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The Black Box ToolKit version 2 is now shipping. This offers more sensors, response generation options and connects quickly and easily with your own equipment. The version 2 is based on the same great principles as the previous incarnation but is even easier to use with our new software suite and redesigned hardware. Based around an ARM Cortex processor it connects to your PC via USB and has its own internal memory for storing data. Once running timing data is collected independently of the PC. What's more there's an API available so that you can even control the version 2 using your own software! Full technical specification can be found on our support pages.

For further information on the new version 2 or to request a quotation feel free to email us.

There are three models of BBTK available: entry, pro and elite. The entry level kit comes complete with one opto-detector that can be affixed to either CRT or TFT screens in order to detect stimulus image onset, duration and offset. By wiring a simple 2 wire Active Switch Closure (ASC) lead to your own response device an example paradigm that could be tested using this entry level set-up would be a simple reaction time paradigm that used visual stimuli.

Black Box ToolKit v2
(36 Channel Elite Shown)

Opto-detector

ASC/TTL Breakout board

Example 2 wire TTL/ASC cable

BBTK Digital mic

For custom leads or advice on a specific application, please contact us. Please note that by default we do not include ASC or TTL cables with the v2 as we do not know how far away your equipment will be from the Black Box ToolKit or what termination connection is needed, e.g. BNC, 3.5mm jack or terminal block.

For training and consultancy services please visit our Consultancy and FAQ pages for more details.

Current pricing

Feature What can it do Entry
12 Channel		 Pro
20 Channel		 Elite
36 Channel
Opto-detector sensors and cables
 Time visual presentations. 1x (max 2) 2x (max 4) 4x (max 4)
TTL input
 Time TTL signals sent from external equipment, e.g. fMRI, EEG etc. 1x (max 1) 2x (max 2) 2x (max 2)
TTL output
 Send TTL signals to external equipment. 1x (max 1) 2x (max 2) 2x (max 2)
Active Switch Closure
 Hard-wire your own response device keys so that the BBTK can trigger them. Works with modern membrane keyboards. 1x (max 2) 2x (max 4) 4x (max 4)
BBTK Microphone
 Time audio stimulus events generated by your equipment. 0x (max 1) 1x (max 2) 2x (max 2)
BBTK Sounder
 Trigger your own voice key from the BBTK. 0x (max 1) 1x (max 2) 2x (max 2)
LCD status screen 20 character, 4 line backlit LCD screen shows you the current status of the BBTK Yes Yes Yes
25-way ASC/TTL breakout board Allows for up to 2 TTL out, 2 TTL in and 4 ASC connections to your own equipment. Also includes 4 additional +5v/grounds. Yes Yes Yes
25-way TTL expansion port Additional expansion port which allows for connection of the TTL breakout board below. Yes Yes Yes
TTL breakout board*
 Breakout board with separate signal processor/CPU provides additional high speed multipurpose TTL lines (8 input/8 output). Option Option Yes
9-way BBTK response pad connection Allows for connection of the BBTK 4 button response pad. Yes Yes Yes
BBTK 4 button response pad
 Measure presentation and response timing with sub-millisecond accuracy using the BBTK rather than your own hardware and software. Can also simultaneously trigger your own response device for easy RT accuracy comparisons (uses second 9-way connector on back of response pad). Option Option Included
Robotic response key actuator
 Press keys on your own response devices, e.g. laptop keys, response pads, Android tablets, iPads, touch screen phones etc. with our robotic finger. Unobtrusive and noninvasive. Option Option Included
Online access to the "Proof" repository*
 Upload your calibration data to our online repository so that you can quote a DOI to it within your published studies. Option Option 12 months Included
API & SDK available Documented software API to control the BBTK from your own applications. Option Option Included

High quality aluminium carrying case

 Keep your BBTK safe from everyday knocks. Option Option Included
*Individual pricing, specifications and launch date to be TBC Price in GBP £1,449.95 £1,949.95 £2,949.95

 

Carrying Case

High quality aluminium carrying case
Protects your BBTK and additional modules from accidental damage.

