Connecting IMU by USB to CompactRio

[lamarck]

Hi there, I want to get data from an IMU with a CompactRio, this is the model:

https://www.phidgets.com/?tier=3&catid=10&pcid=8&prodid=1025

It has a USB port and I want to connect it to my CompactRio, I am not sure what module for CompactRio I need to read the data.

[deceased]

If you have an older cRIO that runs VXWorks I don't think you will get it working.

If you have a newer cRIO that runs NI Linux RT, and you have a LOT of Linux experience then you may be able to get the sensor working through the USB port on the controller.  The manufacturer seems to provide a Linux driver, but I think there would still be some serious effort involved. Unless you already own the device, I would avoid this path.

To summarise, my advice would be to avoid USB and find a sensor that connects over some other bus. 

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