3D printable covering for Neuralynx Halo-10 Microdrives

Get the files here: https://www.tinkercad.com/things/dN46ibJPgUs

Halo-10 protective cover, open.

Materials

  • 3D printed parts
  • A thick rubber band
  • Lab tape

Build instructions:

  1. Print the two halves
  2. Get a Halo-10 body
  3. Prepare three pieces of tape, approx 2cm long
  4. Fit the grooves of the two halves onto the lip of the Halo 10
  5. With one hand hold the halves in place and with the other apply the tape to form a hinge on one of the gaps (pictured above in orange
    1. Put two piece of tape on the outside of the two halves
    2. Open up the two halves and put the third piece on the inside
  6. Approximately 5mm from the top drill a 1.25 mm hole on each half
  7. Fit the rubber band through the hole on each half
  8. Secure one end of the rubber band to one of the halves with tape

To use, plug in the rat to the headstage. Align the grooves of one half of the cover to the lip of the drive such that the rubber band will be perpendicular to the headstage. Close the other half around the headstage ensuring the grooves of this half align with the Halo-10 lip as well. Secure the gap that does not serve as the tape-hinge with a piece of tape. Pull the rubber band tight with the end that is not secured.

Halo-10 protective cover, closed.