Projects
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Unless explicitly stated, all projects (software, documentation, drawings, and other file types) are shared freely under the MIT License.

Nerdy Holiday Cookie Cutters
Fun 3D printed cookie cutters
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Behavior Microcontroller
Control a behavioral experiment with a Microcontroller
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Camera Capture Two
A nifty way to Capture Video Data
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Force Detection
Super accurate single axis Force Detection
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Arduino Serial Pass Through
Simple code to check the speed of your Arduino
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Optical Pulse Detector
Super simple way to detect the presence of a light source
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Viewing and Saving Arduino Data (with PuTTY!)
Record and save Arduino output using the PuTTY software
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Voltage Level Shifting
Methods for getting different electrical systems to talk to each other
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Analog Waveform Generator
Output custom analog signals from a microcontroller
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Elegant Split Patch Cord
Double the optics, double the fun!
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DAQ Synchronization
Align and synchronize data acquisition systems
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Barcode Generation
Align and synchronize data acquisition systems
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LabJack Setup
Align and synchronize data acquisition systems
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LabJack Data Processing
Align and synchronize data acquisition systems
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Extraction Barcodes
Align and synchronize data acquisition systems
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Alignment Barcodes
Align and synchronize data acquisition systems
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Analog Threshold TTL
Output a TTL signal based on a threshold relative to an analog signal
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Timestamped Multi-Camera Capture
Capture (Multiple) Timestamped Videos Using USB Web Cameras
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A demonstration/example of the LabJack
Continue reading LabJackDAQExampleBath Imaging Chamber
A chamber to hold cells and tissue
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USB DAQ device
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A rigid and detailed 3D Printed brain access port with stabilization
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Lab Occupancy Tracking
Track personnel as they return to campus/work during the pandemic
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3D Printed Tools for COVID-19 Protection
Protect your lab and campus with some safety equipment
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3 Axis Linear Stage
Build your own 3 axis manual linear stage
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Neuropixels
Hold and protect your probes
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PS3EyeCamera
Sweet little cameras for your research
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Mouse Skull
A high resolution scan of a mouse skull
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Anesthesia Surgery System
Safely deliver Anesthesia in a rigid and secure rodent surgery system
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Tapered Fibers
Collect and or spread the same light more diffusely
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3DeepLabCut
Add another camera to DLC and take your data to 3D
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Variable Optic Attenuator
Lasers are crazy powerful
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Neuroprobeamajiger
Hold fiber optic cannulas and electric probes on your stereotaxic equipment
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Optical Sources and Optical System Efficiency
Understand the power you are delivering
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Arduino IR Temperature Sensor
Non-contact temperature sensor
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Chickenscratch drawing of optic delivery system
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Low Profile Diamond Bath Imaging Chamber
Open-source Low profile diamond bath imaging chamber.
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3D Printing for Neuroscience
Ramblin’ about 3D prinin’
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DeepLabCut Installation
Markerless Pose Tracking
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Slick Passive Electrical Commutator
Untangle your stimulation or recording wires with this inexpensive slip ring/commutator system.
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Modular auditory decision-making behavioral task designed for intraoperative use in humans
Open-source intraoperative paradigm; behavioral and neural data acquired during awake brain surgery.
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Biosafe Temperature Controlled Slice Holder
Control the temperature of your slices on a microscope
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Connecting Linux to Campus WiFi
Connecting Linux to Campus WiFi can be tricky.
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Simulation-based Training of Balloon-Tamponade Tube Placement for the Treatment of Variceal Hemorrhage
An esophagus for use in training of MDs and others
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MiniScope
Some hopeful improvements to the MiniScope Project
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SOS
I have ideas but need help
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Specifying a DC Power Source
Power your research!
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Dissecting Microscope Illumination
Illuminate your research!
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Laser Safety Curtains
Build your own laser safety curtains
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Behavior Box
Build your own behavior box
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Microscope Camera
A super inexpensive and powerful system to get pictures and videos
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Dynamic Clamp
Control your patch clamping like never before on the cheap
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Irradiance
Discussions on proper techniques for reporting optical irradiance
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CLARITY L-ETC
Clear your tissues reliably, safely, and inexpensively.
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Arduino TTL Pulse Generator and Controller
Design and Control your experiments with a TTL Generator and Controller
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