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UCLA MINIscope Resource

Welcome to the MINIscope Wiki site. We are currently in the process of updating all the content of the site to the newest version of our system. If you are interested in gaining access please leave your information here and we will update you when the site becomes open (by January, 2016).

Overview

Our miniature fluorescence microscope uses wide-field fluorescence imaging to record neural activity in awake, freely moving mice. Project Overview

Discussion Board and FAQ

Discussion Board

FAQ

Links to information on miniscope subsystems

Head Mounted Scope

Data Acquisition Box

Data Acquisition Software

Analysis Package

Guides and Tutorials

We designed our miniscope system to be easy to build and use. The 3 guides below will walk you through component procurement, scope assembly, and software installation.

1. Overview of System Components
2. Part Procurement
3. System Assembly
4. Software and Firmware Setup

Once you have built your system. This tutorial will explain how to use the different features of the scope.

Using Your Miniscope System For The First Time