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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/signalbuddy/

Portal related to signal generation. Provided system was developed by Columbia University scientists. System includes signal generator for scientific applications which generates digital or true analog signals (sine waves, step functions, and pulse trains) and can be controlled with intuitive serial monitor interface.

Proper citation: SignalBuddy (RRID:SCR_021553) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/craniobot/

Portal provides computer numerical controlled robot for cranial microsurgeries developed by University of Minnesota scientist. Included cranial microsurgery platform combines automated skull surface profiling with computer numerical controlled milling machine to perform variety of cranial microsurgical procedures on mice.

Proper citation: Craniobot project (RRID:SCR_021573) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/pycontrol/

Portal provides system that combines open source hardware and software for control of behavioral experiments. Open source framework, combines Python scripts and Micropython microcontroller. Framework can be run through command line interface, or in user friendly graphical user interface that allows users to manage variety of devices such as nose pokes, LED drivers, stepper motor controllers and more. Data collected using this system can then be imported into Python for data analysis.

Proper citation: pyControl project (RRID:SCR_021574) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/photometrybox/

Portal provides open source control system for in vivo fluorescence measurements from deep brain structures developed by University of California, San Francisco scientists. Microcontroller based solution for controlling optical components in intracranial photometry system and processing resulting signal.

Proper citation: PhotometryBox (RRID:SCR_021571) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/hope/

Portal provides brain implant developed by MIT scientists. Implant carries 16 movable tetrodes along with two optic fibers or two injection cannulas. Designed with help of 3D CAD software, allowing modifications for various experimental needs, such as targeting different brain regions and use in other animal species (e.g., rats and non-human primates). Implant can be designed to shape of skull of individual monkeys based on pre-implantation magnetic resonance imaging, thus optimizing fit with skull surface and making recording from deep brain regions more reliable.

Proper citation: Hybrid-drive combining Optogenetics, Pharmacology, and Electrophysiology project (RRID:SCR_021572) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/cerebralux/

Portal provides low cost, open source, wireless probe for optogenetic stimulation. This wireless system for optogenetic stimulation was developed by UCLA scientists. Device consists of two parts. Optical component is mounted on head permanently, whereas electronic component is removable and is applied for each experiment. Device is controlled via custom GUI (built with the TkInter Python 2.7 library) which sends pulses to device via Arduino Uno.

Proper citation: CerebraLux (RRID:SCR_021570) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/nose-poke-device/

Portal provides arduino based, 3D-printed nose poke device for rats. Includes set of instructions on how to build this device using arduino, some 3D printed parts and some off-the-shelf electronic components.

Proper citation: Nose Poke Device (RRID:SCR_021568) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/syringe-pump/

Open source syringe pump apparatus developed by scientists from Michigan Technological University. Syringe pump is designed using freely available open source computer aided design (CAD) software and manufactured using open source RepRap 3-D printer and readily available parts.

Proper citation: Pearce Lab Syringe Pump project (RRID:SCR_021566) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/operant-box-auditory-tasks-obat/

Portal provides operant box designed to train small primates in auditory tasks.Device is based on computer and Arduino Mega 2560 board, named OBAT (Operant Box for Auditory Tasks), designed to present two different auditory stimuli to small primates.All schematics and software source code are available.

Proper citation: Operant Box for Auditory Tasks project (RRID:SCR_021564) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/robucket/

Portal for open source operant chamber, based on Arduino microcontroller platform, that can be used to train mice to respond for reward. Designed by NIDDK scientists.Apparatus contains two nose pokes, drinking well, and solenoid controlled sucrose delivery system. Chamber can run magazine training, fixed ratio and progressive ratio training schedules, and can be programmed to run more complicated behavioral paradigms.

Proper citation: Rodent Operant Bucket project (RRID:SCR_021565) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/openfeeder/

Project related to studying reward and feeding behavior. Provides open source automatic feeding system that can be customized for food types from seeds to pellets.System integrates plexiglass tubes, Arduino Uno, motor driver, and piezo sensor to reliably deliver accurate amounts of food, and can also be built using 3D printed parts.

