**Note : ** If you are a bleeding-edge kind of developer, be sure to check out the Experimental Myo.js features!

Like node? We do too. npm install myo will do what you need. Check it out!

Myo.js

Myo.js allows website and javascript application talk with your Myo over websockets.

Getting Started

To start you need two things : Your very own Myo, and Myo Connect Software. This software will run on your computer, and talk with the Myo. From here you can manage your connected myos, load in Lua scripts, and test out the pose recognition.

Once those and installed and setup, you can just drop the Myo.js library into a webpage and start developing with Myo. Any user with Myo Connect running that visits your webpage/runs your app can user their Myo with your application.

Try this out!

var myMyo = Myo.create();
myMyo.on('fingers_spread', function(edge){
	if(!edge) return;
	alert('Hello Myo!');
	myMyo.vibrate();
});

Creating a Myo Instance

The Myo.js library can be access through the Myo variable. This is the core library and be used to create new Myo instances, trigger global events, amongst other things. To create a new Myo object use the Myo.create() function. This function can two parameters: an id (used for multi-Myo support), and specific options for that Myo.

var myMyo = Myo.create(); //Defaults to id 0
//Make this Myo a bit more sensitive
var thirdMyo = Myo.create(2, {armbusy_threshold : 10});

Commands and events used with these instances are specific to that Myo. You can create Myo instances for Myo that aren't connected yet. For example if your app uses an optional second Myo, create two instances, and listen for the connected event on the second one to enable dual Myo support.

Creating Listeners

Myo.js is all about events. Whenever we receive data from the Myo, we'll filter through and emit contextual events. You create listeners to these events using the myo.on() function.

myMyo.on('fist', function(edge){
	//Edge is true if it's the start of the pose, false if it's the end of the pose
	if(edge){
		enemies.crush();
	}
});
myMyo.on('gyroscope', function(data){
	if(data.x > 100){
		alert('Woah now!')
	}
});

Simple Actions

Here are some techniques to get you started.

Holding Poses

To reduce the number of false positives, it's useful to react when the user holds a pose, rather than as soon as it's fired. We've provided a handy function, myo.timer() to make writing this as easy as possible. The function takes three parameters: A boolean to turn the timer off and on, a duration in milliseconds, and a function to run.

//After holding thumb to pinky for 1/2 a second, the Myo will be unlocked for 2 seconds
myMyo.on('thumb_to_pinky', function(edge){
	myMyo.timer(edge, 500, function(){
		myMyo.unlock(2000);
	})
});

Locking

For more passive apps, it's useful to "lock" and "unlock" the Myo so that accidental actions aren't picked up. We provide .lock() and .unlock() functions, lock and unlock events, and a myo.isLocked boolean. Myo.js doesn't implement any logic for locking and unlocking the Myo, that's up to you.

//Thumb to pinky will unlock the Myo for 2 seconds
// Wave out will make the menu go left, only if the Myo is unlocked,
// also resets the relock for 5 seconds
// The Myo will vibrate on lock and unlock.
myMyo.on('thumb_to_pinky', function(edge){
	myMyo.unlock(2000);
});
myMyo.on('wave_out', function(edge){
	if(edge && !myMyo.isLocked){
		menu.left()
		myMyo.unlock(5000);
	}
});
myMyo.on('unlock', function(){
	myMyo.vibrate();
});
myMyo.on('lock', function(){
	myMyo.vibrate('short').vibrate('short');
});

Node support

Myo.js also works on node! It uses the ws package for doing WebSockets. You have to do nothing extra, Myo.js will figure out if it's on a server or not and run accordingly. npm install myo will do what you need. Check it out!

Final Touches

Before you run off and built a Minority Report like interface, be sure to skim the reference below to see everything your Myo can do. If your itching for some assets and images to use you can grab our branding and UX guidelines here. Have fun!

Reference

Myo Core

options   Myo.options
Here you can review and set the default options that will be used for each Myo instance.

myos   Myo.myos
An array containing the created Myo instances indexed by their id.

create   Myo.create(), Myo.create(id), Myo.create(opts), Myo.create(id, opts)
Creates and returns a new Myo instance. If no id is provided, defaults to 0. opts provided will overwrite the default options.

var myMyo = Myo.create();
var thirdMyo = Myo.create(2, {armbusy_threshold : 10});

on   Myo.on(eventName, callback)
Creates a global listener for each Myo instance for the given event. The callback's context will be the Myo instance.

Myo.on('connected', function(){
	console.log('connected!', this.id)
});

initSocket   Myo.initSocket()
Creates web socket and sets up the message listener. Called implictly whenever you create a new myo instance.

Myo Instance

A Myo instance is an individual Myo create using this library.

Data

id   myo.id
Stores the id of the Myo.

connect_verion   myo.connect_verion
Stores the version of Myo Connect.

direction   myo.direction
Stores the direction that the User is wearing the Myo. Can either be "toward_elbow" or "toward_wrist", referencing the Thalmic logo on the device.

arm   myo.arm
Stores which arm the Myo is being worn on. Either "left" or "right"

orientationOffset   myo.orientationOffset
Stores the offset quaternion used with myo.zeroOrientation().

lastIMU   myo.lastIMU
Stores the last IMU object. Useful when you need to look at changes over time.

isConnected   myo.isConnected
Stores a boolean on whether the Myo is currently connected.

isLocked   myo.isLocked
Stores a boolean on whether the Myo is currently locked.

