The chamber was rotated for 90–120 s followed by a 5 s rest period, which was then repeated 2–6 times for each recording. Mice were monitored via video to ensure that they followed along with the chamber rotation. The total time spent rotating on the floating air chamber never exceeded 15 min, in order to limit potential discomfort.
For experiments in light and darkness, the lights in the experimental box were switched using a microcontroller (UNO R3, Arduino). The initial repeat was always performed in a light on trial, so that the mouse could register visual landmarks in its environment. Afterward, the box lights were turned on or off in between repeats, during the rest period.
The chamber was thoroughly cleaned and disinfected between experiments in order to remove any odor traces.