operant conditioning chamber
DESCRIPTION
Operant Conditioning Chamber. Members Paul Stofko, EE (PM) Tyler Ferro, ECE Adam Watkins, CpE Dominic DiGregor, CpE Andy Thouvenot, ME David Coats, ME. Client Dr. Eric Jacobs FTA Dr. Nazieh Botros. F09-23-RATMAZES. Outline. Executive Summary (AW) Detailed Project Description - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Operant Conditioning ChamberF09-23-RATMAZES
MembersPaul Stofko, EE (PM)
Tyler Ferro, ECEAdam Watkins, CpE
Dominic DiGregor, CpEAndy Thouvenot, ME
David Coats, ME
ClientDr. Eric Jacobs
FTADr. Nazieh Botros
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Outline
• Executive Summary (AW)• Detailed Project Description• Overall Subsystem Descriptions (TF)• Subsystem Descriptions• Summary (PS)• Acknowledgements (DC)
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Executive Summary
• Main Goals– Durability– Modularity– Automation
• Built for the Department of Psychology• Can be implemented in 14 weeks• Recommended solution costs $5991.80
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Overall Description
• Operant chamber (Skinner box)• Token Exchange
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Options Studied
• Upgrade current chamber or fresh start– Chose to start fresh and design entire chamber
• FPGA, Data Acquisition Card or Single Board Computer– Chose Single Board Computer
• USB, Ethernet, or Wireless– Chose USB
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Subsystem Functional Descriptions
Subsystems – Physical LocationSound proof box
ComputerOperant Chamber Control Box
Reinforcement ManipulandaSensors
Subsystems – Physical Components
Micro SD
Operant Chamber
Control Box
I/O connectors
Ethernet/USB/WiFi
connectors
Waste Tray Modular BladesFloor barsRemovable
PostsRemovable
Door
Subsystems – Data FlowMarble DropLightsSpeakers
Marble ReceptacleLevers
Syringe PumpMilk ScoopPebble Food
Dispenser
Marble Drop
Lights
SpeakersMarble Receptacle
LeversSyringe Pump
Milk Scoop
Pebble Food Dispenser
Control Box
Computer
Fan
Fan
USB/Ethernet
Micro SD
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Subsystem Description
• Soundproof box– Prevents majority of
distractions to experiment
– Mostly made of wood and soundproofing
– Has multiple features• Drawer• Viewing hole• Vetilation fan
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Subsystem Description– Sound Attenuation
• To be filled later– Air Flow
• 80.78 CFM– Drawer max load
• 100lb
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Control Box
• Breaker Box• Plug System• Control Switch Box
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Power Distribution
• 300W Power Supply• Power Rails
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Libraries
• Plug• LED• Lever• Marble Dispenser• Schedule• CSV• Clock
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Arduino• Located in the control box• Also used OpenLog and Real-Time-
Clock modules• Controls modules• Timestamps events in a .csv
(comma separated value file)
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Initial Experiment• Based on Decision Diagram• 4 main stages
– Token Production– Exchange Production– Token Exchange– Food Production
Decision Diagram
Start
Token production(Random interval)
· Lever light on· House light on
Exchange Production(Random Ratio)
Token Exchange(Random Ratio)
· Marble receptacle light on· House light flashing
% of Time(Produce marble)
% of Lever Presses(Allow to exchange)
1-% of responses
Time outOr
All dispensed marbles returned
Time out
Food Production· Food light on· House light on
% of Tokens(Give food)
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Subsystem Description
• Chamber– Dimensions:
220 x 250 x 250 mm– Material: Steel and
Stainless Steel– Modular: 27
interchangeable blade locations
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Subsystem Description
• Marble Dispenser– Marble Size:
½” Steel Ball Bearing– Components:
aluminum cylinder push/pull actuator PVC Piping System
– Capacity: 200+ marble hopper
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Subsystem Description
• Marble Receptacle– Size: 1 ½” diameter hole– Sensor: switch sensor– Materials: PVC
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Subsystem Description
• Lever– ¾” extension – 10g activation
• LED– Tricolor LED
• Speaker– 20Hz-20kHz
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Subsystem Description
• House Light– White LED– Cluster
• Milk Scoop– Solenoid– .1 cc
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Module Electronics
• 3.3V LED Power• 5V Logic Chips Power/Relay Switching• 12V Actuator• D[0] D[1] LED Control• D[2] Levers/Sensors• D[3] Actuator Toggle• D[4] Actuator Enable
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Indirect Control
• Purpose• Description• Examples:
– LED Circuit– Relay– Speaker MOSFET
Controller Decoder
LED
LED
Controller Relay(s)
12V
Actuator
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Summary
• Purpose• Function• Results
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Acknowledgements
• Dr. Jacobs• Dr. Botros• Course Instructors• Dr. Pourboghrat• Dr. Sczary• Gladys Hounsinou• Tim Attig• Student Center Craft Shop and Wood Shop
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