How to use status pins(4 outputs) and data pins(8 inputs) of the parallel port at the same time.

[djacob]

hello everyone,

i'm a newbee in labview.As part of my project work i have to get 8 digital inputs and  send 4 digital outputs.so i think of using Parallel Port of the pc.i can make use of 8 datalines for inputs .I found in NI site that it is possible to use status pins for outputs.But is it possible to use the status pins for outputs and data pins for inputs at the same time.please help me .also mention any steps to be taken or kept in mind while implementing.also include any example vi which might be usefull.

Thanks in advance

[Tushar_Jambhekar · Accepted solution]

I would recommed you NOT to use parallel port. Now a days you hardly get a PC with parallel port. also if you have old PC then most probably latest version of LabVIEW(e.g. 2010) will need much higher RAM and processor configuration.

If you want very very low cost solution then i will recommend using a arduino for the purpose. you can then download LabVIEW Interface for Arduino and start working.

If you still want to use parallel port then what you might try (I havent worked with parallel port and havent tested the following solutions)

Download VIPM and then install attached package. it will add port io pallete in your labview. and you can use it.