Re: USB to IEEE-488 adapter

From: Steve Judd (sjudd_at_ffd2.com)
Date: 2006-02-09 23:36:30

On Wed, 8 Feb 2006, Nicolas Welte wrote:

> So, I don't think NI cards are worth their money for "our" purposes. And
> probably an open source DIY hardware offers possibilities that the
> overpriced NI range can't.

Yes, I agree -- but at least it's an option.

> Of course, for lab purposes NI rules, if you can afford it. The project
> mentioned seems to be motivated just this way.

I haven't been impressed with their software/documentation.  Then again,
that's true for pretty much all of the lab equipment manufacturers: very
expensive precision hardware, el crappo documentation and software.  This
particular device is pretty straightforward, though, and perhaps a
motivated individual could even crack one open to see what kind of chip(s)
it uses.  (If an opportunity presents itself, I can possibly do this as
well.  Maybe.)

cu,

-S

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