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A computer system consisting of a 6809 single-board computer in conjunction with an IBM-compatible Personal Computer (PC) is described for the control of behavioral experiments. The single-board computer uses the C programming language to program experimental events. Each component of the system (the single-board computer, a digital interface, the PC, and the software) is outlined with its capabilities and drawbacks noted.
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The author would like to thank Alan Campbell for his help in the design and construction of the system described here—without his help this system would never have been developed. The author would also like to thank Ken Steele and other anonymous reviewers for their comments on earlier drafts of this paper. All three output circuits described herein were designed by Alan Campbell. The input circuit is based on a hybrid circuit that incorporates the design features of Alan Campbell, John Hinson, Alliston Reid, Ken Steele, and myself. The data-storage technique described herein is based on a technique first devised by John Hinson. Any design errors in this article are the responsibility of the author. The project was supported by a generous grant from Colorado College for faculty research and development.
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Horner, J.M. A 6809 single-board computer system for the control of behavioral experiments. Behavior Research Methods, Instruments, & Computers 23, 513–522 (1991). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03209992
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03209992