GUI version 0.6.5 + new plugins

[Josh Siegle]

Hi everyone,

Open Ephys GUI version 0.6.5 is now available for download, either as an installer or a .zip file. The full release notes can be found here.

There is only one major change: now, when selecting the default configuration for the Acquisition Board, it asks which type of FPGA your board has, and automatically installs the plugin you need (either "Rhythm Plugins" or "OE FPGA Acquisition Board"). Since the Opal Kelly XEM6310 FPGA module was deprecated, all Acquisition Boards shipped by Open Ephys Production Site contain a custom FPGA designed by Open Ephys. If your Acquisition Board is already up and running, there's no need to upgrade to this version. 

We're also excited to announce two new Open Ephys GUI plugins, available for all platforms via the Plugin Installer:

- RHD Recording Controller - Intan's 512- and 1024-channel Recording Controllers are now supported in the latest version of the GUI. The usage instructions are the same as for the Rhythm Plugins.

- Python Processor - This plugin allows you to process data inside the GUI using custom functions written in Python. It's based on pybind11 and was originally developed by Spencer Blackwood. It's not possible to use it to open a plotting window, but pretty much everything else is fair game. If you try this out, please let us know how it works!

Best,

Josh, Pavel & Anjal