Open-MAC Commutator

Founding developers Dennis Kätzel, and Sampath Kapanaiah

$1,740.00 USD

Function:

Mini-Ephys Opto-Ephys

Variant

Founding developers Dennis Kätzel, and Sampath Kapanaiah

Dennis Kätzel and Sampath Kapanaiah are at Ulm University where Dennis Kätzel is professor of neurophysiology and specializes in translational psychiatry, with a particular emphasis on schizophrenia and ADHD. This work involves investigating cognitive functions in mice using a variety of tools, including electrophysiological recording and neural circuit modulation. The lab is very keen on making their hardware developments open source tools that become available to the community.

Motorized, Low-Torque Commutator

Key Features

Low-torque and smooth motorized commutator relying on dual hall sensors
Endless 360° rotation for unrestricted movement
Powered by a USB-C or DC power supply (5-12 V, 300 mA rating)
Onboard microcontroller (XIAO SAMD21 or ESPC32)
Arduino-based code

Content

Fully assembled commutator for electrophysiology 12-channel SPI and miniscope or optogenetics
USB-C cable

Note: For the Opto-Ephys version, the '1x2 Fiberoptic Rotary Joint' is not included. Click here to get in touch with Doric Lenses to purchase this component.

Fulfillment

The product is available for shipment within 6 weeks from ordering.

Publication

SKT Kapanaiah, D Kätzel (2023). Open-MAC: A low-cost open-source motorized commutator for electro- and opto-physiological recordings in freely moving rodents. HardwareX.

Documentation

HardwareX

Forum

GitHub

Open-MAC Commutator

$1,740.00 USD