EmulatorMode

If the Bpod software can not connect to a Bpod device, it can be run in Emulator mode.

• In emulator mode, a software state machine on the computer takes the place of the Bpod device.

• State matrices can be sent and run, and events returned without changing protocol code.

• The Bpod console shows the state of the device, and accepts manual inputs. Simply click port sensor, BNC and wire override buttons.

• The computer clock is used for timers and event timestamps. Thus, timing is far less precise than for measurements obtained with the Bpod device.

• The PsychToolboxSoundServer plugin detects when Bpod is in emulator mode, and plays sounds through the computer's default sound card.

  • In emulator mode, sounds are played with the MATLAB sound function. Performance and availability varies by platform.

• Emulator mode can be forced when hardware is connected, by running Bpod('EMU')

• To exit emulator mode, ensure that the Bpod device is plugged in and restart Bpod.

• Currently, only the state machine's onboard channels are supported. If your protocol depends on Bpod modules or other external hardware, you will have to run your protocol with the hardware present.