Table 1.
Low-Profile Open-Source Mouse Running Wheel Comparison.
| Running Wheel | Component Acquisition Expense - $CAD | Power Source | Data Storage | Cage Modifications | Resolution | Data Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAW | $75 | Battery-powered | On-board MicroSD | None | 0.01 s | CSV |
| Open Face Home Cage Running Wheel [17] | $89 | External Power Source | On-board MicroSD | Requires hole through which a USB power cable can be passed | Not specified | CSV |
| DynaLok [14] | $144 (Laptop not included) | External Power Source | External Laptop | Requires hole through which a USB power cable can be passed | 1 s | CSV |
| Motricity Tracker [15] | $99 (Laptop not included) | External Power Source | External Laptop | None; but does require wheel to be fixed in position next to an external sensor | 0.25 s | TXT |
| LOST-Wheel [18] | $40 (Laptop not included) | External Power Source | External Laptop | Requires hole through which a USB power cable can be passed | 1 s | Custom Analysis Needed |
| WRAQ [16] | $75 | Battery-powered | On-board MicroSD | None | 4 s | Custom Analysis Needed |
| MRC [19] | $50 | Battery-powered | On-board Counter; No Data Export | None | Not specified | None; Manual Logging from Display |