 2 seconds signaling proper operation and
can also be used for setting purposes. It can be omitted together with R4, greatly increasing
battery life.

Notes:

 In order to obtain a more precise frequency setting take R1=1M2 and add a 500K
trimmer in series with it.
 In this case use a frequency meter to read 2.5Hz at pin 3 of IC1, or an oscilloscope
to read 400msec pulses at pins 2, 3 or 10, adjusting the added trimmer.
 A simpler setting can be made adjusting the trimmer to count exactly a LED flash
every 2 seconds.
 Earclips can be made with little plastic clips and cementing the end of the wire in a
position suited to make good contact with earlobes.
 Ultra-simple earclips can be made using a thin copper foil with rounded corners 4
cm. long and 1.5 cm. wide, soldering the wire end in the center, and then folding the
foil in two parts holding the earlobes.
 To ensure a better current transfer, this kind of devices usually has felt pads
moistened with a conducting solution interposed between clips and skin.
 Commercial sets have frequently a built-in timer. Timing sessions last generally 20
minutes to 1 hour. For this purpose you can use the Timed Beeper the Bedside
Lamp Timer or the Jogging Timer circuits available on this Website, adjusting the
timing components to suit your needs.

Disclaimer: we can't claim or prove any therapeutic effectiveness for this device.

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