I am trying to display multiple measured analog voltages, as a 3d grid display.

[Daddy-O]

I am trying to display multiple measured analog voltages, as a 3d grid display. I have a group of up to 24 string potentiometers that are going to be arranged in a grid pattern, to measure deflection across a surface. I know how to provide the voltage, and measure the resulting voltages. What I am perplexed about is how I can display these values on a plane that will fluctuate and look 3d, in real time, and as "saved" data to review later. I have been "fooling around" with the 3D CURVE PLOT VI, but can't figure out how to use it for my application here. Is there a better place to start? I am just starting to become dangerous with this LabVIEW thing!

[Ben]

Starting with reply #7 of this thread you will find a collection of postings along with the source code used to produce the included images.

Start with that and post more Q's if required.

"Real Time" updates may be an issue.

Ben

[Daddy-O]

My application requires something different. I am doing wind load testing on garage doors. I need to have a flat surface standing on either the X or Y axis, alligned with the Z axis (so it looks like a wall, or... a garage door). Then, what I hope to do is simply show points on the plane deflecting (in either positive or negative directions) along the x or y axis. I need it to look like a garage door being blown in or out. I will use the voltages from the string pots as my data for amplitude of deflection, and I need somehow, to be able to locate these voltages along the plane in a grid.

[Ben]

So that sounds like you just have to swap a couple of axis.

Start with just trying to plot a plane correctly.

Have fun!

Ben