Description

The Bpod Mouse Behavior Port (beta) is a port used to measure mouse behavior, provide visual cues and deliver liquid rewards. It contains a photogate, a white LED and a steel drinking tube. This version also includes a second tube for air delivery.

Specifications

Photogate

• Method: Infrared emitter and phototransistor
• Emitter beam angle (between half-intensity points): 10°
• Emitter peak wavelength: 880nm
• Phototransistor contains a visible light rejection filter
• Phototransistor acceptance angle (nominal): 18°

LED

• Mounted internally to illuminate the port interior
• Software adjustable intensity control (with Bpod)
• Hardware adjustable intensity control (with the Bpod port interface board)

Drinking and air tubes

• 15Ga stainless steel hypodermic tube
• Manually cut to 35mm length and deburred

Housing material

• 3D printed from clear XT Copolyester.

Dimensions

• Diameter: 2.2cm (7/8")
• Height (excluding drinking tube): 2cm (3/4")