CannaDx Beta 0.1
CannaDx Beta 0.1 2015
They MyDx Analyzer is an electronic nose that utilizes interchangeable sensors to identify the chemical signatures of organic properties in cannabis, food, water and air. The MyDx Analyzer electronically “smells” the sample by drawing the samples vapors across the various channels in each sensor. The MyDx Analyzer connects via Bluetooth or USB cable to Android, iOS or computer devices. The MyDx App communicates with a secure MyDx Cloud via the Internet. The electronic signature obtained from the sensor is then analyzed against a sophisticated database and algorithm in the MyDx Cloud.
The Link to the MyDx QuickStart Video can be found here:
https://www.mydxlife.com/beta/beta-cannadx-0-1/
This should not happen and we understand the root cause of the issue. We are also aware that our CBD accuracy is below our target specification at this time. We are busy addressing these issues. Expect continual updates to the MyDx Knowledge Base over coming weeks providing you with more accurate readings of your samples.
This should not happen and we understand the root cause of the issue. We are busy addressing these issues. Expect continual updates to the MyDx Knowledge Base over coming weeks providing you with more accurate readings of your samples.
Yes, the more information obtained by users testing samples will improve the database accuracy over time.
The MyDx Analyzer operating temperature range is 5° to 40° C. Room Temperature.
Pricing of additional sensors will be announced when they become available.
Knowing the name of your strain isn’t as important as knowing what the total chemical profile of your tested sample is. You can name the sample anything you want and save it in your own database in the App for future reference.
You can test hundreds of strains and in each case the chemical profile of each strain will be generated.
We expect the basic design of the MyDx Analyzer to stay the same initially. Feedback from the beta test group will help us identify any issues that may need corrected. Just like mobile phones and other hand-held devices, we expect to make improvements and add features over time.
Any cannabis strain can be tested. The CannaDx sensor will identify the total chemical profile of the sample and compare it to known chemical profiles of other strains.
The User Manual has a test procedure to identify when the sensor’s accuracy has diminished.
The simplicity behind the design of MyDx will allow you to go from sample to answer in 3 easy steps:
1. Connect the MyDx device to your Smartphone via USB or Bluetooth.
2. Place a few milligrams of the sample in the chamber
3. Begin testing.
The MyDx App will present an in-depth analysis of your sample, what the information means, and why it is important.
The CannaDx sensor is available to test for the important chemicals in cannabis. Other sensors are being developed to test pesticides in food with the OrganaDX sensor, water purity with the AquaDx sensor and air quality with the AeroDx sensor.
To date, the sensors that will be compatible with the MyDx Platform that are currently being developed with our esteemed collaborators can do the following:
• Breath based detection of active pulmonary tuberculosis in the field with high sensitivity and specificity with real patients.
• Toxic industrial chemical identification using a handheld detector.
• Readily detect representative organophosphates, the functional group associated with certain pesticides, at parts per million levels.
• Readily distinguish simulated samples of cannabis strains.
• Quantitatively measure simulated cannabinoids samples, including THC and CBD.
• Quantitatively measure certain compounds in cannabis such as the terpenoid Myrcene.
• Vaporize and Analyze certain pesticides such as 2,4-D.
• Detect carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxide (NO), and ozone (O3) to measure the Air Quality Index.
In most countries across the world, people do not have the ability to know what is in their cannabis. In the United States, testing for the safety and potency of cannabis is limited to a few states that have central testing labs that offer such a service. For those that have access to this service, the cost can be anywhere from $50 – $300 USD per sample, you must hand-deliver the sample to the lab, and the testing process takes a few days to complete. Additionally, the lab requires up to a few grams of cannabis to produce an accurate analysis, which can further add to your cost. MyDx will put the power of a testing lab in the palm of your hands, in real-time, and at a fraction of the cost using only milligrams of your cannabis.
