Wireless Control Module
A wireless control module is an essential component to operate the wireless optogenetic probes as desired for neuroscience experiments. This wiki provides not only the instructions to construct this wireless module, but also the list of required components and the Gerber files for flexible PCB.
Key Features
Ease-of-use in experiments with freely behaving animals
Straightforward plug-in assembly with microLED probe and battery through connectors
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) control through a custom-designed smartphone app (Available for Android)
Adjustable optical intensity of optogenetic stimulation in 3 levels
Adjustable operation frequency of optogenetic stimulation with 5 options
Selective simultaneous control of 2 individual microLED channels with identical or different optical wavelengths
Guide for Construction and Usage
Ordering flexible PCBs
Download Gerber File: Gerber files for flexible PCB can be downloaded from this link.
Order flexible PCBs: You can order flexible PCBs from PCB manufacturing companies, which can be found in Vendor List #3 in Part 4 in Tutorials.
2. Purchase of required components, such as surface-mount device (SMD) components and connectors
You can find the list of required components and their vendors in Component List #2 in Part 2 in Tutorials.
3. Manufacturing of wireless control modules
Please follow the instructions in Part 4 in Tutorials.
4. Uploading firmware to the wireless module wirelessly
Please follow the instructions in Parts 5B and C in Tutorials.
5. Assembly of a microLED probe and a battery with a wireless control module and its operation using a smartphone app
Please follow the instructions in Parts 7 and 8 in Tutorials.