DirectIN response systems (from Empirisoft)

DirectIN response systems are designed for use with DirectRT or MediaLab, and can be used with other software too.

DirectIN response box system

The DirectIN Response Box System offers researchers an easy-to-configure, durable and user-friendly method of collecting data using their software of choice. The system is based on a high-performance microcontroller which communicates with the host computer via USB.

Because the average timing latency and error of the DirectIN electronics is well under a millisecond, it is ideally suited for precision response time measurement. The box is is also ideally suited for even the most physically demanding experimental environments.

The box works with any operating system that can accept a standard USB connection and appears to be a standard (albeit extremely precise) QWERTY keyboard when connected to any computer running DirectRT or MediaLab. Any button of the hardware system can be easily programmed to appear as any key on a standard keyboard.

The base unit contains the control electronics for the system, as well as a connector which mates with the wiring harness attached to a top which can be changed at a moment's notice. You can make the change in under two minutes.

Additional custom-designed tops can be specifed with a template (available on the DirectIN website) and ordered from us.

For further details, see DirectIN website

DirectIN precision keyboard

The DirectIN precision keyboard is a modified high quality keyboard (from Apple) with a circuit board and chip that can be used to scan and report keyboard activity with almost no delay (~900 microseconds). This provides the convenience of a standard keyboard with the speed and accuracy of a custom-made button box.

The upgraded keyboard will appear as a standard keyboard when connected to any computer (PC or Mac) via USB or USB2.

For further details, see DirectIN website

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