python-daqmx-demo

A demo of the NI DAQmx Python library.

Getting set up

• Install python on your system, if it isn't already installed
  • I prefer to install it from a standalone installer rather than the install manager
  • For this demo, version 3.10 or newer will work just fine
  • When I install, I pick several nonstandard options from the "Customize Installation" menu
    • I do not add python.exe to PATH (I like to explicitly call the version I want to use)
    • I do not install the py launcher, for the same reason
    • I do install for all users
    • I put every version in C:\pythons, for example, C:\pythons\python3_10\, C:\pythons\python3_12\, etc.
  • No matter how you choose to install, find the path to the python interpreter (python.exe) that got installed
• Next, create a virtual environment
  • The concept is out of scope for this blog, but if you're a beginner, just take my word for it
  • In PowerShell, run C:\pythons\python3_10\python.exe -m venv venv
  • Replace the path to python.exe with the path you used
• Activate the virtual environment: .\venv\Scripts\activate
• Install the required packages from pypi: (venv) PS> pip install -r requirements.txt

Running the script

Inside your activated virtual environment, simply run python demo.py.