Network Tab
The Network Tab provides a real-time, visual representation of the overall structure of the neural network.
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Each neural network is unique and randomly generated (with rules) when the squid is hatched
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Green lines represent Excitory (positive) connections between neurons
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Red lines represent Inhibitory (negative) connections
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The thicker the line, the stronger the connection
- Neural Visualizer: The main canvas displaying the neurons as nodes and their connections as lines. The pulsing and glowing of neurons and links indicate activity and learning events.
- Metrics Bar: Located at the top, this bar provides at-a-glance statistics:
- Neurons: The total number of neurons currently in the brain.
- Connections: The total number of weighted connections between neurons.
- Network Health: Overall stability and efficiency of the network, primarily based on average connection strength.
- Hebbian Timer: A countdown (e.g., "Hebbian: 25") showing the time remaining until the next Hebbian learning cycle is performed.
- Control Checkboxes:
- Show links: Toggles the visibility of the lines connecting the neurons.
- Show weights: Toggles the display of the numerical weight on each connection line.
- Enable pruning: Toggles the automatic removal of old, weak, or unused neurons to maintain network stability. Disabling this can lead to an unconstrained and potentially unstable network.
The big button with the brain on it opens the Brain Designer which allows you to build and edit custom brains and behaviours
The Load Brain button allows loading of custom brains