Changes required for 0.1.0 release

[bruno-f-cruz]

High priority (we will definitely add this)

• [x] Build one more box in medium size boxes.
• [x] Any necessary changes to the task logic
• [x] Add olfactometer (ideally to all boxes)
• [x] Add photodiode (currently waiting for a mechanical design to hold it against the screen)
• [x] #129
• [x] Refactor logging folders
• [x] Reimage all the computers
• [x] Lock versions in the schema and deployment
• [x] Thermistor board (The non-harpified board is ready could read it with Behavior-AnalogInput, any ETA on the harp version @Poofjunior ?)
• [x] #123
• [x] Add IR light and controller to all systems and all boxes
• [x] Change visual textures to black and white

Medium priority (we would like to have this)

• [x] Add new stage (waiting for the parts)
• [x] Reorganize cables and connections in white boxes.
• [x] Replace metal headposts.
• [x] Pogo pins systems on the wheel caddy.
• [x] Add mirror to image animal face better
• [ ] Lock breathing to odor presentation (?)

Low priority (It would be nice, but it can wait until the next version or two)

• [x] Try to come up with a way to backup data daily (we could just wait for the SC team?)
• [ ] #171

Room infrastructure

• [ ] Engineer new air pressure circuit. There should be 2 major valves for each of the 2 systems, then each box should have their own valve as well.
• [ ] Add vacuum to the boxes

Wont fix in this release

• [ ] Lock breathing to odor presentation (?)
• [ ] Calibration of water + saving calibration values.
• [ ] Try to align the rig and behaviorsession schemas (would be nice to wait for the new release of the sgen package)
• [ ] Motor/Wheel/Break controller @Poofjunior
• [ ] Mouse database (waiting on SLIMS)
• [ ] Automatic training (perhaps still too soon for it, but would be good to start thinking about it)

[Poofjunior]

Whoop--missed this!

• Environment sensor prototypes (10x) were delayed, but here's the tracking. (ETA Oct 24.)
• Updated lick sensor board prototypes (5x) are slated to return late next week (Oct 26-27) or possibly early the week after (Oct 30-31).
• Sniff boards are useable as-is through Behavior boards. Do we want to make them self-contained Harp boards? I haven't budgeted time to do this as of now, but it's super simple with the template. Before proceeding any further, though, I suggest we test a mouse in an Ephys context to make sure we aren't introducing noise via implanted thermistor.
  • There are probably some pros/cons here if we make a dedicated sniff board:
  • Pro: Bonsai software becomes a bit simpler with a Sniff Sensor Driver
  • Pro: we free up Behavior boards (pricey!) for a <$100 Sniff board.
  • Con: we take up a USB port just for sniff detection.
  • Pro: future setups become more modular. (i.e: just add "sniff detection")
  • Con: ~2-3 days design time
• Treadmill Board prototype is in progress. Schematic is almost done. I will probably first make sub-boards for this project to make sure the overall board design is correct. These sub-boards can go out end of next week.
  • power supply (which is more complicated than what I normally do)
  • magnetic brake control board

[bruno-f-cruz]

RE: Environment sensor: I think I could start coming up with a Bonsai interface if you want to sit down next week for 30min.

RE: Sniff boards, It's def not a priority. Pro 1) and 2) arent really a problem at this point since we need to use a behavior board to control all the other peripherals anyway. One of the ADCs is taken by the thermistor, but as long as we don't need additional analog lines we are ok. That being said, other people in the building are using a similar strategy (I think Irene's team?), so not sure if it would not be a good idea to think about something a bit more self-contained for the future.

[bruno-f-cruz]

Can y'all please take a look at the issues and check if this list is still relevant? I am tempted to close this and open new individual issues if there is interest in implementing any of the points mentioned above. Thanks!

[cindypoo]

I suggest keeping these in terms of rig updates:

• ventilation/vaccum of individual box
• implement environment sensor
• integrate treadmill board

[bruno-f-cruz]

Ok I am closing this issue then. Feel free to open the individual ones!