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March 24, 2009
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Creating State-Based Designs   Four Ways to Test More with Less
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Learn how to architect systems to be represented by a series of states, a commonly used method when creating more complex designs.

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  Examine four ways to optimize your approach to validation and production test by using a modular, software-defined test system architecture.

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Developer Resources

Robotics Fundamentals: Localization
Explore behavior-based navigation and map-based navigation, approaches that improve localization for autonomous mobile robots.
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Tutorial: Arrays and Clusters
Examine array and cluster data types and get an introduction to creating and manipulating arrays and clusters.
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Three Design Considerations That Can Determine System Performance
Learn about three design considerations to keep in mind when designing your system to help sustain system performance while minimizing cost.
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Advanced Features of HSDIO Devices: Data Delay
In high-speed digital communications, factors such as setup time and hold time might necessitate delaying data from the edge of the clock. Learn about the different settings and parameters that affect data delay.
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Example Code: Update VI Controls from a SubVI
Use this code to programmatically update controls on the front panel of another VI, such as the top-level VI.
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New Products and Technologies

New NI Wireless DAQ Modules, Enclosures for Harsh Environments
Six new modules combine high-voltage digital I/O and IEEE 802.11b/g (Wi-Fi) or Ethernet communication to remotely monitor and control actuators, and two new IP enclosures protect equipment from harsh environments.
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Simplify Custom Module Design with New NI CompactRIO Module Development Kit
This new kit simplifies the process for users, OEMs, and system integrators of designing custom C Series modules for CompactRIO and add-on boards for NI Single-Board RIO.
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Georgia Tech Implements Control and Automation System Using LabVIEW
See how students at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) used LabVIEW software and NI Compact FieldPoint hardware to develop multiple control and automation systems for various aspects of an entirely solar-powered house.
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Wireless LAN CompactRIO Module from S.E.A.
Explore the WLAN CompactRIO module from S.E.A. that you can use for wireless data acquisition and system control with IEEE 802.11.i wireless security.
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Creating a Complete Solution to Test WisyMAX WiMAX Devices
See how WisyTech developed an efficient and easy-to-use solution by combining the LabVIEW library with an NI RF instrument interface to implement WiMAX signal generation and analysis.
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Events and Training

NI RF and Communications Technology Forum
Attend this free seminar led by industry experts to learn about the latest advances in RF with technical sessions that explore which tools engineers are using to design, develop, and test emerging RF and wireless communications products.
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Register for the NIWeek 2009 Academic Forum
The NIWeek 2009 Academic Forum is your opportunity to learn research and teaching methodologies, interact with academic colleagues from around the world, and discover what's new in NI hardware and software for academia.
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Hands-On Seminar: Industrial Measurements and Control Featuring LabVIEW and CompactRIO
Discover how to design, prototype, and deploy real-time applications using LabVIEW Real-Time and LabVIEW FPGA programming tools and CompactRIO hardware.
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Find Events in Your Area

Top Five Demos
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2. Introduction to NI TestStand »
3. NI LabVIEW Embedded Module for ARM Microcontrollers »
4. LabVIEW SignalExpress »
5. Programming USB Data Acquisition Devices »
NI in the Press
Picking a Camera with Punch »
With Digitizers, the Little Bits Count »
Reinventing Machine Design Part 2: Synergy with LabVIEW and SolidWorks »
Manufacturing in a Small Space »
 

Community News
Update Your Twitter Status with LabVIEW
Download this VI to automatically update your Twitter status by building the appropriate HTTP request and sending it to the Twitter server using the TCP functions in LabVIEW.
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IP Corner
FPGA Driver for Hitachi HD44780 LCD
Download this code to get low- and high-level drivers for a Hitachi HD44780 LCD controller chip. The majority of character LCDs on the market share this 14- to 16-pin connector and the same software interface.
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