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Title: can axon microcontroler be controlled by labview?
Post by: pathakh on April 28, 2010, 12:06:55 AM

need some help in finding out, that whether it is possible to control axon with labview graphical programing?

or are there any other mcu controlers somewhat to axon, i mean with in built memory for storing programs.

Awaiting comments..

thanks

Title: Re: can axon microcontroler be controlled by labview?
Post by: Cristi_Neagu on April 28, 2010, 01:20:50 AM

I think that labview can use the Axon, but it won't.

My labview teacher, who is certified by national instruments, said he once tried to use a standard acquisition board with labview that was not made by national instruments. Labview recognized what it was connected to, but simply refused to talk to the board. I don't think the Axon would fare much better.
Maybe my teacher's experience was with an older version of labview. Even tough it didn't work for him, there's no reason why you shouldn't try connecting them.

Good luck.

Title: Re: can axon microcontroler be controlled by labview?
Post by: Admin on April 28, 2010, 06:20:18 AM

Yes, the Axon and Axon II can be controlled with LabView.

Just one example:
http://www.billporter.info/?p=195 (http://www.billporter.info/?p=195)

Title: Re: can axon microcontroler be controlled by labview?
Post by: pathakh on April 28, 2010, 08:01:48 AM

thanks for the reply admin .

i will try find out more stuff and then ask my doubts.

Title: Re: can axon microcontroler be controlled by labview?
Post by: madsci1016 on April 28, 2010, 02:50:35 PM

Quote from: Admin on April 28, 2010, 06:20:18 AM

Yes, the Axon and Axon II can be controlled with LabView.

Just one example:
http://www.billporter.info/?p=195 (http://www.billporter.info/?p=195)

Linked by Admin, I'm honored, LOL.

pathakh, I assume you are the one posting this question on my site as well. I plan to answer you with a blog post better explaining my communication scheme. Give me a few hours, maybe a day, as I am traveling for work currently.

Title: Re: can axon microcontroler be controlled by labview?
Post by: Admin on April 28, 2010, 06:48:21 PM

The short answer, until madsci1016 has more time to go into details, is that he used serial commands to allow for communication. Its not too different from controlling a robot through hyperterminal.

Title: Re: can axon microcontroler be controlled by labview?
Post by: madsci1016 on April 28, 2010, 06:59:52 PM

Here's the long answer.

It's a little information overload, but it should teach you a few things.

http://www.billporter.info/?p=214 (http://www.billporter.info/?p=214)

Title: Re: can axon microcontroler be controlled by labview?
Post by: Admin on April 28, 2010, 07:06:44 PM

You should post up an example file :P

Title: Re: can axon microcontroler be controlled by labview?
Post by: madsci1016 on April 28, 2010, 07:13:00 PM

Quote from: Admin on April 28, 2010, 07:06:44 PM

You should post up an example file :P
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I plan on it, once it's presentable.

Title: Re: can axon microcontroler be controlled by labview?
Post by: pathakh on April 28, 2010, 10:32:59 PM

thanks again all of you,

looks complicated ,but i will try it definately,,,,

now i feel a bit confident ,all of you guys to help, i can go ahead with my university project.

Title: Re: can axon microcontroler be controlled by labview?
Post by: Cristi_Neagu on April 29, 2010, 12:53:22 AM

Heh... guess my teacher still has some things to learn.... :)

Title: Re: can axon microcontroler be controlled by labview?
Post by: Admin on April 29, 2010, 01:03:51 AM

Quote from: Cristi_Neagu on April 29, 2010, 12:53:22 AM

Heh... guess my teacher still has some things to learn.... :)

Well, the Axon by default isn't a 'standard acquisition board'. However, if you program in the proper communication protocol (very easy to do), then the Axon will communicate with LabView correctly.