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Building An Open-source Robotic Stereotaxic Instrument

Building An Open-source Robotic Stereotaxic Instrument

DOI:
10.3791/51006-v

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11:40 min

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October 29, 2013

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1Department of Psychology,Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Chapters

  • 00:05Title
  • 02:35Assembling the Motorized Stereotaxic Instrument
  • 04:52Configuring the Stepper Motor Controller and Software
  • 06:41Calibrating the Stereotaxic Instrument
  • 07:34Auto-generate G-code for a Sharp Edge Craniotomy with 3 Skull Holes
  • 09:31Results: Building an Open-source Robotic Stereotaxic Instrument
  • 10:08Conclusion

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This protocol includes the designs and software necessary to upgrade an existing stereotaxic instrument to a robotic (computer numeric controlled; CNC) stereotaxic instrument for around $1,000 (excluding a drill).

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Keywords: Open-sourceRobotic Stereotaxic InstrumentCNC Stereotaxic InstrumentStepper MotorsCNC Controlling SoftwareVariable Speed ControlCustom TasksDrilling HolesSharp Edge CraniotomiesSkull ThinningLowering Electrodes Or CannulaG-codingMathematical ProgrammingG-CodingDrill SpeedStepper Motor ResolutionStereotax ResolutionCutting SpeedJogging SpeedDrill Bit Size

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