Overview
The LabMaestro Simulator is a software tool that allows researchers to develop and test experiment code without being connected to VPixx hardware. The Simulator creates a virtual data acquisition system with the same features as the DATAPixx2, DATAPixx3, VIEWPixx, VIEWPixx /3D or PROPixx Controller. This virtual system will respond to commands from our MATLAB/Psychtoolbox and Python APIs, and can return informative timing about experiment synchronization, schedules, triggers and other I/O properties. Visualize outgoing triggers and signals with the Signal Viewer, simulate RESPONSEPixx presses and eye tracking data via keyboard and mouse inputs, and generate mock incoming triggers and signals from third party systems. Transition seamlessly to pilot testing on hardware with little to no changes to your experiment code.
Whether you are working remotely, or do not have regular access to high-demand data collection equipment, the LabMaestro Simulator is an asset for experiment development. Each paid license supports up to three active ‘seats’ so trainees can work concurrently on their own machines, from anywhere.
Features
• Develop and test experiments without a hardware connection
• Simulate outgoing and incoming data, including simulated triggers, button box presses and eye tracking data
• Test system synchronization with informative timing feedback
Package available
• Free to use
• Save projects with custom settings locally
• All register writes and reads return instantly
• Digital input and output control, including loopback
• Schedules can be loaded and read from simulated hardware
• Simulate RESPONSEPixx input via keyboard or mouse click
SILVER LEVEL FEATURES
• All Bronze level features
• Event-locked register writes (video sync and pixel sync) return informative timing
• Pixel Mode
• View real-time I/O behaviour in Signal Viewer pane
• Audio output via speakers
GOLD LEVEL FEATURES
• All Silver level features
• Simulate RESPONSEPixx /MRI input via keyboard and mouse click
• Signal Generator for mock incoming TTL and analog waveforms
• Simulated eye tracking via mouse behaviour (available Q2 2022)