We strongly recommend you consider purchasing the aluminium carrying case shown below to help protect the toolkit and additional modules.

   £59.95
GBP
             
Additional/Replacement Modules

Replacement 25-way ASC/TTL breakout board
Allows for up to 2 TTL out, 2 TTL in and 4 ASC connections to your own equipment. Also includes 4 additional +5v/grounds.

   £49.95 GBP
       



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Robotic response key actuator
Press keys on your own response devices, e.g. laptop keys, response pads etc. with our robotic finger. Unobtrusive and noninvasive.

Can also be used to make responses on devices with either resistive or capacitive touch screens, e.g. Android tablets, iPads, touch screen phones etc.

  

£299.95
GBP
             

BBTK digital microphone (adjustable trigger threshold)
Up to two can be used simultaneously for monitoring for auditory stimulus.

Note: BBTK version 1 microphones, sounders, opto-detectors, external opto-detector modules and response pad should not be used with the new version 2.

   £99.95
GBP
             

BBTK digital tone generator (adjustable for amplitude/volume)
Up to two can be used simultaneously for triggering remote voice keys.

Note: BBTK version 1 microphones, sounders, opto-detectors, external opto-detector modules and response pad should not be used with the new version 2.

   £99.95
GBP
             

Replacement opto-detector sensor and cable
These opto-detector leads can be used with either the BBTK or external opto-detector modules.

Note: BBTK version 1 microphones, sounders, opto-detectors, external opto-detector modules and response pad should not be used with the new version 2.

   £69.95
GBP
             

Black Box Toolkit Response Pad
The four button BBTK Response Pad enables you to use the kit to record both presentation and response timing independent of your experiment. In addition experiment generators that can use the printer port can utilize the BBTK response pad or BBTK microphones to register response.

Note: BBTK version 1 microphones, sounders, opto-detectors, external opto-detector modules and response pad should not be used with the new version 2.

   £194.95
GBP
             

Active Switch Closure/TTL lead
2 wire Active Switch Closure leads (1m) can be attached to your own response devices to simulate button/key presses. Each lead can be attached to one button/key. TTL leads (1m) are identical to ASC leads and carry +5v and 0v through 2 wires.

By default leads are bare ended at both ends. If you require termination specific for your own equipment e.g. BNC, jack, terminal block etc. or longer lengths please contact us for a custom lead quotation.

  £10.00
GBP
             
Replacement Active Switch Closure lead for the BBTK Response Pad
The ASC lead for the BBTK can be used to trigger between one and four buttons.
   20.00
GBP
             
Replacement USB host lead
Used for connecting the base kit to the Host PC.		   £14.95
GBP
             

Replacement 25-way ASC/TTL breakout board lead
Used for connecting the breakout board to the rear of the BBTK.

  

£24.95 GBP
       
Replacement Switch Mode PSU (suitable for international use)
Grounded PSU used for powering the BBTK.		   £39.95
GBP
       
Other Products

Millisecond accurate 4 button USB response box
If you are worried about the timing of your own response devices then why not make use of one that's guaranteed to be millisecond accurate. Our response box emulates a standard HID keyboard and allows you to plug-in 1-4 buttons*. Works with all experiment generators, e.g. E-Prime, Superlab, Presentation, PsychoPy etc. Plug and play – each button mapped to a standard key press!

Includes TTL out signal socket for use with the BBTK v2.

   £125 GBP
A typical configuration showing the 4 button response box being used with two Piko buttons is shown opposite*

Can also be used as an add-on to turn the BBTK Response Pad into a fully functional 4 button USB response pad for use with an experiment generator or your own software. In this configuration all button activity will be recorded by your own software and also monitored and timed by the Black Box ToolKit.

 

 

   *Piko buttons available separately.



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