The National Instruments NI myDAQ (Part Numbers: 781326-01, 195509F-01L) is a versatile data acquisition device designed specifically for university students to facilitate hands-on engineering education. This compact and portable tool enables students to perform programmable measurements and conduct experiments both inside and outside laboratory settings. Equipped with eight LabVIEW-based instruments, the NI myDAQ provides easy access to ready-to-run software tools, allowing users to execute laboratory experiments and simulations efficiently.

The device features a comprehensive set of capabilities, including two analog input channels, eight digital input/output (DIO) lines, and three distinct power supplies, supporting a wide variety of applications. Its analog input channels can function as general-purpose voltage or audio outputs, while the power supplies include +15 V/-15 V for powering analog components and +5 V for digital devices. The NI myDAQ allows students to measure various electrical parameters such as DC and AC voltage, current, resistance, and diode voltage drop, which can be configured for high-impedance differential voltage input or audio input as needed.

To start using the NI myDAQ, users simply connect the device to a computer's USB port and install the corresponding software suite, which launches facilitating easy interaction with the tool. This low-cost data acquisition solution, when integrated with NI LabVIEW and NI Multisim, empowers students to simulate engineering problems, prototype systems, and analyze circuit behavior effectively. Each device is backed by a three-year warranty and comes with an array of manuals and guides available for download, ensuring students have all necessary resources for successful experimentation.