List of Parts

Below are the detailed lists of what you’ll need to print, purchase, and assemble. The estimated cost for all the system is 4300€.

3D-Printed Parts

You’ll need to 3D print the following parts to build the Training Village system.

  • Corridor parts

    • Bottom parts (home, central and cage)

    • Top parts (home, central and cage)

    • RFID parts 1 and 2

  • Other parts

    • Door system mounts (left and right)

    • Camera mount (top and bottom)

    • Cable organizer (top and bottom)

  • Cage connectors

    • Tunnel connectors (x6)

    • Cage connectors (x7)

Download all the 3D printing files here

CNC Machined Parts

Below are the CAD files for the parts that need to be CNC machined:

  • Transparent Acrylic 4mm Components:

    • Corridor Lid (x1): The lid that covers the corridor.

    • Corridor Lid Stops (x3): These stops ensure that the mice cannot push up the corridor lid and escape the system.

  • White Acrylic 3mm Components:

    • Base (x1): The foundation where the Training Village is mounted. There are 2 versions, small base that uses 2 homecages, and large base that uses 4 homecages.

    • Doors (x2): CNC machined doors for the system.

    • Blockers (x7): These blockers are used during maintenance to keep the mice inside the system without needing to handle them. They fit into a slot on each cage connector, preventing the mice from exiting when the tubes are disconnected.

Download all the CAD files here

Aluminium Extrusions and Tubes

For the structural support and frame of the Mouse Village system, you will need aluminium extrusions and tubes. These provide durability and stability to the entire setup. Below is a basic list of what you’ll need:

  • Aluminium Extrusions:

    • 20x20 mm extrusions (for the chamber frame)

    • 30x30 mm extrusions (for heavier support sections)

  • Tubes:

    • Aluminium tubes (for connecting various components and ensuring rigidity)

Make sure to source these parts from reliable suppliers to ensure quality and fit.

Feel free to follow the instructions in the Assembly Instructions Section for detailed guidance on how to assemble the Training Village system.

Bpod + Ports

  • Bpod, x1 - 1495.0€

  • Interface board, x6 - Total: 228.0€, The number needed depends on task

  • Mouse port3d printed part.com, x1 - Total: 5.0€, The number needed depends on the task

  • White LED (VAOL-3GWY4), x1 - 0.7€

  • IR Emitter (OPB100Z), x6 - Total: 54.0€, If not available, you can buy parts separately: emitter and receiver (OPB100-EZ + OPB100-SZ)

  • Stainless steel tube, 50cm x 1.6mm internal diameter x 2mm external diameter, x1 - 9.0€

  • Plastic tube, 1.5m x 2mm internal diameter x 4mm external diameter, x1 - 8.0€,

  • Pump, x1 - 11.0€, Tube is 3mm internal diameter x 5mm external diameter (useful for 2 x 4 too)

Raspberry + Cams

Training Village HAT

Electronics

RFID

Behavioral Box

  • Behavioral box, 3D printed parts and laser cut parts, x1 - 500.0€

Homecages

Sound

Screen