ils-labs-dev

General Repository

Introduction

This page lists:

  • Software manuals
  • Research specific installable programs
  • Building material for experiments (experiment scripts, pre/postprocessing scripts, protocols, etc)
  • Experimenting information
  • Consent forms and experiment administration

Some things to consider before scrolling down:

  • The resources listed here are searchable through the search page for the general repository.
  • Some of the downloadable resources below may be password-protected. Ask your colleague for the access codes or call 06-2273 6073, or 06 -236 06 239.
  • Please let us know if you have material to be added here. Thanks in advance!

Manuals

EEG

ANT Eego extensions user manual
English,
pdf

ANT Eego extensions user manual. This downloadable resource is password-protected. Ask your colleague for the access code, or call 06-2273 6073 or 06- 236 06 239.

ANT eego system user manual
English,
pdf

ANT eego system user manual. This downloadable resource is password-protected. Ask your colleague for the access code, or call 06-2273 6073 or 06- 236 06 239.

ANT waveguard user guide (caps and accessories)
English,
pdf

ANT waveguard user guide (caps and accessories). This downloadable resource is password-protected. Ask your colleague for the access code, or call 06-2273 6073 or 06- 236 06 239.

Eye tracking

ClearView manual
English,
pdf

ClearView manual. A hardcopy of the manual is available in K.12.

Experiment Builder manual
English,
pdf

SR Research Experiment Builder manual, version 1.6.121. Experiment Builder for eye-tracking experiments; requires dongle.

EyeLink 1000 manual
English,
pdf

EyeLink 1000 user manual, version 1.4.0.

Fixation manual
English,
html

Fixation manual.

Manual SMI BeGaze
English,
pdf

Manual for the SMI BeGaze analysis software, to be used for (web) usability experiments with the SMI eyetracker. This downloadable resource is password-protected. Ask your colleague for the access codes or call 06-236 06 239, 6248 or 9102.

Manual SMI Experiment Center
English,
pdf

Manual for SMI Experiment Center, to be used for (web) usability experiments with the SMI eyetracker. This downloadable resource is password-protected. Ask your colleague for the access codes or call 06-236 06 239, 6248 or 9102.

SR Research Data Viewer Manual
English,
pdf

SR Research Data Viewer Manual.

Tobii Studio 1.X manual
English,
pdf

Tobii Studio 1.X manual. Includes installation instructions.

Tobii Studio 2.2 manual
English,
pdf

Tobii Studio 2.2 manual. Includes installation instructions.

General

FEP manual
English,
html

FEP User’s Guide and Reference manual. You can find a hard copy of this manual in the practice room (K.06) or hallway (K.04). A .pdf-version is also available.

Speech

CGN info
English,
html

Information on CGN, the Corpus Gesproken Nederlands (Spoken Dutch Corpus).

Gipos manual
English,
html

Manual of Gipos, a program for Graphical Interactive Processing Of Speech to generate, view, play and manipulate waveforms, spectrograms and other forms of speech data.

p2fa
English,
pdf

How to use p2fa, the Penn Phonetics Lab Forced Aligner Toolkit. Please read additional important installation information  here, or here (local mirror) , regarding sox (see 5), and HTK (see 2) to avoid broken-script problems  

Praat manual
English,
html

Manual of Praat, the program for doing phonetics by computer. See also phonetics tutorial on the courseware page.

Applications

You may install the following applications on your office or home PC. Do not attempt to install any of these on the lab-computers yourself. If you would like to have a particular application installed on the lab-computers (either for Linux or for Windows), please contact support staff. Unless indicated otherwise the applications below are intended to run on the Windows platform.

Freeware

EDF+ Checker
English,
zip

Tool built in C# to check a common EEG filetype (EDF+) against a logged archive of stimuli. It allows for an action-chain configuration. Each action is then performed on pairs of files to repair, check, and/or fix the EDF+ files. Meant to work with EDF+ (European Data Format+) and Presentation-log files but has features that…

ILS Labs Video Coding System
English,
html

Program for recoding videos recorded in the Babylab or similar settings and easily exporting recorded data to a csv file. For more information on installing, see step 3 in the how to

ImageMagick
English,
html

ImageMagick. Tool for converting images into various formats. Installation instructions and versions for various operating systems are available here.

Mix and match
English,
html

Mix and match. Another program to randomize lists. Capable of making multiple randomizations at a time, easier to install than Shuffle.

