If you are looking to take sensor measurements or explore electronics, the NI myDAQ is a powerful and cost-efficient data acquisition device.
In education, it is particularly useful for hands-on exploration, problem-solving, and introducing engineering concepts. Extremely portable, it allows for experimenting in and outside of the classroom. Adding LabVIEW graphical programming and Multisim SPICE simulation and circuit design into the mix makes it even more powerful. Together, you can create your own digital multimeter, oscilloscope, function generator, and more. You can even create a graphic equalizer using LabVIEW and your data acquisition device!
NI (formerly National Instruments) offers a variety of solutions for education. For schools, you can purchase myDAQ for K-12 classrooms. For students in the United States, there are two purchase options available – you can purchase the NI myDAQ hardware only or get the myDAQ in a student bundle that also includes LabVIEW and Multisim. There are also a variety of accessories available to help you do even more. Let’s take a look at a few of them.
mySTEM™ Project Board for NI myDAQ
The mySTEM™ Project Board enhances the power of your device by adding the capability to control large, high-current output devices. This reason the myDAQ can be so affordable it is designed to offer relatively low power. mySTEM gives you the boost needed for experiments that require a little more power such as monitoring processes with sensors, making decisions, and causing an appropriate output. Basically, this is an affordable way to create a programmable action controller. It is a great tool for introducing control systems in education.
mySTEM Project Board Benefits
- Connect myDAQ to larger, high-current devices
- Create Programmable Action Controller
- Control 4 separate output channels
- Teach signal processing and the logic of control
- Learning resources included
More Accessories for myDAQ
myGrid
Investigate elements of a power grid with MyGrid! This AC power grid interfaces with your data acquisition device to demonstrate the concept of a smart grid, energy conservation, and energy monitoring.
It offers a traditional power source through a motor for representing fossil fuels and a solar panel to represent a renewable power source. With it, you can model how power is created, transmitted, and distributed across a residential setting across three homes.
myDevBoard – Prototype Board
The myDevBoard is designed to connect directly with the myDAQ hardware. This Prototype Board provides prototyping space. Each I/O line is divided with quad contact blocks for easier wiring. Included you’ll find a terminal block and female headers, a 9 V battery holder, segmented power rails, large ground plane, and 3 AMP auto reset fuse. You can easily toggle between battery and external power with a switch.
Basic Parts Kit
Get everything you need for your prototyping needs – this Basic Parts Kit for myDAQ includes hundreds of parts.
Perfect for experimenting and gaining a greater understanding of key concepts. The kit includes LEDs, inductors, wires, switches, resistors, capacitors, semiconductors, and more.
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