Function Generator Application

Turn your computer and LabPro into a fun and useful function generator. This program takes advantage of the LabPro interface's ability to generate analog output signals.

We have used this LabPro function generator for a number of interesting experiments and demonstrations including:

Driving a stretched string (about a meter long) to produce standing waves

Driving a spring with a small mass

Connecting a small lamp and a current probe in series to the function generator

Controlling a DC voltage

Controlling a sonometer to study vibrations in strings

These stand-alone applications are software programs (developed with LabVIEW software) that work with the Vernier LabPro. They contain all of the features and functionality as described above. To run, all you need is the free LabVIEW 6.1 Run-Time Engine installed on your computer. The Windows and Linux versions of this application require a serial connection to the LabPro. The Macintosh version will work with either a USB or serial connection.