VPixx Online Classroom And Library (VOCAL)
VOCAL is a collection of online tutorials created by VPixx staff and contributors. VOCAL aims to help researchers learn about VPixx device functionality and how to optimize it for their research. Code examples and snippets are provided throughout.
Modules with the Guide tag include general explanations of device features, while the Project tag means the module includes step-by-step instructions for creating a simple experiment in MATLAB or Python. For more information, click on some of the modules below.
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Coordinate frames and shape perception in neural nets (V-VSS 2022 Keynote Lecture)
This keynote lecture was given by Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, professor emeritus at the University of Toronto, engineering fellow at Google Research, and chief scientific adviser at (and co-founder of) the Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence in Toronto, on June 1st, 2022 as part of the annual meeting of the Vision Sciences Society.
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Run MATLAB/Psychtoolbox Experiments Online with LabMaestro Pack&Go (V-VSS 2022)
Discover how to run MATLAB/Psychtoolbox Experiments Online: Presentation of LabMaestro Pack&Go. This talk was presented by Dr. Amanda Estephan as a satellite event at the annual in person meeting of the Vision Sciences Society (VSS) on May 16st 2022, as well as the Virtual VSS meeting on June 2nd 2022. The following is a recording of the June 2nd virtual presentation.
Contributed by: Dr. Amanda Estephan, VPixx Technologies
High-Bit-Depth Colour with C48 Video Mode
Part two of a series on the special high-bit-depth video modes available with VPixx hardware. C48 provides full-spectrum high bit depth colour at half the horizontal resolution.
Contributed by: Dr. Lindsey Fraser, VPixx Technologies
Getting Started with LabMaestro Pack&Go
Learn how to setup and run MATLAB/Psychtoolbox Experiments Online: video guide to help you get started with LabMaestro Pack&Go.
Contributed by: Dr. Amanda Estephan, VPixx Technologies
Whatever works: Celebrating diversity in brain scaling and evolution (V-VSS 2021 Keynote Lecture)
This keynote lecture was given Dr. Suzana Herculano-Houzel, Associate Professor of Psychology and Associate Director for Communications at the Vanderbilt Brain Institute, on May 22nd, 2021 as part of the annual meeting of the Vision Sciences Society.
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Run MATLAB/Psychtoolbox Experiments Online with LabMaestro Pack&Go (V-VSS 2021)
Discover how to run MATLAB/Psychtoolbox Experiments Online: Presentation of the Pack&Go prototype. This talk was presented by Dr. Sophie Kenny on May 21st and May 23rd, 2021, as a satellite event of the Virtual Meeting of the Vision Sciences Society (V-VSS).
Contributed by: Dr. Sophie Kenny, VPixx Technologies
Virtual VPixx Hardware with the LabMaestro Simulator (V-VSS 2021)
An introduction to the LabMaestro Hardware Simulator. This talk was presented by Dr. Lindsey Fraser on May 25th, 2021, as a satellite event of the Virtual Meeting of the Vision Sciences Society (V-VSS).
Contributed by: Dr. Lindsey Fraser, VPixx Technologies
Frequently Asked Questions
Popular questions about hardware and software, answered. Includes a general troubleshooting guide for common problems encountered during setup and testing.
Contributed by: Dr. Lindsey Fraser, VPixx Technologies
Diagnosing and Disabling Dithering in the Graphics Pipeline
A basic guide to dithering, how to diagnose dithering in your graphics pipeline, and how to disable it for error-free synchronization.
Contributed by: Dr. Lindsey Fraser, VPixx Technologies
High-Bit-Depth Grayscale with M16 Video Mode
Part one of a series on the special high-bit-depth video modes available with VPixx hardware. M16 offers high-bit-depth, full-resolution grayscale with colour overlay options.
Contributed by: Dr. Lindsey Fraser, VPixx Technologies
PROPixx Projection Geometry and System Configuration
The PROPixx projector is our most versatile visual stimulation system. In this guide, we introduce several important notions that influence the design of your research space and the validation of your desired projection geometry. This guide covers the principles which guide the system configuration, including image dimensions, lens choice, type of projection, and covers certain specialized applications.
Contributed by: Dr. Sophie Kenny, VPixx Technologies
Timing and Synchronization in Gaze-Contingent Displays and Latency-Sensitive Research Paradigms (V-VSS 2020)
This talk was presented by Dr. Sophie Kenny at the first Virtual Meeting of the Vision Sciences Society (V-VSS) on June 22nd, 2020.
Contributed by: Dr. Sophie Kenny, VPixx Technologies
High Speed Eye Tracking in Vision Science: TRACKPixx3 Technology and Applications (V-VSS 2020)
This talk was presented by Dr. Lindsey Fraser at the first Virtual Meeting of the Vision Sciences Society (V-VSS) on June 21st, 2020.
Contributed by: Dr. Lindsey Fraser, VPixx Technologies
Advanced Vision Research Paradigms With the PROPixx High Refresh Rate Projector (V-VSS 2020)
This talk was presented by Dr. Sophie Kenny at the first Virtual Meeting of the Vision Sciences Society (V-VSS) on June 20th, 2020.
Contributed by: Dr. Sophie Kenny, VPixx Technologies
Tools for Experiment Creation (Virtual VSS 2020)
This talk was created by Lindsey Fraser as part of our exhibitor page at the 2020 Virtual meeting of the Vision Sciences Society (V-VSS).
Contributed by: Dr. Lindsey Fraser, VPixx Technologies
Choosing the Right VIEWPixx
A side-by-side comparison of our three VIEWPixx CRT replacement monitors, with tips for choosing the best model for your research.
Contributed by: Dr. Lindsey Fraser, VPixx Technologies
High Refresh Rate Displays in Neuroscience (Neuromatch 2.0)
A recording of our presentation at Neuromatch 2.0 on May 27, 2020, on state-of-the-art applications of 1440 Hz displays in neuroscience.
Contributed by: Dr. Lindsey Fraser, VPixx Technologies
Record Response Times With a RESPONSEPixx Button Box
Calculate response times with respect to the video refresh of a visual stimulus using the RESPONSEPixx and MATLAB/Psychtoolbox.
Contributed by: Dr. Sophie Kenny, VPixx Technologies
Gamma-Correct the Luminance of a Display
Sample the luminance of any display using an X-Rite photometer or colorimeter. Calculate the gamma value that characterizes the non-linearity of your display. Generate and apply the gamma-correction color lookup table that will linearize its luminance.
Contributed by: Dr. Sophie Kenny, VPixx Technologies
Visualizing Gaze Data
The TRACKPixx3 data format and automatic event flagging make visualizing gaze data easy. This project shows how to plot raw eye traces, heat maps, and fixation and saccade events for a single trial. Sample data is provided.
Contributed by: Dr. Lindsey Fraser, VPixx Technologies
