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Our latest technical update features a look at the (Fly Mind Altering Device) system in full swing. If you've seen the bj-full-120fps.mp4 demonstration, you’ve witnessed the backbone of our real-time tracking architecture.

: 2D galvanometers used to aim lasers at specific body regions of freely walking flies.

: Two cameras (wide-field for tracking and high-magnification for targeting). bj-full-120fps.mp4

The system operates on a dual-camera setup. A wide-angle camera maintains a lock on the fly's global position within the arena, while a second, high-magnification camera targets specific anatomical regions. By utilizing Thorlabs 2D galvanometers, we can steer a laser to deliver precise optogenetic or thermogenetic stimulation—all while the fly moves freely.

For those looking to dive deeper into the code or build their own setup, you can find our official documentation and downloads on the FlyMAD project site. 🛠️ Key Technical Resources : FlyMAD - Straw Lab Technical Details : Hardware and Optical Path Software Repository : John's Blog (Developer Insights) FlyMAD - The Fly Mind Altering Device Our latest technical update features a look at

: Built using Python and the Robot Operating System ( ROS ) for interprocess communication. 📝 Blog Post Draft: Mastering Real-Time Neural Control

The primary language for our tracking and targeting logic. OpenCV: Utilized for high-speed computer vision. By utilizing Thorlabs 2D galvanometers, we can steer

For seamless communication between software elements.