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Generating precise mechanical stimuli and recording chordotonal organ discharge patterns using a microcomputer

R. O. Stephen , P. M. J. Shelton 1 and M. S. Bradshaw

Department of Physiology, The Medical School, The University Leicester LEI 7RH, UK
1Department of Zoology Adrian Building, The University, Leicester LEI 7RH, UK

A computer-controlled system for the investigation of the response properties of the tibio-femoral chordotonal organ in the locust is described. The computer is used to generate small amplitude sinusoidal movements of the tibia via a small servo-controlled motor. The resulting response recorded via a suction electrode is simultaneously detected, processed and stored on disk. Full constructional details for all hardware required are given. The software, developed for a BBC microcomputer, in addition to controlling all the hardware, has graphics and analysis routines enabling the operator to display and manipulate the stored data.


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