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Connect software to sensors and physical measurements, record experimental events, and reason about timing, reliability, and metadata. The Arduino and C++ approach introduces readable firmware, debugging, version control, and efficient programming for research hardware.
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Experimental data acquisition connects software to physical measurements. Arduino microcontrollers can read sensors and input devices, record task events, and provide useful timestamps for later analysis. The structure and reliability of the code therefore directly affect the quality and interpretability of the collected data.
Experimental code sits close to the data itself. A small timing bug, missing metadata field, or unstable signal can make downstream analysis harder to trust. Arduino provides an accessible entry point for learning how software, sensors, timestamps, and physical measurements fit together. This topic presents Arduino as both a maker skill and a way to reason about reliable data acquisition.
In this topic, you will write clear, understandable C++ programs for Arduino and develop skills in control flow, debugging, and efficient programming. You will use Git and GitHub to track and collaborate on code and explore multiprocessing and memory optimization in resource-constrained environments. These skills support the development of Arduino-based sensors and data-acquisition devices for neuroscience experiments.
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The easy-to-learn Arduino ecosystem offers a fantastic opportunity to sharpen your programming skills. In this workshop, you will build your own Arduino sensors while electrifying …
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Open-source electronics platform for building interactive projects with microcontrollers
Tools & platforms · Teaching
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Arduino makes it easy to create interactive hardware for experiments. Its simple programming interface and vast ecosystem make it ideal for building custom experimental equipment, triggering systems, and data acquisition devices.
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Plain text file format for tabular data using commas to separate values
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CSV is the universal format for tabular data. It's human-readable, works with every data analysis tool, and is perfect for sharing datasets. Its simplicity makes it ideal for reproducible research and long-term data storage.
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Check the shape, types, units, and assumptions of research data before using it.
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Explicit validation turns data assumptions into checks that can catch missing values, inconsistent metadata, and unexpected inputs before analysis.
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Lightweight text-based format for storing and exchanging structured data with nested hierarchies
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JSON is the standard for structured data exchange on the web and in APIs. Its human-readable format with support for nested structures makes it perfect for configuration files, metadata, and hierarchical data that doesn't fit in CSV.
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General-purpose programming language widely used for scientific computing and research software.
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Python combines a readable language with a mature scientific ecosystem, making it a practical default for research data analysis, automation, and teaching.
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Modern, extensible code editor with excellent Python support
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VS Code combines the simplicity of a text editor with powerful IDE features. Its Python and Jupyter extensions provide an excellent environment for scientific computing, with features like interactive debugging, code completion, and integrated terminals.
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Compiled programming language used for performant systems, embedded devices, and Arduino development.
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C++ is useful when research software needs direct hardware control, predictable performance, or integration with embedded systems.
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Open-source software for creating psychology and neuroscience experiments
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PsychoPy provides precise timing control and extensive hardware support, making it ideal for behavioral experiments. Its Python-based scripting offers flexibility for complex experimental designs while maintaining millisecond-precision stimulus presentation critical for neuroscience research.
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Embedded software development platform commonly used with VS Code and microcontroller projects.
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Assess whether this fits the group’s research and teaching workflows. PlatformIO provides a structured project environment for embedded development, including builds, libraries, board targets, and upload workflows.
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Online Arduino and ESP32 simulator for learning and prototyping without physical hardware
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Assess whether this fits the group’s research and teaching workflows. Wokwi lets you learn Arduino programming without buying hardware. It simulates real microcontrollers in your browser, making it perfect for teaching, prototyping, and testing code before deploying to physical devices.
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