SnackerTracker
The SnackerTracker is a cost-effective, open-source, and user-friendly measurement system which continuously records food-intake, food-seeking activity, and ambient light conditions in the home-cages of small laboratory animals.
Components and supplies
Light-Dependent Resistor
Hook Tape
Electrical Tape
Toggle Switches
Solder Wire
Load Cell
Screws - M4 Nylon
MicroSD to USB Adapter
10 kOhm Resistor
Screws - M2.5 Nylon
Washers - M5
HX711
Hex Nut - M2
Lithium-Polymer Battery
Hex Nut - M5
M-F Pin Headers
ABS Black
Lexar USB Drive
Hook-Up Wire - 24AWG, 7/0.2 mm
JST PH Crimp Terminal
Grommets
Acetone
UK-USB Power Adapter
Glass Cover Slips
Cable - Male USB A to Male Micro USB B, 1.8-3.0m
Accessory Protoboard
JST Female Connector Housing
Heat Shrink Wrap
M-M Pin Header
Arduino MKR Mem Shield
Standoffs - M2 10+5mm
PVA Natural
Standoffs - M2.5
Arduino MKR WiFi 1010
Screws - M5 Nylon
USB Hub - 10-Port
Female Spade Connector
Masking Tape - Pellets
Hex Nut - M4
U-Shaped Jumper Wires
Micro SDXC Card
Loop Tape
Tools and machines
Multimeter
Wire Cutter
Weighing Scale
Cyanoacrylate Glue
Ultimaker S3 3D Printer
Soldering Station
JST Crimping Tool
UHU Glue Stick
Wire Stripper
Crimper
Screwdriver - Small
Heat Gun
Apps and platforms
MiniTool Partition Wizard
Arduino Web Editor
Arduino Cloud Agent
MATLAB
Project description
Code
SnackerTracker Code
Repository containing data analysis software.
Downloadable files
SnackerTracker
NIH 3D build detailing SnackerTracker construction
https://3d.nih.gov/builds/657
Documentation
SnackerTracker chassis schematics
Details SnackerTracker dimensions
SnackerTracker Chassis Schematics for Parts I-IV.pdf
SnackerTracker
Figshare collection
https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.c.7622126.v1
SnackerTracker Code - Core
Zenodo versioned software deposition
https://zenodo.org/records/14633000
2024_SnackerTracker_Code
GitHub software deposition
https://github.com/marhmue/2024_SnackerTracker_Code
SnackerTracker
Arduino Project Hub construction protocol
https://projecthub.arduino.cc/projects/d86bf354-0aea-4ecd-93c6-b0ba7ce85678/preview
SnackerTracker
protocols.io construction/operation instructions
https://www.protocols.io/private/CA236E9DECC211EF8B940A58A9FEAC02
SnackerTracker - Model
NIH 3DP SnackerTracker 3D model deposition
https://3d.nih.gov/entries/3DPX-021724
SnackerTracker - Build
NIH 3DP SnackerTracker 3D build deposition
https://3d.nih.gov/builds/657
SnackerTracker Electronics Circuit Diagram
Details SnackerTracker electronics circuitry
SnackerTracker Electronics Circuit Diagram.png
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