Demonstration setup for digital potentiometer connected to NI myRIO MXP.

Digital Potentiometer

This is lab 31 of 39 in the course

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

This project introduces students to the operation, interface theory, and features of a digital potentiometer and the SPI communication protocol. Students complete an activity to build an interface circuit, use LabVIEW and myRIO to set the virtual wiper position, and observe the resulting change in resistance. Through these activities, students follow steps to demonstrate correct operation of the digital potentiometer, 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:
  - Digital potentiometer
  - Jumper wires