02-16-2011 12:12 PM
Hello
I am a university student fairly new to labview. We have a laser on a moving plate that moves on the x-axis and y-axis connected to a daq. We have obtained basic use of the laser like moving it about by varying the voltage going into the daq. The laser can also turn on and off using the digital out port of the daq and a control.
The idea is to be able to write a word on a wall with the laser. I have created some 1d arrays. One for the x-axis and one for the y-axis. My advisor was wanting me to build a large array/cluster. Where it would have the co-ordinates of the letter(x-axis) turn the laser off and then move to new origin,turn laser on then write next letter with all this information kept inside an array. He also had the idea where the laser would turn off or on with a 1 or 0.
I just have no idea where i should start for this. If anyone could suggest ideas on how to build this it would be greatly appreciated
I have included the vi that turns the laser on and off maybe someone could show me how to use it with 1 or 0 to control it
Thank you,
Craig
02-18-2011 03:31 AM - edited 02-18-2011 03:32 AM
Hi Craig,
It's always hard to start implementing a project from scratch. From what you've sent it it looks like you already have created the switch to control it turning on or off, however I would suggest maybe putting this in a while loop to give some more functionality (don't forget timing). It would be best to start off by completed the student tutorials we have online and then move on to looking at some off the examples shipped within LabVIEW.
Do you know if you are using a stepper motor to control the laser?
Many thanks,