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This guide is designed to help new users set up and operate the latest Gen2 XDAQ™ system for recording and analyzing neural signals. It provides a streamlined guideline on hardware, software, system checks, data acquisition and analysis. Whether you're exploring the system or have already purchased, the guide also helps you identify the suite of products best suited to your experimental needs. Following the outlined workflow and linked resources will support a smooth setup process and help you troubleshoot common issues with confidence.

Follow the steps to safely connect and disconnect the X-Headstage, preventing damage to the Molex connectors.

This article covers best practices for grounding, shielding, and headstage REF/GND connection to minimize external interference pickup.

KonteX’s value-centric design philosophy focuses on achieving optimal performance while balancing trade-offs. For the X-Headstage™, the µHDMI connector was chosen over the challenging Omnetics connectors due to its availability, low cost, adequate pin count, and reliable keyed orientation. The µHDMI connector, although similar in size and weight to Omnetics, offers a more user-friendly and dependable connection, reducing the risk of damage and experiment disruptions. This design facilitates easier and stress-free connections compared to the smaller Omnetics connectors, which can be difficult to handle. Additionally, the X-Headstage™ is compatible with some consumer HDMI cables, but only KonteX’s validated stock HDMI cable should be used to ensure proper functionality with the XDAQ™.