Hardware

Off the shelf components

QTY	Description	Part Number	Supplier
1	1/8" Push-to-connect fitting	7880T137	McMaster-Carr
6	5/16" long 3-48 screw	91864A089	McMaster-Carr

Custom fabricated parts

Body

• Process: CNC machining
• Material: 6061 aluminum
• Files:
  • body.step
  • body_drawing.png

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Panels

The nosepoke is mounted to a panel which is slotted into place to make up the back wall of the behavior arena. The panel integrates a flexure to isolate the vibrating nosepoke so the vibrations are actually felt by the rat instead of being absorbed by the mass of the surrounding rig.

• Process: Water jet cutting
• Material: 1/8" aluminum
• Files:
  • side_panel.dxf
  • side_panel.step
  • center_panel.dxf
  • center_panel.step

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Window

The window protects the ToF sensor from liquid and dust

• Process: Laser cutting
• Material: 1/16" clear acrylic
• File: window.dxf

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Spacer

The spacer offsets the PCB from the window to allow room for the surface mount components

• Process: Laser cut
• Material: 1/16" clear acrylic
• File: spacer.dxf