Inexpensive Tail Flick Analgesia Meter
This page contains the supplemental information for the article
"Design plans for an inexpensive tail flick analgesia meter," Aaron Otto, Greg Q. Butcher & Troy C. Messina,The Journal of Undergraduate Neuroscience Education (JUNE), Fall 2011, 10(1):A80-A84.
Please reference this manuscript for any publications containing results using this apparatus or derivatives of it. By downloading any of the materials, you are agreeing to our disclaimer (see below).
Hardware, Schematics, Photos, and Circuitry
- Platform schematic and circuit diagram without temperature measurement (.pdf)
- All circuit diagrams (.pdf)
- The photosensing circuit drawn using fritzing.
Software
- User Manual (.docx)
- Arduino source code without temperature measurement
- Arduino source code with temperature measurement (2 thermistors)
- Arduino source code for testing thermistor function (2 thermistors)
- Arduino source code for use with the LabVIEW 2011 GUI without temperature measurement
- Python (2.7) source code (GUI) without temperature measurement
- Python (2.7) source code (GUI) with temperature measurement (2 thermistors)
- Windows executable (GUI) without temperature measurement
- Windows executable (GUI) with temperature measurement (2 thermometers)
- LabVIEW 2011 GUI without temperature measurement
FAQ
Parts List
| Part Name | Part Number | Supplier | Location | Quantity | Price Each (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPN Phototransistor | T-1 3/4 , CE30.0uA, EC5.0uA | www.jameco.com | Belmont, CA USA | 1 | 0.35 |
| Diode | 1N4004 | www.jameco.com | Belmont, CA USA | 1 | 0.05 |
| 1000 and 10,000 Ω resistors | www.jameco.com | Belmont, CA USA | 1, 2 | 0.09 | |
| SPDT 5V Relay | G5V-1-DC5 | www.jameco.com | Belmont, CA USA | 1 | 2.95 |
| Jumper Wire Kit | 2127718 | www.jameco.com | Boulder, CO USA | 1 | 7.95 |
| Mini Self-Adhesive Breadboard | 20601 | www.jameco.com | Boulder, CO USA | 1 | 5.95 |
| Arduino (Uno) | 2121105 | www.jameco.com | Boulder, CO USA | 1 | 29.95 |
| Lumber | See below | Lowes or Home Depot | 6.50 | ||
| Acrylic Sheet (PLASKOLITE, 3’ x 2’6”) | 345710 | Lowes or Home Depot | 1 | 7.98 | |
| 250W Heat Lamp Bulb | 76573 | Lowes or Home Depot | 1 | 5.98 | |
| 110V Lamp Wire and Plug | 40273 | Lowes or Home Depot | 1 | 5.98 | |
| 660W Ceiling Socket | 71140 | Lowes or Home Depot | 1 | 1.63 | |
| Rust-Oleum Spray Paint | Lowes or Home Depot | 1 | 4.24 | ||
| TOTAL (minus tax and shipping) | 79.60 | ||||
Lumber
- one (1) sheet of 2' x 4' x 0.75" pine plywood
- one 2" x 2" x 8' pine stud
Disclaimer
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