Perl
English,
html

Perl. Programming/scripting language. Installation instructions and versions are available here.

Praat
English,
html

Praat. Program for doing phonetics by computer.

Shuffle
English,
zip

Shuffle. Program to randomize lists. Requires Perl. By Christophe Pallier, original link (now dead) http://www.pallier.org/ressources/shuffle/shuffle.html

Zep 1
English,
html

Zep 1. Experiment control application for Linux (recommended) and MS-Windows.

Other

backup of CF recorder files
English,
zip

backup of required (unique PMD670.EDL) config files for CF recorder 1 & 2, in case it accidentally gets deleted. Must be placed in rootdir of internal SD card of the selected recorder.

BioTrace/Nexus Screens
English,
zip

The BioTrace software is used by the Nexus physiological-recording equipment to record data. A set of custom ‘Screens’ have been created by ILS personel and can be downloaded. In order to install the screens simply copy the UiL-OTS folder within the archive to the %install_directory%/Screens.

Proprietary software

The software in this category is available to ILS staff only, under a site license. Do not redistribute this software to others. Remove the application from your computer as soon as you are done with it. The software in this category is password-protected; contact the Lab Managers to obtain a password.

BrainVision Analyzer 2.2.0
English
7, exe

BV Analyzer. Analysis program for EEG data. Note: if you perform this installation on a solisPC, downloads will go to your Temp directory, and you can’t run installers from there. So move the installers to a different location before running them. You may also need to right-click installers and choose ‘Run as administrator’. Install .NET…

BV Analyzer 2.1.2
English,
exe

BV Analyzer. Analysis program for EEG data. Note: if you do this on a solisPC, downloads will go to your Temp directory, and you can’t run installers from there. So move the installers to a different location before running them. Install .NET 4.0 and DirectX 9c. Install the latest version of the Dongle driver (7.54)….

ClearView 2.7.1
English,
zip

ClearView. Analysis program for Tobii eye-tracking data. Installation may not work on newer versions of Windows. If you can’t install it, work in K.06 in the lab.

edf2asc
English,
zip

SR research utility to convert EyeLink .edf format data files to .asc format. Works on Windows 10.

Fixation 0.1.0.15
English,
zip

Fixation. Analysis program for EyeLink eye-tracking data.

Gipos 2.3
English,
zip

Gipos. A powerful speech analyzer/editor. Read the contained readme.txt file for install information.

Matlab
English,
html

The UU has a campus license for Matlab. Installation instructions for employees can be found here. Installation instructions for students are here.

mkobjects
English,
exe

MKobjects. Program to make .obt files for pictures, for use with the eye movement analysis program Fixation.

PaintDotNet
English,
exe

Paint.NET. This is an old version that we use in the lab. Provided here because the newest version is buggy on some systems.

SR research Experiment Builder 1.10.165
English,
zip

Experiment Builder. Experiment program for EyeLink.

SR research EyeLink DataViewer 1.11.1
English,
zip

EyeLink Data Viewer. Analysis program for data acquired with Experiment Builder.

SR research EyeLink DataViewer 2.6.1
English,
zip

EyeLink Data Viewer. Analysis program for data acquired with Experiment Builder. Use this version for Windows 10. Manual can be found here.

Tobii Studio 1.0.14
English,
zip

Tobii Studio 1.0.14. Analysis program for Tobii eye-tracking data.

Tobii Studio 2.2.8
English,
exe

Tobii Studio 2.2.8. Analysis program for Tobii eye-tracking data. (Installer only – if you don’t have directx already installed, download version 1.0.14 first, and install this auxiliary program from there. Also requires .NET 3.5).

Experimenting

Miscellaneous

EDF+ Checker
English,
zip

Tool built in C# to check a common EEG filetype (EDF+) against a logged archive of stimuli. It allows for an action-chain configuration. Each action is then performed on pairs of files to repair, check, and/or fix the EDF+ files. Meant to work with EDF+ (European Data Format+) and Presentation-log files but has features that…

Pre/postprocessing for eye-tracking

Calculate dwell time from ZEP .csv output
English,
zip

Awk scripts that calculate dwell time from ZEP .csv output.

Convert Studio to EyeLink
English,
zip

A DOS batch file and an Awk script to convert Studio output (VWP experiments) into the EyeLink .asc format.

edf2asc
English,
zip

SR research utility to convert EyeLink .edf format data files to .asc format. Works on Windows 10.

