Formula 1 steering wheel

[nizza52]

Hi, I am new to using labview and have never used it before. For an assignment I have been asked to make a virtual instrument of a Formula 1 Steering Wheel, but I am really struggling as I don't know how to use labview. Could anyone please help me as I am new to the software and literally have no idea how to make this virtual instrument?

Thanks

[RavensFan]

Start with the tutorials.

LabVIEW Introduction Course - Three Hours
LabVIEW Introduction Course - Six Hours

Then the next question is what are you really trying to do?  What do you mean by "a virtual instrument of a Formula 1 Steering Wheel"?

[Akiel]

I would follow these up with the labview core training courses. This should give you a very good start on your project. There is some info on this website but also contact NI for more information

[nizza52]

Hi thanks for your help and response. What I meant by 'a virtual instrument for an f1 steering wheel' is that I've basically got to create a simulation of an f1 steering wheel, which includes all the dials, LED lights and an alpha-numeric screen. I have to create this front panel and then simulate it somehow, but I am unsure how to do this?

[Dennis_Knutson]

Do you even know what the dials, LED lights, and screen are supposed to represent? Once you have these definitions and have completed the LabVIEW tutorials, you should be able to get started. Once you have some code, post back with specific issues you might have.

[altenbach]

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@nizza52 wrote:

Hi thanks for your help and response. What I meant by 'a virtual instrument for an f1 steering wheel' is that I've basically got to create a simulation of an f1 steering wheel, which includes all the dials, LED lights and an alpha-numeric screen. I have to create this front panel and then simulate it somehow, but I am unsure how to do this?

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Well, unless you want to actually also turn the wheel, it is just an arrangement of buttons and knobs. It varies dramatically between manufacturers. For example, here's Mercedes

and here's Ferrari.

To make a mockup of these is simple with a few custom controls. You talk about "simulation": Should it react to all the controls realistically, e.g. by driving a simulated car or does it only need to look pretty? In the simplest case, search for F1 steering wheel images on the web, then import the image to the front panel. 😄

[nizza52]

Yes when I say simulation I mean that it should react to all controls realistically.

Thanks again 🙂

[RavensFan]

And what does it mean "it should react to all controls realistically?"  What is supposed to happen when you do something with a control?  You still need to define your project tasks.