Can I use X3R and X3SR headstages at the same time with the XDAQ?

Can I use X3R and X3SR headstages at the same time with the XDAQ?

X3SR and X3R headstages use different control and communication protocols, so they cannot be controlled together. If you need more recording channels when running the X3SR headstage, you will need to add another X3SR headstage. Alternatively, when running X3R or X6R headstages, you may not plugin the X3SR headstage. It is OK to run X3R and X6R together.


KONTEX is currently exploring options to enable such functionality.  Please let us know if this is something that you are interested in.


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