Getting started with Data Acquisition and LabJack

Learn how to use the LabJack device to perform data acquisition and control (DaQ) operations.

Created by: Dr. Peter Dalmaris
Educator and Author of "Maker Education Revolution".

What Will I Learn?

• Learn the basics of data acquisition and control.
• Learn how to setup your LabJack and Kipling.
• Learn about LabJack's port basic and extended features.
• Learn how to program your LabJack using Lua (onboard) and Python (remote).
• Learn how to connecting your LabJack to simple sensors and actuators.

Requirements

• No requirement for prior experience in data acquisition or control.
• A basic understanding of how simple sensors and actuators work.
• Ability to wire simple circuits on a breadboard.
• Ability to read and write simple Python programs.
• Knowledge of the Lua programming language is not required (you'll learn what you need in this course).

Target audience

• Anyone interested in recording real-world data for later analysis.
• Anyone interested in building applications to control the environment based on the data collected from sensors.
• Anyone interested in learning about DaQ (Data Acquisition) but is not confident how to start.
• Anyone interested in learning how to use LabJack devices quickly.
• Anyone who is intimidated by the complexity of PLCs and looking for a simple yet powerful way to control anything, from a factory production line to a rocket engine test rig.