Functions

on   myo.on(eventName, function(arg1, arg2,...))
On sets up a listener for a specific event name. Whenever that event is triggered, each function added with on(), will be called with whatever arguments trigger() was called with. Returns a unique event id for this listener.

myMyo.on('fist', function(edge){
	if(edge)  console.log('fist pose start');
	if(!edge) console.log('fist pose end');
});

trigger   myo.trigger(eventName, arg1, arg2, ...)
Trigger activates each listener for a specific event. You can add any additional parameters to be passed to the listener. Myo.js uses this internally to trigger events.

myMyo.on('foobar', function(msg){
	console.log('wooooo', msg)
});
myMyo.trigger('foobar', 'ah yis!');

zeroOrientation   myo.zeroOrientation()
When called, where ever the Myo is orientated will now be the origin. This offset value will be stored at myo.orientationOffset.

lock   myo.lock()
Sets Myo.isLocked to true and fires the lock event. Myo.js does nothing with myo.isLocked, it's up to the developer to implement locking features. For example:

myMyo.on('fist', function(edge){
	if(Myo.isLocked || !edge) return;
	Enemies.smash();
});

unlock   myo.unlock(), Myo.unlock(timeout)
Sets Myo.isLocked to false and fires the unlock event. If a timeout is passed in, it will call myo.lock() after the timeout has passed. Subsequient calls will reset the timeout.

myMyo.unlock(); //Will unlock the Myo indefinitely
myMyo.unlock(1000); //Unlocks the Myo, but will relock after 1 second

vibrate   myo.vibrate(), myo.vibrate('short' | 'medium' | 'long')
Makes the Myo vibrate with a given duration. Defaults to 'medium'.

requestBluetoothStrength   myo.requestBluetoothStrength()
Requests the connection strength of the Myo to be sent. Listen to the 'bluetooth_strength' event for the data.

myMyo.on('bluetooth_strength', function(val){
	console.log('Such strength', val);
});
myMyo.requestBluetoothStrength();

timer   myo.timer(on_off, duration, callback)
Timer is useful for when you want a simple timeout for an action, such as holding a gesture for a period of time. on_off is a boolean that will create or disable the current timer with a duration of duration that will fire the callback.

//Fires a spread_hold event if spread is held for half a second
myMyo.on('fingers_spread', function(edge){
	myMyo.timer(edge, 500, function(){
		myMyo.trigger('spread_hold')
	})
})

Events

You can create listeners to the events by using the myo.on() function. You can even fire your own events using myo.trigger().

connected   myo.on('connected', function(){ ... })
Fired when the Myo is successfully connected with the Myo Connect software. Populates myo.connect_version.

disconnected   myo.on('disconnected', function(){ ... })
Fired when the Myo is disconnected from the Myo Connect software.

arm_synced   myo.on('arm_synced', function(){ ... })
Fired when the User puts on the Myo and successfully does the Setup Gesture. Populates myo.arm and myo.direction

arm_unsynced   myo.on('arm_unsynced', function(){ ... })
Fired when the User removes the Myo.

imu   myo.on('imu', function(data){ ... })
This event is fired whenever we receive IMU data from the Myo. This data is grouped like this:

{
	orientation : {
		x : NUM,
		y : NUM,
		z : NUM,
		W : NUM
	},
	gyroscope : {
		x : NUM,
		y : NUM,
		z : NUM
	},
	accelerometer : {
		x : NUM,
		y : NUM,
		z : NUM
	}
}

gyroscope   myo.on('gyroscope', function(data){ ... })
This event is fired whenever we receive gyroscopic data from the Myo. This data is grouped as 3d coordinates.

orientation   myo.on('orientation', function(data){ ... })
This event is fired whenever we receive orientation data from the Myo. This data is grouped as a quanternion.

accelerometer   myo.on('accelerometer', function(data){ ... })
This event is fired whenever we receive acceleration data from the Myo. This data is grouped as 3d coordinates.

bluetooth_strength   myo.on('bluetooth_strength', function(data){ ... })
Fired after Myo.requestBluetoothStrength() is called. Returns a measure of the bluetooth strength the Myo is connected to.

pose   myo.on('pose', function(pose_name, edge){ ... })
Whenever the Myo detects a pose change it will fire a pose event. The listener will be called with the pose_name and the edge which will be true if it is the start of the pose and false if it is the end of the pose. Myo.js will also fire an individual event for each pose with the edge as the only parameter for the listener. Here is a list of all the poses : rest,fingers_spread,wave_in,wave_out,fist,thumb_to_pinky.

Myo.on('pose', function(pose_name, edge){
	if(pose_name != 'rest' && edge){
		console.log('Started ', pose_name);
	}
});
var myMyo = Myo.create();
myMyo.on('wave_in', function(edge){
	if(edge) Menu.left()
})

lock   myo.on('lock', function(){ ... })
Fired whenever myo.lock() is called. Useful for firing vibration events, or updating UI when the Myo becomes locked.

unlock   myo.on('unlock', function(){ ... })
Fired whenever myo.unlock() is called. Useful for firing vibration events, or updating UI when the Myo becomes unlocked.

Changelog

1.1.2 - Friday, 05/12/2014

• Added a second data parameter to most events
• Added a nice example showing off graphing IMU data and event streams
• Removed the empty Myo.ui stuff

1.1.1 - Thursday, 04/12/2014

• Renamed arm_recognized event to arm_synced
• Renamed arm_lost event to arm_unsynced
• Updated Myo.options.api_version to 3 to work with the newly released firmware.

1.1.0 - Monday, 17/11/2014

• Renamed Myo.start() to Myo.initSocket()
• Myo.js now tries to create the socket when you create Myo instances. This allows developers to modify Myo.options before the socket is created. Useful for controlling API versions.
• Added error handling messages on the socket.
• Updated Myo.options.api_version to 2 to work with the newly released firmware.