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Connecting optogenetic lasers

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Many laser used in optogenetics include a 'remote control' input, which can be used to switch the laser on and off. These usually use TTL signals, which are a type of signal that the ANY-maze Optogenetics interface ports output.

To connect to an optogenetic laser's remote control input you simply need to connect the remote control line to one of the ANY-maze Optogenetics interface ports, using a BNC cable.

After connecting the laser, you should test that it is working correctly using the I/O page.

To actually use the laser in an experiment, you'll need to add it to the protocol as a laser controller. You'll find the laser controllers include options for outputting a pulse train, which are usually what you'd want to do with an optogenetics laser. You'll probably also want to add a procedure, as it's the procedure which will actually turn the laser on and off during tests.

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