On Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 11:25 PM, Gerhard Fiedler wrote: > Hello, > > I'm looking for something that provides something like LabVIEW with some > IO card provides, but a lot less expensive. Something that has a few > general purpose digital and analog IOs and can be easily programmed to > do simple tasks. Something like repetitively switching a relay on and > off (as input to a device) and checking whether an output (of the > device) follows, within a defined time window, logging the reaction time > and any failures, counting the failures and aborting when they reach a > threshold. > > This has to run on a Windows system (and I'm aware of the restrictions > re timing accuracy). > > The cornerstones here are "easily programmed" (by a smart tech) and > "inexpensive" (say $300 max, but cheaper is better :). > > "Easily programmed" does not necessarily mean LabVIEW-style visual > programming, but must be easier than programming such a task with a > general purpose programming language using a driver interface to an IO > device. > > Hi, I use a U12 labjack f= or this sort of thing, it comes with a program called DAQfactory, support is good, works fine under windows. Hardware also works with linux (and a lot of modprobe-ing etc). I have also considered the =B5Chameleon, more elbow grease needed. can be bought from ebay sellers. sometimes . these are both USB connected interfaces. -- = ...AB -- = http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist