National Instruments NI myRIO, Essentials Manual

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134 APPENDIX A. RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
– Be certain to print the grids with 100% scaling; measure the printed
grids to confirm accurate printing
A.4 Black Nonreflective Paper Background
•
Black Suede Bulk Paper
5
– 8.5"
×
11"
•
Desirable features:
– This black velvet-on-paper provides an excellent nonreflective back-
ground surface with negligible pattern.
•
Practical considerations:
– I discovered this product at our local Jo-Ann Fabric and Crafts store.
– Cover when not in use as the velvet will rather quickly pick up dust.
Use a lint roller, e.g.,
3M Lint Roller
6
to clean the surface just before
you acquire images.
– Black felt works as a reasonable replacement, although it has a bit
more visible pattern
A.5 USB Hub
•
Stratom X-HUB
7
, pictured in Figure A.3 on the next page
– Three USB ports
–
One Ethernet port
•
Desirable features:
– Designed for direct connection to NI myRIO: X-HUB replicates the
existing USB connectors and power supply jack
– Extends the NI myRIO USB port count to three (instead of one) and
adds an Ethernet port
5
http://www.hotp.com/products/10358
6
http://www.amazon.com/3M-836R-OS-Lint-Roller/dp/B00006IA8Q/ref=sr_
1_11
7
http://sine.ni.com/nips/cds/view/p/lang/en/nid/213322