nidaqmx-tk-gui-plotter

A simple GUI to use NI-DAQmx and plot data in real time, in Python and Tk

Purpose

Showcase the use of NI-DAQmx in Python by plotting recorded data in real time.

Design

The code aims to be as simple and extensible as possible, to enable learning and modification. Make it as Pythonic and as efficient as possible, but readability is more important. Default values are only changed when necessary.

Dependencies are limited to the essential libraries. Only the most recent versions are supported.

Roadmap

• Create minimal example of using NI-DAQmx in Python.
• Create minimal example of plotting the data in real time.
• Create a TKinter GUI to control the data acquisition and plotting.

Installation

Install Python 3 and the necessary modules, see https://wiki.python.org/moin/BeginnersGuide/Download.

You also need the following Python modules:

• nidaqmx to use NI-DAQmx, see nidaqmx
• numpy to handle arrays, see numpy
• matplotlib to plot data, see matplotlib
• tkinter to create the GUI, see tkinter

License

This project is licensed under the CC0 1.0 Universal Creative Commons License - see the LICENSE.md file for details.