VersaDrive-8 Optical
8 independently drivable tetrode shuttles for recording with two 18 channel headstages with Mill-Max connectors. Includes a central ferrule-based optical fiber drive for optogenetics stimulation.
Note: Ferrule-based fiber implant not included in VersaDrive-8 Optical kit. Available from Doric Lens or Thorlabs, or can be made in lab with special equipment.
Minimum length of fiber extending from bottom of ferrule: 15mm
Compact and lightweight
Disposable
Ease of construction – no soldering; one step strip and tetrode wire connection
Rigid, protective enclosure
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Included:
- Cap, Base & Enclosure
- 8 Shuttles
- 1 Optical shuttle
- 36 Receptacles
- 21 Drive Pins - 16 for drives; 4 for structure; 1 for optical drive
- 9 Drive screws
- 1 Emery board
Sold Separately:
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Reusable VersaDrive-8 Assembly Jig
Highly recommended for loading process, reducing load time by 50% while ensuring quality. -
Versa Drive Pins (100)
Replacement black enamel Austerlitz insect pins available / sold separately. Pack of 100. -
Versa Drive Receptacles (100/gold)
Replacement receptacles available / sold separately. Pack of 100.
Configurations
| Configuration | Contains |
|---|---|
| VersaDrive-8 Optical Pack of 5 | 5 units |
| VersaDrive-8 Optical Pack of 24 | 24 units |
Specifications
| Tetrode Drives | 8 |
| Optical Shuttles | 1 |
| Reference Drives | 0 |
| Grounds | 4 |
| Travel | 4.0 mm |
| Optical Travel | 3.25 mm |
| Pitch | 0.25 mm |
| Mass | 3.2 grams |
| Length | 16.2 mm |
| Width | 12.2 mm |
| Height | 18.3 mm |
| Connector | Mill-Max 18 socket X 2 |
| Notes | Requires 2 HS-18-MM headstages |