Proper citation: OpenFeeder (RRID:SCR_021552) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/tonebox-system-automated-auditory-operant-conditioning/

Project related to auditory behavioral task data collection.Provided high throughput operant conditioning in mouse homecage system was developed by University of Maryland,College Park, scientists.Automated system for training up to hundreds of mice in auditory behavioral task features custom Matlab GUI running on desktop which connects to Raspberry Pi to administer auditory stimuli from USB soundcard and collects auditory data as well as licking data from water spout with commercially available capacitive sensors. Parts list and build instructions are readily available from paper and associated GitHub repository.

Proper citation: ToneBox (RRID:SCR_021548) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/cap-touch-sensor/

Project related to accurately counting and monitoring the behavior of organisms.Provides open source capacitive touch sensing system.Capacitive sensors are positioned to readily detect direct physical touches from rodent under investigation. Device,designed around capacitive touch sensor MPR121,accurately counts and monitors behavior of organisms.

Proper citation: Capactive Touch Sensor project (RRID:SCR_021486) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/2abt/

Project related to training mice on task that requires continued updating of action/outcome relationships. Behavioral project includes task protocol and corresponding build instructions.Open source behavioral box used to train mice on task that requires continued updating of action/outcome relationships. Permits investigation of motivated behavior that requires flexible relationships between sensory stimuli and motor action. Project provided by Harvard Medical School scientists.

Proper citation: Two Armed Bandit Task project (RRID:SCR_021483) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/finchscope/

Project related to fluorescent imaging. Provides single photon fluorescent imaging microscope systems. System includes modular in vivo all optical neurophysiology rigs with transparent hardware, and acquisition and analysis software.Provide designs for 3D printed, lightweight, wireless capable microscope and motorized commutator, designed for multi month monitoring neural activity of zebra finches while they sing their courtship songs. Adapted for rodents and birds such as canaries.

Proper citation: FinchScope project (RRID:SCR_021484) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/ucla-miniscope/

Project related to fluorescence imaging to record neural activity in awake, freely behaving mice.Provided system is developed by UCLA scientists. Miniscope system includes Miniscope with single, flexible coaxial cable to carry power, control signals, and imaging data to open source Data Acquisition hardware and software. Open source miniature fluorescence microscope uses wide-field fluorescence imaging to record neural activity in awake, freely behaving mice.

Proper citation: UCLA Miniscope project (RRID:SCR_021480) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/ardbark/

Project related to fear conditioning studies.Includes hardware and software tools. Provides Arduino based device for producing naturalistic stimuli which can be integrated with existing commercial operant chambers with few modifications.. Stores custom made .wav files on SD card, interfaces with Med System and plays the .wav files through ceiling mounted speakers.

Proper citation: Ardbark project (RRID:SCR_021494) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/novel-gustometer/

Project related to taste sensory system research in humans on behavioral, electrophysiological and hemodynamic activity levels.Provided system includes hardware and software tools.

Proper citation: Novel Gustometer for Human Taste Research project (RRID:SCR_021495) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/hasra/

Project includes system for individualized training of group housed mice in single pellet reaching task.System allows user to host up to 5 mice in their home environment and automatically administer single pellet reaching test to those animals.Platform for training and assessing skilled reaching in mice with minimal need for experimenter handling.

Proper citation: Home Cage Automated Skilled Reaching Apparatus project (RRID:SCR_021492) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/diynamic/

Project is related to measurement of complex phenotypes in homecage. Homecage automated open source behavioral testing sytem to enable high throughput 24h testing of many standard operant paradigms. Using Arduino platform and easily sourced inexpensive components system can display light cues and dispense liquid rewards and has nosepoke receptacles with infrared detectors for operant responses, within homecage.Method provided by Dartmouth College scientists.

Proper citation: DIY-NAMIC project (RRID:SCR_021489) Copy   

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