Labview for beginners

[chazziemann]

Hi,

Is labview any good for a beginner in electronics?

Or would you recommend another?

Thanks

 

[IanP]

Depends, but I think Labview is not for beginners ..

Google for something like MPLAB ..
eg.
https://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/devicedoc/51519a.pdf

IanP
;-)

 

[sv1437]

You can use NI Multisim, it's easy and you can simulate various circuits.

 

[dunn]

Please could you give us an indication of what you want to do.

For example do you want some experience in graphical user interface (GUI) programming or programming micros etc.?

I suspect you want a feel of everything so just get the demos and go along.

 

[chazziemann]

I am building a potentiostatic circuit, but having problems with obtaining a output. So i was considering trying something like NI Multisim to find solution to design.

thanks

 

[mobile-it]

MultiSim and Ultiboard from NI are really easy to learn.
If you don't have the money to purchase you can try Designspark PCB (free) tool or Eagle (for a few $)

 

[NIKHILRAJ]

MultiSim and Ultiboard from NI are really easy to learn.
If you don't have the money to purchase you can try Designspark PCB (free) tool or Eagle (for a few $)

is there any relation between Labview and PCB/Schematics??

From my limited knowledge Labview is mailny used for creatinf front ends for various applications. (Test stations etc) . It falls under s/w programming .
There you can use some diagrams instead for text what we follow in C,VB etc ( they call them as VI (virtual insrument).
It is not much difficult to learn.
I dont know whether circuit simulation and firmware (like mplab) development is possible in Labview. I believe it is not possible.

 

[mobile-it]

With the latest version of LabVIEW they have implemented a C code generator where you can generate C code and then implement it into a MSP430 or other microcontroller but you are still in need for a compiler for your target. It can be used for graphically modelling your algorithms.

National Instruments wanted to deliver a full test system solution (including simulating and pcb design) so they have aquired electronic workbench (EWB) I think it was called.
Today they are also focusing more on mechatronic system design solutions....