# Data acquisition from a Measurement Computing USB device

I would like to use Mathematica 9 for to acquire data from a Measurement Computing (MC) USB-201 analog to digital (and other) device for classroom demonstration. I do not have a budget to buy LabView and link Mathematica with it to accomplish what I would like to.

Within Mathematica I have tried using Manipulate to see if I can detect a signal (anything) from this board (excited artificially with a variable 0-5V source). So far, I do not see any changes indicating I am communicating with this equipment.

Has anyone done something like this? Do I need a driver, and if so, where do I get it?

Clearly, I am not a DAQ expert. I need someone to speak slowly and distinctly so I can understand them.

Thank you.

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Use the C++ library Measurement Computing is distributing ? –  Sektor Jan 18 at 22:03
@Sektor Why the question mark... Anyway, the obvious follow-up is how? This is what the OP wants to know. –  Pickett Jan 18 at 23:00
Can you elaborate on what you used inside your Manipulate? –  bobthechemist Jan 18 at 23:10
Have you seen the device interface? And this guide? –  caya Jan 19 at 0:13
@Pickett A suggestion. Well, he did not specify ... –  Sektor Jan 19 at 0:26