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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/usv-detector/

Project related to ultrasonic vocalizations detection. Provides device designed for automatic detection of 50kHz ultrasonic vocalizations.

Proper citation: Ultrasonic Vocalizations Detector project (RRID:SCR_021471) Copy   

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https://ethowatcher.paginas.ufsc.br/

Software tool for behavioral and video tracking analysis in laboratory animals. Used to support detailed ethography, video tracking, and extraction of kinematic variables from digital video files of laboratory animals.

Proper citation: EthoWatcher (RRID:SCR_021504) Copy   

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https://www.feldmanlab.org/

Project related to function of cerebral cortex. Included model system for studying cortical function is provided by UC Berkeley scientists. System includes lickometer which employs infrared beam and sensor to minimize electrical noise artifacts during neurophysiology experiments and can be easily mounted in micromanipulator for precise and repeatable positioning.Open source lickometer was designed in conjunction with open source water delivery system.Together, these provide basic hardware for DIY behavioral assay and reward system for mice.

Proper citation: Feldman Lab Lickometer project (RRID:SCR_021469) Copy   

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https://github.com/arnefmeyer/mousecam

Software Python package with functions for extracting and analyzing data recorded using camera system.Used to monitor behaviors including eye position, whisking, and ear movements in unrestrained animals.Can be mounted in combination with neural implants for recording brain activity.

Proper citation: Mousecam (RRID:SCR_021503) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/hao-chen-lab-repository/

Project aims to establish computing platform for rodent behavior research using Raspberry Pi computer. They have built several devices for conducting operant conditioning and monitoring environmental data.

Proper citation: Hao Chen Lab Repository project (RRID:SCR_021467) Copy   

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

Portal provides open source Compact Head Mounted Endoscope for imaging in freely behaving mouse. Includes accessible and flexible set of calcium imaging tools for neuroscience research community.

Proper citation: CHEndoscope (RRID:SCR_021587) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/autonomous-training-forelimb-motor-task/

Portal related to individualized tracking of self directed motor learning in group housed mice performing skilled lever positioning task in home cage. Provides system for fully autonomous training of group housed mice on forelimb motor task. Task is run and controlled by Raspberry Pi microcomputer, which allows for cages to be monitored remotely through active internet connection. System was developed by University of Ottawa scientists.

Proper citation: Autonomous Training of a Forelimb Motor Task project (RRID:SCR_021562) Copy   

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

Portal provides open source and affordable microscope experimental setup device based on Raspberry Pi, Arduino microcontroller and off-the-shelf electronic components. System design is based on 3D-printed mainframe, Raspberry Pi computer, and high definition camera system as well as Arduino based optical and thermal control circuits. All functions of FlyPi can be controlled through custom written graphical user interface.

Proper citation: FlyPi (RRID:SCR_021563) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/teensy-based-interface/

Portal provides Teensy-Based Interface system. System includes Teensy 3.2 microcontroller based interface that is easily programmable, and offers high speed, precisely timed behavioral data acquisition and digital and analog outputs for controlling sCMOS cameras and other devices. Developed by Boston University scientists.

Proper citation: Teensy-Based Interface project (RRID:SCR_021560) Copy   

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

Portal provides head fixed behavioral environment that uses lightweight physical maze floating on air table that moves around animals body under direct control of animal itself.

Proper citation: Airtrack (RRID:SCR_021561) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/diy-rodent-running-disk/

Portal related to Rodent Running Disk. Provided Rodent Running Disk was developed by University of California, Berkeley scientist. Acrylic disk mounted to optical encoder to achieve fast locomotion decoding.

Proper citation: DIY Rodent Running Disk (RRID:SCR_021558) Copy   

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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/actifield/

Project related to measuring locomotor activity.System includes infrared motion detection and arduino to record activity in variety of chamber set ups. Provides actimeter and software tool to measure and record locomotor activity.

Proper citation: Actifield project (RRID:SCR_021452) 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/rad/

Project related to tracking and recording activity in rodent home cages.Provides device that utilizes passive infrared (PIR) sensor to detect movement in cages and logs data to microSD card. Device is wireless and battery powered, and can record data for about 3 weeks on charge.

Proper citation: Rodent Activity Detector project (RRID:SCR_021451) 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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