Wire-free Miniscope
UCLA open-source miniature 1-photon microscope for calcium imaging in freely moving animals. Supports both wired and wire-free configurations.
Wire-free Miniscope (UCLA V4)
This is the UCLA Miniscope V4 — a popular open-source head-mounted miniature microscope designed for calcium imaging in freely behaving animals. It supports both traditional wired setups and wire-free configurations.
Official Links
Complete Component Set & Assembly Diagram
All core parts of the UCLA Miniscope V4 with clear labeling of every module.
Rigid-Flex PCB Layout
Detailed view of the main rigid-flex PCB with all functional blocks labeled.
Labeled modules:
- Image Sensor
- LED & EWL Drivers
- MCU & BNO055 Sensor
- Serializer & Power
- Expansion Header
- EWL Connection
Head-mounted on Freely Moving Animal
Example of wire-free / head-mounted use with real-time 6-DoF head tracking.
Miniature Head Size (Palm View)
Real photo showing the compact size of the UCLA-style miniscope head.
Key Features
- Open-source design from UCLA
- Excellent for calcium imaging in freely moving mice and rats
- Supports wired and wire-free operation
- Compact, lightweight head-mounted design
- Well-documented assembly process and software ecosystem
- High-quality 1-photon fluorescence imaging