Ardbark
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If you find these programs useful, we only ask you cite relevant publications from our laboratory (Wright et al 2015, DiLeo et al 2016).
Assembly
In order to overcome the limited variety of auditory cues offered by the Med Associates system, Benjamin Berg (of Berg et al 2014) developed an Arduino-based device – the Ardbark – that stores custom-made .wav files on a SD card, interfaces with the Med System and plays the .wav files through ceiling mounted speakers. Instructions on assembly and programming of the Ardbark are provided here:
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Ardbark Assembly PT1_Waveshield.pdf
Ardbark Assembly PT2_Breadboard.pdf
Script
The script controlling the Ardbark is written with standard software for the Arduino Uno. This software is free for download. The folder below contains the script as well as necessary support files and the necessary file order of the SD card.
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Program: Ardbark Program and Cues.zip
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Standard discrimination procedures in our laboratory use the following three auditory cues. Each is 10 seconds long and consists of a repeating motif. We have found these cues to be equally salient yet highly discriminable.
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