BEATBox
Build, share, and refine Beatbox together.
A community-driven ecosystem for open behavioral neuroscience tools.
Who uses Beatbox?
Beatbox is designed for behavioral neuroscience labs, preclinical platforms, and facilities interested in open, ecological monitoring and operant tasks in the home cage.
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FAQ
What sensors does Beatbox support?
Beatbox supports environmental sensors (temperature, humidity, light) and behavioral sensors such as IR beam breaks, nosepoke sensors, and capacitive touch modules. Exact sensor models can be configured per build.
Can Beatbox integrate with video-based HCM systems?
Yes. Beatbox is designed to complement camera-based systems and can be synchronized via software and, where available, hardware triggers.
What are the power and network requirements?
Typical setups require a stable power source and either USB or Wi-Fi for data transfer. Detailed requirements depend on the final hardware configuration.
How to cite Beatbox
If you use Beatbox in a scientific publication, please cite the Beatbox project and its main reference paper once available.
Tutorials
- Assembly overview
- First operant task in the home cage
- Basic data analysis with the Python client