ArduiPod Box: A low-cost and open-source Skinner box using an iPod Touch and an Arduino microcontroller

Pineño, Oskar

doi:10.3758/s13428-013-0367-5

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“…Each ROBucket costs less than US$150, which is 10-20 times cheaper than commercially available operant chambers. Although other homemade, open-source operant chambers have been developed, ROBucket is unique because of its simplicity and versatility (Pineño, 2014). ROBucket was designed to be easily produced by research laboratories and classrooms using almost entirely Boff the shelf^parts.…”

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ROBucket: A low cost operant chamber based on the Arduino microcontroller

2015

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The operant conditioning chamber is a cornerstone of animal behavioral research. Operant boxes are used to assess learning and motivational behavior in animals, particularly for food and drug reinforcers. However, commercial operant chambers cost several thousands of dollars. We have constructed the Rodent Operant Bucket (ROBucket), an inexpensive and easily assembled open-source operant chamber based on the Arduino microcontroller platform, which can be used to train mice to respond for sucrose solution or other liquid reinforcers. The apparatus contains two nose pokes, a drinking well, and a solenoid-controlled liquid delivery system. ROBucket can run fixed ratio and progressive ratio training schedules, and can be programmed to run more complicated behavioral paradigms. Additional features such as motion sensing and video tracking can be added to the operant chamber through the array of widely available Arduino-compatible sensors. The design files and programming code are open source and available online for others to use.

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ROBucket: A low cost operant chamber based on the Arduino microcontroller

2015

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“…Science grows and improves with new tools [41], it is less constrained by other people's conceptions and allows for more creative solutions ( [41]; [42]). The scientific imagination also encourages innovation [43] (also one reason for the present paper), and it allows for better cross-disciplinary communication, even if a professional programmer or company does the actual development and programming [42]. If enough scientistprogrammers develop their observation tools this might stimulate the evolution of apps.…”

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The Potential of Computer-Assisted Direct Observation Apps

Wessel

2015

Int. J. Interact. Mob. Technol.

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Abstract-Direct behavior observation, i.e., without first creating a video recording, is a challenging, one-shot task. The behavior has to be coded accurately during the situation itself. Mobile devices can assist direct observation, and there already are applications available for these purposes. However, the mobile revolution has led to new developments in devices, infrastructure, and market penetration that have opened up new, yet untapped, possibilities. In this article, expanded activity theory is used to highlight the unused potential of computer assisted direct observation (CADO) apps. If this potential is realized, it can provide observation with the same advantages online questionnaires and sites like Mechanical Turk have provided for surveys and Internet experiments.

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“…Debido a su asequibilidad, el microcontrolador Arduino ofrece una oportunidad para las instituciones educativas con pequeños presupuestos, que buscan establecer laboratorios de animales para fines de investigación y enseñanza. (Pineño, 2014) 1.9 Red de sensores inalámbricos. Una red de sensores inalámbricos o WSN (Wireless Sensors Networks) son una gran cantidad de dispositivos pequeños, con independencia de uso y distribución física, denominados nodos de sensores, instalados en las inmediaciones de un fenómeno para ser monitoreado, almacenar y transmitir datos en una red, inalámbricamente (Akyildiz & Can Vuran, 2010) (Archila & Santamaría, 2013).…”

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Diseño de un sistema de control gerencial de plantas avícolas utilizando redes de sensores inalámbricos con tecnología Open Hardware / Design of a management control system for poultry plants using wireless sensor networks with Open Hardware technology

Barrera¹,

Molina-Granja²

2017

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Diseño de un sistema de control gerencial de plantas avícolas utilizando redes de sensores inalámbricos con tecnología Open Hardware Design of a management control system for poultry plants using wireless sensor networks with Open Hardware technology ResumenSe presenta el diseño del control automatizado de una planta avícola utilizando tecnología Open Hardware Arduino y cómo fue implementado en la Planta Académica Avícola de la Facultad de Ciencias Pecuarias de la Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo, Ecuador, además, de qué manera se acopla una tarjeta microcontroladora a otra diseñada para la conexión de los sensores y actuadores. Los sensores se seleccionaron en base a las características técnicas del proceso de crianza de pollos de engorde, utilizados para medir temperatura, humedad, intensidad de luz, amoníaco, monóxido de carbono y gases inflamables. Según el presente estudio, este módulo debe colocarse a una altura entre 0,80 y 1,5 m. y fuera de influencia directa de calefactores o ventiladores, de esta forma, se optimiza el envío de mediciones de manera inalámbrica, utilizando protocolo ZigBee a un computador que, mediante software desarrollado, las compara con parámetros considerados normales. También se desarrolló una aplicación web e implementó, para el monitoreo y control desde cualquier lugar. Utilizando este sistema se obtuvo una tasa de mortalidad de 0,2% y promedios de ganancia de peso superiores a 2600 g., lo que justifica el proyecto y es una opción a considerar por las avícolas, debido al ahorro de recursos obtenido.Palabras Clave: Arduino; monitoreo; open hardware; planta avícola; protocolo ZigBee; redes de sensores inalámbricos; sensores. AbstractThe design of the automated control of a poultry plant using Open Hardware Arduino technology and how it was implemented in the Poultry Academic Plant of the Faculty of Animal Sciences of the Polytechnic School of Chimborazo, Ecuador is presented. Microcontroller to another designed for the connection of sensors and actuators is also illustrated. The sensors were selected based on the technical characteristics of broilers breeding process, used to measure temperature, humidity, light intensity, ammonia, carbon monoxide and flammable gases. According to the present study, this module should be placed at a height between 0.80 and 1.5 m. and out of direct influence of heaters or fans, this way; it is optimized to send measurements wirelessly, using ZigBee protocol to a computer that, using developed software, compares them with parameters considered normal. It was also developed a web application and implemented, for monitoring and control from anywhere. Using this system, a mortality rate of 0.2% and weight gain averages above 2600 g were obtained, which justifies the project and is an option to be considered by poultry, due to the savings of resources obtained.

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ArduiPod Box: A low-cost and open-source Skinner box using an iPod Touch and an Arduino microcontroller

Cited by 54 publications

References 7 publications

ROBucket: A low cost operant chamber based on the Arduino microcontroller

ROBucket: A low cost operant chamber based on the Arduino microcontroller

The Potential of Computer-Assisted Direct Observation Apps

Diseño de un sistema de control gerencial de plantas avícolas utilizando redes de sensores inalámbricos con tecnología Open Hardware / Design of a management control system for poultry plants using wireless sensor networks with Open Hardware technology

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