Low-Cost Data Acquisition Systems for PocketPC & WinCE

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In summary, the conversation discusses a search for a cheap DAQ (data acquisition) device that is compatible with PocketPC 2003 Toshiba e805 and WinCE 4.2 NEC Mobilepro 900c. The preferred option is a PCI board, but the devices also accept CF I/II and PCMCIA cards. The speaker welcomes any suggestions or recommendations for online retailers, and mentions contacting the device manufacturer to ensure compatibility with the operating system. The topic of Windows CE drivers for PCMCIA is also brought up, with the speaker having the device for data logging but not the sensors. eBay is suggested as a potential retailer.
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Hi !
Happy New Year !
Now to the question :)
I am looking for a cheap DAQ for my PocketPC 2003 Toshiba e805 or for WinCE 4.2 NEC Mobilepro 900c. Eventually the DAQ can be a PCI board.
The Toshiba accpets CF I/II cards and the NEC - CF I/II and PCMCIA cards.
Every suggestion, opinion, etc is welcome !
Also if someone can recommend an online retailer - feel free to share !


Thanks !
 
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i would contact the manufacturer of the instrument that you are taking measurements from to see if it has an option for PCMCIA.
 
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/National-Instruments-DAQCard-6036E-BRAND-NEW-SEALED-NI-DAQ-Software-/300598259336?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45fd0d6e88

The price was $445 at ebay. NI seemed to be selling PCMCIA cards for over $1000.

This table of supported devices for DAQmx software doesn't have column for Windows CE, but DAQmx software itself does have a Windows CE version. It might be wise to contact NI or do further research before buying, to make sure the device is supported on your operating system.
 
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Routaran said:
i would contact the manufacturer of the instrument that you are taking measurements from to see if it has an option for PCMCIA.

PCMCIA and Windows CE drivers?
 
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Routaran said:
i would contact the manufacturer of the instrument that you are taking measurements from to see if it has an option for PCMCIA.
That is the problem :) I have the device that logs the data, but not the sensors :)
MisterX - Thank you ! But ebay was the first place I went through :)
 

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