| Assembly |
An "assembly" is made up of one or more components. |
| Part |
A "part" is the smallest working physical unit of a project. It refers to either a "purchased components", or a "modified component". |
| Purchased Component |
An unmodified physical piece that has been purchased from a vendor. |
| Modified Component |
A purchased component that has been modified after being received from a vendor before use. |
| Electronic Parts |
Parts with power running to or through them |
| Solenoid |
Valve that opens and allows water to flow from the water reservoir to the water dispenser in the cage when the mouse activates the corresponding infrared sensor. |
| Infrared Sensors |
Composed of a photo-interrupter breakout board which has the infrared beam-break sensor, and an attached male three-pin connector. |
| Hygro-thermometer |
To monitor internal temperature and humidity from outside the exterior encasement. |
| Pellet Dispenser chute |
A hexagonal cylinder that the food pellets slide down to be delivered to the mouse. |
| Pellet Distributor Disk |
A circular disk with holes around the circumference that distributes the pellets to be dispensed. |
| Hardware Components |
Non-3D printed parts that contribute to the structure of the box |
| External Encasement |
The outermost box, constructed of white 3/4 Foam PVC |
| Acrylic Light Diffuser Panel |
Translucent acrylic panel to diffuse the infrared LEDs to evenly illuminate the infrared camera |
| Diffuser Panel Supports |
Supports for acrylic light diffuser panel that keeps the panel securely in place at the correct angle to provide even illumination. |
| Light-Tight Air Vent |
Vent to provide air circulation while isolating the cage from light |
| Animal Cage Base |
The floor and sides of the murine home environment |
| Animal Cage Lid |
The covering of the murine home environment |
| Water Reservoir |
The 10mL container that holds the murine water supply. |
| Basin Collar |
Detachable base that connects to Pellet base, allows for easy swapping of food locations. |