The CannaDx sensor, using the MyDx Analyzer, is programmed to test for the presence of the most important compounds of interest in cannabis. When presented with a sample of cannabis, MyDx will deliver a strain analysis revealing unique percentages of the medically relevant Cannabinoids THC & CBD, whose ratios have been shown to play a key role in how a specific strain makes people feel. The sensor is also being programmed to look for a class of compounds known as the Terpenoids, which give each strain of cannabis its unique smell and further contribute to the overall medical effect of the plant.
The CannaDx sensor currently tests leaf and flower.
Our sensors are being programmed to quantify THC and CBD for the first release.
MyDx tests and provides readings for the percentage of the following cannabinoids: THC, CBD and CBN. It also tests for the following terpenes:
α-Pinene, Myrcene, ß-Pinene, α-bisabolol, Limonene, Terpenolene, Linalool, Geraniol, ß-Caryophyllene, Humulene, Caryophyllene Oxide, g-Terpinene, Isopulegol, Nerolidol, Guaiol, Camphene,
Ocimene, 3-Carene, α-Terpinene, p-Cymene, Eucalyptol. Please note that not all of the above will be reported for all tests.
The current version of the CannaDx is does not test for pesticides. A future version is being designed to test those most commonly found in cannabis.
The MyDx Analyzer does not check for mold.
Through the MyDx App, patients will be able to create a profile that defines their specific needs and track the ideal strains that best tailor to those needs.
We hope CannaDx will help cancer patients track strains that have been shown to suppress tumor cell growth, relieve pain and increase energy. We also hope the MyDx App will help consumers find and track high CBD strains that have been shown to reduce epileptic seizures in children. We also hope the MyDx App can help patients identify strains that have been shown to alleviate stress and anxiety for insomnia sufferers. The list is long, to learn more, please visit Think Limitless for information.
The vision includes a plan for CannaDx to be used in states where medical or recreational marijuana is legal. The ultimate goal is for patients to understand exactly what and how much of each component they are putting in their bodies as the cannabis industry begins its journey toward legalization and regulation.
The CannaDx sensor will give you a Total Canna Profile (TCP) of the plant and ask you to correlate that to how it makes you feel. A fingerprint of what chemicals are in it for tracking purposes and we will correlate that data back to our Central Lab Data, which will reveal THC and CBD concentrations.
This capability is being considered for a future sensor design.
We are exploring this application for later revisions
No cleaning is required. Disposable sample inserts are used for each sample tested.
The MyDx unit will include everything you need to begin testing. Disposable sample inserts will need to be replaced once all of the included ones are used. We expect the MyDx sensors to have a minimum shelf life of 6 months while performing 100 tests or more. Replacement sensors are available for purchase from our web site at CDxLife.
During testing vapors are drawn across the sensors. Over time the residue from the vapors builds up on the sensors surface eventually coating them to where they do not analyze the sample properly.
Troubleshooting For MyDx And App
Before troubleshooting, carefully read the MyDx User Manual. It is on the CDx web site at:
https://www.mydxlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MyDx-User-Manual-150302.pdf
- Apple iOS devices must have version 7 or greater operating system. Android devices must be using version 4.4 or greater operating system.
- Make sure you have your Bluetooth settings enabled. If the MyDx is on, it will show up as OLS425.
- Check the MyDx power switch to make sure it is turned on and the green indicator light is lit.
- Make sure you are not in Simulation mode. You can go into the MyDx App settings and select Do you have a MyDx Device? Make sure it is set to Yes and Save the changes.
- If you have problems syncing with the MyDx device, your phone or tablet may not be using Bluetooth version 4. Older versions will not work and there is no way to tell in the device settings so the manufacturer should be contacted. A list of known Bluetooth version 4 compatible devices can be found on Bluetooth’s web site at http://www.bluetooth.com/Pages/Bluetooth-Smart-Devices-List.aspx#SmartReady
- Make sure you don’t have any other Bluetooth devices on nearby.
- If the App “freezes” or does not return test results, make sure you have a strong Internet connection by WiFi or direct using your phone or tablet. You may need to move to another location to improve your WiFi connection. A consistently good connection is required for the App to sync with the MyDx database in the cloud.
