Installation

Prerequisites

1. An x86 Windows PC is required to run the server.
2. For Sensapex devices, the controller unit must be connected via an ethernet cable and powered. A USB-to-ethernet adapter is acceptable. For New Scale manipulators, the controller unit must be connected via USB and be powered by a 6V power supply.
3. To use the emergency stop feature, ensure an Arduino with the StopSignal sketch is connected to the computer. Follow the instructions on that repo for how to set up the Arduino.

Pinpoint (Recommended Method)

Pinpoint comes bundled with the correct version of Ephys Link. If you are using Pinpoint on the same computer your manipulators are connected to, you can launch the server from within Pinpoint. See documentation on connecting from Pinpoint.

Install as a Standalone Executable

Download the latest executable from the releases page.

Install as a Python package

pip install ephys-link

or with pipx (recommended)

pipx install ephys-link

Install for Development

See development documentation for more information.