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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/led-matrix-stimuli/

Open source device consists of three LED matrices that can be independently controlled via open source Arduino Uno microcontroller. Matrices of LEDs are mounted above nose pokes to examine perceptual decision making in rats. Highly modifiable LED matrices for visual stimulus presentation in behavioral studies.Designs for printing these accessory devices are available in GitHub account for the project.

Proper citation: LED Matrix Stimuli (RRID:SCR_022345) Copy   

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

Closed loop automated reaching apparatus for interrogating complex motor behaviors.Mechanical components include behavior box, series of cameras, and food pellet dispenser. Single workstation computer manages cameras, communicates with microcontroller, and analyzes mouse behavior in real time using modules extracted from DeepLabCut. Integrates fully automated, markerless kinematic tracking of multiple features to classify animal behavior and delivers neural stimulation based on behavioral outcomes. CLARA is compatible with advanced neurophysiological tools, enabling testing of neurostimulation devices and identification of novel neurological biomarkers.System fully automates trial initiation and pellet delivery and is capable of accurately delivering stimulation in response to trial outcome with short latency.

Proper citation: Closed Loop Automated Reaching Apparatus (RRID:SCR_022365) Copy   

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

Software tool as single neural network model that learns how to segment spectrograms of birdsong into annotated syllables.

Proper citation: TweetyNet (RRID:SCR_022360) Copy   

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https://cellexplorer.org/

Open source framework for single cell characterization and visualization.Graphical user interface, standardized processing module and data structure for exploring and classifying single cells acquired using extracellular electrodes.

Proper citation: CellExplorer (RRID:SCR_022358) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/pycro-manager/

Open source software for customized and reproducible microscope control. Software Python package that enables control of micro-manager as well as development of customized experiments integrated with real-time image processing.

Proper citation: Pycro Manager (RRID:SCR_022356) Copy   

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

Software tool as generalist algorithm for cell and nucleus segmentation.

Proper citation: Cellpose (RRID:SCR_022332) Copy   

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

Non invasive, infrared activity and sleep measurement system that uses passive infrared sensors and Arduino microprocessor. Publication provides protocol for assembling COMPASS as well as provides support protocols and python scripts for data analysis, best practices for optimum results, troubleshooting, and alternative protocols for different use scenarios.

Proper citation: COMPASS (RRID:SCR_022329) Copy   

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

Software Python package for visualizing and interacting with datasets registered to brain atlases. Used for visualization of neuroanatomical and morphological data.

Proper citation: Brainrender (RRID:SCR_022328) Copy   

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

3D printed microdrive for electrophysiology and optophysiology. Consists of main body and head. Used for in vivo tetrode recording, optical imaging, and optogenetic manipulation in freely moving mice.Design files and build instructions for this device can be found on TetrODrive GitHub.Microdrive can be assembled in 15 min and price for all materials, including 3D printer, is lower than single commercial microdrive.

Proper citation: TetrODrive (RRID:SCR_022326) Copy   

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

Open source system built around Arduino based microcontroller for analog and digital input and synchronization combined with custom printed circuit board. Hardware and Arduino-based firmware used to synchronize experimental and electrophysiological data.

Proper citation: Florida research open source synchronization tool (RRID:SCR_022344) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/pyos-5/

Open source operant box system optimized for use with tethered animals. System includes hardware and software. Control electronics are build on pyControl, controlling custom PCB integrating 5 infra-red break-beam sensors and 5 stimulus LEDs, single nose-poke for reward receptacle, stepper motor for control of custom peristaltic pump for reward delivery, audio board for tone generation through attached speaker, house light and fan, LED driver for optogenetic stimulation, and bidirectional communication with external devices via TTL pulses.

Proper citation: pyOS-5 project (RRID:SCR_022335) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/?s=pyPhotometry

Open source Python based hardware and software for fiber photometry data acquisition. System includes compact, low cost, data acquisition board built around Micropython microcontroller, and cross platform graphical user interface for controlling acquisition and visualising signals. Can acquire two analog and two digital signals, and control two external LEDs via built in LED drivers. Time division multiplexed illumination allows independent readout of fluorescence evoked by different excitation wavelengths from single photoreceiver signal.

Proper citation: pyPhotometry (RRID:SCR_022940) Copy   

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https://github.com/MatsumotoJ/usvcam

Open source acoustic camera system for measuring ultrasound communication in rodents. System includes small phased microphone array combined with camera and comprises USV segmentation algorithms with modification for overlapping vocalizations that results in high accuracy. Enables simpler and faster USV localization and assignment.

Proper citation: USVCAM (RRID:SCR_022747) Copy   

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https://github.com/denisecailab/minian

Software miniscope analysis pipeline that requires low memory and computational demand so it can be run without specialized hardware. Offers interactive visualization that allows users to see how parameters in each step of pipeline affect output.

Proper citation: Minian (RRID:SCR_022601) Copy   

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https://github.com/compsy/ACTman/

Software R library to automate labor intensive actigraphy data preprocessing and analyses steps while improving transparency, reproducibility, and scalability over software suites traditionally used in actigraphy research practice. Provides streamlined preprocessing while validating circadian rhythm and sleep analysis.

Proper citation: ACTman (RRID:SCR_023119) Copy   

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https://www.dropbox.com/s/wx7aicjh4is81om/HomeCageForelimbTask.py?dl=0

Software Python tool running on Raspberry Pi computer. Used for trial timing and data logging. Part of Autonomous Training of Forelimb Motor Task system.

Proper citation: Autonomous Training of a Forelimb Motor Task (RRID:SCR_021603) Copy   

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https://github.com/mauriciowr/OBAT

Software tool as part of Operant Box for Auditory Tasks system.

Proper citation: Operant Box for Auditory Tasks (RRID:SCR_021604) Copy   

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https://github.com/PTMonteiro/GoFish_Ajuwon_etal_2022

Bonsai code for running GOFish platform for behavioural experiments in fish.

Proper citation: GoFish Ajuwon etal 2022 (RRID:SCR_022511) Copy   

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https://github.com/mmgxw3/pipetteFindingCNN

Software application for convolutional neural network that assesses pipette positioning before patch clamp is begun to minimize patch clamping errors in electrophysiology experiments. Used for detecting pipette positioning and making patch clamping procedures.

Proper citation: Pipette Finding CNN (RRID:SCR_024992) Copy   

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https://github.com/ZuAh/Custom-fitting-of-implants

Tutorial to custom-design and -fit implants to continuous and discontinuous skull surfaces. Universal Guide for Skull Extraction and Custom-Fitting of Implants to Continuous and Discontinuous Skulls.

Proper citation: Custom-fitting-of-implants (RRID:SCR_025270) Copy   

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