Comparison between available Standard SquidBox Models & Features
The Calamari, SquidBox and Giant SquidBox all perform the same basic function as a signal conditioning/processing hardware solution. There are differences in features, which help researchers to apply a more customized solution for sleep/wake monitoring in mice. Below are the feature comparisons.
| Standard Features | Calamari | SquidBox | Giant SquidBox |
| # of Cages Supported | 8 | 16,32 | 16,32,48,64,80* |
| Data Marker push button standard accessory | Y | N | N |
| Cage Status LEDs as standard accessory | Y – 8 LEDs | N | N |
| Enclosure | Plastic | Plastic/Metal | Metal |
| Isolated Digital I/O | None | None | None |
| Audio / Analog Out | None | None | None |
| Plus Features | Calamari | SquidBox | Giant Squid Box |
| Data Marker push button | Y- 1 Button | Y – 2 Buttons | Y – 2 Buttons |
| Cage Status LEDs | Y – 8 LEDs | Y – 16 LEDs | Y – 16 LEDs |
| User Isolated Digital I//O (Sleep Dep and other uses) | 1-DI, 1-DO | 2-DI, 2-DO | 2/4-DI, 2/4-DO |
| Stimulus (Audio) Out (for our Base Shaker) | 2 – Chan | 2 – Chan | 2/4 – Chan |
| Aux Analog Input (Base Shaker 3-axis accel feedback) | 6–Chan RJ12 | 8–Chan RJ12 | 8/16–Chan RJ12 |
| Aux Analog Input / Output Pass Thru Screw Terminal | None † | 8–Channel | 8–Channel |