Matlab eyelink/zep data viewer (Beta)
English,
zip

A collection of m-files to process the specific ZEP + Eyelink (*.csv) data file and inspect trials.

Python script to post process Fixation output
English,
py

Python script to post process Fixation output – see eyetracking howtos for more information.

SMI2fixation
English,
zip

This script converts SMI output files to the EyeLink *.asc file format. Example file and rudimentary instructions included.

VWP Praat scripts
English,
zip

Some useful stuff to create sound files for VWP experiments. Includes a Praat script to insert a fixed amount of silence before every sentence.

Protocols

Babylab experiment protocol
English,
doc

This document contains a template for an experiment protocol for experiments that are run in the Babylab. Edit according to your experiment.

Handleiding Babylab Online Belsysteem (Beller/Caller) (Dutch)
English,
pdf

Dit is de handleiding voor het Babylab Online Belsysteem, voor degene die zullen werken als bellers binnen het systeem. Deze handleiding wordt voortdurend bijgewerkt en geüpdate. Voor vragen/opmerkingen/aanvullingen, neem contact op met de babylab manager, Desiree Capel. Dit document kan alleen gedownload worden met een wachtwoord. Neem hiervoor contact op met Desiree Capel.

Manual Babylab Online Reservation System (Test leader) (English)
English,
pdf

This is the manual for the Babylab Online Reservation System, for those who will be working in the Babylab as test leaders. This manual will be updated and expanded continuously. For questions/comments/additions, please contact the babylab manager, Desiree Capel. This document can only be downloaded with a password. Please contact Desiree Capel for the password.

Protocol Tobii + laptop
English,
html

Protocol for using the Tobii eye tracker outside the lab with the laptop.

Scripts

BioTrace/Nexus Screens
English,
zip

The BioTrace software is used by the Nexus physiological-recording equipment to record data. A set of custom ‘Screens’ have been created by ILS personel and can be downloaded. In order to install the screens simply copy the UiL-OTS folder within the archive to the %install_directory%/Screens.

tempo script for Praat
English,
html

This praat script can determine the tempo of a speech fragment expressed in syllables per second, or as average time per syllable. It uses intensity information rather than manually coded syllable boundaries, saving a lot of time. Adapted from De Jong, N.H. & Wempe, T. (2009) by Hugo Quené

Video converter script (Babylab)
English,
html

This script can be used to convert .mpg videos to .mp4. .mp4 can then be used to code looking times offline. Instructions on how to use this file (.sh) can be found in the recoding video’s how-to.

Information

Lab users

Directions
English, Dutch
html

Directions to the lab. A Dutch version is also available.

Handleiding Babylab Online Belsysteem (Beller/Caller) (Dutch)
English,
pdf

Dit is de handleiding voor het Babylab Online Belsysteem, voor degene die zullen werken als bellers binnen het systeem. Deze handleiding wordt voortdurend bijgewerkt en geüpdate. Voor vragen/opmerkingen/aanvullingen, neem contact op met de babylab manager, Desiree Capel. Dit document kan alleen gedownload worden met een wachtwoord. Neem hiervoor contact op met Desiree Capel.

House rules
English,
html

The lab house rules. All lab users must read and accept these rules.

Recruiting participants

Newspaper ad
English,
txt

This is the text of an ad that was placed in the Utrecht newspaper Stadsblad to recruit ‘regular’, non-student participants for a web evaluation experiment. Provided for inspiration.

Poster
English,
doc

Poster to recruit more students for the participant database.

Recruiting underage participants

Consent Form Babylab (Template, Dutch)
English,
html

This document contains the template for a consent form for experiments that are run in the Babylab. The consent form is created according tot the FEtC-H (Faculty Ethics assessment Committee – Humanities) guidelines. Add experiment title and code. Please do not change the existing text. Please download the latest version of this document from the FEtC-H website. Save…

Information Letter (Template, Dutch)
English,
html

This document contains the template for an information letter for experiments that are run in the Babylab. The information letter is created according tot the FEtC-H (Faculty Ethics assessment Committee – Humanities) guidelines. Edit according to your experiment. Please refer to the example document when compiling your information letter. Please download the latest version of this document…

Information Letter Babylab (Example, Dutch)
English,
html

This document contains an example for an information letter for experiments that are run in the Babylab. The information letter is created according tot the FEtC-H (Faculty Ethics assessment Committee – Humanities) guidelines. Edit according to your experiment. Please refer to the template document when compiling your information letter. Please download the latest version of this…

Letter to parents
English, Dutch
doc

Letter to ask parents of basisschool-age children consent for their children to participate in an experiment in their school. This is an example, provided for inspiration. Edit as you see fit. A (more concise) Dutch version is also available.

