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TTL Sync Wizard.

Configure TTL synchronization between behavioral tracking software and external recording systems. Get a wiring checklist, port mapping, and test procedure.

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What are you synchronizing?

When to use

  • Configure TTL synchronization between behavioral tracking software and electrophysiology, calcium imaging, or optogenetics systems
  • Generate a wiring checklist and port mapping for your specific hardware combination
  • Create a printable test procedure to verify connections before running experiments
  • Document your synchronization setup for methods sections and lab SOPs

Do not use for

  • Real-time TTL signal control during experiments — use ConductMaze or your DAQ software for that
  • Video tracking setup — use ConductVision or your behavioral tracking software configuration wizards
  • Analog signal conditioning — this tool covers digital TTL only

Check voltage compatibility before connecting

Some recording systems expect 5V TTL while others use 3.3V. Sending 5V into a 3.3V-only input can damage the receiver. Always check both the output voltage of your behavioral system and the input voltage range of your recording system. Use a level shifter if they do not match.

Use BNC cables for clean signals

BNC coaxial cables are shielded and provide cleaner TTL signals than unshielded jumper wires, especially in electrically noisy environments (near stimulators, motors, or fluorescent lights). For runs longer than 1 meter, BNC is essential to avoid signal degradation.

Document your wiring with photos

Take a photograph of your physical wiring setup after testing. Label each cable with masking tape. This wizard generates a port mapping table — print it and tape it to your rig. When something stops working months later, you will thank yourself.

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Method

This wizard generates configuration documents based on your selected use case, hardware, and signals. No data is computed or transmitted — it produces a printable wiring checklist, port mapping, and test procedure. All output is generated client-side.

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Validated

Last validated 2026-04-06. Calculations are designed for planning and documentation support; verify procurement decisions against manufacturer specifications or institutional SOPs.

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How to Cite

ConductScience TTL Sync Wizard (v1.0). ConductScience, Inc. 2026. Available at: https://conductscience.com/tools/ttl-sync-wizard

This tool generates configuration documents based on user inputs. Always verify voltage compatibility and test all connections before running experiments with live animals.

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