rtRSA_GUI

Python GUI for real-time Representational Similarity Analysis (rtRSA) neurofeedback experiments in Turbo-BrainVoyager.

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📖 Overview

This repository contains a Python-based GUI application for running real-time Representational Similarity Analysis (rtRSA) neurofeedback experiments using Turbo-BrainVoyager. It supports real-time pattern display, live RSA computation, and integration with TBV data streams.

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🧩 Requirements

• Python 3.6 environment (via Miniconda or Anaconda)
• Turbo-BrainVoyager 4.2 installed on a network-accessible computer
• Python packages listed in requirements.txt

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⚙️ Installation

1. Install Miniconda or Anaconda if not already installed.
2. Clone this repository
3. Create and activate a new Python 3.6 environment

conda create -n py36 python=3.6 
conda activate py36
pip install -r requirements.txt

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🚀 Usage

Preparation

1. Launch Turbo-BrainVoyager and enable the Network Plugin.
2. Start the GUI using rtRSA_gui.bat after setting up your environment.

Localizer session

1. Adjust run_localizer.bat for your specific environment and target emotion.
2. Configure TBV for real-time fMRI data processing.
3. Use the GUI to extract and save statistical patterns.

Neurofeedback session

1. In the GUI, select task-related voxels as the mask for neurofeedback.
2. Launch the neurofeedback paradigm via the GUI.
3. Start TBV’s real-time fMRI data processing.

📁 Repository Structure

rtRSA_GUI/
├── rtRSA_gui.py           # Main GUI application
├── run_localizer.py       # Script for localizer session
├── run_NF.py              # Script for neurofeedback session
├── utils/                 # Utility modules (RSA, voxel selection, etc.)
├── images/                # Stimuli or display images
├── searchlight.cfg        # Searchlight configuration settings
├── requirements.txt       # Python dependencies
└── README.md