Letter to parents primary school, eye tracking
English,
doc

Information letter for parents regarding eye-tracking research in a primary school. This is an example, provided for inspiration. Edit as you see fit.

Researchers

Research guidelines
English,
html

Research guidelines regarding participant information and experiment data.

Tips for internship on L1 research
English,
doc

Information for students doing an internship in first language acquisition research. Also see template letters below.

Administration

Consent forms

Consent form EEG experiment
English,
doc

Consent form, to be signed by adult participant, for participation in an EEG experiment. This is a template, edit as you see fit.

Declaration of consent video experiment
English,
pdf

Consent form, to be signed by adult participant, for participation in an experiment where they will be recorded on video. This is an example, provided for inspiration.

Experiment administration

Babylab experiment protocol
English,
doc

This document contains a template for an experiment protocol for experiments that are run in the Babylab. Edit according to your experiment.

Information form child
English,
doc

File detailing information about child participating in an experiment in the babylab. This is an example, provided for inspiration. Edit as you see fit.

Signing list
English,
doc

List that subjects can sign for receiving their money. Fits 18 subjects per page. This is a template. Either fill out experiment details by hand, or edit as you see fit (in that case note that the heading appears on every page). A .pdf-version is also available.

Participant instruction

Babylab experiment protocol
English,
doc

This document contains a template for an experiment protocol for experiments that are run in the Babylab. Edit according to your experiment.

Instruction sheet
English, Dutch
doc

Instruction sheet for participants in an eye-tracking reading experiment (in English). This is a template. Edit as you see fit. A Dutch version is also available.

Reminder e-mail
English,
doc

Reminder email for participants in an EEG experiment. This is a template. Edit as you see fit.

Signing list
English,
doc

List that subjects can sign for receiving their money. Fits 18 subjects per page. This is a template. Either fill out experiment details by hand, or edit as you see fit (in that case note that the heading appears on every page). A .pdf-version is also available.

Babylab

Administration

Consent Form Babylab (Template, Dutch)
English,
html

This document contains the template for a consent form for experiments that are run in the Babylab. The consent form is created according tot the FEtC-H (Faculty Ethics assessment Committee – Humanities) guidelines. Add experiment title and code. Please do not change the existing text. Please download the latest version of this document from the FEtC-H website. Save…

Information Letter Babylab (Example, Dutch)
English,
html

This document contains an example for an information letter for experiments that are run in the Babylab. The information letter is created according tot the FEtC-H (Faculty Ethics assessment Committee – Humanities) guidelines. Edit according to your experiment. Please refer to the template document when compiling your information letter. Please download the latest version of this…

Miscellaneous

Introduction to the Babylab
English,
pdf
Video converter script (Babylab)
English,
html

This script can be used to convert .mpg videos to .mp4. .mp4 can then be used to code looking times offline. Instructions on how to use this file (.sh) can be found in the recoding video’s how-to.

Protocols

Babylab experiment protocol
English,
doc

This document contains a template for an experiment protocol for experiments that are run in the Babylab. Edit according to your experiment.

Babylab waiting area protocol
English,
pdf

Instructions on how to incorporate the Babylab waiting area (K.01) into your testing routine.

Reservation system

Handleiding Babylab Online Belsysteem (Beller/Caller) (Dutch)
English,
pdf

Dit is de handleiding voor het Babylab Online Belsysteem, voor degene die zullen werken als bellers binnen het systeem. Deze handleiding wordt voortdurend bijgewerkt en geüpdate. Voor vragen/opmerkingen/aanvullingen, neem contact op met de babylab manager, Desiree Capel. Dit document kan alleen gedownload worden met een wachtwoord. Neem hiervoor contact op met Desiree Capel.

Manual Babylab Online Reservation System (Test leader) (English)
English,
pdf

This is the manual for the Babylab Online Reservation System, for those who will be working in the Babylab as test leaders. This manual will be updated and expanded continuously. For questions/comments/additions, please contact the babylab manager, Desiree Capel. This document can only be downloaded with a password. Please contact Desiree Capel for the password.