DAQCard AI-16XE-50 Drivers for .NET

[space donkey]

Hi, I have a DAQCard AI-16XE-50, and I wanted to double check that I cannot actually use this card with the .NET framework because there are no NI-DAQmx drivers for it? Thanks.

-sd

[AlanArmstead]

Hello space donkey,

It is possible to program Traditional (Legacy) NI-DAQ with .NET, though it isn't the best solution.  Check out this KB:

Programming NI-DAQ in Microsoft Visual Basic .NET

-Alan A.

[space donkey]

Hi, Alan, and thanks for your reply. I apologize for my ignorance, but do you happen to know where (online) can I find references on how to use the ActiveX controls in .NET for the traditional NI-DAQ? I haven't been able to find much that helps me with this. I am very new to Visual Basic. I never actually programmed in Vb6 but am forced to upgrade Vb6 code to .NET. The previous code for the DAQCard just had commands incorporated into various subroutines... Thanks,

-sd

[AlanArmstead]

The best reference is just a snippet from the KB I linked previously:

Additionally, I would like to mention that you might want to consider upgrading your hardware to a device that is supported by NI-DAQmx.  There is native .NET support for NI-DAQmx, and there are also tons of shipping examples that install with NI-DAQmx.  It really might be worth the $ to purchase a device that can be used with NI-DAQmx.  Some PCMCIA options include the DAQCard-6024E, DAQCard-6036E and DAQCard-6062E.  There are also some portable USB options as well:  DAQPad-6015.  Just my two cents.  Hope this helps!

-Alan A.

Message Edited by Alan A. on 11-07-2005 12:21 PM

[space donkey]

Hi, Alan,

Thanks again for your reply. I did look at the link you posted on Friday. However, I'm just not sure how to use the ActiveX controls to do the same thing that the code that was used in Vb6 did.  Like I said, I'm completely new to Visual Basic (6.0 and .NET). I completely agree with your suggestion to upgrade the hardware. Moreover, I am pushing for LabView. If only it were all up to me....

Anyway, thanks,

-sd