2. Variables

These can be set or recalled in your sketch

• String sketch: String, unique identifier text for each sketch (this will show up on the screen and in log file). Example:
  

String sketch = "FreeFeed";  

• LeftCount: Int, total number of pokes on the left nosepoke, initializes to 0
• leftInterval: Int, duration of the last left nosepoke in ms
• RightCount: Int, number of pokes on the right nosepoke, initializes to 0
• rightInterval: Int, duration of the last right nosepoke in ms
• PelletCount: Int, total number of pellets dispensed, initializes to 0
• retInterval: Int, how long the pellet remained in the well before it was taken in ms. Times out at 60000ms
• minPokeTime: Int, minimum duration for a poke to count, in ms. Initializes to 0. Example:
  

fed3.minPokeTime = 1000;                               //Set minPokeTime to 1000ms
if (fed3.leftInterval > fed3.minPokeTime) {            //Check if the left poke held longer than minPokeTime
      fed3.Feed();                                     //Feed 
}

• timeout: Int, a timeout period where FED3 will be unresponsive (in seconds). Initializes to 0. Example:
  fed3.timeout = 10; //Set a timeout period of 10 seconds, starting after each pellet is taken
• Event: String, variable containing which type of event triggered the datalogging, options are Left, Right, or Pellet
• EnableSleep: Boolean, defaults to "true". Set to "false" to disable sleep functionality. Turning off sleep will drain the battery much faster but can be useful when troubleshooting new programs. Example:
  

fed3.EnableSleep = false;                              //Turn off sleep functionality

• FED3Menu: Boolean, defaults to "false". Set to "true" to run a simple menu system at startup to choose between programs
  

fed3.FED3Menu = true;                                  //Run menu at Startup