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NOTE: Only works for LabView 8.5 and higher.

NOTE: LIFA is not supported anymore, you can encounter problems, perhaps you need to use an older version of the Arduino IDE. For example, 1.0.5 that you can get from here, with a windows installer.

Setting up the LabVIEW Interface for Arduino is a six step process that you will only need to complete once.  Please follow the instructions below to start creating applications with the LabVIEW Interface for Arduino.

(For a brief overview of the LabVIEW Interface for Arduino see Michaels post here).

1. Install LabVIEW

• If you purchased the LabVIEW and Arduino bundle from Sparkfun.com you can install LabVIEW  from the included DVD.
• If you do not own a copy of LabVIEW you can download and install the 30 day evaluation version here.

2. Install the NI-VISA drivers.

• Windows Download.
• Linux Download.
• Mac Download.

3. Install JKI VI Package Manager (VIPM) Community Edition (Free).

• All Operating Systems.

4. Install the LabVIEW Interface for Arduino as described in KB 5L38JQYG

5. Connect your Arduino to your PC as described in KB 5INA7UYG

6. Load the LabVIEW Interface for Arduino Firmware onto your Arduino as described in KB 5LPAQIYG

         (We are working to fix the above document.  The firmware can be found in <LabVIEW>\vi.lib\LabVIEW Interface for Arduino\Firmware\LVIFA_Base .  Use the arduino IDE to deploy this firmware to your Arduino.)

You are now ready to use the LabVIEW Interface for Arduino.  Click here to see some examples to help get you started.

NOTES:

Some applications require a modified version of LIFA. For example, the DHTxxx air temperature and humidity sensor requires this LIFA DHTXX LV09 Rev B version.

LIFA is not used anymore, so you might need to use an order version of Arduino IDE.