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2026-07-01: Commutator Pro is Now Live

We're excited to announce the official release of the Commutator Pro — an automated cable management system featuring active torque compensation for high-density electrophysiology in freely moving animals.

• Supports simultaneous use of Neuropixels and passive probes, enabling integrated stimulation and recording for complex circuit analysis
• Lightweight (<1g), flexible sensor cable integrates seamlessly with existing headstage and cable setups — no workflow changes required
• Low acoustic noise (32–35 dB SPL) with no observable electrical noise, validated through extensive lab testing
• Optional battery pack delivers up to 6 hours of uninterrupted runtime, with onboard battery priority that minimizes electrical noise from the AC adapter
• A range of optional cables, adapters, and mounting accessories are available to fit your specific experimental setup

Check out the brief for lab-tested performance data and validation results, or visit the product page for full specs and configuration options.

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2026-02-02: ThorVision 1.2.1 Release

This release includes major feature additions and improvements:

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• UI State Import/Export
  Users can now manually save and load UI configuration files to restore previous setups across sessions.
• Ephys-Triggered Video Recording (API)
  ThorVision now supports API-based triggering from Open Ephys to start video capture in sync with neural recordings.
• Auto-Select Minimum Stream Format
  Upon camera connection, ThorVision automatically selects the lowest supported stream configuration to ensure fast and reliable initialization.

This version also includes bug fixes and stability enhancements.

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2026-01-08: Updated MEA Solution Now Available

The redesigned MEA solution introduces a compact, ready-to-use adapter and headstage for high-fidelity in-vitro recording and electrical stimulation. Users can configure their system by selecting the appropriate MEA adapter and headstage to match experimental needs. The moisture-resistant design supports incubator-based studies, with tool-free handling and integrated optical access for streamlined workflows. Contact us for more customization options.

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2025-11-13: ThorVision 1.0.1 Release

ThorVision is a GUI app designed for seamless control and video capture from USB cameras on the XDAQ™ AIO. For a detailed overview of features and operation, please refer to the ThorVision User Manual. Further capabilities will be introduced in upcoming releases.

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• Works automatically with the XDAQ™ AIO
• Record videos with embedded XDAQ™ metadata
• Record M-JPEG encoded videos

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2025-11-07: KonteX Products Featured at SfN 2025

KonteX is pleased to announce that selected KonteX products will be featured at the NeuroNexus booth (#3201) during the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) Annual Meeting 2025 in San Diego, Nov 15–19.
Visit the booth to explore our latest XDAQ™ Gen2 system and related neuroscience tools!

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• Event: Society for Neuroscience (SfN) Annual Meeting 2025
• Dates: November 15–19, 2025
• Location: San Diego, CA, USA
• Display Location: NeuroNexus booth #3201

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2025-10-04: XDAQ-RHX Version 1.3.0 Release

• Added ability to configure the HDMI port on Gen2 XDAQ
• Fixed issue where the file dialog could not be opened on macOS

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2025-08-22: pythorvision v0.1.0 Release

A new Python API for ThorVision, a video streaming subsystem on XDAQ™ AIO.

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• Simplifies camera discovery, flexible stream selection, and GStreamer-based recording.
• Provides developers with the tools needed to integrate seamlessly with ThorVision.

• Install now from PyPI: https://pypi.org/project/pythorvision/
• Explore the source code on GitHub: https://github.com/kontex-neuro/pythorvision

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2025-03-21: Website V2.0 Release

Our website is still under construction. We will continue to update our content. Please stay tuned.

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2024-12-29: XDAQ-RHX1.1.6 & Firmware Release

• Re-enabled the previously disabled "Digital Out Stim" feature (Select and enable digital output channel -> Set Stim)
• Re-enabled the previously disabled "Analog Out High Pass Filter" (Audio/Analog -> Enable ANALOG OUT High Pass Filter)
• Also includes the 1.1.5 update

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2024-12-27: Added Technote Article: Optimizing Digital noise issue with XDAQ with X6R128 or Intan RHD2164

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2024-12-25: XDAQ-RHX 1.1.5 & Firmware Release

• Improved DDR SPI signal optimization for Recording X-Headstagesome text (If necessary, manually adjust the cable delay to reduce noise levels. (Stop recording -> Config -> Manual -> Set manual delay))
• Re-enabled the previously disabled "Analog Out High Pass Filter" (Audio/Analog -> Enable ANALOG OUT High Pass Filter)

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