NI-DAQ mx Base for Linux Kernel 2.6?

[uav-steve]

NI_DAQmx_Base_1.40f2.tar: Linux 2.4 only?
nidaqmxbase fails kernel compile for Linux 2.6.10, Fedora Core 3.
Is there a version of NI-DAQ mx Base for Linux 2.6?
Specifically Fedora Core 3.
Thanks -- SI

[sergesl]

Hello uav-steve,

DAQmx Base 1.4 is only for Kernel 2.4.x.

Serges L

[uav-steve]

Thanks sergesl.

I'm actually able to use the base code because I am
using the USB interface with the USB-6008. I didn't realize
that the NIvisa helped in that arena. The README set me
straight and I'm good to go, I think. Apparently, a kernel module
is not necessary because the interface is via usbfs.

I'm just getting familiar with the various components and
the example files in nidaqmxbase. It all seems to be coming
together. I have to admit, it was a bit overwhelming at first
understanding the various pieces provided by the linux tar file.

Does this appear to be the correct manner to proceed?

Thanks for the response.


-- SI

[sergesl]

Sounds good!

[PaulSmith]

Being stuck with a 2.4.x kernel is causing some headaches in other areas of our application. Is there any update on when mxBase will work with 2.6?

[Otis]

I do not have any information about when support for 2.6 will be available, if ever. If I hear anything I'll try to let you know, but for the meantime I would plan on things being the way they are for at least the foreseeable future.

[mcervetto]

Hello all!
I am experiencing with NI USB6008 under linux environment. I have a 2.6.x linux kernel, so I can not completely install NI-DAQ mx Base 1.x. I have read that this is not
fundamental for USB cards, but when I try runnig ANSI C examples (e.g. contGeneration.c) I get the error:

DAQmxBase Error: Specified property is not supported by the device or is not applicable to the task.

Do you have any idea for this? What have I to do to run ANSI C examples? Is it sufficient to type ./contGeneration from command line or have I to set some parameter?
Many thanks in advance,

mcervetto

[Adam Szpakowski]

I've just compiled nikal module (1.5.0-f2) under linux kernel 2.6.9 using gcc-3.3.4. Unfortunately from 2.6.10 usb API seems to no longer support usb_epnum_to_ep_desc function. Module loads and no errors are reported.

[40tude]

For what I know DAQmx Base 1.5 will, among other things, supports 2.6 kernel.

[AlanArmstead]

NI-DAQmx Base for Linux Version 1.5 does support Linux Kernel 2.6.
You can download it (free) here:
http://digital.ni.com/softlib.nsf/webcategories/85256410006C055586256BBB002C128D?opendocument&node=132060_US
-Alan A.