- If the App stops during a test when receiving a phone call on your smartphone you will need to run the test again. Putting your smartphone on Do Not Disturb settings will also correct this.
- Close the MyDx App and restart it.
- Shut both the MyDx and the smartphone off and then turn them both on again.
Yes. The MyDx Analyzer and App are a medical device and application which is not restricted by state laws.
We are not measuring pH levels at this time.
We are not measuring total dissolved solids at this time.
We are targeting a marginal error rate within 20% of conventional gas chromatography (GC) values for our first generation devices.
The MyDx CannaDx sensor currently will only test for flower. However the capability and effort to develop the sensor is there, so please stay tuned for future developments.
The current CannaDx sensor detects flower only.
MyDx is currently testing only cannabis leaf.
Butane, hexane, ethanol, isopropanol, neopentane, isopentane, butane, n-pentane, methanol, isobutane, propane, heptanes, perntanes, mercaptan.
If you are not satisfied with your MyDx™, you may return it within 7 days of receiving it and receive your money back minus a 10% restocking fee.
Kindly send your MyDx back to:
MyDx, Inc.
4226 Executive Square, STE 600
La Jolla, CA, 92037
We are expecting to release additional sensors in 2016.
Currently, MyDx only comes in anodized black.
We are always looking at future options, and a “light” version is not available at this time.
We may provide demo units in the future on a case by case basis but we currently do not have demo units available to send. The best way to get a unit is to pre-order online from our website at mydxlife.com.
At this time, no. We are considering this as a feature for a future release.
Apple iOS and Android devices are supported. The operating system version for Apple iOS must be version 7.0 or greater. The operating system for Android devices must be version 4.4 or greater. The device must also be Bluetooth version 4 (Bluetooth Smart and Smart Ready) compliant. A list of compliant devices can be found on Bluetooth’s website.
Yes, the unit includes a power supply with standard European and U.S. adapters.
- Go to the Apple App Store.
- Search for CDx Inc.
- Select the CDx App.
- Go to the Play Store.
- Search for MyDx.
- Select the MyDx App.
If you are interested in distribution opportunities, please contact us at info@mydxlife.com or call us at 800-814-4550 / 858-434-0705. Our sales team would be happy to discuss the possibilities with you.
We are currently in the process of testing European strains and they will be added to the database over time.
You can test at any stage and the sensor will identify the THC and CBD levels based on the total chemical profile of the sample tested.
This is being considered as a future feature in the App.
This would be something between you and the dispensary in question. At this time we are working with dispensaries at this level.
Edibles composition is highly complex. The CannaDx sensor is only designed to test cannabis flower at this time.
At this time the CannaDx is specifically designed to test cannabis flower only.
In the App you can choose to save your strain information to your private database or share it with the community.
It is possible that oils or other substances on your hands could impact the sample data. You should always wash your hands before inserting a new sample or wear rubber gloves.
The cannabis sample can be moist and does not have to be totally dry. Fresh samples are recommended. If the sample is totally dried the sensor will not be able to get a good reading.
Contact our Customer Support department to troubleshoot the unit and arrange for a replacement or repair if needed.
The App does not have a limit on how many personal test results you can store.
Beta testing feedback will help us identify ways in which we can improve the MyDx Analyzer design. In addition, as more users test their strains the community database will continue to grow and the accuracy will increase due to more chemical profiles being collected.
The MyDx generates a total chemical profile of the strain being analyzed. It is not capable of mapping DNA.
This capability in the App is being considered for future versions.
We do not have a program to compensate for collecting data since you can choose to share it or not. The primary advantage of sharing the data in the community database is that over time the strain matching will become more accurate.
The disposable sample inserts have spikes the assist in getting the samples vapor available for testing. Rubbing the sample between your fingers and against the sample inserts circular opening also help free the vapors for testing. You can use a grinder but it won’t necessarily enhance the test results.
