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NI myRIO Project Essentials Guide

LCD Character Display - UART Interface

This is lab 25 of 39 in the course

by Dr. Ed Doering | Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

In this project, students learn the principles of operation and applications of an LCD screen, as well as the principles of the UART communication protocol. Students use myRIO and LabVIEW to display the states of the myRIO embedded accelerometer and push button on the LCD screen. In these activities, students follow steps to demonstrate correct operation of the LCD Screen, watch videos involving theory, and participate in a short activity after each video.

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STUDENT MATERIALS

PDF Project Manual
LabVIEW Code
Video Tutorials (linked within Project Manual)

SKILLS REQUIRED

Basic LabVIEW familiarity
Basic circuit building

Requirements

myRIO

Provides reconfigurable I/O that allows you to teach and implement multiple design concepts with one device. Learn more

myRIO Embedded Systems Accessory Kit

Includes sensors, devices, and a display for teaching and implementing embedded systems concepts. Learn more

LabVIEW

LabVIEW is systems engineering software for applications that require test, measurement, and control with rapid access to hardware and data insights. Learn more

DETAILED REQUIREMENTS

Required Software

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myRIO Software Bundle (2013 or later)
- LabVIEW (Requires license)
- LabVIEW Real-Time Module (Requires license)
- LabVIEW myRIO Toolkit

Required Hardware

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myRIO (enclosed) - View Specifications
myRIO Embedded Kit
- Kit components included in this module:
  - LCD Screen
  - Jumper wires

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