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https://github.com/mtlippert/CAVE

Open source tool for combined analysis of head mounted calcium imaging and behavior. Used to analyze imaging data from head mounted microscopes simultaneously with behavioral data.

Proper citation: Calcium ActiVity Explorer (RRID:SCR_021498) Copy   

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https://github.com/video-annotator/pythonvideoannotator-module-idtrackerai

Software tool as Python Video Annotator software.Agorithm and tracking software that features two deep networks.Tracks animal identification and tracks when animals touch or cross paths in front of one another.

Proper citation: idtracker.ai (RRID:SCR_021499) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/touchscreen-cognition-mousebytes/

Project related to cognitive testing method for rodents.Provides touchscreen operant platform for testing learning and memory in rats and mice.Includes device chambers that can be used to measure rodent behavior.Not open source device.

Proper citation: Touchscreen Cognition (RRID:SCR_021550) Copy   

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

Project related to studying motor behavior. University of Washington in Seattle scientists have developed and published their device for training rats to perform modified center out task.

Proper citation: ACRoBaT (RRID:SCR_021546) Copy   

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

Project related to visual neuroscience.Provides spatial visual stimulator with arbitrary spectrum of light for visual neuroscientists.Open source, low cost visual stimulator which can be customized with up to 6 chromatic channels. Spectrum of light can be arbitrary and customizable to be adapted to different animal models based on their visual spectrum. Device details, including parts list and information for custom python library for generating visual stimuli (QDSpy), can be found in eLife publication.

Proper citation: Visual stimulator with customizable light spectra (RRID:SCR_021545) Copy   

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

Project related to conducting research on effects of nicotine vapor. Provides open source chamber system for rodents to experience regulated nicotine vapor exposure from JUUL electronic cigarette.Vapor exposure apparatus comprised of Arduino Uno microcontroller that relays coded instructions to H-bridge motor controller.H-bridge then sends specific signals to motors that regulate produced vapor sent to exposure chambers.

Proper citation: OpenVape project (RRID:SCR_021485) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/motorized-swivel/

Project related to neural recordings such as electrophysiology, calcium imaging, and optogenetics. Provides 3D-printed, motorized commutator for neural recordings of small animals in vivo.Open source motorized swivel for in vivo neural and behavioral recordings.Device operates independently of data acquisition system, and it can be controlled through any popular platform such as Arduino or Raspberry Pi.

Proper citation: An open source motorized swivel for in vivo neural and behavioral recordings project (RRID:SCR_021482) Copy   

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https://github.com/cpapasavvas/LinCoM

Software MATLAB package for linearization of place fields in complex mazes.Graph theoretic approach for production of linear place fields in complex mazes. Used for producing linear place fields for hippocampal cells during behavior in complex mazes.Specifically designed to deal with mazes with one or more decision points (e.g., T-maze, W-maze, double T-maze, radial maze, plus maze, etc).

Proper citation: LinCoM (RRID:SCR_021519) Copy   

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https://github.com/denisecailab/ezTrack

Open source video analysis pipeline for investigation of animal behavior. Platform independent set of behavior analysis pipelines using interactive Python ( (iPython/Jupyter Notebook) that researchers with no prior programming experience can use.

Proper citation: ezTrack (RRID:SCR_021496) Copy   

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

Project related to dispensing precise volumes of fluid over precise timescales.System components include syringe holder and control board with syringe pump controller and programming library.Syringe pump controller was developed by American University scientists.

Proper citation: Precision Syringe Pump Controller project (RRID:SCR_021493) Copy   

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

Project related to study of orientation behavior and neural circuit functions, through creation and analysis of small, freely moving animals in virtual realities. Provides virtual reality tool system for behavioral and neural circuit studies of small animals.Closed loop platform to study unrestrained sensorimotor behavior.

Proper citation: Pi Virtual Reality System project (RRID:SCR_021490) Copy   

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https://github.com/oculomatic/oculomatic-release

Software tool for high speed eye tracking for Point Gray USB3.0 cameras.Oculomatic software tracks eye position within acquired image frame at frame rate dictated by image sensor.

Proper citation: Oculomatic (RRID:SCR_021525) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/open-tes/

Project is related to transcranial Electrical Stimulation.Included system contains aluminum box stimulator with banana connectors for both anode and cathode on front panel,power supply on rear, power switch and serial port, LCD screen and three buttons on top panel that are used to input settings for stimulator. Device for delivering non-invasive neuromodulation techniques such as transcranial direct current stimulation. If device is used for certain types of tDCS (otDCS and tPCs) or external triggering, computer control must be used. Microcontroller is used to regulate operating speed and pulse width modulation switching frequency administrated by device.

Proper citation: Open-tES project (RRID:SCR_021487) Copy   

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https://github.com/MatthewBCooke/Pathfinder/

Open source software for analyzing spatial navigation search strategies.

Proper citation: Pathfinder (RRID:SCR_021520) Copy   

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https://wavesurfer.janelia.org/

Open source software application for neurophysiology data acquisition and analysis. Program is based in MatLab, and evolved from earlier open source software package called Ephus.

Proper citation: Wave Surfer (RRID:SCR_021529) Copy   

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https://github.com/DepartmentofNeurophysiology/Matlab-Whisker-Tracker

Shared database of videos featuring juvenile and adult male rats and adult male mice exploring stationary objects.This dataset includes wide variety of experimental conditions including genetic, pharmacological, and sensory deprivation interventions to explore how active sensing behavior is modulated by different factors. Database of high speed videos of whisking behavior in freely moving rodents.Open source high speed infrared videography database to study principles of active sensing in freely navigating rodents.

Proper citation: Open Source Whisking Video Database (RRID:SCR_021407) Copy   

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https://github.com/borglandlab/RunningWheel/

Open source, printable, open faced running wheels for mice residing in home cage that is automated to collect locomotor information such as distance traveled, wheel direction, and velocity. Running wheel system available on GitHub contains code and information to create and run running wheels. System consists of 3D printed wheel, Raspberry Pi 0 W, and supporting components.

Proper citation: Open Face Homecage Running Wheel (RRID:SCR_023642) Copy   

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https://github.com/namboodirilab/B-CALM

Open source system for behavioral control based on Arduino Mega microcontroller and MATLAB based graphical interface and analysis code. Behavior controller optimized and customized for associative learning and memory tasks. Provided software should be able to control many different types of hardware for different task configurations.

Proper citation: B-CALM (RRID:SCR_023884) Copy   

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https://github.com/TomGeorge1234/RatInABox

Software Python toolkit for modelling locomotion and neuronal activity in continuous environments. Used to model realistic rodent locomotion and generate synthetic electrophysiological data from spatially modulated cell types.

Proper citation: RatInABox (RRID:SCR_023682) Copy   

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https://github.com/haiderlab/DP-Lick-Detector

Distribution package for Dual Port Lick Detector.Package includes files relevant to building lick detector.

Proper citation: Dual Port Lick Detector (RRID:SCR_021521) Copy   

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