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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://github.com/cMadan/stl-toolbox

Software toolbox for visualizing and quantifying movement from pre-recorded videos.Used for summarizing animal movement data as single image ( spectral time lapse algorithm) as well as automate analysis of animal movement data.

Proper citation: Quantifying Animal Movement from Pre-recorded Videos (RRID:SCR_021515) Copy   

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https://github.com/ikodvanj/ratPASTA/

Software package for processing and visualising data from startle experiments in rodents or experiments measuring grip strength in rodents.

Proper citation: Platform for Acoustic STArtle (RRID:SCR_021516) Copy   

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https://github.com/MouseLand/facemap

Software toolbox for unsupervised video analysis of rodent behavior.Used for videographic processing of head fixed rodent behavior.

Proper citation: FaceMap (RRID:SCR_021513) Copy   

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https://github.com/kscottz/SkinnerBox

Software tool for data logging and analysis.

Proper citation: Skinner Box (RRID:SCR_021514) Copy   

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https://github.com/ratcave/ratcave

Software 3D graphics python package for cognitive psychology experiments. Open source, cross platform Python library that adds 3D stimulus support to all OpenGL-based 2D Python stimulus libraries. These libraries include VisionEgg, Psychopy, Pyglet, and PyGam.

Proper citation: Ratcave (RRID:SCR_021599) Copy   

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https://github.com/bonsai-rx/bonsai

Software tool as event based framework for processing and controlling data streams. Open source software tool as visual language for reactive programming.Used for composing reactive and asynchronous data streams coming from video cameras, microphones, electrophysiology systems or data acquisition boards.

Proper citation: Bonsai (RRID:SCR_021512) Copy   

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https://github.com/cortex-lab/Rigbox

Open source software MATLAB toolbox for running behavioral neuroscience experiments and managing data.Used for probing neurons and behavior. Used for managing behavioral neuroscience experiments and acquiring experiment related data.

Proper citation: Rigbox (RRID:SCR_021517) Copy   

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https://github.com/mne-tools/mne-cpp

Software tool for real time processing of electrophysiological data.

Proper citation: MNE Scan (RRID:SCR_021530) 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://github.com/yorambenshaul/optimouse

Software tool for analysis of mouse position data.Open source software to analyze positions of individual mice, specifically their nose positions, in behavioral arena with the goal of minimizing error.

Proper citation: Optimouse (RRID:SCR_021527) 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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https://github.com/KravitzLab/fed/wiki

Flexible open-source device for measuring feeding behavior. FED measures food intake in mice. It is battery powered and designed to be used in rodent colony caging.Home cage-compatible feeding system that measures food intake with high accuracy and temporal resolution. FED offers alternative to commercial feeders, with convenience of use in tradition colony rack caging.

Proper citation: Feeding Experimentation Device project (RRID:SCR_015942) Copy   

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https://github.com/portugueslab/stytra

Open source software Python package to control stimulation and track behaviour.Provides timed stimulus presentation, interfacing with external devices and simultaneous real time tracking of behavioral parameters such as position, orientation, tail and eye motion in both freely swimming and head restrained preparations.

Proper citation: Stytra (RRID:SCR_021500) Copy   

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https://github.com/openworm/tracker-commons

Software tool as repository of documentation, software, and discussions to share worm tracking data and analysis routines.Open access repository for storing, accessing, and filtering data; interchange format for notating single or multi worm behavior; and file formats written in Python for feature extraction, review, and analysis.

Proper citation: Worm Behavior Platform (RRID:SCR_021501) Copy   

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https://github.com/olivierfriard/BORIS

Open source event logging software for video/audio coding and live observations.Multiplatform standalone program that allows user specific coding environment for computer based review of previously recorded videos or live observations.

Proper citation: Behavioral Observation Research Interactive Software (RRID:SCR_021509) Copy   

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https://github.com/chenxinfeng4/ArControl

Software tool as Arduino UNO/Mega based, visual programming and real-time behavioral platform for neuroscience. It can run Go/No-Go, 2AFPC and Optogenetic stimulation tasks. Stand alone and intuitive Gaphical User Interface application.Part of ArControl system.

Proper citation: ArControl (RRID:SCR_021605) Copy   

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https://github.com/bonvision

Open source software package for creating and controlling visual environments.Software package for Bonsai which allows for control of 2D and 3D environments.

Proper citation: BonVision (RRID:SCR_021534) Copy   

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