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There's a LabVIEW for You
Pick from two great classroom experiences. Both versions of LabVIEW are built on the same technology proven in industry and universities. And both have been uniquely refined for the way classrooms work.
THE REAL-WORLD
EXPERIENCE
Teach anything, with all the power and flexibility LabVIEW has to offer.
LabVIEW for Education
- Connect to a full assortment of hardware sensors and data collection devices.
- Get creative with a suite of powerful scientific software instruments and development tools.
- Enjoy all the features of LabVIEW for LEGO MINDSTORMS too!
LEGO ROBOTICS
UNLEASHED
Get more from your LEGO Education set with extended features and a streamlined workflow.
LabVIEW for LEGO MINDSTORMS
- Explore an expanded set of NXT tools you won’t find in the standard kit.
- Manage your NXT better with custom graphical screen for advanced projects.
- Build your perfect learning station by adding sensors and TETRIX gear.
Supported Hardware
LabVIEW for EducationNI myDAQVernier SensorDAQ Vernier LabQuest & LabQuest Mini Fischertechnik USB Web Camera LEGO MINDSTORMS TETRIX |
LabVIEW for LEGO MINDSTORMSLEGO MINDSTORMS |
Curriculums
LabVIEW for EducationLEGO EducationUTeachEngineering The Infinity Project Vernier Ergopedia |
LabVIEW for LEGO MINDSTORMSLEGO Education |
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FULL FEATURE COMPARISON
| User Interface | LabVIEW for Education | LabVIEW for LEGO MINDSTORMS |
|---|---|---|
| Age Group | >14 | >14 |
| Simple Configuration | ||
| Schematic (testing) | ||
| Multi-Window Environment | ||
| Robot Project (file collection) | ||
| Uses Industry Standard LabVIEW Programming | ||
| Advanced Math and Science Libraries | ||
| Front Panel User Interface Design | ||
| Visual Debugging | ||
| Autonomous Mode | ||
| Tethered Mode | ||
| Bluetooth Mode | ||
| Debugging Mode | ||
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File Handling on NXT (transfer, erasing, defragmentation) |
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| Clean Up Diagram | ||
| Compiler Support | LabVIEW for Education | LabVIEW for LEGO MINDSTORMS |
| If Statements | ||
| While Loops | ||
| For Loops | ||
| Simple Math | ||
| Formula Node | ||
| Subroutines | ||
| Sequences | ||
| Flags/Variables for Asych Communication | ||
| Centered Text on Display | ||
| Arrays | ||
| Floating Point Math | ||
| Access to Native Functions | ||
| Generic Sensor Configuration | ||
| Data Manipulation | ||
| Local Variables | ||
| Data Type Conversion | ||
| File Handling | ||
| Applications | LabVIEW for Education | LabVIEW for LEGO MINDSTORMS |
| RIC Editor | ||
| Piano Player | ||
| Remote Control | ||
| Data Viewer | ||
| Data Logging | LabVIEW for Education | LabVIEW for LEGO MINDSTORMS |
| Uniform Time Sampling | ||
| Max Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | 300 Hz |
| Conditional Sampling | ||
| Advanced Mathematical Analysis Tools | ||
| Math Formula Support | ||
| Support for Axis Control (min/max) | ||
| Support for 3rd Party Sensors | ||
| Support | LabVIEW for Education | LabVIEW for LEGO MINDSTORMS |
| Help | ||
| Extended Help | ||
| Tutorials | ||
| Challenges | ||
| Support Website | ||
| Execution Highlighting | ||
| Libraries | LabVIEW for Education | LabVIEW for LEGO MINDSTORMS |
| Ready for Use Subroutines (array sorting, coerce, trig, etc.) | ||
| Behaviors | ||
| TETRIX | ||
| Wait Fors | ||
| Code Readability | LabVIEW for Education | LabVIEW for LEGO MINDSTORMS |
| Easy to Read | ||
| Program Diagram Shows All the Parameters (no additional windows are necessary) | ||
| Learning Curve | LabVIEW for Education | LabVIEW for LEGO MINDSTORMS |
| Easy to Learn | ||
| Reduced Instruction Set | ||
| Deeper Exploration Possible | ||
| Data Acquisition | LabVIEW for Education | LabVIEW for LEGO MINDSTORMS |
| Vernier SensorDAQ | MS Windows | |
| Vernier LabQuest and LabQuest Mini | MS Windows | |
| NI myDAQ | MS Windows | |
| Fishertechnik Driver | MS Windows | |
| NI Vision Development Toolkit | MS Windows | |
| NI Vision Builder | MS Windows | |
| NI myDAQ Instruments | LabVIEW for Education | LabVIEW for LEGO MINDSTORMS |
| Multimeter | MS Windows | |
| Oscilloscope | MS Windows | |
| Function Generator | MS Windows | |
| Bode Analyzer | MS Windows | |
| Dynamic Signal Analyzer | MS Windows | |
| Arbitrary Waveform Generator | MS Windows | |
| Digital Reader | MS Windows | |
| Digital Writer | MS Windows |
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