The MyDx uses Bluetooth to communicate between your smartphone and the MyDx device. Once the Bluetooth connection is made, the App communicates over the Internet to our servers to analyze the sample.
Sensors are easily removed and replaced by opening an access door and inserting a new sensor. This will allow the MyDx Analyzer to use upgraded sensors or sensors used for other substances.
At this time the disposable sample inserts are made of lab grade polypropylene and can be recycled like any other polypropylene plastic. They are not biodegradable.
To insure the accuracy of testing we highly recommend you discard the disposable sample insert after each use (except for testing empty inserts). Cleaning and reusing the inserts may compromised your test results.
In the current CannaDx sensor, toxic elements are not being detected. Future sensors will be programmed to identify toxins and other elements.
WiFi connectivity is required to sync the smartphone with the MyDx. We are currently working on a web-based App that will allow you to use any Internet connection. A strong and consistent Internet signal is required since the App communicates with our servers to analyze the sample results and save your data.
At this time the App requires Internet access to communicate with our servers.
Testing should be done at room temperature and the flower only should be tested. Do not heat the sample.
The MyDx electronically smells the sample and the data obtained by the sensor channels is compared to our central lab and community databases to best match the THC and other cannabinoids identified.
A future enhancement to the CannaDx sensor will identify THC-V.
If this occurs you should wait for the MyDx to stop its testing cycle and then restart the test.
To insure this doesn’t happen when testing put your smartphone in Do Not Disturb.
1. Select Settings (the box in the right corner with 4 horizontal lines).
2. Select Settings (the gear icon).
3. Select Usage Settings.
4. Click “Yes” on the question “Do you have a MyDx Device?”.
5. Save the settings.
Occasionally while using your iOS device you may notice unexpected Bluetooth behavior such as disconnects, intermittent connectivity, or difficulty finding, pairing, or connecting to a Bluetooth accessory when using your MyDx analyzer.
Troubleshooting Tips:
- Check that you are in range of the MyDx analyzer. 30 feet is usually the maximum. Move your iOS device closer to the MyDx Analyzer.
- Position your iOS device and MyDx Analyzer in direct line of sight of each other. For example, move the Bluetooth accessory and iOS device to the same side of your body.
- Remove any case, stand, or other accessories from your iOS device and see if performance improves.
- If you see the word “Connected” next to another Bluetooth accessory in Settings > Bluetooth, your iOS device is already paired to a Bluetooth accessory. You can only connect to one Bluetooth accessory at a time.
- Check for sources of potential interference and move both the iOS device and the MyDx Analyzer away from other electronic devices.
- On your iOS device, tap Settings > Bluetooth and find your device in the list. If your device says Not Connected, tap the name of MyDx Analyzer to attempt to connect it.
- Tap Settings > Bluetooth and turn Bluetooth off and then on again.
- Make sure that you MyDx Analyze is turned on and fully charged or connected to power.
- Make sure that your Bluetooth accessory is in pairing mode.
- Restart your iOS device.
- Tap Settings > Bluetooth and locate the MyDx Analyzer you are connected to or attempting to connect to. Then tap and “Forget this Device”. Try to pair your MyDx Analyzer again.
- Restart your MyDx Analyzer by turning it off and then on again.
- Reset network settings by tapping Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.
o This will reset all network settings including: previously connected Wi-Fi networks and passwords, recently used Bluetooth accessories, VPN, and APN settings.
- Make sure the MyDx is on a flat surface and not on its side.
- Make sure the sample insert is not over filled and the sample insert is closed completely.
- Try closing the chamber without a sample insert in it. If it closes, try a different sample insert.
- Pull the sample chamber all the way out and reinsert until you hear a click indicating it is locked in place.
The MyDx serial number is located underneath the sensor.
1. Remove the external cover.
2. Open the Sensor Tray Cover.
3. Remove the Sensor.
4. The serial number will be located on a sticker on the circuit board and will have a bar code above it.
