Connections and Cables#

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Connection types#

Digital and Analog I/O#

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Lighthouses#

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  • Audio (Lighthouse A) to Audio (Lighthouse B) - to synchronise lighthouses (only necessary for V1 Basestations)

  • Power cables for lighthouses (x2, provided with lighthouses)

Cable List#

Connecting MMCX#

The MMCX connectors at the end of these cables can easily break off if used incorrectly. When connecting or disconnecting, hold the connector itself instead of pulling at the cabling.

View how to connect and disconnect MMCX:
GIF of cable inserted while holding connector
GIF of cable removed while holding connector

Connecting Micro-Coax Headstage Tethers#

The micro-coax tether is attached to the headstage via a Hirose X.FL coaxial connector and we use a red piece of tubing as a grip sleeve to secure the tether to the tether anchor tab present on the headstage so as to provide strain relief.

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It is possible to remove the tether, but since it is made to have a snug fit we don’t recommend doing this often - only for replacing the tether.