Miniature Microdrive
The Crist screw style Microdrive for use with chronically implanted electrodes in freely moving animals. These drives can be used in animal species from cats to non-human primates. This Microdrive allows for repositioning of the electrode as needed. The Microdrive is attached to the grid inside the recording chamber and can hold 1 to 3 electrodes per drive. All electrodes attached to a single Microdrive will advance or retract at the same time. Multiple Microdrives can be mounted inside the grid. Each full revolution of the screw is 250 microns.
Features and Benefits:
- Each Drive can be configured to move up to 3 electrodes simultaneously
- Multiple drive can be mounted on the grid within the chamber
- One revolution of the screw advances or retracts the electrode 250 microns
- Exceptionally useful for fine adjustments needed on a long term basis
General specifications:
- Symmetric or asymmetric foot pattern available
- One to three electrode carrier block
- 15.24 mm drive distance (15 240 microns)
Standard configurations
- 3-NRMD-A1 Asymmetric foot for single electrode
- 3-NRMD-A2 Asymmetric foot for dual electrode
- 3-NRMD-A3 Asymmetric foot for triple electrode
- 3-NRMD-S1 Symmetric foot for single electrode
- 3-NRMD-S2 Symmetric foot for dual electrode
- 3-NRMD-S3 Symmetric foot for triple electrode
Options:
Custom length drives
Custom electrode blocks
3-MRI-RM1
The Crist MRI Chamber Mounted screw style Microdrive for use inside MRI
Features and Benefits:
- Each Drive can be configured to move up to 3 electrodes simultaneously
- Angle of the drive can be set from 0 degrees to 25 degrees
- One revolution of the screw advances or retracts the electrode 400 microns
- Can reach any grid hole within the grid
General specifications:
- Mounts directly onto any 6-IAM or 6-ICO plastic recording chamber
- One to three electrode carrier block
- 30.5 mm drive distance (30500 microns)
- Standard configurations
- 3-MRI-RM1 Chamber Mounted screw style microdrive
Options:
Custom length drives
Custom electrode blocks
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