ftdi chip and Labview

[pmad1]

Hello,

I'm new using Labview and FTDI chips. It's being hard for me to figure out how to start. For example, I have no idea how to program the chip with Labview. Which driver to use: VCom or D2xxx? Should I use normal serial port commands if i use the Vcom driver? Can I use both drivers simultaneously?

I use Labview 7.0 and I have made a PCB as stated in the sample project:"USB to SPI interface". So i use chip FT2232C in MPSEE mde.

Does anyone has an example vi that could provide me? It would be a great help for a starting point.

Regards,

Pedro

Ps:Even if is for another chip it would be good :)!

[dht]

Hi Pedro , I have used a similar chip the FT232 , I used the virtual com driver from the FTDI site. This gave me a USB on COM3 ( viewable in MAX ) . I then used the VISA vi's specifying COM3 as the port, you will also need to know the baud rate .
A useful site if you dont want to do DIY is
www.i2cchip.com. There i2c to PC adaptor also does SPI

Hope this helps
dht